Whenever we move to another country, the first thing we as parents think of, is our children’s education facilities. Before moving, we find out which schools are the best in that particular country and their education facilities. Of course, this is a very important task for every parent before enrolling their kids in schools. You must check the school background, hygiene system, extra circular activities, the religious cultures they follow, budget-friendly fees, and the best rating. Because in other countries, they have many other schools like American schools, British schools, Arabic schools, and many more. When we moved to Dubai, I had the same doubts and confusion. There are many British, American, and Arabic schools here. Since we are from India, I made a list of all the Indian schools in Dubai along with their fee structure and rating to choose the best one for my 5-year-old kid. The school rules here are a bit different from India and all the school guidelines here are made by KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) of UAE (United Arab Emirates).
I have made a table of different rows and columns of everything related to schools to make your research a bit easier. Every year the school fees and their rules and regulations may change. So please check the school websites if you are reading this article after the year 2025. However, this school fee structure is only for grades 1 and 2 (KG 1 & KG 2). For higher classes and their fee structures, please visit their websites with the links given below.
The Indian Schools in Dubai in the Year 2025: –
| Name of the School | School Website | Annual Fees (AED) | KHDA Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. GEMS Modern Academy | gemsmodernacademy-dubai.com | 47,146 | Outstanding |
| 2. GEMS Our Own English High School | gemsoo‑dubai.com | 7,648–16,861 | Very Good |
| 3. The Indian High School | ihsdubai.org | 7,911–10,465 | Very Good |
| 4. GEMS Our Own Indian School | gemsoo‑alquoz.com/en | 7,043–14,696 | Very Good |
| 5. Delhi Private School (DPS Dubai) | website.dpsdubai.com | 10,298–15,200 | Very Good |
| 6. JSS Private / International School | jssisdubai.com | 14,424–25,116 | Very Good |
| 7. GEMS New Millennium School | gemsnewmilleniumschool-alkhail.com | 18,188–31,025 | Very Good |
| 8. Credence High School | credencehighschool.com | 15,000–26,000 | Very Good |
| 9. The Millennium School | themilleniumschool-dubai.com | 16,898–26,259 | Very Good |
| 10. Primus Private School | primusschool.sch.ae | 11,000–22,000 | Good |
| 11. Sabari Indian School | sisdubai.com | 16,608–18,656 | Good |
| 12. The Indian Academy | indianacademydubai.com | 17,184–22,660 | Good |
| 13. Amity School | amityschooldubai.com | 24,000–25,064 | Good |
| 14. Bright Riders School | brightridersdubai.com | 25,031–30,031 | Good |
| 15. Gulf Indian High School | gihsdubai.com | 5,969–8,761 | Good |
| 16. New Indian Model School | nimsdxb.com | 5,278–7,216 | Good |
This is just an overview of all the Indian schools in Dubai according to my research. Please don’t take it as the right information. It is always a good idea to research ourselves about the school if we want our kids to go to the perfect school.
KHDA Age Criteria Table (2024–2025 Academic Year): –
| Age (by Aug 31) | UK Curriculum | US Curriculum | Indian Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | FS1 | Pre-KG | Pre-KG | Optional entry level in many schools |
| 4 years | FS2 | KG1 | KG1 | Mandatory start of formal education |
| 5 years | Year 1 | KG2 | KG2 | |
| 6 years | Year 2 | Grade 1 | Grade 1 | Start of compulsory primary education |
| 7 years | Year 3 | Grade 2 | Grade 2 | |
| 8 years | Year 4 | Grade 3 | Grade 3 | |
| 9 years | Year 5 | Grade 4 | Grade 4 | |
| 10 years | Year 6 | Grade 5 | Grade 5 | End of primary/elementary stage |
| 11 years | Year 7 | Grade 6 | Grade 6 | Start of middle school / key stage 3 |
| 12 years | Year 8 | Grade 7 | Grade 7 | |
| 13 years | Year 9 | Grade 8 | Grade 8 | |
| 14 years | Year 10 | Grade 9 | Grade 9 | Start of high school (US/Indian) |
| 15 years | Year 11 | Grade 10 | Grade 10 | End of GCSE (UK) or board prep (India) |
| 16 years | Year 12 | Grade 11 | Grade 11 | Senior secondary / pre-university |
| 17 years | Year 13 | Grade 12 | Grade 12 | Final year of school |
Online registration on the school website is compulsory here in Dubai if you want to take admission for your kid. Some schools dont have pre kg or nursery classes so please check with the schools before applying for pre kg. After the online application, they will send you an email regarding your kid’s entrance exam and when to come to school. After online registration, you can either visit the school or call them on their customer support, if they don’t respond by mail within 15 days. Registration here starts in October and November. Some schools start after October 15 and some start after November 5th.
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