Regent International School: Details and Fees

Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	24 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	26 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: Dirham 45,373 to: Dirham 61,500

School fees range in AED valid for the academic year 2022/2023

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Number of students	1300
Number of nationalities represented in the school	86
Most common nationality	British
Ratio of local students to international students	0,6% local 99,4% international

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	English as a Foreign Language is available for non-native speakers of English.
Additional language classes offered by the school	Arabic, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian

Max. number of students per class	FS1: 22 FS2 to Y12: 26
Average number of students per class	24
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	Students have access to computers in every class; interactive whiteboards; various educational and multimedia software; a digital library with thousands of e-books, scores of softwares and educational tools; printers, scanners, digital and video cameras; and 24x7 high speed Internet; and RIS' Virutal Learning Environment.
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)	Yes
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	We are an inclusive school

External examinations or assessments available	A-Levels, BTEC
Results in these examinations	GCSE Result 2015: 85% of students achieved 5A* - C in subjects including Maths and English.
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	Depends on the subject and grade level.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	The ‘Individual Needs Department’ (IND) supports and encourages every child to ensure he has access to a curriculum that meets his individual needs. ‘Individual Needs’ refers to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Learning support offered	The Individual Needs Department engages with children in a caring, nurturing and supportive environment giving them the confidence to 'have a go' at areas they find difficult. The main focus of the department’s work is to ensure that the child becomes as independent as possible in his learning, and less reliant on the intervention of adults. A second major theme of the department’s work is to raise literacy standards, particularly in writing and reading comprehension, which are crucial to long-term success.
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	The 'Individual Needs' department develops students who are 'Gifted and Talented' in specific areas.
Student access to education psychologist	Yes

Entry evaluation for students	All applicants are required to pass the school’s entrance assessments in Mathematics and English.
Brief description of entry evaluation required	Year 1 to Year 13: Admissions are subject to an interview and successful completion of the School’s Assessment Tests in Maths and English (Arabic levelling is also conducted). Where applicable, review of records from the student's previous school(s) will be considered.
Waiting list	In some Year Groups - Yes
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School start time	7:30 am
School finish time	2:40 pm
School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	Yes - we have a Grab and Go concept, where lunches can be pre-paid for.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	Yes, Menu is designed accordingly.
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Swimming, dance, basketball, badminton, football, tennis, Mandarin, gymnastics, vocal lesson, soccer, art, drama, netball, cheerleading, music, Coding, Media and Communication, Website Development, Debate
Sports activities included	Physical education
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Facilities at the school	2 Libraries (Junior and Senior School), STEAM Centre, Science Labs, Design & Technology Lab, Food Lab, Peripatetic Music Rooms
Sports facilities at the school	Multi-purpose sports and performance halls, multi-court sports decks, 2 heated swimming pools, dedicated outdoor play zones

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	Regent International School follows the National Curriculum of England and offers an outstanding education culminating in the GCSEs in Year 10 and 11, and A levels in Year 12 and 13. We are rated “Outstanding” by the British School Overseas Inspection authority and “Very Good” by KHDA.
Teaching approach of the school	With a rich history of around 40 years, Regent is recognised  as one of the leading and most innovative schools in the region as well as a global leader in Positive Education – where a strong values–based education develops skills  for academic  and  personal  achievement,  as well as wellbeing and character development that ensure success and happiness in life.