A seamless British education journey – now from age 2 to 14
GEMS Royal Dubai School (RDS), the leading British curriculum school in Mirdif, Dubai, is proud to announce two exciting expansions for 2026: the launch of a new nursery provision in January, and the addition of Year 9 starting in August. This allows students to benefit from a continuous, high-quality education journey, all within the same trusted school community.
Why RDS?
Since opening in 2005, RDS has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, exceptionally high standards, nurturing care, and a close-knit school community.
KHDA 2023 Rating: ‘Very Good’ with Early Years rated ‘Outstanding’
BSO Rating: ‘Outstanding in all categories’
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England
Nursery (Launching January 2026)
A nurturing, purpose-built nursery for children aged 24 to 36 months, located within the secure RDS campus, offering a gentle start to lifelong learning, preparing children for a confident and smooth transition into Early Years and beyond.
- Reggio-inspired, play-based learning
- Following the British EYFS curriculum
- Focus on communication, social interaction, and physical and early cognitive development
- Small class sizes and UK-trained Early Years educators
- Flexible timings and a dedicated nursery entrance
Continuing the Royal Journey: Opening Year 9 in 2026
In response to growing demand, GEMS Royal Dubai School is continuing its steady growth with the opening of Year 9 in August 2026. Eventually developing into a full through school, RDS students will be able to remain with us all the way to Year 13, providing continuity from the Early Years, through Primary, into Secondary, and leading seamlessly to GCSE, BTEC and A-level pathways.
- Continuity of the #RoyalStandard for RDS families
- Highly experienced UK-trained educators
- State-of-the-art secondary spaces with science labs, design and technology, and innovation/robotics suite
- Strong pastoral care enables students to thrive and be confident, future-ready global citizens.