Affordable Indian Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Indian
10K - 21K AED
Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZ)
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Bright Riders School is an Indian school located in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. The school operates as a CBSE institution, providing education from Kindergarten 1 through Grade 12 for students aged 4 to 18 years.
The school welcomes both boys and girls in a co-educational environment. Students in the senior secondary level can choose between Science and Commerce streams, allowing them to pursue their academic interests and career aspirations.
Bright Riders follows the CBSE curriculum from India, preparing students for the Central Board of Secondary Education examinations. The campus was constructed to international standards with particular attention to student safety and modern educational facilities.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 10,280 to AED 21,330 depending on grade level. The school is conveniently accessible for families residing in MBZ City, Mussaffah, and surrounding areas within Mohammed Bin Zayed City.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 10,280 AED | ~857 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 10,280 AED | ~857 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,280 AED | ~1,107 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,280 AED | ~1,107 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,380 AED | ~1,115 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,380 AED | ~1,115 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,830 AED | ~1,236 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 16,290 AED | ~1,358 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 17,730 AED | ~1,478 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,300 AED | ~1,608 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,300 AED | ~1,608 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 19,880 AED | ~1,657 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 20,650 AED | ~1,721 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 21,330 AED | ~1,778 AED | - |
ADEK rated Bright Riders School "Very good" in its 2017-2018 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 4 times since 2013-2014.
Inspectors rated this large CBSE school in Abu Dhabi as Very Good overall. Students achieved very well across most subjects and phases, teaching and assessment were strong, health and safety provision was Outstanding, and leadership, governance and care and support were rated Very Good.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2017-2018 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 07-Feb-2022 to 10-Feb-2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 39 performance indicators rated in both reports, 32 improved, 0 declined and 7 kept the same rating.
and 24 more
| Indicator | Phase | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Attainment — Islamic Education | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Progress — Islamic Education | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Attainment — Arabic Second Language | Primary | Acceptable | Very good |
| Attainment — Arabic Second Language | Secondary | Weak | Good |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Attainment | High | Very weak | — |
| Progress — Arabic Second Language | Primary | Acceptable | Very good |
| Progress — Arabic Second Language | Secondary | Weak | Good |
| Arabic (Second Language) — Progress | High | Very weak | — |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Attainment — Social Studies | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Progress — Social Studies | Primary | Acceptable | Very good |
| Progress — Social Studies | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Social Studies — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Attainment — English | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Attainment — English | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Attainment — English | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Progress — English | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Progress — English | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Progress — English | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| English — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Attainment — Mathematics | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Progress — Mathematics | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Progress — Mathematics | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Attainment — Sciences | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Primary | Acceptable | Very good |
| Attainment — Sciences | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Progress — Sciences | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Progress — Sciences | Primary | Acceptable | Very good |
| Progress — Sciences | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | High | Very good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | High | Very good | — |
| Learning skills | Foundation Stage | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | High | Good | — |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Primary | Very good | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Very good | — |
| Personal development | High | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Very good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Very good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Very good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Very good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Very good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Very good | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Good | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | High | Good | — |
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable | Very good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Assessment | High | Good | — |
| Teaching | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Teaching | Primary | — | Very good |
| Teaching | Secondary | — | Very good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | — |
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Management | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety | Foundation Stage | — | Outstanding |
| Health and safety | Primary | — | Outstanding |
| Health and safety | Secondary | — | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | — | Very good |
| Care and support | Primary | — | Very good |
| Care and support | Secondary | — | Very good |
Bright Riders School was rated good overall. Students achieved well and showed very good personal development, with strong Islamic education and English/maths results. Arabic attainment and teaching were weak, especially in middle and high school. Leadership was good, though subject leadership and lesson observation practices needed strengthening.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2016-2017 (PDF, pages 1–20), inspected January 23 to January 26, 2017. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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