School highlights

We are excited to announce the introduction of the RDS secondary provision with the launch of Year 7 for the 2024-25 academic year, and we are now accepting Year 8 students for the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year. 

RDS aims to develop into an all-through school, serving students from Foundation Stage to Year 13. While the new secondary campus will be constructed to the highest standards, Year 7 and 8 students will embark on their secondary journey in the current campus. By the time the RDS secondary campus opens in the summer of 2026, we will be ready to welcome students in Years 7, 8, and 9 at our specially designed, state-of-the-art facility for the academic year.

We are enthusiastic about the opportunities this expansion will bring and are confident that RDS will continue to deliver a high-quality education within a close-knit, family-oriented community. 

As we expand into an all-through school, GEMS Royal Dubai School is committed to providing exceptional facilities that support both academic and personal development. Our future secondary campus, set to open in August 2026, will feature state-of-the-art learning environments designed to inspire innovation and creativity.

Students will benefit from cutting-edge facilities, including Design Technology and Food Technology labs, a Makerspace room, and a Textile room—enhancing hands-on learning experiences. The school will also offer outstanding sports amenities such as MUGA courts, padel courts, a football field, and a swimming pool, promoting physical well-being and teamwork. 

For performing arts and collaborative learning, the campus will include Drama and Dance studios, a Sixth Form Hall, and a Multi-Purpose Hall with a stage, fostering creativity and self-expression. A modern library and research centre, alongside thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor collaborative spaces, will provide students with dynamic areas to explore, connect, and excel.

We are excited about the future of RDS Secondary and look forward to offering our students an enriching, future-focused learning experience in a purpose-built environment.