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Nationalities
| Number of students |
700 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
51 |
| Most common nationality |
Qatari/ British |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
18-20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Modern technology in the classroom is vital and complements RGSGQ's traditional teaching methods; both of which are fundamental in providing an essential balance of long established values and progressive learning.
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
RGS makes its assessments as informal as possible, with most children not even realising they are being assessed at all. The younger children are assessed by observation at play within the classroom setting and usually have so much fun they don’t want to leave.
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School day
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
13:45 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
RGS runs a wide range of clubs that are driven by the interests of the pupils and the staff. They include dance, cooking, tennis, football, sailing, art and games. There is no limit to the activities RGS welcomes. If it is possible and enough children are interested, RGS will do it. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Range of indoor and outdoor play areas. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Royal Grammas School, Guildford in Qatar is an all-through British school offering a co-educational British curriculum for children aged 3 to 18. It is located in Um Salal Mohammed, ten minutes from Landmark Mall. The Royal Grammar School (RGS) Guildford, together with its prep school Lanesborough, is one of the most prestigious schools in the UK. Since its foundation in 1509, it has established a national reputation for delivering academic excellence in an environment where every child feels valued. RGS Guildford in Qatar will ensure that all students receive an outstanding British education. The primary focus on learning is based on the traditional values of decency and respect, supported by exceptional pastoral care and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, all in premium facilities. RGS Guildford’s ethos is to ensure that a student’s school life is happy and fulfilling and that each child will leave well prepared for the challenges of life. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
RGS provides an outstanding British curriculum education based upon traditional values of decency and respect, supported by exceptional pastoral care and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. |