GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi
- Indian
Per yearabout USD 2.84K–5.64K
AED 10.4K–20.7K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
GEMS United Indian School in Abu Dhabi follows the CBSE (India) curriculum. It began as Our Own English School in 1990 and is part of GEMS Education. The campus has science labs, ICT suites, a library, a sports complex and a school clinic with a nurse.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
Indian
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1990
- Scholarships
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | AED 10,420≈ USD 2.84K |
| KG1 | AED 10,420≈ USD 2.84K |
| KG2 | AED 10,420≈ USD 2.84K |
| 1 | AED 12,430≈ USD 3.38K |
| 2 | AED 12,430≈ USD 3.38K |
| 3 | AED 12,510≈ USD 3.41K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | AED 10,420 (about USD 2.84K) |
| KG1 | AED 10,420 (about USD 2.84K) |
| KG2 | AED 10,420 (about USD 2.84K) |
| 1 | AED 12,430 (about USD 3.38K) |
| 2 | AED 12,430 (about USD 3.38K) |
| 3 | AED 12,510 (about USD 3.41K) |
| 4 | AED 12,510 (about USD 3.41K) |
| 5 | AED 12,510 (about USD 3.41K) |
| 6 | AED 14,530 (about USD 3.96K) |
| 7 | AED 14,530 (about USD 3.96K) |
| 8 | AED 14,530 (about USD 3.96K) |
| 9 | AED 17,660 (about USD 4.81K) |
| 10 | AED 17,570 (about USD 4.78K) |
| 11 | AED 20,700 (about USD 5.64K) |
| 12 | AED 20,700 (about USD 5.64K) |
Source: school website (gemsunitedindianschool-abudhabi.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi (this school) | AED 10,420 (about USD 2.84K) | AED 20,700 (about USD 5.64K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
Source: school website (gemsunitedindianschool-abudhabi.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Sports field
- Gym
Sports
- Football
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Athletics
Arts
- Dance
- Music
- Art
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More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
An Indian CBSE-curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, licensed by the Abu Dhabi education authority.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of GEMS Education, described on the site as one of the world's largest private education providers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs inquiry-based and problem-based modules with a focus on 21st-century skills such as creativity and critical thinking.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes CBSE academic results through a linked page on the school website.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
Places student protection first. Runs staff training, safer recruitment, online safety teaching and a clear concern-reporting process.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Began as Our Own English School, which opened in September 1990, and continues as GEMS United Indian School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes a library, science labs, computer suites, a multi-purpose hall, a clinic and sports facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has an air-conditioned indoor sports complex, an artificial-turf football pitch and basketball courts.
- Indoor sports complex
- Football pitch (artificial turf)
- Basketball courts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has physics, chemistry and biology labs, five ICT suites and separate libraries for primary and secondary levels.
- Physics lab
- Chemistry lab
- Biology lab
- ICT suites
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Students choose one or more creative arts, such as dance, music or art.
- Dance
- Music
- Art
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Lists past student winners of the Sheikh Hamdan Award for academic performance and the Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Excellence.
- Sheikh Hamdan Award for Distinguished Academic Performance
- Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Excellence
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and recognised and licensed by the Abu Dhabi education authority.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
The Sheikha Fatima Award gives each recipient a full year scholarship at their GEMS school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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