Rugby School Dubai
Rugby School Dubai
Rugby School Dubai is the first Middle East campus of Rugby School (UK, founded 1567), operated by Aldar Education and opening for the 2026-27 academic year. Unusually for a new Dubai school it opens as a full through-school from day one, Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18), on the established 53,000 square metre Nad Al Sheba campus previously occupied by Kent College Dubai. It follows the English National Curriculum to GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level, with Rugby's whole-person philosophy of academic depth, strong pastoral care, sport and the performing arts. Scholarships are offered from Year 7 (up to 20% of tuition) plus a 50% Emirati scholarship (Ruwad al Emarat, Years 4 to 13). Founding Executive Principal Henry Price brings 13 years at Rugby School UK. As a pre-opening school it is not yet inspected or rated by KHDA (DSIB).
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
KHDA-approved tuition AED 70,000 to 120,000 (2026-27), FS1 to Year 13. Scholarships from Year 7 (Academic, Arabic, Sport, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, All-Rounder) up to 20% of tuition, plus the Ruwad al Emarat scholarship of 50% of tuition for Emirati pupils (Years 4 to 13). Registration and application fees not published.
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KHDA inspection rating
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)
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Founding Executive Principal
Founding Executive Principal of Rugby School Dubai. Currently Headmaster at Oakham School (UK); previously 13 years at Rugby School UK as Senior Housemaster and Head of Classics.
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Al Abjar Street, Nad Al Sheba 2, Meydan South, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
