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Raha International School, Gardens Campus
P.O. Box 34150, Abu Dhabi, 0, U.A.E.
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IB Programmes
4.9/10
Rating
15
Reviews
$20K - $71K
Salary Range
At a Glance
TypePrivate
BoardingBoarding available
LanguagesEnglish
IB RegionIB Africa, Europe, Middle East
GenderCo-educational
LanguageENGLISH
IB Authorized24 February 2009
University CounsellorYes
IB Programmes
PYP
Primary Years ProgrammeAuthorized 20 August 2010Language: ENGLISH
MYP
Middle Years ProgrammeAuthorized 01 March 2010Language: ENGLISH1 subjects offered
DP
Diploma ProgrammeAccreditations
CogniaCouncil of International SchoolsInternational Baccalaureate
Teacher Reviews
Raha International School appears to be a workplace in significant transition, with teachers describing a sharp decline from its former 'Outstanding' status. While the school offers strong facilities, an IB curriculum, and well-behaved students, many teachers report a challenging work environment characterized by leadership concerns, high stress levels, and diminishing staff morale.
Pros
- +The school features excellent facilities and resources, with classrooms generally well-stocked and reasonable budgets for classroom materials.
- +Students are typically well-behaved, academically engaged, and diverse, creating a positive classroom environment for teaching and learning.
- +The teaching staff are described as professional, experienced, hardworking, and collegial, with many opportunities for social interaction among colleagues.
- +Abu Dhabi provides a safe, family-friendly living environment for expatriate teachers.
Cons
- –Teachers consistently report unsupportive leadership and a high-pressure work environment, with many describing a culture of fear around job security and contract renewals.
- –Workload demands have increased significantly without adequate compensation or support, with teachers feeling overwhelmed by constantly changing directives and unrealistic expectations.
- –Communication from leadership is described as unclear and contradictory, with decisions often made without transparency or meaningful consultation with teaching staff.
- –Despite being an IB school, teachers report that leadership lacks IB training and experience, with the curriculum being pushed toward British standards rather than inquiry-based learning.
- –HR support and administrative processes are frequently described as poor, particularly regarding visa processing, housing issues, and staff benefits, with local hires reportedly receiving fewer benefits than overseas hires.
Contact
P.O. Box 34150, Abu Dhabi, 0, U.A.E.