Cathy Byrne

Raffles World Academy

Raffles World Academy (RWA) is committed to imparting excellence in education by striving to provide each student with opportunities to reach their full potential as lifelong learners in a holistic, challenging and supportive learning environment. RWA is an IB World School that offers a combination of International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge International curriculum from KG 1 to Grade 12. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) is offered from KG 1 to Grade 5, the Cambridge Secondary 1 Programme (CS1) in Grades 6 to 8, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Grades 9 and 10 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) is offered in Grades 11 and 12. The school has an international population of over 1,900 pupils from more than 80 nationalities and an equally diverse academic and administrative team. RWA is an IB World School and is a regular member of the Council of International School (CIS) and a Cambridge International Examination Board Centre (CIE). It is a member of Middle East IB Association (MEIBA) and one of the first schools to receive the prestigious Green Flag from Eco-Schools UAE. The rigour of the Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme challenges students to meet internationally recognised standards in academic achievement while preparing them for the higher education and the knowledge economy. Students graduate from RWA with a broadened world-view and the mental agility to pursue their dreams in an ever-changing global landscape.