Our Own High School
Al Warqa'a, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Per year· 2026-27 school year
AED 7.83K–16.3K
about USD 2.13K–4.44K
Reference rate (2026-11-05)
Fees · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Indian (CBSE) curriculum school in Al Warqa'a, Dubai, part of the GEMS group. Rated 'Good' by KHDA for 10 years in a row.
PO Box 35519, Al Warqa'a 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Key facts
Curriculum
Indian
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
💰Lower fees
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Inspection
- KHDA · Good
Curriculum and academics
Strengths
- STEM
- Sport
- Academics
Fees
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 |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 7,828≈ USD 2.13K |
| KG 2 | AED 7,828≈ USD 2.13K |
| Grade 1 | AED 9,447≈ USD 2.57K |
| Grade 2 | AED 9,447≈ USD 2.57K |
| Grade 3 | AED 9,447≈ USD 2.57K |
| Grade 4 | AED 9,558≈ USD 2.6K |
| Grade 5 | AED 9,558≈ USD 2.6K |
| Grade 6 | AED 10,724≈ USD 2.92K |
| Grade 7 | AED 10,724≈ USD 2.92K |
| Grade 8 | AED 10,724≈ USD 2.92K |
| Grade 9 | AED 13,276≈ USD 3.61K |
| Grade 10 | AED 13,276≈ USD 3.61K |
| Grade 11 | AED 15,359≈ USD 4.18K |
| Grade 11 (Science) | AED 16,299≈ USD 4.44K |
| Grade 11 (Commerce) | AED 15,758≈ USD 4.29K |
| Grade 12 | AED 15,359≈ USD 4.18K |
| Grade 12 (Science) | AED 16,299≈ USD 4.44K |
| Grade 12 (Commerce) | AED 15,758≈ USD 4.29K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | AED 7,828 (about USD 2.13K) |
| KG 2 | AED 7,828 (about USD 2.13K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 9,447 (about USD 2.57K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 9,447 (about USD 2.57K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 9,447 (about USD 2.57K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 9,558 (about USD 2.6K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 9,558 (about USD 2.6K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 10,724 (about USD 2.92K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 10,724 (about USD 2.92K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 10,724 (about USD 2.92K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 13,276 (about USD 3.61K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 13,276 (about USD 3.61K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 15,359 (about USD 4.18K) |
| Grade 11 (Science) | AED 16,299 (about USD 4.44K) |
| Grade 11 (Commerce) | AED 15,758 (about USD 4.29K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 15,359 (about USD 4.18K) |
| Grade 12 (Science) | AED 16,299 (about USD 4.44K) |
| Grade 12 (Commerce) | AED 15,758 (about USD 4.29K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-05)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Our Own High School (this school) | AED 7,828 (about USD 2.13K) | AED 16,299 (about USD 4.44K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Emirates International School Meadows | AED 28,990 (about USD 7.89K) | AED 85,976 (about USD 23.4K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-05)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
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 (2026-11-05). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Campus and school life
Facilities
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Cricket
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Table tennis
- Chess
- Athletics
- Swimming
Arts
- Art and craft room
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Additional learning support
Runs an inclusion department; teachers provide classroom support and accommodations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the GEMS education network, with policies and operating structures set to network-wide standards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the Indian CBSE curriculum across primary, middle, secondary and senior secondary stages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes CBSE Grade 12 and Grade 10 results for years from 2016 onward.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Has an inclusion policy aligned with Dubai's inclusive education framework, with specialist staff and counsellors for families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Received the Wellbeing Award for Schools, focused on student mental health and wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Has won UAE national robotics titles for years and represented the UAE at world robotics olympiads from 2006.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Newly built campus with classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, library, canteen, courtyard and first-aid centres.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has two basketball courts, a volleyball court, cricket nets and an astro-turf playground.
- Basketball courts
- Volleyball court
- Cricket nets
- Astro-turf playground
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has three science laboratories, five computer labs, a composite lab and a library with digital resources.
- Science laboratories
- Computer labs
- Composite laboratory
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Engages in robotics, STEAM education and the F1 in Schools competition.
- Robotics
- STEAM
- F1 in Schools
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic activities include robotics and STEAM projects.
- Robotics
- STEAM
- F1 in Schools
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Highlights PISA results, robotics olympiad success, a wellbeing award and Common Sense School approval.
- PISA results
- Optimus Wellbeing Award
- Common Sense School
- Robotics Olympiad
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families can apply online from home.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
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