Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br)
Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br) is a British curriculum private school in Umm Suqeim, Dubai. Rated Very Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 34,055–87,879.
Fee notes
2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.
Parent sentiment: Mixed.
What parents praise
- Supportive and inclusive environment
- Strong teacher-student relationships
- Good academic and sports outcomes
- Focus on emotional wellbeing
- Parent involvement in governance
Concerns parents raise
- High fees
- Bullying
- Insufficient academic rigor
- Lack of emphasis on specific subjects (public speaking
- drama)
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~9 min, pick-up ~8 min, 4.5 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~12 min, pick-up ~13 min, 6.4 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~17 min, 8.8 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~17 min, 12.8 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~17 min, pick-up ~17 min, 13.6 km by road
- Emirates Hills: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~19 min, 14.2 km by road
- The Springs: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~21 min, 14.3 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~19 min, 14.6 km by road
- Dubai Marina: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~15 min, 15.3 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~22 min, pick-up ~21 min, 15.5 km by road
Related pages
Data last reviewed: 2026-06-25. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br)'s KHDA rating?
Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br) is rated Very Good in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br)?
Published annual fees are AED 34,055–87,879. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br) follow?
Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br) follows the British curriculum.
Which communities is Raffles International School L.L.C (Umm Suqeim South Br) near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Umm Suqeim (~9 min), Al Barsha (~12 min), Palm Jumeirah (~14 min). See the school-run section for more communities.