Royal Grammar School Guildford, Dubai

The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai opened in September 2021 as a British curriculum school for children aged 3 to 18. It is one of the two schools in the Middle East partnered with the Royal Grammar School Guildford UK and the first Guildford school in the UAE. RGSGD Dubai welcomes students for FS1 to Year 8. Plans are underway to include senior grades gradually.

Royal Grammar School Dubai is a co-educational school established in partnership between Royal Grammar School Guildford and Cognita – two of the world’s largest school groups. Cognita also aims to build an inspiring world of education with one common purpose: boosting self-belief and empowering individuals to succeed.

• Location: Tilal Al Ghaf
• School fees: AED 67,500 – AED 87,300
• Curriculum: British curriculum
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• KHDA Rating: Very Good
• Years offered: FS1 - Year 8

Families living in Motor city can easily access the school campus. Similarly, other residential areas in proximity are:

• DAMAC Hills (AKOYA by DAMAC)
• Dubai Studio City
• Remraam

DAMAC Hills is located in the heart of Dubailand. Developed by DAMAC Properties, the area is best known for its luxurious residential and commercial properties.

Dubai Studio City is another emerging neighbourhood providing cutting-edge facilities to commercial entities. Accommodation options on offer include studio to 3-bedroom apartments. Remraam is a peaceful gated community in Dubailand offering affordable freehold apartments.

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The school’s 40,000 sq.m. campus can accommodate 2,100 students. Premium facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool and classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. There are dedicated labs, a library and rooms for Science, Art, Music and Languages. Sporting facilities on campus include a football field, a swimming pool, a sports hall and a learner’s pool.

Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai is located on Hessa Street in Tilal Al Ghaf Dubai. Proximity to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road makes it easily accessible from different parts of Dubai.

Royal Grammar School Guildford, Dubai is the first branch of the well-known and well-respected UK school. Established in the UK in 1509, Royal Grammar Guildford School has been operating for more than 500 years. The all-boys facility has consistently ranked as one of the country’s top schools for both A-Level and GCSE.

The staff of Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai is unquestionably its biggest asset. Teachers are experts in their fields and can guide inspiring young minds. RGS Dubai offers pastoral care for maintaining students’ social, physical and emotional well-being. It follows two principles: students are happy and treated as individuals. Each student at RGSG Dubai is given the space to grow.

The school does its best to safeguard students’ welfare. All team members are trained, and they undergo background checks before being appointed.

Presently, the years offered at RGSGD include:

Plans are underway to include senior years gradually. These will include:

The education system of Royal Grammar School Dubai, as stated earlier, is that of the UK Royal Grammar School Guildford. But it is modified based on the Ministry of Education guidelines.

The academic curriculum at RGS Dubai is interwoven with The RGSGD Learning Habits which are:

• Organisation – punctuality and time management
• Engagement – working in partnership with others, showing empathy and active listening
• Imagination – combining existing knowledge and skills with curiosity and creativity
• Perseverance – staying steadfast when facing adversity or suffering setbacks
• Aspiration – making the most of the opportunities presented
• Reflection – celebrating personal achievements and those of others

RGS’s beautifully designed early-year classrooms and outdoor learning spaces complement a thorough two-year programme based on the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Core areas of learning during these two years involve:

1. Literacy
2. Mathematics
3. Communication and Language
4. Personal, Social and Emotional Development
5. Art and Design
6. Understanding the world
7. Physical Development

Once students clear Early Years, they progress to Key Stages that have a more structured learning approach.

Foundation subjects in KS1 are:

Specialist teachers are employed for Islamic Studies, Computing, Physical Education and Arabic.

Perhaps, the highlight of RGS Key Stage 1 is the Riyada curriculum that incorporates UAE Social Studies, Moral Education, Wellbeing and Leadership Development.

Key Stage 2 children are introduced to technology, key communication and collaborative skills and have access to the library, art room and technology room. Core subjects include

• Science
• Arabic
• Mathematics
• English
• Islamic Studies (for Muslim students)

Specialist teachers deliver lessons for Arabic, Library, PE, Music and Islamic Studies.

Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai plans to offer three pathways:

• Full A-Level
• Selected BTEC with reduced A-Level
• Only BTEC qualifications

Other than the National Curriculum of England, The Royal Grammar School Dubai has a unique Riyada curriculum for all grades. Riyada means ‘leadership’ in Arabic. Riyada curriculum includes:

• In FS1 – Year 2: Challenge is in the classroom or at home
• Year 3 – Year 5: Challenge is at home or school
• Year 6 – Year 8: Challenge is in the local community
• Year 9 – Year 13: Challenge is in the community or on a global scale

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) inspects private schools in Dubai based on their facilities and academic results. Schools receive ratings such as Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Acceptable, Weak and Very Weak. The KHDA focuses on maintaining a high quality of education as well as the happiness and wellbeing of students and educators.

Royal Grammar School Guildford KHDA rating for the year 2023-2024 is ‘Very Good’.

Term 1 starts in late August. Students go on winter break from 12th to 30th December. Term 2 starts in January and ends in March. Spring break lasts from 27th March to 7th April. Term 3 starts in the second week of April and ends in July.

For Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai admissions, parents have to follow these simple steps:

• Parents can discuss their admission-related queries with the school’s dedicated admission team or submit the Enquiry Form
• They are invited to visit the school
• School then arranges an assessment
• Those who successfully clear the assessment can register their spot at the school

The Royal Grammar School Guildford, Dubai (RGSGD) does not discriminate based on nationality, religion, ethnicity and learning needs. Those interested in admission can use the enquiry form available on the school website.

The admission age criteria for the academic year is as follows:

Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai fee is mentioned below:

The above-mentioned fee can be paid annually at the start of the academic year or in three terms. The fees do not include the cost of:

• Lunch
• Transport
• Educational trips
• Other activities that involve external providers

The school also offers sibling discounts:

• Second child- 5% discount
• Third child- 10% discount
• Fourth child- 15% discount

Students can benefit from:

• IT fee waiver
• One-time Uniform vouchers
• Two school-led extracurricular activities
• Breakfast Club and After-school care

Please remember that:

• Fees can be paid in full at the academic year start or in three instalments per term.
• Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai charges AED 525 per application.
• A non-refundable Registration Fee of AED 7,000 is required to confirm your child’s place at RGSGD.

RGSGD Dubai has a cafeteria for students where they can sit and enjoy their lunchtime.

There are numerous sports facilities at RGS Dubai. The team of highly trained and expert Physical Education specialists at RGSGD Dubai have designed a PE curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England as it is a progressive programme for all age groups.

Premium sporting facilities at the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai include a 25m indoor swimming pool, a learner pool, a sports hall and a full-size soccer pitch.

The school implements an enrichment programme to make students acquire useful skills. Students can participate in sports, library sessions and music.

The school offers after-school care till 04:30 pm.

Parents can join grade-specific WhatsApp groups to get updates about the school and their children. They can also reach out to the school through email.

• Telephone: +971-58-951-2021
• Email: enquiries@rgsgd.com
• Website Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
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What are the timings of the school?

The school is operational from 07:30 am to 03:30 pm.

How many years are there in the school?

The school offers classes from FS1 to Year 8.

Does the school follow a co-education model?

Yes, Royal Grammar School Guildford has a co-education model.

Please describe the academic calendar of the school.

The school year starts in August and ends in July.

Please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by the school.

The fee ranges between AED 67,500 - AED 87,300

How does the school communicate with parents?

Parents can contact the school via email, phone or social media pages. The official website of the school is also updated frequently.

Does the school have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

Yes, there is a cafeteria for students where they can have lunch.

Does the school arrange field trips?

Yes, the school takes students on field trips every year.