Students can join RAS at any point during the school year, typically before May 1. Once the admissions process is complete, an offer has been made, and the financial commitment is confirmed, your child can begin school. A suitable start date will be determined in collaboration with the family and approved by the Admissions team.

For IB Diploma students, please note that it is not possible to begin the full IB program after the start of October.

Grade placement for Pre-K to Grade 1 is based on the December 31st cut-off date of the school year of admission. For Grades 2-5, middle school, and high school, placement is determined by both the student’s previous educational experience and age. In some cases, a placement test may be required to ensure accurate placement.

The bus service remains the most popular mode of transport for our students traveling between home and school each day. The service includes morning pick up, drop off after regular dismissal, drop off after co-curricular activities, and drop off after Athletics. A number of students are dropped off and picked up by their parents or drivers.

The bus service application is shared with families when the child(ren) is accepted to RAS.

We encourage families to apply as soon as they learn of their assignment to Rabat. The review of the complete applications received and assessments will take place in the spring (March/April). We will do our best to provide families with a decision by May 1st. In some instances, we will not be able to provide a final admissions decision until Mid-June or Mid-August.

RAS offers a comprehensive English Language Development Program. The EAL Program focuses on helping students add English to their repertoire of languages while acquiring the content, academic language, and interpersonal skills needed to be successful, independent learners. We will assess and monitor the progress of Multilingual Learners’ English language development.