Queen Elizabeth's School Dubai Sports City vs Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai

	Q Queen Elizabeth's School Dubai Sports City Dubai, United Arab Emirates	R Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year AED 93,500 - 154,420	Fees / year AED 78,758 - 119,713
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Day School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,240
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Queen Elizabeth's School is located in Al Hebiah Fourth within Dubai Sports City. This placement situates the campus within a well-established neighbourhood and provides students with direct access to the community's extensive sports and wellness infrastructure.	Location The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai is located in Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai, off Hessa Street. The campus sits within Majid Al Futtaim's Tilal Al Ghaf community, between Dubai Motor City and Sports City. The site covers around 40,000 square metres and includes facilities such as classrooms, laboratories and a swimming pool. Access to the school is via Hessa Street, with transport options by car, taxi and public transport.
Stages	Stages The school is structured to provide a continuous learning journey from Nursery through to Senior School (Year 13). For its initial opening year (2026–2027), the school is currently accepting admissions for Nursery up to Year 8.	Stages RGSG Dubai currently serves Foundation Stage 1 through Year 8, covering ages approximately 3 to 13.
School type	School type This is a co-educational day school where boys and girls learn alongside one another in an inclusive and collaborative environment. There is no mention of boarding facilities on the campus.	School type The school is co-educational and follows a British curriculum as part of the Royal Grammar School Guildford international network.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix RGSGD hosts pupils from about 54 nationalities; a significant portion of the student body comes from the United Kingdom.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides specialist support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as well as those requiring English as an Additional Language (EAL). This provision includes dedicated support staff, tailored interventions, and inclusive teaching strategies to ensure all students can access the curriculum.	Additional learning support RGSGD provides inclusion and SEN support, with an Inclusion team and a SENCO; KHDA inspection highlights wellbeing and inclusion as areas of strength.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is strongly affiliated with the United Kingdom, delivering the National Curriculum for England and drawing its heritage from its founding institution, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet.	Country affiliation The school is affiliated with the United Kingdom through the Royal Grammar School Guildford and operates as part of the RGSG international network, delivering a British curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not state a specific religious affiliation. It operates as an inclusive environment focused on core values like community and integrity, welcoming families of all backgrounds.	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation. Islamic Studies is offered as an option for Muslim students in line with UAE requirements.
School day structure	School day structure The standard school day runs from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, though exact timings can vary slightly depending on a student's specific year group. Extended co-curricular activities are also offered both before and after the main school hours.	School day structure The school day typically runs from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm on most days, with a shorter session on Fridays finishing around 12:00 pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details A dedicated transport service is available, covering all major residential areas across Dubai using energy-efficient vehicles. For added peace of mind, the buses are equipped with real-time GPS tracking and advanced safety features, including CCTV for student check-in.	Bus service details A school bus service is coordinated with external providers; routes and timetables are not published publicly. Public transport to Tilal Al Ghaf is accessible via Dubai Metro to Mall of the Emirates, followed by bus routes F30 or F47, with a short final taxi ride to the campus.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application Fees A one-time, non-refundable application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) is required. To secure a place, a non-refundable tuition fee deposit of AED 7000 applies, which is deducted from the first term's fees. Tuition Fees (2026-2027) Annual approved fees are listed below. Payments are split per term (40% for Term 1, 30% for Term 2, and 30% for Term 3): Nursery: AED 93,500 FS1: AED 103,344 FS2 to Year 3: AED 112,847 Year 4 to Year 6: AED 116,410 Year 7 and Year 8: AED 136,604 Year 9 and Year 10: AED 142,542 Year 11 to Year 13: AED 154,420 Note: A 25% discount currently applies for founding families. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms Tuition is divided into three instalments. Term 1 is due August 1st, Term 2 is due December 1st, and Term 3 is due March 1st. A 5% discount is applied if the annual fee is paid in full upfront. Boarding Fees The school does not offer boarding. Other Costs Tuition fees do not cover lunches, transportation, educational trips, additional inclusion/EAL support, or external extra-curricular activities. A KHDA transfer fee of AED 126 applies for local school transfers. Refund Information Pre-start withdrawals are refunded minus registration fees. If enrolled for two weeks or less, one month’s fee is deducted. Between two weeks and one month, two months' fees are deducted. Enrolment over a month incurs a full term’s fee deduction. Fee Payment Options Families can choose between full annual advance payments or three termly instalments.	Fee details Application fee - AED 500 (AED 525 inclusive of VAT) charged per application. This fee covers standard assessment costs and is not deductible from tuition fees. Deposit required to secure a place - New pupils: a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the annual tuition fee, payable on acceptance and deducted from the annual tuition. Returning pupils: a re‑registration deposit of 5% of the annual tuition fee, deducted from the annual tuition. These deposit rules follow KHDA guidance on allowable deposits. Tuition fees (per term and annual total) - Early Years - FS1: Term 1 AED 31,504 · Term 2 AED 23,627 · Term 3 AED 23,627 · Total AED 78,758. - FS2: Term 1 AED 33,603 · Term 2 AED 25,203 · Term 3 AED 25,203 · Total AED 84,009. - Junior School - Year 1: Term 1 AED 38,224 · Term 2 AED 28,668 · Term 3 AED 28,668 · Total AED 95,560. - Year 2: Term 1 AED 38,224 · Term 2 AED 28,668 · Term 3 AED 28,668 · Total AED 95,560. - Year 3: Term 1 AED 38,224 · Term 2 AED 28,668 · Term 3 AED 28,668 · Total AED 95,560. - Year 4: Term 1 AED 38,224 · Term 2 AED 28,668 · Term 3 AED 28,668 · Total AED 95,560. - Year 5: Term 1 AED 40,745 · Term 2 AED 30,558 · Term 3 AED 30,558 · Total AED 101,861. - Year 6: Term 1 AED 40,745 · Term 2 AED 30,558 · Term 3 AED 30,558 · Total AED 101,861. - Senior School - Year 7: Term 1 AED 40,745 · Term 2 AED 30,558 · Term 3 AED 30,558 · Total AED 101,861. - Year 8: Term 1 AED 40,745 · Term 2 AED 30,558 · Term 3 AED 30,558 · Total AED 101,861. - Year 9: Term 1 AED 45,364 · Term 2 AED 34,024 · Term 3 AED 34,024 · Total AED 113,412. - Year 10: Term 1 AED 47,885 · Term 2 AED 35,914 · Term 3 AED 35,914 · Total AED 119,713. (Year 10 intake opened from September 2025; further year‑group roll‑out is subject to approval and expansion plans.) - Year 11: Term 1 AED 47,885 · Term 2 AED 35,914 · Term 3 AED 35,914 · Total AED 119,713. - Year 12: Term 1 AED 47,885 · Term 2 AED 35,914 · Term 3 AED 35,914 · Total AED 119,713. - Year 13: Term 1 AED 47,885 · Term 2 AED 35,914 · Term 3 AED 35,914 · Total AED 119,713. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition can be paid in full at the start of the academic year or by three instalments: 40% due in August (first term), 30% due in December (second term), and 30% due in March (third term). Tuition fees do not include school lunches, transport or educational trips. - Deposit handling: the registration/re‑registration deposit is deducted from the first instalment in line with KHDA fee regulations. The application fee (AED 500) is payable at application and is not deductible from tuition. - The school complies with KHDA billing framework (limits on deposits and instalment structure, and the requirement to publish a School Fees Fact Sheet). Exam fees for international board exams are charged on a cost‑recovery basis; these are additional to the tuition schedule. Boarding fees - The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision and therefore no boarding fees. Other costs and optional charges - School lunches, transport and educational trips are charged separately and are not included in the published tuition figures. Some extracurricular activities run by external providers also carry additional charges. - Examination fees: international examination board fees (GCSE/A‑level/other) are charged to parents on a cost‑recovery basis. - Uniform: the school's uniform is supplied by Trutex and is available for purchase through the school shop and online; uniform costs are paid separately by parents. - Any specialist items (for example a personal IT device if not provided under a school scheme, sports kit replacements, extracurricular programme charges, or optional trips) are additional to the tuition figures above and are billed separately. The published tuition fees specifically exclude lunches, transport and external trips. Refund information - Refunds are processed in accordance with KHDA regulations. Registration/re‑registration deposits are generally non‑refundable except in exceptional circumstances (for example verified relocation outside the UAE) and are treated in line with the official withdrawal date when calculating any tuition refund. Tuition refunds are subject to KHDA timelines and applicable deductions based on the length of the pupil's enrolment. Fee payment options (notes) - The school's published fee documents set the instalment structure and deposit arrangements but do not list a specific set of accepted payment channels in the publicly published fee summary and parent contract. Bank transfer, card payments and online payment portals/mobile payment apps are commonly used by Dubai schools; parents should use the school's published finance contacts when arranging payment.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details British National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through to GCSEs and A-Levels, delivered through QE Programmes including QE Flourish, QE House, QE Futures and QE Connect.	Curriculum details The curriculum at RGSGD is based on the UK National Curriculum with UAE adaptations, and Arabic and Islamic Studies are core elements. The Early Years (3–5) uses a two-year EYFS-based programme with seven areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication and Language; Physical Development; Literacy; Mathematics; Expressive Arts and Design; Understanding the World, along with three core learning characteristics: playing and exploring, active learning, and creating and thinking critically. Key Stage 1 (5–7) follows the English National Curriculum for English and Mathematics; core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic and Islamic Studies (for Muslim pupils), with foundation subjects such as History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computing, Music and PE; a bespoke Riyada curriculum covers UAE Social Studies, Moral Education, Wellbeing and Leadership Development, and Prep includes an annual Leadership Project. Key Stage 2 (7–11) continues with English and Mathematics under the English National Curriculum, with core subjects including Science, Arabic, and Islamic Studies, and foundation subjects like History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computing, Music and PE, plus ongoing Riyada learning; pupils use specialist facilities (Library, Art Room, Technology Room) and access 1:1 digital devices. Senior School (12–18) follows the English National Curriculum with GCSEs in Years 10–11 (typically nine subjects with six compulsory: Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and three options) and three A-Levels in the Sixth Form, with an Extended Project Qualification available. As of January 2026, RGSGD welcomes FS1 to Year 10 and is accepting Year 11 for a September 2026 start, with growth planned year by year in line with KHDA regulations.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions open for 2026-2027.	Admissions 1. Make an enquiry and discuss with the Admissions Team. The team provides information and answers questions, and where possible a meeting with the parents and child is arranged to review suitability. The process is a three‑way partnership between parent, school and child. 2. Visit the school to meet the School Leadership Team and gain a sense of the environment. The visit allows families to view facilities, ask questions and assess fit. It complements the information provided during inquiry. 3. Apply for a place by completing the online application form. The online submission initiates the formal application process and next steps are explained by the Admissions Team. 4. An assessment is arranged to understand the individual learning needs of each pupil. The assessment informs staff about the pupil's strengths and any support required. 5. We welcome new pupils into the RGSGD family following assessment and discussion. The school aims to place families promptly once decisions are made. 6. Waitlists and application windows. Waitlists are in operation across several year groups for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applications are open for 2026/27 and 2027/2028. 7. Admissions age ranges. The school welcomes children from age three (toilet trained) and Year group placement aligns with KHDA guidance. KHDA-aligned year group placement is reflected in the admissions age ranges table.
Scholarships	Scholarships 25% founding families discount. Sibling discounts: 5% second child, 10% third child onwards.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist RGSGD maintains waitlists across several year groups for the 2026/27 academic year. Waitlists are currently in operation. Applications are open for 2026/27 and 2027/28.
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