Rugby School Dubai

• Curriculum

  UK EYFS · British · A Level

• Ages

  Ages 1–18

• Language

  English

• Type

  International school

• Fee level

  Higher fees

2026-27 school year

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)

English support (EAL)

In-class support

Gifted programme

Yes

Device policy

Laptop programme

• Additional learning support

  An inclusion team plans personalised support for students with SEND, EAL needs and more able or gifted students, working with families and external professionals.

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• Country affiliation

  Follows the National Curriculum for England alongside required UAE Ministry of Education content, including Arabic and Islamic Education for Muslim students.

  • UAE Ministry of Education curriculum
  • Arabic Language
  • Islamic Education

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• House system

  Houses are central to school life, including house dining and playing sport for the house.

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• Governance and ownership

  Led by a Principal and a Senior Leadership Team that includes heads of Senior School, Prep and Pre-Prep.

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• Curriculum

  Uses EYFS and the National Curriculum for England, progressing toward GCSEs and A Levels, with a focus on STEM, digital learning and the Rugby Learner Profile.

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• Academic calendar

  Open link

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• Social and emotional learning (SEL)

  Age-appropriate social and emotional learning is part of school life, aiming to build resilience, coping strategies, social skills and self-awareness.

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• Special educational needs (SEN)

  Support for Students of Determination may include adaptive teaching, targeted interventions, assistive technology and personalised support plans.

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• English as an additional language (EAL)

  Students developing English receive personalised support, such as in-class help and targeted language development, while their home language and culture are valued.

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• Mental wellbeing

  Daily wellbeing check-ins, wellbeing assemblies and bespoke staff training support student wellbeing, with strong partnership with families.

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• History

  Rugby School was founded in England in 1567, and Rugby School Dubai continues that heritage as the next chapter in the UAE.

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• Arts and creative

  Every student takes weekly arts lessons across drama, music, dance, choir, public speaking and full theatre productions.

  • Drama
  • Music
  • Dance
  • Choir
  • Public speaking
  • Theatre productions

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• Community and service

  Leadership and service sit alongside sport, performing arts, creative disciplines and innovation within Rugby 360 co-curricular life.

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• Language provision

  Provides Arabic Language and Islamic Education as part of the UAE curriculum, plus English language support for learners who need it.

  • Arabic Language
  • Islamic Education
  • English as an additional language support

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• Scholarships

  Scholarships cover academic (including visual arts), Arabic, performing arts, sport and all-rounder areas, with a separate scheme for Emirati students.

  • Academic (including Visual Arts)
  • Arabic
  • Performing Arts
  • Sport
  • All-Rounder
  • Ruwad al Emarat (Emirati students)

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

49G2+3VM – Al Abjar Street, Exit 12, Wadi Al Safa / Nad Al Sheba 2, Meydan South – Meydan – Dubai