Shining Star International School
- Indian
Per yearabout USD 2.35K–4.61K
AED 8.63K–16.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
All-inclusive private international school in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, established 2014. Follows the Indian CBSE curriculum and serves local and expatriate families.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
Indian
Ages
Ages 4–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- KG1 – 12
- Founded
- 2014
- Inspection
- ADEK · Good
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 |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 8,630≈ USD 2.35K |
| KG2 | AED 8,630≈ USD 2.35K |
| 1 | AED 10,300≈ USD 2.8K |
| 2 | AED 11,000≈ USD 3K |
| 3 | AED 11,560≈ USD 3.15K |
| 4 | AED 11,560≈ USD 3.15K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| KG1 | AED 8,630 (about USD 2.35K) |
| KG2 | AED 8,630 (about USD 2.35K) |
| 1 | AED 10,300 (about USD 2.8K) |
| 2 | AED 11,000 (about USD 3K) |
| 3 | AED 11,560 (about USD 3.15K) |
| 4 | AED 11,560 (about USD 3.15K) |
| 5 | AED 13,730 (about USD 3.74K) |
| 6 | AED 13,730 (about USD 3.74K) |
| 7 | AED 14,840 (about USD 4.04K) |
| 8 | AED 14,840 (about USD 4.04K) |
| 9 | AED 15,920 (about USD 4.33K) |
| 10 | AED 15,840 (about USD 4.31K) |
| 11 | AED 16,930 (about USD 4.61K) |
| 12 | AED 16,930 (about USD 4.61K) |
Source: school website (ssis.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Shining Star International School (this school) | AED 8,630 (about USD 2.35K) | AED 16,930 (about USD 4.61K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
Source: school website (ssis.ae) · checked 2026-10-28 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Bus
- AED 4,420
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 2nd child 7%, 3rd child 10%, 4th and 5th child 10% of annual tuition; one-time annual payment 5% (combined with sibling: 1st 5%, 2nd 9%, 3rd-5th 12%)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Computer lab
- Science labs
- Robotics lab
- Sports field
- Theatre
- Cafeteria
- Clinic
Sports
- Football
- Cricket
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Kabaddi
- Kho kho
- Running track
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
- Art and craft
After-school activities
- Yoga
- Martial arts
- Football
- Cricket
- Abacus
- Robotics
- Gardening
- Nature club
- Book club
- Art and craft
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Offers after-hours academic support and revision worksheets before exams.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Follows the Indian CBSE curriculum and enrols students of many nationalities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Runs school transport with GPS tracking.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
In-house cafeteria serves a range of cuisines to students and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the CBSE curriculum using NCERT textbooks, giving equal weight to academic and co-curricular activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes a public annual report and an Irtiqa report; ADEK rating shown as Good.
- Public Annual Report 2025
- Irtiqa Report 2024
- IBT Result
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Special educational needs (SEN)
Inclusive school offering individual education plans, learning support assistants and exam modifications for students of determination.
- Individualised Educational Plans
- Learning Support Assistants
- Extra time and scribe in exams
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 2014 in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Runs community outreach and partnerships with schools in Africa and the USA.
- Community outreach programs
- Partnerships with schools in Africa and the USA
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Regular open houses, PTA meetings and an active Parents Council; daily and weekly progress updates by email and app.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
72 technology-integrated classrooms with smart boards and an auditorium for 800+ people.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Astro turf running tracks, volleyball, football and badminton courts and a cricket pitch.
- Astro turf running track
- Volleyball court
- Football court
- Badminton court
- Cricket pitch
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Library, computer labs, science labs and a robotics lab.
- Library
- Computer labs
- Physics lab
- Chemistry lab
- Biology lab
- Robotics lab
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Multipurpose auditorium, cafeteria and health clinic.
- Multipurpose auditorium
- Cafeteria
- Health clinic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Learning-focused activities such as robotics and abacus.
- Robotics
- Abacus
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Drama, music, dance and art and craft activities.
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
- Art and craft camps
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Community and service
Community outreach programmes and first responders training.
- Community outreach programs
- First responders
- Duke of Edinburgh Program
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Runs Toastmaster and Gavel clubs for public speaking and leadership.
- Toastmaster and Gavel Clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Physical activities including yoga and martial arts.
- Yoga
- Martial arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Received a global teacher award and was a grand finalist at INSPIRE Awards 2020.
- Global Teacher Award 2020
- INSPIRE Awards 2020 grand finalist
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
States it is fully accredited with CBSE.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Online registration form, a document checklist, then an admission slip with reference number and class.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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