The new nursery is part of the school’s wider expansion, with Year 9 set to launch in 2026 

Dubai, October 9, 2025: GEMS Royal Dubai School (RDS) will open a new nursery provision in January 2026, welcoming children from age two.  

The dedicated nursery will cater to children aged 24 to 36 months and will be located within the RDS campus, complete with its own separate entrance. The nursery will provide a Reggio-inspired, play-based approach to learning following the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.  

Jan Steel, Principal/CEO of GEMS Royal Dubai School says: “This new provision allows us to offer families a seamless British education journey from age two onwards, all within the same trusted school community.”  

The launch of the nursery is part of RDS’ broader expansion, which includes the introduction of Year 9 in August 2026, embodying the next step towards becoming a full through school up to Year 13, offering GCSE, BTECmand A-level pathways. RDS is also set to open its new secondary campus in August 2026.