Top 5 Best Indian Schools in Dubai

In Dubai, students represent 173 different nationalities, with the largest group being Indian nationals. According to statistics, 26% of the students in Dubai study in Indian curriculum schools, whereas 15% study in the US curriculum schools. For most Indian parents, the UAE is not a permanent destination, so the Indian curriculum helps their children stay connected with their culture and language. It also prepares them well for higher education in India if they choose to go back. If you are one of those parents, we understand that choosing the right Indian school would be your major concern. But worry not. Below are the top 5 Indian schools known for top-quality education in Dubai.

The Indian High School

Founded in 1961, the Indian High School has a history of over 60 years of educating students. It is one of Dubai's leading education providers that offers a CBSE curriculum. The school was awarded the Sheikh Hamdan Award for Distinguished School and School Administration in 2002 and 2005.
 

The Indian High School offers pre-Kg to grade 4 education on its three campuses in Oud Metha, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Al Garhoud. The school focuses on students' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Its teaching methodology involves integrated learning based on real-life concepts through inquiry and play, which builds a child's sense of curiosity.

The school features a library, canteen, science activity room, auditorium, jiggle-wiggle station, music and dance rooms, and a medical centre. Students can play cricket, basketball, football, badminton, and tennis on Saturdays and Sundays.
 

Tuition Fees: AED 21,000 for pre-KG (Annually) | AED 5,276 to 5,525 for KG1 to Grade 4 (Annually)

Locations: Oud Metha | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Al Garhoud

Contact: +971 4 3377475, Oud Metha | +971 4 2823555, Al Garhoud | +971 4 3423909, DSO

Gems Our Own Indian School

Gems Our Own Indian School is one of the top Indian schools in Dubai. It was established in 1991 and offers a CBE curriculum. Parents can enrol their children from kindergarten until grade 12. The medium of instruction at the school is English, and special teaching methods are used to make students feel confident when they communicate in English.

The extracurricular activities at the school include art, drama, music, painting, and debating. Students can also engage in sports like basketball, cricket, football, and athletics. Each year, an annual Mathematics Olympiad is held where students can participate and showcase their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Gems Our Own Indian School is rated "Very Good" by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Admission takes place in November. The school's student-teacher ratio is 22:1, which means that for every 22 students, there is one teacher. The school provides facilities such as a library, canteen, book store, medical store, science and ICT labs, playfield, and school transport.
 

Tuition Fees: AED 6,865 to 13,995 (Annually)

Location: Al Quoz, Dubai

Contact: +971 4 3391188
 

Ambassador School

Founded in 2010, the Ambassador School has developed its reputation as Dubai's most prestigious Indian school. The school accepts enrolments from pre-Kg to grade 12 and follows the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) curriculum. The school is rated as "Very Good" by the KHDA and has won the Golden Peacock Award for excellence in business and innovation.
 

The campus features a library, play and recreation areas, an auditorium, and a swimming pool. The classrooms have interactive whiteboards, smart-class projectors, comfortable seating, and spacious lockers. The schools' teaching and learning methodology focuses on paying individualised attention to each student, providing hands-on instruction, and offering extracurricular activities like performing arts, mixed martial arts, cooking classes, and ice skating.
 

Tuition Fees: AED 17,134 to 43,558 (Annually)

Location: 41A Street, Mankhool, Bur Dubai

Contact: +971 4 398 3535
 

Delhi Private School

Delhi Private School was established in 2003 and offers a CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) curriculum. The school is popular among Indian expats and accepts students from KG 1 to Grade 12. The school has been rated as "Very Good" by the KHDA for its quality of education.
 

Delhi Private School is a perfect choice for parents seeking quality education at an affordable price for their children. Its over 325,000-square-foot Campus features a multipurpose hall, auditorium, clinics, smart classrooms, computer labs, libraries, and a playing field. Students can participate in extracurricular activities such as aesthetics, public speaking, environmental awareness, math, science, and innovation.
 

Tuition Fees: AED 10,607 to 14,848 (Annually)

Location: The Gardens D 51, Near Ibn Battuta Mall

Contact: +971-4-8821848

JSS International School

JSS International School was founded in 2009 and follows the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) curriculum from Pre-Kg to Grade 12. The school's KHDA rating is "Very Good", and it has retained this status since 2019. The school encourages students to think creatively and work hard by identifying their strengths. It takes pride in educating 2,500 students from over 30 nationalities and has over 200 teachers. This makes the best student-to-teacher ratio 11:1, which means there is one teacher for 11 students.
 

JSS International School has modern classrooms, science labs, an auditorium, a counselling centre, a playing field, an IT lab and a library. It focuses on the 3 Cs, Confidence, Character, and Creativity, to shape student's behaviours and transform them into future leaders.
 

Tuition Fees: AED 15,150 to 39,532 (Annually)

Location: Jumeirah Village Circle

Contact: +97142406353
 

To Wrap It Up

The leadership of Dubai has set a goal to make the city a global destination for education. It highly appreciates the contribution of Indian-curriculum schools in Dubai in this regard. The standard of Indian schools is also increasing each year. According to KHDA, not a single Indian school is rated "Very Weak." As the competition among Indian schools in Dubai has grown, so has the quality of education.
 

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