Emmar MGF Education Pvt Ltd

What Emmar MGF Education Pvt Ltd does

Raffles International School is an accredited Dubai-based K-13 international school operating under the UK National Curriculum for England from Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13, with an on-site Early Childhood Centre and supplementary UAE Ministry of Education curricula for Arabic and Islamic Education. The school is part of the Innoventures Education group (established 2005), which collectively educates 9,000+ students across multiple Dubai campuses; Raffles alone serves approximately 1,340 students from 80+ nationalities on a purpose-built 315,000 sq ft campus in Umm Suqeim 3, adjacent to the Burj Al Arab. The school is regulated by the KHDA, holds BSO Outstanding accreditation, and operates Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, Duke of Edinburgh, and Pre-School Learning Alliance (UK) programmes.

The business model is recurring tuition subscription revenue, with KHDA-approved annual fees ranging from AED 31,485 (FS1/FS2) to AED 83,420 (Sixth Form), billed across three terms, supplemented by a one-time 10% registration fee, AED 525 assessment fee, and optional paid services (transport via Arab Falcon Bus Rental, cafeteria via Kalo Hospitality mobile app, uniforms via Zaks Uniforms, external examination fees). Ancillary revenue streams include the ACES merit scholarship programme (up to 20% off KHDA fees for Years 7-13), the GIVE philanthropy initiative (Dubai Cares/BuildOn partnerships), and over 100 co-curricular clubs. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through website enquiries, campus tours, open houses, KHDA-published inspection reports, an active social media presence, and a 'Refer a Friend' parent referral programme paying 3% of referred tuition. The technology stack comprises iSAMS for school management and parent portal, Microsoft 365 for internal collaboration, and partner-operated mobile apps; no proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed.

Name

Emmar MGF Education Pvt Ltd

Legal name

Raffles International School LLC

Website

https://rafflesis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raffles International School is a Dubai-based, KHDA-licensed and BSO Outstanding K-13 international school delivering the UK National Curriculum to 1,340 students from 80+ nationalities on a 315,000 sq ft campus, operating within the multi-school Innoventures Education group serving 9,000+ students across the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• British curriculum school
• International education
• Primary and secondary education
• Tuition-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged per student across year groups from FS1 to Year 13. Fees are paid per academic year in three terms. KHDA-approved fees range from approximately AED 31,485 for early years to AED 83,420 for sixth form. Re-registration fees apply for returning students.
2. Transportation Services: Optional bus service provided through contracted partner Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC. Additional fees for late buses during co-curricular activities.
3. Cafeteria/Meals: Kalo Hospitality provides food services with additional costs. Primary students can order pre-packaged meal boxes monthly.
4. Uniform Sales: Uniforms purchased from Zaks Uniforms, the official supplier. Pre-loved uniforms available through parent association PaRIS.
5. Assessment Fees: AED 525 assessment fee for new students applying for admission (including 5% VAT), non-refundable but offset against first semester fees if accepted.
6. Examination Fees: External examination fees for GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, and BTEC examinations are paid separately by parents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Emmar MGF Education Pvt Ltd operates Raffles International School, a private K-13 school in Umm Suqeim, Dubai, delivering the UK National Curriculum from Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13. The school enrolls roughly 1,340 students and operates as part of the Innoventures Education group, established in 2005.

Product overview

Raffles International School is an accredited international school offering a comprehensive UK National Curriculum programme from Nursery (FS1) through Year 13. The core offering comprises the EYFS Early Childhood programme, Primary School (Years 1-6), Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), GCSE/IGCSE programme (Years 10-11), and Sixth Form with A-Level and BTEC Level 3 pathways. The school supplements the British curriculum with UAE Ministry of Education curricula for Arabic and Islamic Education. Supporting programmes include over 100 Co-Curricular Activities (CCA), comprehensive Sports programme, Languages instruction (Arabic, French, Spanish, Mandarin), Mother Tongue programmes, RISE inclusion services for EAL and SEND students, ACES Scholarship programme, and Character Education based on the Jubilee Centre Framework. Additional services encompass school transport via Arab Falcon, catering through Kalo Hospitality, and the GIVE philanthropic initiative. The school operates within the Innoventures Education group, which manages multiple schools and Early Childhood Centres across Dubai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Raffles International School — UK National Curriculum (FS1 to Year 13) Private K-13 school offering the UK National Curriculum from Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13 for approximately 1,340 students in Umm Suqeim, Dubai. Designed for families seeking a British curriculum education for their children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Year 13 students achieved successful university acceptance
• +14 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dubai CarescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Philanthropic partnership through Innoventures Education's GIVE initiative. Together they have sponsored nine schools: four in Nepal, three in Malawi, and two in Senegal. Also partnered to sponsor a library in India. In 2023-2024, supported Dubai Cares' Students for Students Initiative.
• Innoventures EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Parent organization managing Raffles International School along with other schools including Dubai International Academy (Emirates Hills and Al Barsha), Collegiate International School, Raffles World Academy, Raffles Early Childhood Centres, and Raffles Starters. Innoventures Education was established in 2005 and manages over 9,000 students from 120+ countries.
• Kalo HospitalityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood service provider operating school cafeteria with over two decades of experience in UAE. Offers live cooking stations, fresh smoothies, bakery products, salads, and hot meals. Provides mobile application for meal ordering and payments. Also offers pre-packaged meal boxes for primary students.
• Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation contractor providing daily bus service to and from residential districts in Dubai. Buses equipped with CCTV and monitored by supervisors. RTA safety measures implemented. Also provides late buses for students participating in co-curricular activities.
• Zaks UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform supplier with branches in Al Barsha, Motor City, and Jumeirah Beach Centre, plus comprehensive online store. Parents can view and purchase uniforms by selecting the school name.
• BuildOnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican philanthropic organization that has successfully constructed schools in developing world regions for 25 years. Partnered with Innoventures Education for school-building programs in Nepal where students visited to participate in construction.
• Water For LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable initiative founded by a DIA Emirates Hills alumna that provides access to clean drinking water in less developed parts of the world. Supported by GIVE foundation.
• KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority)coreOthersRegulatory body in Dubai overseeing private education. RIS operates under KHDA licensing and inspection framework. School fees are KHDA-approved and inspection reports are publicly available.
• UAE Ministry of EducationcoreOthersGovernment body establishing curriculum requirements. RIS follows National Curriculum for England supplemented with UAE Ministry requirements for Arabic and Islamic Education.
• Cambridge International ExaminationscoreOthersExamination board for IGCSE and A-Level qualifications offered at RIS. Students sit external examinations administered by Cambridge.
• Pearson EdexcelminorOthersExamination board for BTEC vocational qualifications offered at RIS in subjects including Business, IT, Sport, and Travel and Tourism.
• Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardminorOthersPrestigious self-development program offered to secondary students in Years 11-13. Award requires participation in Service, Skills, Physical Recreation, and Adventurous Journey/Expedition sections.
• Pre-School Learning Alliance (UK)minorOthersUK organization that provides accreditation and certification for Raffles Early Childhood Centres operating within the Innoventures Education group.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Taaleem Holdings: Major UAE-focused private school operator running multiple premium British and IB schools in Dubai (including Dubai British School), competing head-to-head with RIS for premium British-curriculum enrollment with greater portfolio scale.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium international school operator with multiple British/IB schools in Dubai (e.g., Nord Anglia International School Dubai), competing in the same premium expatriate segment with the additional advantage of a global premium-brand portfolio.
• GEMS Education: Largest private school operator in the UAE and globally, operating dozens of premium international schools including British-curriculum offerings that directly compete with RIS for premium expatriate enrollment; a broad incumbent with portfolio scale advantages.

Direct peers

• Kings' School Dubai: Premium UK-curriculum school in Dubai (Umm Suqeim area, near RIS) with a similar expatriate family focus, comparable KHDA premium fee band, and comparable facilities-driven positioning.
• Dubai College: Long-established premium British-curriculum secondary school in Dubai serving a similar expatriate premium-tier family base; directly competes for the same admissions cohort and is a benchmark academic peer for RIS.
• Brighton College Dubai: Premium British-curriculum school in Dubai operating under Brighton College UK brand, competing for high-achieving expatriate families with a similar premium fee band and academic-outcomes-driven positioning.
• Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS): Well-established Dubai British-curriculum group (JESS Arabian Ranches and JESS Jumeirah) with similar premium expatriate positioning, comparable academic results narrative, and direct competition for the same British-curriculum family segment.
• Dubai British School (Taaleem): British-curriculum school in Dubai operated by Taaleem, targeting the same expatriate primary and secondary families with comparable premium positioning and overlapping catchment in Dubai's residential villa communities.
• GEMS Wellington International School: Large premium British-curriculum school in Dubai operated by GEMS Education, serving a comparable premium expatriate family segment with a similar broad co-curricular and academic offering across the primary-secondary-sixth form pathway.
• Repton Dubai: Premium British-curriculum school in Dubai (Dubai Investments Park) following an enhanced English National Curriculum with strong academic and co-curricular programmes aimed at the same expatriate premium-tier families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RafflesIntlSch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCU_mpayht5qwatZRWv6qX8Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/rafflesis
• Instagraminstagram.com/RafflesIntlSch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emmar-mgf-education-pvt-ltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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