Sport in RGS Sharjah
Two swimming pools, an indoor sports hall, outdoor pitches and shaded play spaces bring daily sport to every age group.
For 350 years, one school has believed that happy children learn best. Now that school is coming to Sharjah.
Reigate Grammar School Sharjah
Reigate Grammar School Sharjah is a premium British curriculum school in Masaar, Sharjah, opening in September 2027 as part of the Reigate Grammar School family.
Opening September 2027 · Masaar, Sharjah
RGS Sharjah
RGS Sharjah brings the British curriculum to the UAE, guided by the standards, ethos and expertise of Reigate Grammar School UK. Connected through curriculum, people and shared values, the school is built around one clear priority: academic excellence with genuine warmth.
Located in Masaar, Arada’s forested community in Sharjah, RGS Sharjah will be a true neighbourhood school. It will offer a warm, family centred environment where friendships begin at the school gate and continue throughout the community.
Every child will be known, valued and championed.
Since 1675
Founded in 1675, Reigate Grammar School has built a 350 year tradition around a simple belief: happy children achieve great things. It is one of the UK’s leading coeducational independent schools and was recognised by The Sunday Times as a Top 5 Independent Coeducational Day School for Academic Excellence 2026.
RGS Sharjah joins an established international family of Reigate Grammar Schools, bringing the heritage, values and educational standards of RGS to the UAE.
One family
RGS Sharjah will form part of the wider RGS Global Village, united through shared values, educational collaboration, international competitions and cultural connections across the RGS family.
United Kingdom · 1675TürkiyeSaudi ArabiaUAE · 2027ChinaVietnamCambodiaMalaysiaThe RGS family includes schools and educational partnerships across 8 countries: the UK, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates.
Principal’s welcome
RGS Sharjah will be built on a strong sense of community, extensive opportunities for our students, and outstanding wellbeing care.
Learning
From Early Years onwards, pupils follow the National Curriculum for England, enriched by the RGS approach: high expectations, individual attention and teaching that encourages children to think deeply. Learning develops creative, curious and confident pupils who use technology with purpose.
Joyful, secure and language rich learning through play, building strong foundations for every child.
Strong foundations in English, mathematics and science, enriched by specialist teaching and opportunities to explore beyond the classroom.
A challenging and ambitious education that develops scholarship, leadership and the confidence to pursue future opportunities as the school grows with its founding families.
The school day is structured for wider learning: clubs and societies, sport, art, music and drama, educational visits and residentials, service and competitions. Our enrichment programme is designed to evolve with our students.
The campus
Designed around light, space and connection, the RGS Sharjah campus will feature bright classrooms, specialist studios, a central library and generous community spaces, all within Masaar’s forested neighbourhood.
Two swimming pools, an indoor sports hall, outdoor pitches and shaded play spaces bring daily sport to every age group.
An auditorium, performance studio, music rooms and dedicated art studios take creativity far beyond a normal art room.
Admissions
Founding families shape a school. Register to receive the prospectus, invitations to open events, and first news as admissions open for September 2027.
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