Online school and homeschooling in Ras Al Khaimah

For RAK families — Al Hamra, Al Marjan Island, Mina Al Arab, Khuzam, Al Nakheel — tourism hospitality professionals, RAK Free Zone businesses, plus growing residential community.

Live online Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma and American AP for Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) families across Al Hamra, Al Marjan Island, Mina Al Arab, Khuzam, Al Nakheel, Al Dhait, Old RAK, Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Al Rams (northern), and the Jebel Jais mountain area. Built for tourism and hospitality industry professional families (Waldorf Astoria RAK, Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Hilton RAK, Marjan Island Resort, Mövenpick, Hampton by Hilton, plus Jebel Jais adventure tourism), RAK Free Zone professional families, RAK Ceramics and manufacturing industry families, plus the growing residential expat community seeking Cambridge curriculum portability without Dubai or Abu Dhabi relocation.

Challenges Ras Al Khaimah families face

Why Ras Al Khaimah families choose Smartious

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Live online instruction in Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4). Works across Etisalat and du 5G LTE, fibre internet in RAK.

RAK expat families operate under home-country curriculum provider documentation.

Frequently asked questions

What does online school cost in Ras Al Khaimah?

Online school is from USD 423/month for Primary (≈ AED 1,553/month at about AED 3.6725/USD, Oct 2026 rate), payable termly. Secondary, IGCSE, A Level and IB fees vary by curriculum and level. Fees are non-refundable once the assessment is done, the timetable created and lessons started.

What time are live lessons in Ras Al Khaimah?

The UAE is on Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4), one hour ahead of our teachers in Nairobi. A 9:00 Nairobi lesson is at 10:00 in the UAE, so live lessons fall in the UAE school day, Monday to Friday, and every lesson is recorded.

Where does a Ras Al Khaimah student sit IGCSE or A Level exams?

Cambridge IGCSE and A Level, and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and A Level, are taken as a private candidate. Entries in UAE are made through British Council UAE. Entry deadlines fall months before each series, so check the British Council UAE website for current dates, venues and fees. We plan the entry with you.

Can my child move back into a school in UAE after studying online?

Often, yes, but rules differ by school, grade and nationality. Before you start, ask the receiving school and the regulator for your emirate (KHDA in Dubai, ADEK in Abu Dhabi, SPEA in Sharjah) or the Ministry of Education about equivalency and transfer requirements, and keep reports and exam certificates. We provide timetables, termly reports and transcripts to support a transfer.

When can we start?

The January 2027 intake is open: Term 2 starts on 5 January 2027. Students can also join during the year after an assessment. Admissions: +254 745 021 212. Email: hello@smartioushomeschool.com.

How does Smartious work for RAK tourism hospitality families?

For Waldorf Astoria RAK, Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Hilton RAK, Marjan Island Resort families on global hospitality rotational assignments, Smartious provides Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level, IB Diploma, or American AP curriculum that transfers seamlessly to next hospitality industry destinations worldwide — anywhere in the global hotel industry. Documentation supports international school verification and hospitality management/business university applications anywhere.

Is there an international school in RAK?

RAK Academy is the primary international school in Ras Al Khaimah. RAK has limited additional international school capacity relative to its growing population. Smartious provides Cambridge curriculum access regardless of local RAK school availability.

How does Smartious work for Jebel Jais area outdoor lifestyle families?

For families in the Jebel Jais mountain area or RAK adventure tourism community, live classes run 9 AM – 6 PM GST during standard school hours, with afternoons free for ziplining, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and other outdoor pursuits. Recorded sessions enable async catch-up during multi-day outdoor adventures.

Where do RAK students sit Cambridge examinations?

British Council Dubai (Knowledge Village) is the Cambridge International examination centre. RAK students travel to Dubai for May/November Cambridge series — 90 km drive twice per year only.

How does pricing work in USD vs AED?

AED is pegged to USD at 3.6725. Smartious online school is from USD 423/month (≈ AED 1,553, Oct 2026 rate). Fees are paid termly and are non-refundable once the assessment is done, the timetable is created and lessons have started. Payments via international card, PayPal, or UAE bank transfer.

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