Curriculum Overview

At Reigate Grammar School Riyadh (RGSR) our aim is to provide a rich and stimulating curriculum which enables all our students to achieve their very best.
To help our students develop within an all-round education we offer the English National Curriculum alongside the Cambridge Curriculum, which is then tailored to the needs of our students and our setting in Saudi Arabia. We benefit from the expertise of Reigate Grammar School UK (RGS UK) who support our ongoing curriculum development, ensuring that students at RGSR are provided with high quality learning experiences that foster intellectual independence and transferable skills on a life-long basis.
Acknowledged for its high academic standards and its well-rounded approach to education, the English National Curriculum and Cambridge Curriculum are used widely throughout the world and set the global standard for international education.
We are confident that learning will be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone, where students are equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to be able to make informed choices and help them lead happy and rewarding lives.
In the Secondary School students study towards IGCSE and A-Level qualifications which provide the opportunity to gain access to reputable universities worldwide.

Qurtobah Campus Overview (Nursery – Year 5)


 Key Stage 1 & Lower Key Stage 2

The Qurtobah Campus provides a vibrant, purpose-built environment for students from Nursery to Year 5, supporting academic, creative, and physical development in early and primary education.

Key Facilities:

  • Large indoor swimming pool for regular lessons
  • Expansive outdoor playgrounds and multiple sports courts
  • Bright activity rooms and age-appropriate libraries
  • Music room, IT room, and performance areas
  • Indoor gymnasium and a modern canteen
  • Relaxing Parents’ Café for community engagement

Early Years (Nursery & Reception):

  • Classrooms with both structured learning and activity areas
  • Built-in toilets and direct access to secure outdoor learning spaces
  • Small splash pool, art studio, music room, and IT access
  • Outdoor playground with bicycle track, strength equipment, and Montessori role play area

The Qurtubah Campus is designed to foster curiosity, independence, and joy in learning for young children in a safe, stimulating environment.

Ghirnatah Campus Overview (Years 7–13)

Key Stage 3 to Sixth Form,

The Ghirnatah Campus is home to students from Key Stage 3 to Sixth Form, providing a dynamic and supportive environment focused on academic excellence, creativity, and wellbeing.

Key Facilities:

  • Subject-specific classrooms
  • Science labs for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
  • Multiple ICT labs and Innovation Labs (AI, 3D printing, design tech)
  • Large auditorium and vibrant atrium for events
  • Dedicated Sixth Form area with study zones and university prep support
  • Two libraries: one for group research, one for quiet study
  • LOTE classrooms (Arabic, Islamic Studies, French)

Sports Facilities:

  • Full-sized football field, basketball courts, and cricket training area
  • Indoor sports hall with table tennis
  • Multi-purpose indoor gymnasium

Campus Life:

  • The Grove: outdoor green space with stage and modern seating
  • Outdoor Parents’ Café for community connection
  • Open-air student canteen for relaxed dining and social interaction