Affordable Indian Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Also known as shining star abu dhabi
Indian
9K - 17K AED
Mussafah
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Shining Star International School is an Indian school located in Shabiya 12 Musaffah, Abu Dhabi. The school operates as a fully accredited CBSE school, following the curriculum framework established by India's Central Board of Secondary Education.
The school welcomes both boys and girls, providing coeducational learning across its campus. Students benefit from small group instruction, with teachers working closely with each child to provide individual attention and support throughout their academic journey.
The CBSE curriculum at Shining Star emphasizes critical thinking and creative expression alongside core academic subjects. Students participate in a range of after-school activities including yoga, martial arts, football, cricket, robotics, and various arts programmes. Additional offerings such as gardening clubs, book clubs, and drama enrich the educational experience beyond the classroom.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 8,630 to AED 16,930. The campus serves families residing in Mussaffah, Sector 9, and surrounding Shabiya areas.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,630 AED | ~719 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,630 AED | ~719 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,240 AED | ~937 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,240 AED | ~937 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,560 AED | ~963 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,560 AED | ~963 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,730 AED | ~1,144 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 13,730 AED | ~1,144 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,840 AED | ~1,237 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,840 AED | ~1,237 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 15,920 AED | ~1,327 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 15,840 AED | ~1,320 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 16,930 AED | ~1,411 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 16,930 AED | ~1,411 AED | - |
ADEK rated Shining Star International School "Acceptable" in its 2018-2019 inspection, its third consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 5 times since 2014-2015.
Inspectors rated Shining Star International School Acceptable overall for 2021-2022. Achievement was mostly Acceptable, with Good results in some subjects, especially in the Foundation Stage. Health and safety, care and support, and leadership and management were rated Good, while partnerships with parents were rated Very Good.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2018-2019 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 17-Oct-2021 to 20-Oct-2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 51 performance indicators rated in both reports, 14 improved, 0 declined and 37 kept the same rating.
and 6 more
Of the 6 recommendations made in 2017-2018, 5 can be checked against the 2018-2019 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2018-2019
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2018-2019
Students' learning skills (Foundation Stage): Acceptable → Good
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2018-2019
Partnerships with parents: Good → Very good
| Indicator | Phase | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Progress | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Post-16 | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| Sciences — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Attainment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| Sciences — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Sciences — Progress | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Students' learning skills | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Good |
| Students' learning skills | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Students' learning skills | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Students' learning skills | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Post-16 | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Post-16 | — | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Good | — |
| Personal development | Primary | Good | — |
| Personal development | Middle | Good | — |
| Personal development | High | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Good | — |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | High | Good | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching and Assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching for effective learning | High | Acceptable | — |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Assessment | Foundation Stage | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Post-16 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Foundation Stage | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching | Post-16 | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Acceptable | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Management | Whole school | — | Good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Health and safety | Primary | — | Good |
| Health and safety | Secondary | — | Good |
| Health and safety | Post-16 | — | Good |
| Care and support | Foundation Stage | — | Good |
| Care and support | Primary | — | Good |
| Care and support | Secondary | — | Good |
| Care and support | Post-16 | — | Good |
Shining Star International School was rated acceptable overall. Achievement, teaching, curriculum, and protection/care/support are acceptable across phases, while personal development and leadership are good. Strengths include strong relationships and UAE cultural understanding, effective leadership and parent partnerships; key improvement areas are challenging more-able students and developing innovation and research skills.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2017-2018 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 14 May to 17 May 2018. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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