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Royal Grammar School Guildford

Also known as: RGSGD, RGS Guildford Dubai, RGS Dubai

Royal Grammar School Guildford is a private British curriculum school in Dubai Sports City, Dubai, for boys and girls from FS1 to Year 10. KHDA rated the school Very good in its 2023–24 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 78,758 to AED 119,713 a year, depending on the year group.

Sources: KHDA inspection report 2023–24, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.

Corrected 29 September 2026: the map showed the school 297 m from where it stands; the point is now on the school's own grounds. All corrections

rating
Very goodKHDA 2023–24, p. 6What Very good means
fee
AED 78,758 – 119,713a year, FS1 to Year 10, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
whole
Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
students
1,662 students2024–25, KHDA school directory

The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.

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Fees at this school, 2026–27

AED 78,758 – 119,713a year, FS1 to Year 10, 2026–27

Year group

Not sure? Work it out from a birth date

Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.

See all fees

KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.

Overview

Admissions

Places
KHDA does not publish how many places are free at a school or its waiting list. Ask the school directly, and early.
Year groups
FS1 to Year 10Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
Age on entry
Counted on 31 December of the year of entry, for a child registering in a UAE school for the first time from 2026–27 (31 August before that).Source UAE Ministry of Education, 17 December 2025
Apply
rgsgd.com+971 4 446 4377Principal@rgsgd.comTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. What its own website says about admissions → How admission works across Dubai →
Fees on entry
«New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, FS1
Inspections
This school's latest full inspection report is 2023–24. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026

The school

Curriculum
British
Year groups
FS1–Year 10
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
2021
Name registered with KHDA
Royal Grammar School Guildford L.L.C
Extra-curricular activities
Swimming, Water polo, Choir & singing, Orchestra & bands and more, 5 confirmed
Principal
Matthew Pearce
Website
rgsgd.com
  1. Back to text, source A

    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  2. Back to text, source B

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    Checked 16 September 2026.

KHDA in brief

KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only

Students’ achievement

Attainment and progress are strong across English, mathematics and science in the primary and secondary phases. It is not as strong in Islamic education and Arabic although there are improvements especially in Arabic. In Foundation Stage (FS), children make good progress in English and mathematics. Progress in science is slower across FS and lower Primary. Students confidently use technology. Learning skills are a strength of the school.

Personal and social development

Students possess very positive and responsible attitudes in all that they do. They behave well and enjoy productive relationships with one another. They are kind and have a strong work ethic. Children in FS are eager to learn and complete their work. They demonstrate a secure understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture as well as their own culture and heritage. Environmental sustainability and conservation are embedded throughout the school.

Teaching, curriculum and care

Teaching is highly effective across the school. It is enhanced by teachers' understanding of how students learn. Questioning techniques encourage students to explain, reason, and justify. Teachers have expert subject knowledge, and engage positively with students. Time is not always used effectively. The school’s arrangements for assessment are secure and reliable. Teachers have a good awareness of students' social and academic progress.

Wellbeing

Leaders are committed to optimising the well-being of staff, students and parents. Feedback from students and staff consistently supports positive well-being. The school remains innovative in meeting changing well-being needs. The well-being curriculum aligns closely with UAE values. Diversity ambassadors celebrate difference and tolerance. The house system develops a sense of camaraderie while peer mentoring brings older and younger students together.

Inclusion

The school is committed to inclusion where students of determination, Emirati students, those with English language needs and those with gifts and talents are fully supported, challenged, and encouraged. The school places a strong emphasis on establishing positive relationships with parents. Robust assessment and monitoring systems are used to track the progress of students of determination. The development of alternative pathways is ongoing.

Leadership and management

Leaders across all levels, inspired and encouraged by the principal, have a clear vision for the school based on the principles of integrity, inclusivity and collaboration. Self-evaluation is systematic and rigorous. Improvement plans are well articulated but scheduling needs further consideration. Partnerships with parents is excellent. Governors are purposefully engaged. Staffing, facilities and resources are exceptional.

  1. Back to text, source A

    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Page 1

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

Fees 2026–27

Royal Grammar School Guildford tuition for 2026–27 is AED 78,758 (FS1) to AED 119,713 (Year 10) across 12 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Year group

Fees for Royal Grammar School Guildford
Compare with

Tuition is unchanged from 2025–26 in every year group.

Annual tuition by year group, Royal Grammar School Guildford, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26

Year group2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–272025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Foundation Stage
FS1AED 78,758AED 78,758
FS2AED 84,009AED 84,009
Primary
Year 1AED 95,560AED 95,560
Year 2AED 95,560AED 95,560
Year 3AED 95,560AED 95,560
Year 4AED 95,560AED 95,560
Year 5AED 101,861AED 101,861
Year 6AED 101,861AED 101,861
Secondary
Year 7AED 101,861AED 101,861
Year 8AED 101,861AED 101,861
Year 9AED 113,412AED 113,412
Year 10AED 119,713AED 119,713

Checked 16 September 2026.

  1. Back to text, note 1

    The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

  2. Back to text, source A

    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Tuition for 12 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  3. Back to text, source B

    Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26

    Tuition for 12 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  4. Back to text, note 2

    Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

Royal Grammar School Guildford fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2021–22 and other charges.

What a year costs, FS1, 2026–27

Showing FS1. Choose another year group above to see its costs.

Tuition
AED 78,758
KHDA's total for the year
AED 78,758

Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere

Uniform
AED 100 to AED 1,500

A year, before optional servicesAED 78,858 to AED 80,258

Optional services: tick what your child will use

KHDA prints most of these as a range the school may charge up to; the total keeps the whole range.

  • AED 7,000 to AED 7,900
  • AED 50 to AED 200
  • AED 30 to AED 900
  • AED 50 to AED 500
  • AED 500 to AED 15,000
  • AED 1,500 to AED 5,000
  • AED 150 to AED 1,500
  • AED 500 to AED 15,000
  • AED 300 to AED 1,500
  • AED 100 to AED 1,500

Joining and re-enrolling

Re-enrollment fees · Existing Students
Up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
Application Fees · New Students
AED 500 (Assessment fees included)
Enrolment Fees · New Students
Up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees

Other discounts the school states

Sibling 2
5%
School Employees
up to 100%
Scholarship
up to 50%
School Management Concession
up to 100%

The school requested not to increase the tuition fees for the academic year 2026–⁠27. Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

Ranges are shown as KHDA prints them, never as a single middle figure.

Inspection

Overall rating

Very good

Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 6

2023–24

Wellbeing Dubai focus area

Very good

2023–24

Inclusion Dubai focus area

Very good

2023–24

Checked 16 September 2026.

KHDA ratings

KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)

  1. OverallOverall performance

    Very good

    First rated in 2023–24

  2. WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing

    Very good

    First rated in 2023–24

  3. InclusionProvision for students of determination

    Very good

    First rated in 2023–24

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Very good

    First rated in 2023–24

Checked 16 September 2026.

Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.

AreaFoundation StagePrimarySecondary
TeachingTeaching for effective learningVery goodVery goodVery good
AssessmentVery goodVery goodVery good
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationVery goodVery goodVery good
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationVery goodVery goodVery good
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionOutstandingOutstandingOutstanding

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

  1. Back to text, source A

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 6

    Checked 16 September 2026.

What the KHDA scale means

KHDA rates schools on six levels. Good is the level KHDA expects of every school; Acceptable is the minimum level it requires.

Outstanding
«Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
Very goodThis school
«Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
Good
«Quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE»«This is the expected level for every school in the UAE»85 schools in Dubai hold it now
Acceptable
«Quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE»«This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE»52 schools in Dubai hold it now
Weak
«Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Very weak
«Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now

Royal Grammar School Guildford was rated Very good in 2023–24, one of 47 schools at this level.

Reports before 2015–16 used four levels, not these six. 21 of Dubai's 228 open schools hold no six-level rating yet. Counted the way Market Statistics counts ratings, for the schools open today.

Source UAE School Inspection Framework 2015–16, p. 19 (KHDA)

History

History of Royal Grammar School Guildford
Rating

Overall rating by academic year, newest first

  1. 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
  2. 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
  3. 2023–24Very goodFirst reportFull Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2021–22 and 2022–23No inspection.
  5. Opened in 2021–22. No reports before this year.

Checked 16 September 2026.

Royal Grammar School Guildford KHDA rating in full: the judgements, quotes with pages →

Findings

7 findings in the last report: 5 strengths, 2 development points.

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Leadership and self-evaluation

Note 1

1 strength

  • Strength

    The vision, commitment and determination of the principal and her leadership teams.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3

English

1 strength

  • StrengthPrimary and secondary phases

    Achievement in English, mathematics and science in the primary and secondary phases.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4

Personal development and wellbeing

2 strengths

  • Strength

    Students’ attitudes, behaviour and relationships.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5

  • Strength

    The support for students’ welfare and wellbeing.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6

Staffing, facilities and resources

1 strength

  • Strength

    The high-quality facilities and resources, and supportive partnerships with parents.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 7

Islamic Education

1 development point

  • Development required

    Raise attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9

Teaching

1 development point

  • Development required

    Ensure greater consistency in the quality of teaching.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10

Findings from all 1 reports

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    Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
Clare Turnbull Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 1 Jan 2022, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Location.
Principals since 2023–⁠24
1 change of principal Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Clare Turnbull, 2023–24 → Matthew Pearce, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18
  1. Back to text, source A

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Subjects

Academic outcomes, Royal Grammar School Guildford

Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.

SubjectFoundation StagePrimarySecondary
Islamic EducationNot in this reportAcceptableWeak
ArabicNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptable
EnglishVery goodVery goodVery good
MathematicsVery goodVery goodVery good
ScienceGoodVery goodVery good

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)

Subjects over the years

KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.

Subjects over the years, Royal Grammar School Guildford

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2023–24
Islamic Education attainmentPrimaryAcceptable
Islamic Education attainmentSecondaryWeak
Islamic Education progressPrimaryAcceptable
Islamic Education progressSecondaryAcceptable

International and benchmark tests

The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.

KHDA's verdicts, 2023–24

AspectWhole schoolEmirati cohort
International and Benchmark AchievementVery goodNot applicable
Leadership: International and Emirati Very good AchievementVery goodNot in this report
Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyGoodGood
Overall school standards in the National Agenda ParameterVery goodNot in this report

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • The large majority of students have an average attainment which was higher than curriculum expectations over the years 2022 and 2023.
  1. Back to text, source A

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 6

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays

31 Aug 2026 to 2 Jul 2027 · 185 school days

First midterm break
12 Oct 2026 to 16 Oct 20265 days
National Day
2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
Winter break includes New year’s day
14 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 202719 days
Eid al-Fitr
8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Spring break
5 Apr 2027 to 9 Apr 20275 days
Eid al-Adha
17 May 2027 to 18 May 20272 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting

Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).

Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Fridays: every private school in Dubai finishes by 11:30, since 9 January 2026.Source The National, 19 Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab)

During Ramadan, whose dates follow the moon, KHDA caps the school day at five hours; each school confirms its own times.Source Gulf News (opens in a new tab)

How these dates compare with other Dubai schools: holidays 2026–27, break by break

  1. Back to text, source A

    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 18 September 2026.

Activities

Sports and activities

What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.

Water sports

  • Swimming · Learn to Swim · Squad Swimming
  • Water polo

Music

  • Choir & singing · choir
  • Orchestra & bands · instrumental groups
  • Instrument lessons · learn a musical instrument · learn to play the violin
    ·

Facilities

  • Playing field
  • Swimming pool
  • Sports hall

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-23

  1. Back to text, source A

    School website, read 23 September 2026

    Checked 23 September 2026.

What the school offers

As the 2023–24 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.

Languages besides English

  • French
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin Chinese

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • Recommendations in individual education plans (IEPs) and suitable strategies are not applied consistently in all lessons. p. 19
  • The wellbeing and pastoral team, the inclusion department, counsellors, tutors and the school therapy dog all play a part in supporting students. p. 19
  • Interventions include in-class support, one-to-one and small group sessions. p. 20
  • Teachers use assessments and diagnostic tests to identify students' needs accurately. p. 20

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

  1. Back to text, source A

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 16

    Checked 16 September 2026.

On the school's website

What the school says about itself on rgsgd.com, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. Bus routes and bus fees can change each year, so confirm with the school. The site's name beside a line opens that page.

Admissions

Source Source A: School website, read 2026-09-22

  1. Back to text, source A

    School website, read 22 September 2026

    Checked 22 September 2026.

Students

From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.

Students, 2024–⁠25
1,662 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Teachers
118 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Students of determination
135 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Emirati students
17 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Largest nationality group
British Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
Guidance counsellors
1 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
  1. Back to text, source A

    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

  2. Back to text, source B

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Page 3

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, Royal Grammar School Guildford

YearStudentsTeachers
2024–251,662Not available
2023–241,272118
2022–23578Not available
2021–22227Not available

Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.

Location

Address
Dubai Sports City
Phone and email
+971 4 446 4377Principal@rgsgd.comPrincipal: Matthew Pearce
As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Around the school

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Schools nearby

Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.

  1. Dwight School

    0.3 km · Good 2023–24 · IB

  2. GEMS School of Research and Innovation

    0.5 km · No rating yet · British

  3. Victory Heights Primary School

    0.8 km · Outstanding 2023–24 · British

  4. Queen Elizabeth's School

    0.9 km · No rating yet · British

  5. GEMS Metropole School – Motor City

    1.9 km · Good 2023–24 · British

All 5 schools in Dubai Sports CityAll British curriculum schools in Dubai

  1. Back to text, source A

    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 18 September 2026.

Sources

Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.

Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English

Parent Reports · PDF, English

A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.

Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English

KHDA school directory · web page, English

KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2023–24 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2022–23 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2021–22 (opens in a new tab)

School website · web page, English

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