A new British school is coming to Dubai

Have school-age kids? You're about to get even more choice of where they get an education here in Dubai with a brand-new school opening next year.

One of the UKs oldest and most prestigious independent schools, the Royal Grammar School Guildford, is all set to open its doors in Dubai in 2021.

The Royal Grammar School Guildford (RGS Guildford), one of the most prestigious independent British curriculum schools in the UK, will open its doors in the emirate in September 2021.

RGS Guildford is consistently ranked as one of the top schools in the UK at both A Level and GCSE.

RGS Guildford Dubai will provide a co-education for boys and girls aged three to 18 and will be led by founding principal Craig Lamshed.

The school was established in Surrey, England more than 500 years ago in 1509 and is bringing a campus to the UAE at Dubai's Tilal Al Ghaf, between Dubai Motor City and Sports City.

RGS Guildford, is consistently ranked as one of the top schools in the UK at both A-Level and GCSE, will be ready to welcome boys ad girls from three to 18 in September for the start of the new 2021/2022 academic year.

The 40,000 square metre campus will be able to accommodate 2,100 pupils and will include a 25-metre competition standard swimming pool and state-of-the-art classrooms and labs that will support science, art, languages, music and more.

Headmaster of RGS Guildford in the UK, Dr Jon Cox, said: “Dubai is a global city which is renowned for its diversity and dynamic mindset – qualities which have inspired RGS Guildford for hundreds of years. To prepare our pupils for the challenges of the 21st century, we must lead by example: staying true to our values, collaborating with others, innovating and striving always to be the very best we can be. RGS Guildford Dubai is a central part of allowing us to realise this vision.”

The founding principal, Craig Lamshed added: "I cannot wait to welcome pupils and parents through RGS Guildford Dubai doors in 2021 to what will be a fantastic school and an amazing educational experience for our community. We have a genuine interest in our pupil relationships as we believe this is what promotes happiness and wellbeing in school. RGS Guildford Dubai’s stellar curriculum is entwined with the school’s core values and will provide a platform for pupils to reach their full potential, irrespective of their passion.”