Affordable Indian Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Indian
5K - 11K AED
Al Muwaiji
Last updated · Sources: ADEK inspection reports · methodology
Indian School Al Ain is an Indian school located in Al Muwaiji, serving the Indian community in the eastern region of Abu Dhabi. Founded in 1977, the school began as a small initiative by Indian community members and has grown significantly over the decades. The campus now operates from its own purpose-built facility in the area.
The school welcomes both boys and girls, providing education to students from the local Indian community and surrounding neighborhoods. Classes are conducted in a coeducational environment, bringing together students from various backgrounds across Al Ain city.
Indian School Al Ain is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, having received this affiliation in 1985. The school also serves as an official CBSE examination centre for the Al Ain region since 1988. Students follow the Indian national curriculum and prepare for CBSE board examinations through the senior secondary level.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 5,140 to AED 10,620. The Al Muwaiji campus is conveniently accessible for families residing in Ugdat Al Mutawaa, Saeed Ibn Shakhboot Street, and the wider Al Muwaiji district.
The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,140 AED | ~428 AED | - |
| KG2/Y12026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,140 AED | ~428 AED | - |
| G1/Y22026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,720 AED | ~477 AED | - |
| G2/Y32026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,720 AED | ~477 AED | - |
| G3/Y42026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,800 AED | ~483 AED | - |
| G4/Y52026-2027 (year unverified) | 5,800 AED | ~483 AED | - |
| G5/Y62026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,240 AED | ~520 AED | - |
| G6/Y72026-2027 (year unverified) | 6,240 AED | ~520 AED | - |
| G7/Y82026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,710 AED | ~643 AED | - |
| G8/Y92026-2027 (year unverified) | 7,710 AED | ~643 AED | - |
| G9/Y102026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,370 AED | ~698 AED | - |
| G10/Y112026-2027 (year unverified) | 8,270 AED | ~689 AED | - |
| G11/Y122026-2027 (year unverified) | 10,620 AED | ~885 AED | - |
| G12/Y132026-2027 (year unverified) | 10,620 AED | ~885 AED | - |
ADEK rated Indian School Al Ain "Weak" in its 2105-2016 inspection, down from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 8 times since 2012-2013; its best rating was "Good" in 2016-2017.
Latest report analysed so far; the 2105-2016 report has not been reviewed yet.
Indian School Al Ain remained good overall. Personal development was very good and most subjects showed good achievement, but assessment, curriculum adaptation and care and support stayed acceptable. Self-evaluation regressed to acceptable, and leadership needs to strengthen use of assessment data amid recent principal changes.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–40), inspected 14 to 17 Oct 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 50 performance indicators rated in both reports, 13 improved, 6 declined and 31 kept the same rating.
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| Indicator | Phase | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Very 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 | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 1 | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Arabic Second Language — Progress | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | — |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | 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 | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Cycle 3 | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Cycle 3 | Very good | Very good |
| Learning Skills | KG | Good | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 1 | Good | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 2 | Good | Good |
| Learning Skills | Cycle 3 | Good | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | KG | — | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | KG | — | Very good |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | KG | — | N/A |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 1 | — | N/A |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 2 | — | N/A |
| Arabic as a first language — Attainment | Cycle 3 | — | N/A |
| Arabic as a second language — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| Arabic as a second language — Progress | KG | — | Very good |
| UAE Social Studies — Attainment | KG | — | Acceptable |
| UAE Social Studies — Progress | KG | — | Acceptable |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | — |
| Teaching | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | — |
| Teaching | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | — |
| Teaching | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | — |
| Assessment | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 1 | Good | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 2 | Good | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Cycle 3 | Good | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | — | 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) | Good | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | — |
| Health & safety | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | — |
| Care & support | Phase 1 (FS/KG) | Good | — |
| Care & support | Phase 2 (P/E/C1) | Good | — |
| Care & support | Phase 3 (S/M/C2) | Good | — |
| Care & support | Phase 4 (P-16/HS/C3) | Good | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection / safeguarding | KG | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection / safeguarding | Cycle 1 | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection / safeguarding | Cycle 2 | — | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection / safeguarding | Cycle 3 | — | Good |
| Care and support | KG | — | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Good | — |
| Self evaluation & improvement | Whole school | Good | — |
| Partnerships with parents | Whole school | Good | — |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Management | Whole school | Good | — |
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | — | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | — | Good |
| 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 | — | Acceptable |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
| 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 | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 1 | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 2 | — | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Cycle 3 | — | Acceptable |
This school was rated Good overall by ADEK inspectors in November 2021. Most performance areas, including attainment, progress, teaching, assessment, and care, were rated Good, with Science progress and attainment reaching Very Good in the senior phase. Leadership, self-evaluation, partnerships, and management were Good, while governance was rated Acceptable.
Source: ADEK inspection report 2021-2022 (PDF, pages 1–8), inspected 22 November 2021 to 25 November 2021. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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