As your children grow up, it’s important to balance a good education and extracurricular activities that will help them develop other skills. Critical thinking, social awareness, and leadership skills can all be developed with programs outside school hours.
There are many extracurriculars available in the schools of RAK, and some amazing ones are listed here:
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Enhance Your English Skills at GEMS Westminster School
The UAE is well-known for being diverse, with an Arabic and English-speaking majority. Learning a foreign language from a young age is a great way to be an open-minded and culturally aware individual growing up in Ras Al Khaimah.
After-school activities are provided for Grades 1-11 and offered each term at GEMS Westminster. The lessons are offered once a week, for 45 minutes after school. Opportunities and the selection process are emailed to parents well in advance.
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RAK Academy Al Hamra & Rak Academy Al Rams
Extracurricular activities are available each term for students attending the RAK American Academy (RAKA). The aim is to develop and encourage student talents and interests, providing students the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom and foster active and global citizenship.
Schedules are updated annually to meet students’ needs and interests and cover a mix of subjects, including sports, art, science, cooking, and dance.
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RAK Academy Khuzam (K-12, British, IB)
This school has stepped up its extracurricular game! Ras Al Khaimah International Primary School in Khuzam (IPK) offers several activities after school hours, including arts, choir, life skills, languages, sports (including inter-school competitions), technology, and academic and outdoor pursuits.
The sessions are usually eight weeks long, running Monday to Friday from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. There are three termly sessions each year, and parents must sign their children up if they want them to get involved.
IPK believes curricular activities are valuable for personal development, and one of the best ways to get stuck is to join a club. Students will be stuck for choice with eco, French, construction, and art, or they can pick up hobbies such as Taekwondo, choir, and Lego robotics. The school also offers support for studies, including an Arabic support session, a Math booster, and a reading group.
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Scholars Indian School
Extracurricular and club activities at Scholars School cover a range of arts, music, crafts, dance, and drama. There are also many support sessions for the core subjects: English, Math, Science, and various languages like Hindi, Malayalam, and Arabic Club.
This school is seriously leveled up and has fun activities too. They can be part of the IT Club, Art Club, Astronaut Club, Animal Welfare Club, Health and Wellness Club, Reading Club, Gavel Club, and Environmental Club.
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St. Marys Private High School RAK
St Mary’s is a British-curriculum Catholic school that promotes education through extracurricular projects.
Throughout Key Stages 1 and 2, students have two extracurricular periods (for example, dancing, arts and crafts, and home economics). They will participate throughout the year in all three activities, each lasting approximately three months. Students will develop their talents, confidence, and values through these activities as they learn and socialize.
Different extracurriculars are available for all grades in Key Stages 3 and 4, except Grade 11 and A-level students, due to the importance of academic excellence in these years. The various activities offered include football, basketball, volleyball, cricket, cooking, quilling, scrapbooking, music, dance, science club, environment club, chess club, and quiz club.
In addition to timetabled extracurricular sessions, the school provides opportunities for the students to participate in assemblies, programs, and initiatives, allowing them to develop their self-esteem and responsibility.
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