Ranches Primary School is a British Curriculum / English National Curriculum / Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Annual tuition ranges from $12,852 to $16,767 USD.
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About
Ranches Primary School is a British curriculum day school located in Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai, serving children aged 2–11 years from Nursery through Year 6. Part of the Cognita family of schools, it follows the English National Curriculum and EYFS framework, offering specialist subjects including Arabic, French, PE, Swimming, Music, and Islamic Studies. The school emphasises an inclusive community, strong pastoral care through the Cognita Be Well Charter, and a dedicated Inclusion Department supporting SEND, Gifted & Talented, and English Language Learner students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | AED 16,767~$ 4,569 |
| Year 2 | AED 16,767~$ 4,569 |
| Year 3 | AED 16,767~$ 4,569 |
| Year 4 | AED 16,767~$ 4,569 |
| Year 5 | AED 16,767~$ 4,569 |
| Year 6 | AED 16,767~$ 4,569 |
| Nursery | AED 12,852~$ 3,502 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) | AED 13,719~$ 3,738 |
| Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) | AED 13,719~$ 3,738 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: AED 47,250 - 61,643. Application fee: $143.
Admissions Process
- 1Enquiry: Contact the Admissions Team via phone (+971 4 442 9765) or online enquiry form. 2. Visit: Book a school tour led by the Senior Leadership Team and Head of Admissions. 3. Submit application: Complete an online application form with supporting documents and the application fee (AED 525 incl. VAT). 4. Assessment and Offer: Attend an in-person admissions assessment (online assessments available for families abroad); outcome shared within one week. 5. Secure your place: Accept the enrolment offer and pay the registration deposit (10% of annual tuition for new pupils).
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School Day
Morning drop-offs run from approximately 7:30am to 8:00am, with staggered entry by year group. Nursery to Year 1–2 drop-offs are from 7:30am to 7:45am. Pick-ups begin from 1:00pm for Nursery and range up to 2:40pm for Years 4–6, with earlier Friday timings. Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) extend the school day to around 3:45pm.
Student Life
From Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) onwards, all students must wear the RPS school uniform. Uniform guidelines are provided on the school's Uniform page.
Healthy meals and snacks are provided on-site by the Tuck Shop Café, with a three-week term menu and meals prepared daily using fresh ingredients. Nursery children bring lunch and snacks from home; packed lunches are allowed. The school operates a nut-free policy.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Cognita Be Well Charter, which has six pillars focusing on emotional health, social engagement, and resilience. Safeguarding measures are in place to ensure a safe environment for all students.
Safeguarding is central to school policies, with designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) including Mrs Carroll, Mrs Lamb, Mr Barratt, and Ms Synnott responsible for protecting students.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the Cognita family of schools.