The Indian High School Dubai

• Curriculum

  Indian

• Language

  English

• Type

  Foreign national school

• Fee level

  Lower fees

2026-2027 school year

One-off costs

Application fee

AED 500

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 2026-11-02)

Learning support (SEN)

Moderately selective

Nurse on site

Yes

School bus

Yes

• Additional learning support

  Al Garhoud campus offers SEN support through learning assistants, counsellors and individual learning plans.

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• Country affiliation

  As an Indian institution, the school says it reflects the cultures and values of both India and the UAE.

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• Bus service

  Bus routes cover much of Dubai, with published safety procedures and a dedicated transport office.

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• Governance and ownership

  A not-for-profit school run by a Board of Trustees, aiming to continue its service.

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• Curriculum

  Follows the CBSE curriculum; Al Garhoud also teaches Arabic and Islamic Education from Grade 1.

  • CBSE
  • Arabic
  • Islamic Education
  • UAE Social Studies

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• Exam results

  Oud Metha campus published its 2026 CBSE Grade 10 and Grade 12 exam results.

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• Special educational needs (SEN)

  The school says students with disabilities are as capable as others and teachers adapt lessons to involve all students.

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• Safeguarding

  Health and safety including child protection was rated Outstanding; Al Garhoud premises are CCTV-secured.

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• History

  Founded in 1961, it is the longest-standing Indian education institution in the Gulf.

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• Community

  Built on giving back to the community, offering affordable education to Indian expatriates.

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• Facilities overview

  Al Garhoud campus has classrooms, playgrounds, music and dance studios, a library, a medical centre and therapy rooms.

  • Classrooms
  • Playgrounds
  • Music studio
  • Dance studio
  • Library
  • Medical centre
  • Therapy rooms

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• Academic and intellectual

  Students compete in academic and STEM events such as astronomy, STEM racing and robotics challenges.

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• Arts and creative

  Offers arts, music and sports activities to help students develop their talents.

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• Community and service

  Emphasises sustainability and social responsibility, encouraging students to give back to nature and the community.

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• Leadership and professional

  Students can join a range of clubs and take part in leadership training.

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• Language provision

  Al Garhoud campus teaches Arabic and Islamic Education from Grade 1.

  • Arabic
  • Islamic Education

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• Admissions

  Registration is online and per campus, with an eligibility test; a registration cannot transfer between campuses.

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• Waitlist

  Families can join a waiting list for full grades and are contacted for an eligibility test when seats open.

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P.O Box No. 106, Dubai - UAE Oud Metha Road, Near Oud Metha Metro Station