Aldar Schooling has introduced the launch of Rugby Faculty Dubai, a super-premium British curriculum college that can open for the 2026–2027 tutorial yr.
Developed in partnership with Rugby Faculty International, the brand new campus will deliver the college’s 450-year UK tutorial heritage to the UAE, strengthening Aldar Schooling’s rising portfolio of forward-thinking establishments.
Rugby Faculty Dubai will provide an genuine interpretation of Rugby Faculty UK, reflecting its long-standing intention and ethos, “The Complete Particular person, The Complete Level.”
The varsity will ship world-class British training from the Early Years Basis Stage (EYFS) by way of to Sixth Type, supported by value-based educating methodologies, personalised studying pathways and a broad co-curricular programme.
Rugby Faculty Dubai
Located in Nad Al Sheba, the purpose-built campus will accommodate college students from FS1 to Yr 13 throughout Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior and Sixth Type. Amenities will embrace greater than 90 school rooms, devoted Nursery, Major and Secondary studying areas, and versatile open-plan areas.
Superior science and know-how amenities will function laboratories for:
- Physics
- Biology
- Electronics
- ICT
- Design Expertise
- Meals Expertise
College students can even have entry to performing arts areas equivalent to artwork and drama studios and a 400-seat auditorium.
Sports activities facilities will embrace swimming swimming pools, rugby and soccer pitches, tennis courts, a hockey pitch, indoor and out of doors play areas, and an athletics observe.
The campus can even provide inclusion and studying assist rooms, Junior and Senior eating halls, medical clinics, a dad and mom’ café, workers and senior management places of work and prayer rooms, all topic to KHDA’s closing approval.
Aldar Schooling
Sahar Cooper, CEO of Aldar Schooling, mentioned: “We’re honoured to companion with Rugby Faculty International, to deliver its distinguished 450-year legacy to the Center East, by way of the launch of Rugby Faculty Dubai.
“This marks a big milestone in our mission to raise instructional excellence within the UAE. This partnership integrates a prestigious instructional heritage with a up to date, nurturing atmosphere tailor-made to every pupil’s wants.
“We’re proud to drive proactive steps to assist the UAE’s 2030 Schooling Imaginative and prescient by fostering future-ready leaders outfitted with the talents and values essential to thrive globally.”
Rugby Faculty International
Neil Hampton, CEO of Rugby Faculty International, mentioned: “We’re delighted to be opening Rugby Faculty Dubai in 2026. This would be the fourth abroad campus in a rising, interconnected household of colleges, together with our three UK colleges.
“All the colleges within the Rugby Faculty Group share an unwavering dedication to high-quality, holistic training, the place excellent tutorial achievement is matched by revolutionary co-curricular provision and sector-leading pastoral care.
“As we are saying at Rugby, ‘The Complete Particular person is the Complete Level’, and we’re dedicated to bringing this ethos to our Dubai campus, working intently with our trusted working companion, Aldar Schooling, to assist form the way forward for training in Dubai”.
Govt management
To steer the launch, Henry Value has been appointed as Govt Principal. A extremely revered instructional chief, he brings in depth worldwide expertise, together with 13 years at Rugby Faculty as Senior Housemaster and Head of Classics, the place he developed a deep understanding of the college’s distinctive philosophy and method.
Based in 1567, Rugby Faculty UK is likely one of the oldest impartial colleges in the UK and is internationally recognised for its tutorial excellence and holistic growth mannequin.
It maintains robust affiliations with main universities together with the College of Oxford, College of Cambridge, Durham College, Imperial School London and Ivy League establishments in america.
