If you have a young family to educate and live in Dubai, you are very fortunate for more than geographic reasons. Opened in September 2005, GEMS Royal Dubai School offers an exceptional quality of education from Foundation Stage to Year 6. It is the only outstanding primary school in the Mirdif area and offers the National Curriculum for England, taught by British trained and experienced teachers who have been chosen for their ability to create a motivational, child-centred environment. This has led to the school being recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and certified as a British School Overseas (BSO)
Throughout the school a warm and friendly ‘family’ atmosphere pervades. Self-confidence and self-esteem thrive in an environment that is encouraging, academically challenging and rewarding. We teach the skills and knowledge recommended by GEMS English Curriculum schools in Dubai, using the best of traditional and modern methods.
Individuals are important to us and we aim to give all of our children positive encouragement during their school life to help them develop into accomplished, happy, self confident, well- mannered young people who have respect for others.
We strongly value links with parents at GEMS Royal Dubai School and work hard to develop effective home-school partnerships. This includes regular communication and times for us to meet and listen to each other as well as an exciting mix of performances, exhibitions, competitions and sporting events. What is most important in our school is a warm family atmosphere where the children feel safe, secure and happy.
Key Facts
2005
Ms Jan Steel
UK
AED 39,328 - 75,000
93
1150
Very Good
Facilities & Amenities
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education requires that you submit the following on registration.
- Copy of the applicant’s UAE ID card
- Copy of the applicant’s passport if the UAE ID is not issued
- Copy of the parent/sponsor UAE ID card
- Copy of the applicant’s birth certificate (in English or Arabic)
- Copy of the current immunization record (in English)
- 4 recent passport photographs of the applicant (on photographic paper)
- Nursery reports (for admission to Foundation Stage)
- Last two years school reports (for admission to Year 1 to Year 6)
- Original Transfer Certificate. Please follow the instructions below (due when available)
- Application fee of AED 525 (refundable if place is not offered)
Please share full details of any special educational needs, individual education plans (IEPs) and any Educational Psychologist, Pediatric, or other specialist reports (e.g., Speech and Language or Occupational Therapy) if completed. Sharing educational history with GRDS prior to a place being offered is essential so that staff can ensure an appropriate assessment of educational need, educational plan and resourcing is in place. Admission is not conditional on the submission of a medical diagnosis, and we have effective transition processes in place for all children.
Students are not refused admission based only on their experience of a special education need or disability (SEND) and we give sibling priority for admission to students who experience SEND. Staff follow KHDA guidance and procedures for scenarios were, very rarely, it may not be in the best interests of the child to be placed in GRDS. This information will be shared with the KHDA, following expected procedures.
Transfer Certificate Guidelines
In order for us to comply with the Dubai Ministry of Education regulations, and for us to register your child with the Ministry, it is imperative that we receive a Transfer Certificate from your child’s previous school when joining GEMS Royal Dubai School. Students joining FS1, FS2 or Year 1 at the start of the Academic year (September) do not require a Transfer Certificate. When joining our school after mid-November, all students are required to submit a valid Transfer Certificate.
- This Transfer Certificate must be on official school letterhead.
- The form needs to be completed on pupil’s last day of attendance.
- This form must be signed by the Principal and show an official school stamp.
- The original certificate must be presented on the first day of school.
Transfer Certificates must have the following information:
- Full Name of Child
- Date of Birth
- Commencement Date at School
- Grade/Class on Leaving
- Leaving Date at School
- Curriculum Used
NB: Children coming from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar & Oman must have their original certificates attested only by the Ministry of Education (from country of TC origin).
Children coming from countries other than within America, Australia, Canada and the European Union should have the original Transfer Certificate (TC) attested by:
- Ministry of Education (from country of TC origin)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (from country of TC origin)
- UAE Embassy (from country of TC origin)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dubai
Children coming from GCC (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar & Oman) must have their original certificates attested only by the Education Authority of the origin (from country of TC origin).
Students transferring within the UAE, including Dubai-Dubai, must have their original certificates attested by the Education Authority of origin at the cost of Dh 126.
Entrance Exam
GEMS Royal Dubai School prides itself on an admission policy that does not discriminate against any child or family. We welcome children with a wide range of learning preferences, including students of determination.
Whenever possible we aim to interview every GEMS Royal Dubai School child and their parents prior to entry, and each child must take an age-related placement test to ensure that the he or she is prepared for the high-quality education on offer at our GEMS school.
Offer of a place is not solely on entrance test alone and parents should provide the most recent copy of their child’s school report when submitting an application form.
Places can sometimes be offered against the two latest reports from the child’s existing school only if they have English National Curriculum assessments included. If it is difficult to make an accurate assessment from these, students are asked to complete a placement test at the school.
Student Application
An enquiry can be made to the school via the GEMS website or through our school’s individual website.
To complete the application of your child please contact our Registrar to arrange submission of the supporting documents and Application Fee, quoting your Enquiry Number.
To start the application process for GEMS Royal Dubai School, please click here.
Fees and Payments
We endeavor to make our payment process as easy as possible with a range of simple and straightforward payment options, as well as a clear, concise fee structure. You’ll find everything you need to know about our fees and payment process here. Of course, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Telephone: +971-4-288-6499
Email: registrar_rds@gemsedu.com
Payment Policies
The tuition fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and payable in advance of attendance, at the start of each term. Tuition fees will be invoiced from the time of admission to ensure that payments can be processed before the start of the term. If your circumstances change, it is essential that you contact us in advance of the deadline so that we can guide you on available options. Please note, all tuition fees are in accordance with the fee structure established by GEMS Education under the guidance of KHDA established School Fee Framework.
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Tuition Fees
Please note that school fees for the upcoming academic year are subject to change in accordance with Article 51 the Bylaw of Federal Law No. (28) of 1999 Concerning Private Education and applicable regulations.
Tuition Fees 2024-2025
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| Year Group | KHDA Approved
Tuition Fees |
FEES (Dhs) | ||
| Annual Fee | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS 1) | 39,328 | 15,732 | 11,798 | 11,798 |
| Foundation Stage 2 (FS 2) | 49,588 | 19,836 | 14,876 | 14,876 |
| Year 1 | 49,588 | 19,836 | 14,876 | 14,876 |
| Year 2 | 49,588 | 19,836 | 14,876 | 14,876 |
| Year 3 | 49,588 | 19,836 | 14,876 | 14,876 |
| Year 4 | 49,588 | 19,836 | 14,876 | 14,876 |
| Year 5 | 49,588 | 19,836 | 14,876 | 14,876 |
| Year 6 | 49,588 | 19,836 | 14,876 | 14,876 |
| Year 7 | 75,000 (*60,000) | 24,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 |
*60,000 AED = 20% discount against KHDA fee of 75,000 AED
All tuition fees are payable in advance of attendance and are in accordance with the fee structure established by GEMS under the guidance of KHDA’s established School Fee Framework.
School tuition fees at GEMS schools are exclusive of uniforms, lunches, transport and any learning support or specialty programmes.
To view the KHDA Fact Sheet please click here
Sibling Discounts
Discounts on tuition fees are available on the 3rd (15%) and 4th (25%) and 5th (50%) sibling. For more details contact our Registrar on registrar_rds@gemsedu.com.
Emirates Airlines Discount
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10% discount for all new Emirates group employees joining for the Academic Year 2024-2025 along with 5% reduction in the Registration Deposit for new Emirates families at the time of enrollment.
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10% loyalty discount for existing Emirates group employees enrolled for the Academic Year 2024-2025
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Sibling discount of 5% (2nd child) 10% (3rd child) 15% (4th child)
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Application Fee waive at the time of online application applicable for 2024-2025
GEMS Titanium FAB credit card
Save on School Fees with your GEMS Titanium FAB credit card. The GEMS FAB co-branded credit card offers an average discount of 4.25% when using the card to pay your school tuition fees in advance.
For details on the benefits please call our GRDS FAB representatives:
Contact: Raju Selvaraj
Mobile: 0523196669
Application Fee
AED 525 payable at the time of applying for entry into the school (inclusive of VAT).
The following conditions apply to the application fee:
- refundable if the school does not offer the student a place
- non-refundable if the school offers the student a place but the student chooses not to take it
- nondeductible from the total tuition fees to be paid if the student is offered and accepts the place
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Total Ratings
Overall Rating Score
2005
Ms Jan Steel
UK
AED 39,328 - 75,000
93
1150
Very Good
