Take the first step towards enrolling your child at RGSGD
We know that choosing the right school is a huge decision for a parent. We view education as a three-way partnership between parent, school and child, and work with the parents to help them decide whether the Royal Grammar School Guildford, Dubai (RGSGD) is the right place for their child. Where possible, we prefer to meet with the parents and child to provide all the information needed and answer any questions.
We are currently running waitlists across a number of year groups for the academic year 2026/2027.
Applications are open for 2026/27 and 2027/2028.
The admissions process is a simple journey from initial enquiry to first day at school:
Make an enquiry and have a discussion with our friendly Admissions Team.
Visit us to get a feel for our school and meet our exceptional School Leadership Team.
Apply for a place by completing the online application form.
We will arrange for an assessment. The assessment will help staff ensure they understand the individual learning needs of each pupil.
We look forward to welcoming our new pupils into the RGSGD family.
Admissions age ranges
We welcome children from age three, once they are toilet trained. We follow the English education system and place children into year groups based on their age as at 31 December, in line with KHDA regulations for the 2026–27 academic year.
RGSGD follows KHDA guidance for new student admissions. Please refer to the chart to find out which year group your child will be placed in.
| Year Group | Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Nursery / Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) | 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023 |
| Reception / Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) | 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022 |
| Year 1 | 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021 |
| Year 2 | 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2020 |
| Year 3 | 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2019 |
| Year 4 | 1 January 2018 – 31 December 2018 |
| Year 5 | 1 January 2017 – 31 December 2017 |
| Year 6 | 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2016 |
| Year 7 | 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015 |
| Year 8 | 1 January 2014 – 31 December 2014 |
| Year 9 | 1 January 2013 – 31 December 2013 |
| Year 10 | 1 January 2012 – 31 December 2012 |
| Year 11 | 1 January 2011 – 31 December 2011 |
| Year 12 | 1 January 2010 – 31 December 2010 |
| Year 13 | 1 January 2009 – 31 December 2009 |