KCC Team

The Importance of Being an IB, CIS, and Pearson BTEC School

At KCC, we are proud to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), and a provider of Pearson BTEC IBCP qualifications. These respected affiliations elevate the quality of education we provide and reinforce the values that define our school community.

Our guiding statements, closely aligned with the principles of the IB and CIS, emphasize the development of global learners who seek to foster peace, respect, and understanding in a diverse world. The IB nurtures students to be critical thinkers and compassionate individuals, while CIS strengthens our commitment to shaping a more peaceful and just global society through high standards of teaching, learning, and well-being.

Alongside these frameworks, our BTEC qualifications, awarded by Pearson, provide a practical, career-focused pathway that complements our academic programmes. BTEC courses emphasize applied learning, equipping students with real-world skills, industry knowledge, and the confidence to succeed in further education or the workplace.

The synergy between these guiding frameworks ensures that we are not only focused on academic excellence, but also on nurturing adaptability, collaboration, and a strong sense of responsibility. Students benefit from both rigorous academic inquiry and hands-on learning experiences, enabling them to thrive in a variety of future pathways.

As a CIS-accredited school, we also benefit from a global network of best practices and support, all aimed at helping us achieve these shared goals. This accreditation ensures that we maintain high educational standards, prioritise student well-being, and prepare learners to succeed in an interconnected world.

As an authorized IB World School, Raha International School proudly delivers the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, and is accredited by the Council of International Schools. Raha Gardens is also an officially approved centre to offer BTEC qualifications from Pearson as part of the IBCP, as a candidate Career-related Programme (CP) school.

To learn more about how CIS accreditation benefits our community, please explore this CIS webpage for parents.

As an authorised IB World School, Raha International School proudly offers the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. We are also accredited with the Council of International Schools.

ADEK Inspection Report

In 2023/2024, KCC had it’s very first inspection report and were delighted to announce that KCC received the highest possible rating for a new school of ‘Good overall’. We also received Very Good in several key areas, which is a huge accomplishment in our first inspection.

Please read the attached summary below along with a letter from Taaleem:

2023/2024 ADEK Inspection Report