Start your child's journey with Ranches Primary School or Ranches Nursery.
Thank you for considering Ranches Primary School for your family. We invite all prospective parents to make an appointment with our Admissions Team to take the time to visit our school and learn about our educational philosophy. Our School Leadership Team looks forward to meeting you and welcoming you and your family on a tour of our caring community school!
Enquiry
Make an enquiry by reaching out to our friendly and helpful Admissions Team. They will get in touch with you to discuss your needs and guide you through the next steps.
or call our Registrar to discuss further: +971 4 442 9765
Visit us
Book a tour, meet our team and visualise your child in our school. Our parents consistently tell us about the feeling the school gave them, and that it was their first visit that convinced them that RPS was the right school for their child. Tours are routinely led by members of our Senior Leadership Team and our Head of Admissions and Parent Experience. Please contact us on +971 4 442 9765 to book your tour.
Submit your application
Submit an online application form with supporting documents and the application fee (525 AED).
Assessment and Offer
Arrange for a time for your child to take the in-person admissions assessment. For families residing abroad, we are happy to organise an online assessment to facilitate the process. We aim to share the outcome of the assessment within one week and then parents have a few days to respond.
Secure your place
Accept the enrolment offer and pay the registration fee (10% of annual tuition fees). We are excited to learn more about your family and show you everything our school has to offer.
Admissions age ranges
We welcome children from age three, once they are toilet trained. We follow the English education system and place children into year groups based on their age as at 31 December, in line with KHDA regulations for the 2026–27 academic year.
Ranches Primary School follows KHDA guidance for new student admissions. Please refer to the chart to find out which year group your child will be placed in.
| Year Group | Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Nursery / Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) | 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023 |
| Reception / Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) | 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022 |
| Year 1 | 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021 |
| Year 2 | 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2020 |
| Year 3 | 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2019 |
| Year 4 | 1 January 2018 – 31 December 2018 |
| Year 5 | 1 January 2017 – 31 December 2017 |
| Year 6 | 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2016 |
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