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The world of difference.

Welcome to the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai

We’re on a mission to equip every leader, dreamer and inbetweener with the inner confidence, self belief and personal resilience to thrive in the classroom and beyond. With small class sizes, an unparalleled breadth of activities for pupils, global alumni and a rich heritage of over 500 years – RGSGD is a uniquely different and exceptional environment for each and every pupil.

RGSGD is designed for boys and girls aged from 3 to 18. Our school currently welcomes students from FS1 to Year 9, and we are accepting applications for Year 10 for a September 2025 start. The school will grow year by year in line with KHDA regulations.

Our school embodies the ethos and values that have underpinned the Royal Grammar School Guildford in the UK for over 500 years. These, combined with a spirit of innovation and development, will prepare pupils for the challenges of the 21st and 22nd centuries. We lead by example, stay true to our values, innovate, collaborate and strive to be the very best we can be.

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Unmatched Academic Success

RGS Guildford Dubai proudly celebrates a ‘Very Good’ rating in the 2023-2024 KHDA Inspection, making us the first school in Dubai to achieve this in our first inspection. This recognition reflects our commitment to educational excellence, combining academic rigour with holistic development.

Our focus on continuous improvement ensures students thrive, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and character to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. At RGS Guildford Dubai, we prepare students not just for today’s challenges but to become tomorrow’s leaders.

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Entry to RGS Guildford Dubai

Admissions are open for academic years 2024/25 and 2025/26. Secure your child’s place at the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai now.

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A Community of Excellence and Inclusion

The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai is a kind, inclusive, tolerant community where diverse opportunity, personal development, high achievement and collaborative partnership define who we are, and where our values underpin all we do.

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Respect

We nurture an atmosphere of mutual respect between all members of our community, and foster self-respect and self-esteem in terms of physical health, emotional maturity and personal well-being, while establishing lasting friendships in a positive, happy environment.

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Scholarship

We encourage the growth of intellectual curiosity, independence, creativity, innovation and habits of learning within a scholarly community through inspirational subject specialists who provoke and stretch the students’ minds and inculcate a lifelong love of learning.

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Inclusivity

We remain loyal to our founding principles to educate students, irrespective of background, and we inherently believe in establishing a culture of diversity and acceptance, and in educating our students in a welcoming, tolerant community where each individual is valued and enjoys a deep sense of belonging.

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Integrity

We promote the development of self-discipline, responsibility and a personal moral code, and cultivate an ethos where enduring qualities of decency, honesty, courtesy, humility and good humour are celebrated.

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Courage

We develop leadership, teamwork, resilience and life skills through a diverse range of activities where all students, regardless of their talents and attributes, are encouraged to challenge themselves, take appropriate risks and work hard to fulfil their potential.

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Collaboration

We work closely with others for mutual enrichment, and encourage a spirit of generosity and service, a sense of perspective, and a firm belief that we can work in partnership with others, locally and internationally, to make a difference and have a positive impact on society.

A Message from the Principal

As the Principal of the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, I am proud to welcome our pupils and parents to a truly exceptional school—one that offers a world-class British education and an inspiring journey for our entire community.

What is it that makes RGS Guildford Dubai so very special? It is the fact that our school provides children with the foundations for a happy, fulfilled life, celebrating them as individuals and giving them the encouragement to fulfil their own potential within an inspiring, inclusive, and supportive community, as they prepare for college and university. It is my privilege, alongside my team of exceptional teachers, to impact, inspire and guide our young people to become future ready, global citizens who are driven to make a change in the world.

— Mr. Matthew Pearce, Principal

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Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai

Admissions:+971 4 446 4333