Royal Grammar School Guildford

RGSGD sits firmly in the ultra-premium fee bracket for Dubai private schools, with annual tuition ranging from AED 78,758 for FS1 to AED 119,713 for Year 10. The average annual fee across year groups is approximately AED 97,664 - a figure that places the school among the most expensive British curriculum schools in Dubai. For context, school fees Dubai parents will find that RGSGD's pricing is broadly comparable with other UK-heritage premium schools, though it sits above mid-market British curriculum options. Fees are payable in three instalments: 40% in August (Term 1), 30% in December (Term 2), and 30% in March (Term 3). New pupils must pay a non-refundable deposit of 10% of annual tuition upon accepting a place; returning pupils pay 5%. Both deposits are deducted from annual fees in line with KHDA regulations. An application fee of AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) is charged per application and is not deductible from tuition. Tuition fees do not include school lunches, transportation, or educational trips. Some extracurricular activities with external providers carry additional charges. The school's fee structure is published transparently, with KHDA Fee Fact Sheets available for each year group. On value for money, the honest assessment is nuanced. The facilities are genuinely excellent, class sizes are small (maximum 20 students), and the teaching quality is strong. The KHDA inspection confirmed Outstanding facilities and Very Good teaching. However, parents are paying premium prices for a school that is still growing into its senior phase, has no external examination results to point to yet, and has experienced notable principal turnover. Families who value the British heritage brand, the community feel, the pastoral strength, and the Tilal Al Ghaf location will find the fees justifiable. Those seeking a school with a proven A-Level track record or established university placement data should note that RGSGD will not be in that position for several years.