Affordable Indian Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Indian
9K - 14K AED
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Plot 7, Street 14 Zone Al-Bateen, Sector Al-Ghadeer
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Al Saad Indian School is an Indian school located in Al Ain, situated in the Al-Bateen area of Sector Al-Ghadeer. The school operates as part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, an educational organization founded in 1938 that runs over 400 schools across India and 10 international centres worldwide.
The school welcomes both boys and girls in a coeducational environment. As an English medium day boarding school, it provides students with a structured learning experience that emphasizes character development alongside academic achievement.
Al Saad Indian School follows the CBSE curriculum and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The campus features a centrally air-conditioned building equipped with laboratory facilities, dedicated art and crafts rooms, music and dance spaces, and an indoor play area for younger students. Each classroom maintains its own library and class magazine, supporting literacy development across grade levels.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 9,085 to AED 14,175 depending on grade level. The school serves families residing in Al-Bateen, Al-Ghadeer, and surrounding communities in Al Ain.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS12026-2027 (year unverified) | 9,085 AED | ~757 AED | - |
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 9,135 AED | ~761 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 9,135 AED | ~761 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 10,450 AED | ~871 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 10,450 AED | ~871 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 10,450 AED | ~871 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 10,815 AED | ~901 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 10,815 AED | ~901 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,740 AED | ~978 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,740 AED | ~978 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 11,740 AED | ~978 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 12,075 AED | ~1,006 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 12,075 AED | ~1,006 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,175 AED | ~1,181 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 14,175 AED | ~1,181 AED | - |
ADEK rated Al Saad Indian School "Very good" in its 2022-2023 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 5 times since 2014-2015.
Al Saad Indian School improved from good to very good overall. Inspectors highlighted strong personal development, outstanding health and safety, effective leadership, and strong parent partnerships. Recommendations focus on raising achievement especially in mathematics, improving independent research and critical thinking opportunities, and strengthening middle leadership and school self-evaluation.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–39), inspected 21 to 24 Oct 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 50 performance indicators rated in both reports, 19 improved, 8 declined and 23 kept the same rating.
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| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Outstanding |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Very good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Very good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | KG | Good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Very good | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | KG | — | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | KG | — | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | KG | — | Very good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | — |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | — |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Very good | — |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Very good | — |
| Assessment | KG | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | — | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Cycle 3 | — | Very good |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health & safety | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Outstanding | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Outstanding | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Outstanding | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Outstanding | — |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Outstanding | — |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Outstanding | — |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Outstanding | — |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Outstanding | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | — |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Good | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good | — |
| Management | Whole school | Good | — |
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Overall Judgement | |||
| Overall Judgement | Whole school | Good | — |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal Development | KG | — | Very good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 1 | — | Very good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 2 | — | Very good |
| Personal Development | Cycle 3 | — | Very 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 | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | — | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | — | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
Inspectors rated Al Saad Indian School Good overall. The school achieved outstanding ratings in health and safety and in care and support, alongside very good performance in partnerships with parents and governance, and good results in leadership, self-evaluation, management, and most areas of teaching, assessment, and student achievement.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 11 November to 15 November 2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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