Reigate Grammar School Sharjah

Reigate Grammar School Sharjah: Where students come first

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

The new chapter of a great British school in 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.

Reigate Grammar School students working together with technology in class — RGS UK · Masaar, Sharjah

Aerial view of Masaar, Arada’s forested community in Sharjah — RGS UK · Masaar, Sharjah

A school where children belong

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.

British curriculumThe English National Curriculum, from Early Years upwards
Part of the RGS familyConnected to Reigate Grammar School UK and its schools worldwide
Inside MasaarA family neighbourhood by Arada, minutes from the Sharjah-Dubai border
Opening Sept 2027Founding places for Early Years, Primary and Senior school families

Alistair Downs, Founding Principal of RGS Sharjah, standing outdoors among trees — Alistair DownsFounding Principal

Principal’s welcome

RGS Sharjah will be built on a strong sense of community, extensive opportunities for our students, and outstanding wellbeing care.

Alistair DownsFounding Principal · RGS Sharjah

Since 1675

350 years of British educational excellence, now in Sharjah

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.

Reigate Grammar School Sharjah is independently owned and operated in the UAE and was established in partnership with RGS International. The school draws on the heritage, values and educational approach of Reigate Grammar School UK, with ongoing educational support and quality assurance from RGS International.

A member of staff in conversation with a student outside at Reigate Grammar School UK — Reigate Grammar School, United Kingdom

A shared heritage · Since 1675

Notable alumni of Reigate Grammar School UK

For more than 350 years, our founding school in Reigate, Surrey has nurtured individuals whose leadership, ideas and creativity have made an impact far beyond the classroom.

Alumni of Reigate Grammar School, United Kingdom

Public service
Sir Keir Starmer
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Alumnus of Reigate Grammar School, UK
Music
Susan Gritton
Internationally acclaimed operatic soprano, winner of the Kathleen Ferrier Award
Alumna of Reigate Grammar School, UK
Comedy & literature
David Walliams
Comedian, actor and best-selling children’s author
Alumnus of Reigate Grammar School, UK
Comedy & television
Romesh Ranganathan
Award-winning comedian, writer and presenter
Alumnus of Reigate Grammar School, UK
Electronic music
Fatboy Slim
A pioneer of big beat and one of Britain’s best-known DJs and producers
Alumnus of Reigate Grammar School, UK
Science & technology
Alec Reeves
Pioneer of pulse-code modulation, a foundation of modern digital communications
Alumnus of Reigate Grammar School, UK
Broadcasting
Ray Mears
Woodsman, author and broadcaster known for bushcraft and survival
Alumnus of Reigate Grammar School, UK

RGS UK university outcomes

Where RGS UK graduates go

2025 results

95^%of grades at A*-B in 2025 A Levels

98^%of students held offers from leading universities

100⁺students began medical training over the three years to 2025

Selected destinations

University of OxfordUnited Kingdom
University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom
UCLUnited Kingdom
LSEUnited Kingdom
Harvard UniversityUnited States
Princeton UniversityUnited States

All alumni, results and university destinations shown in this section refer to Reigate Grammar School in the United Kingdom, not RGS Sharjah. Figures reflect RGS UK’s published 2025 results. Destinations shown are documented across RGS UK alumni history and do not represent a single graduating cohort.

One family

A global RGS community, now in Sharjah

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 · 2027ChinaVietnamCambodiaMalaysia

The RGS family includes schools and educational partnerships across 8 countries: the UK, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates.

Learning

A British curriculum in Sharjah, taught the RGS way

From Early Years onwards, students 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 students who use technology with purpose.

FS1 and FS2Early Years
Joyful, secure and language rich learning through play, building strong foundations for every child.
Years 1 to 6Primary School
Strong foundations in English, mathematics and science, enriched by specialist teaching and opportunities to explore beyond the classroom.
Year 7 and beyondSenior School
A challenging and ambitious education that develops scholarship, leadership and the confidence to pursue future opportunities as the school grows with its founding families.

Beyond the classroom

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.

SportMusic & dramaArtRobotics & codingAI literacyFinancial literacyDebateServiceResidentialsCompetitions

Students rehearsing an outdoor drama production

A school stage production under theatre lights

Students working with a teacher in the art room

A young cricketer batting during a match

Students building a project in the design and technology workshop

Students carrying out experiments in the science lab

A student clearing the bar in the high jump

Students exploring the shoreline on a field trip

Students studying prints around a library table

The campus

A purpose built school campus in Masaar, Sharjah

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.