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RGSG Dubai is the Dubai campus of the Royal Grammar School Guildford in the United Kingdom, developed in partnership with Cognita. The campus welcomed its first pupils in 2021, with Nursery and Primary intake beginning in August 2021 and a broader year-range joining in September 2021. The school is co-educational, serving children aged 3 to 18, and is located in Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai. It operates as part of the RGSG International family, maintaining close links with its UK parent school and other RGSG campuses. KHDA rated RGSG Dubai Very Good on its first inspection in 2023-2024, and in 2025 British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection rated the school Outstanding.
RGSG Dubai hosts a diverse, multinational community with 54 nationalities reported in KHDA summaries. The RGSG International network supports events such as International Day and cross-campus assemblies to celebrate cultures and foster a global school community. Cross-border collaboration with the UK campus includes visits and joint activities, such as the 200 Seconds Competition between RGSG Guildford and RGSG Dubai. The school also participates in external partnerships that enrich student life, including a sports collaboration with ISD Dubai Sports City and a branding partnership with The Els Club.
Public documentation does not describe a named separate Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for RGSG Dubai. Nevertheless, parent involvement is evident through school-led events and cross-campus activities, such as breakfasts with the founding senior leadership team to meet families. Alumni engagement includes Old Guildfordians Reunion in Dubai, connecting current families with former students. Cross-border activities with RGSG Guildford include joint events and learning experiences that involve families. External partnerships—such as The Els Club and Inspiratus Sports District—offer family-oriented events and opportunities. KHDA notes strong parental and community involvement as part of the school's leadership and management.
Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGSGD) is a co-educational day school located in the Tilal Al Ghaf community. Welcoming pupils from ages 3 to 18, the school delivers the British Curriculum through a structured progression from Early Years to Senior School, culminating in GCSEs and A-Levels. The campus is equipped with specific amenities, including a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, a dedicated learner pool, and a full-size football pitch to support physical education lessons. Technology is integrated throughout the school day; pupils utilize iPads and PC laptops starting in Key Stage 1, alongside dedicated weekly computing classes. A unique feature of RGSGD is the authentic House System, which is directly linked to its 500-year-old sister school in the UK. Pupils are sorted into six historic houses—such as Austen and Beckingham—allowing them to participate in inter-house competitions while benefiting from structured, multi-layered pastoral care.
