Choosing the right school to bring out the best in your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
At Raha International School, a member of the Taaleem family of schools, we believe that a successful education is all about inspired, imaginative teaching, centred on the learner as an individual. We nurture students not only to achieve academic success but also to become true global citizens. Raha is an International Baccalaureate World School catering for all grades from Early Years 1 to Grade 12. Our school community is made up of over 2,000 students from over 80 nations who collectively speak 45 mother tongues. We pride ourselves on being a big school but a small family!
Raha is the first school in Abu Dhabi to achieve accreditation in the full IB curriculum. The IB is internationally acclaimed and respected for its relevance to today’s multicultural and increasingly global society. We are also one of only three schools to be awarded the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) highest rating of “Outstanding”, an amazing achievement for our staff and students.
Our programmes feature an inquiry approach that aligns student interest with what they learn, thereby enriching their natural curiosity and promoting a love of learning. Our team of internationally-experienced, skilled and passionate teachers model the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and encourage students to “respect themselves, others and the world around them”. A strong sense of common purpose pervades our learning community. We believe that trust and strong parental participation are an integral part of a quality education and we see parents as our partners in their children’s learning journey.
Our Mission
Raha International School
Empowers and equips individuals to excel
Provides a safe, happy and caring community
Inspires thoughtful action, locally and globally
Creates a passion for learning
…and, in so doing, transcends the ordinary.
Our Vision
To be the preferred school for students, parents and educators who seek excellence through an innovative International Baccalaureate education.
RIS Values
Some of our core values at RIS are:
Respect
Honesty
Justice
Sincerity
Trust
Integrity
The RIS community is made up of people of diverse beliefs and backgrounds. Independently and collectively, members of our community recognise and respect the inherent dignity of each individual. We recognise that we all share the responsibility for creating a safe, nurturing and encouraging environment. We recognise and celebrate our strengths and, at the same time, we help others to overcome tasks they find challenging.
Our Aims
At Raha International School we will:
Identify, celebrate and nurture the diverse talents and intelligences of all our students.
Engage staff who is expert managers of learning and able to promote excellence in academic, creative, social, spiritual, physical and emotional development.
Teach students to learn by questioning, problem-solving and creative, critical thinking rather than by the mere retention of facts.
Enthuse, motivate and inspire students with our innovative approaches and high expectations.
Enable our students to achieve beyond their previous limits and expectations.
Encourage our students to be active participants in the learning process and to become independent, co-operative learners.
Welcome parents as equal partners in their children’s education.
Enrich students’ learning by making effective use of the abundant resources and linguistic opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the surrounding region.
Nurture in our students a sense of personal accomplishment, self-confidence and an enduring appreciation for learning.
Make a significant contribution to the success of the UAE’s 2021 Vision of having a First Rate Education system.
