Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School

Friday 24 May 2013 (UAE)

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Grade/Year	Nursery	KG1	KG2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2011-2012	11,325	15,420	20,500	21,670	21,670	21,670	21,670	22,810	22,810	27,555	28,190	28,825	29,450	30,080	30,705	30,705
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2010-2011	10,296	14,052	19,525	20,636	20,636	20,636	20,636	21,725	21,725	26,241	26,846	27,451	28,045	28,650	29,244	29,244
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2009-2010	8,580	11,710	16,271	18,760	18,760	18,760	18,760	19,750	19,750	23,855	24,405	24,955	25,495	26,045	26,585	26,585
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2008-2009	7,800	10,644	16,086													24,106
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2007-2008
Annual tuition fees (AED) 2006-2007	6,500	8,870	13,405	14,165	14,165	14,165	14,165	14,920	14,920	18,018	18,432	18,846	19,260	19,674	20,088	20,495

Registration fee AED 400 (non-refundable). Confirmation fee of AED 3,000 (deductable from tuition fees on entry, unknown if refundable for no-shows).
Total fees payable as confirmation fee plus 3 unequal installments.
Fees include an amenities charge of AED 792 (Playgroup to Year 6) and AED 996 (Years 7-13) for 2010-2011 (was AED 600 for 2008-2009). Amenities charge AED 832-1046 for 2011-2012 (included in annual fees figures).
Annual bus transport fees AED 1200-2000 one way, and AED 2400-4000 return, depending on area (2010-2011, same for 2011-2012).
Discount of 15%-25% if 3 or more children from the same family attend, and fees are not being paid by companies/sponsors (2010-2011).
Tuition fees for 2009-2010 not confirmed.

RAKESS has been or is being renamed as the Ras Al Khaimah Academy (RAK Academy). Executive Principal's blog dated 03 November 2011 says "Moreover, as we begin the transition to becoming Ras Al Khaimah Academy at the start of next academic year" implying the name change will not take effect until September 2012?
But the RAKESS website employment information says "Ras Al Khaimah Academy in the United Arab Emirates (formerly RAKESS) ..." however that is in reference to jobs for September 2012.
Not to be confused with the RAK American Academy.
Principal's name updated to Dr David Watson (previously Jacquie Watson was Acting Principal).

The TES (UK) was advertising in May 2010 for a new RAKESS Executive Principal to start in September 2010. Salary not supplied but benefits included villa accommodation and a car.
The previous principal, Roy Burrows, left in April 2010? Sounds like there was another typical UAE school drama resulting in the sudden departure of a school head. Ms Jacquie Watson (not Jackie Watson) is currently the Acting Principal (she was also head of RAKESS from 2000-2004?).
Job advertisement said school had 1300 students, and 1100 students.
Head of Secondary School is Mr Chris Taylor, replacing Mr Monty Datoo who leaves in June 2010.
RAKESS has received official IB authorisation to teach the IB PYP / IBPYP (Primary Years Program).
School fee information updated, increase of 20% for Nursery-KG2, and 10% for Years 1-13.
Conflicting founding dates seen - RAKESS website says 1975 but previous information said 1978.
For teaching job applications, send CV and application (from RAKESS website) to principal@rakess.net, or to postal address.

See also Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School British Curriculum, telephone +971-7-2363995, website maybe www.rakess.info (under construction when checked) or www.rakess.org.
RAKESS international curriculum website at www.rakess.net but not www.rakess.com (is spam).

Head's name updated - previous RAKESS principal was Mr Victor Eid.
Secondary head is Mr Monty Datoo, primary head is Mr Thomas Hunt (departs June 2009)
Fees information updated. Note that Playgroup / Nursery is AED 7,800; KG1 is AED 10,644; KG2 is 16,086 per year. Fees include amenities charge of AED 600 per year.
A-level and AS levels no longer offered?

Usually referred to as RAK English Speaking School, or more commonly, RAKESS.
ESL or EFL students will find it challenging - some students respond well.
Native English speakers will find course progress in secondary section slow due to extra time spent with non-native speakers. IGCSE is also offered. Upgraded buildings and resources in recent years.
Teachers might find petty politics and favoritism to be the biggest frustration when working there. Staff turnover is relatively high, but some would argue that it's no different from most expat schools in the UAE, or even international schools in general.
RAKESS school is attempting to obtain approval to run the IB program - listed on IBO site as offering IB since February 2005.
Website is rakess.net, not .com (avoid the .com version - it seems to be a spam site).
Alternative email to try is enquiries@rakess.net.

School Name	Founded	Tel	Level	Curriculum	Qualifications	School Fees	Comments
ABA Center for Special Needs		+971-7-2365542			Special Needs		ACSN comments
RAKESS British Curriculum School	1978	+971-7-2363995	K-12	UK	NC	8,580-24,330

Many popular schools are full for 2013-2014. New schools in Ras Al Khaimah might have places.
Allow extra for books, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, trips, etc if not included in school fees.

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