GEMS Royal Dubai School
- UK EYFS
- British
Per yearabout USD 10.9K–20.9K
AED 40K–76.8K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
British curriculum school in Al Mizhar 1, near Mirdif, Dubai, rated Outstanding by British Schools Overseas (BSO). Covers FS1 to Year 9, with secondary provision added from 2024.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British
Ages
Ages 3–14
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 40
- Sibling discount
- New families for 2026-27: 10% on 3rd child, 15% on 4th, 25% on 5th. Existing families should contact admissions.
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| ECC (2-3) | AED 40,000≈ USD 10.9K |
| FS 1 | AED 40,252≈ USD 11K |
| FS2 | AED 50,753≈ USD 13.8K |
| Year 1 | AED 50,753≈ USD 13.8K |
| Year 2 | AED 50,753≈ USD 13.8K |
| Year 3 | AED 50,753≈ USD 13.8K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| ECC (2-3) | AED 40,000 (about USD 10.9K) |
| FS 1 | AED 40,252 (about USD 11K) |
| FS2 | AED 50,753 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 1 | AED 50,753 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 2 | AED 50,753 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 3 | AED 50,753 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 4 | AED 50,753 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 5 | AED 50,753 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 6 | AED 50,753 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Year 7 | AED 76,762 (about USD 20.9K) |
| Year 8 | AED 76,763 (about USD 20.9K) |
| Year 9 | AED 76,763 (about USD 20.9K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS Royal Dubai School (this school) | AED 40,000 (about USD 10.9K) | AED 76,763 (about USD 20.9K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Netball
- Tennis
- Padel
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Art
- Dance
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- British Schools Overseas (BSO) · Outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Bus service
School buses are run by STS Group with GPS tracking and safety systems. Registration goes through the school's dedicated transport coordinator.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Uniform is bought from a designated uniform supplier near the campus. A uniform guide can be downloaded.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Operates as part of the GEMS Education network.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the British curriculum across EYFS, primary and secondary phases, with a focus on personalised learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The BSO inspection reports English, maths and science outcomes above England and international averages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
The RDShineBright Wellbeing Core supports students' emotional, mental and physical health.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Secondary began with Year 7 in August 2024 and Year 8 in 2025-26. A dedicated secondary campus is set to open in summer 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A multicultural community of families from over 40 nationalities with a family-first ethos.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Has science, technology and arts spaces, a library and pools. Classrooms have interactive boards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Two swimming pools, outdoor basketball, netball and tennis courts, padel courts and a sports hall.
- Swimming pools
- Basketball court
- Netball court
- Tennis court
- Padel courts
- Sports hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has science, ICT, design technology and food technology labs, plus a library and research centre.
- Science lab
- ICT lab
- Design technology lab
- Food technology lab
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Creative arts suites for music, drama and art, plus a drama and dance studio.
- Music suite
- Drama suite
- Art suite
- Drama/dance studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Rated Outstanding across all categories in the January 2026 BSO inspection.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Online enrolment uses a two-step form, with applications open for 2026-27 and 2027-28.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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