Gulf Indian High School

Q: Where is Gulf Indian High School located in Dubai?

Gulf Indian High School is located in Airport & Festival City , operating in Garhoud providing Indian CBSE education to families near Dubai International Airport , Festival City, and Deira.

Q: What curriculum does Gulf Indian High School offer?

The school implements the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), following India's national board framework.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Gulf Indian High School?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary board examinations.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Gulf Indian High School?

Annual fees range from AED 4,989 to AED 9,434 , depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is Gulf Indian High School best suited for?

Gulf Indian High School is best suited for Indian families in Garhoud and Festival City seeking quality CBSE education at accessible fees. The school attracts residents of Garhoud , Festival City , and Deira who value strong academic foundations within their budget.

4.0

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

Indian

Annual Fees

5K - 9K AED

Location

Al Garhoud

About Gulf Indian High School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Gulf Indian High School is an Indian school established in 1979 in Al Garhoud, Dubai. The school has served the local community for over four decades, providing education rooted in the Indian curriculum framework.

The school welcomes both boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years. Currently, 2,375 students are enrolled across grades KG 1 to Grade 12. The campus caters to families seeking quality Indian education in the eastern Dubai area.

Students follow the CBSE curriculum and prepare for Central Board of Secondary Education examinations. Gulf Indian High School holds CBSE accreditation and received a "Good" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 4,989 to AED 9,434. The Al Garhoud campus is conveniently located opposite Dubai Festival City and near GGICO Metro Station, making it accessible for families residing in the surrounding Garhoud area.

Location

Al Garhoud

Fees & Admissions

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Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	4,989 AED	~416 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	4,989 AED	~416 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	5,260 AED	~438 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	5,260 AED	~438 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	5,260 AED	~438 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	5,805 AED	~484 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	5,805 AED	~484 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	6,351 AED	~529 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	6,351 AED	~529 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	6,351 AED	~529 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	7,347 AED	~612 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	7,347 AED	~612 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	9,434 AED	~786 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	9,434 AED	~786 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Gulf Indian High School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 13 times since 2009-2010.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' progress in English is very good in Middle and Secondary phases
Strong personal and social development across all phases
A caring and inclusive school culture
Very good relationships with parents

What the school was asked to improve

Share effective teaching approaches from higher grades across all subjects, especially Arabic and lower primary
Improve Arabic outcomes through better teaching quality and use of assessment data
Ensure governors support improvement by providing required resources and staffing
Focus monitoring of teaching more closely on students' progress in lessons
Expand partnerships with the wider community beyond the school
Improve accommodation and learning resources for students

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 02 to 06 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 61 performance indicators rated in both reports, 8 improved, 3 declined and 50 kept the same rating.

Students

2,201 → 2,375

+174 (+8%)

Teachers

145 → 154

+9 (+6%)

Students of determination

164 → 196

+32 (+20%)

Emirati students

0 → 0

unchanged

Improved

English — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
English — Attainment · Middle: Good → Very good
English — Progress · Primary: Acceptable → Good
English — Progress · Middle: Good → Very good
Mathematics — Attainment · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Learning skills · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Teaching for effective learning · Primary: Acceptable → Good
Curriculum adaptation · Primary: Acceptable → Good

Declined

Mathematics — Attainment · Middle: Very good → Good
Mathematics — Progress · Middle: Very good → Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills · Middle: Outstanding → Very good

Did Gulf Indian High School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 6 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 3 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Ensure teaching is systematic and consistent across subjects and phases, particularly in primaryImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Primary): Acceptable → Good
Provide regular opportunities for students to develop inquiry, exploration, investigation and reading skillsImproved
English — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good · English — Attainment (Middle): Good → Very good · English — Progress (Primary): Acceptable → Good · English — Progress (Middle): Good → Very good
Use valid and reliable assessment information to guide curriculum modifications and lesson planningImproved
Teaching for effective learning (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Curriculum adaptation (Primary): Acceptable → Good
Ensure governors procure good staffing and resources to support improvementNo change yet
5 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Develop a parents' association to strengthen home-school relationshipsNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024
Urgently review facilities, resources and staffing to enhance students' learningNo change yet
1 related indicator kept its rating in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (61 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Very good
English — Progress	KG	Good	Good
English — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	KG	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	KG	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Learning skills	KG	Good	Good
Learning skills	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Learning skills	Secondary	Good	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Primary	Very good	Very good
Personal development	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Good	Good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Good	Very good
Assessment	KG	Good	Good
Assessment	Primary	Good	Good
Assessment	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Acceptable	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Good	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Very good	Very good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	KG	Good	Good
Care and support	Primary	Good	Good
Care and support	Secondary	Good	Good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Good	Good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Good	Good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Governance	Whole school	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Acceptable	Acceptable

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Acceptable

Gulf Indian High School is rated acceptable overall. Grade 12 students achieve strong CBSE results and personal development is very good, with respectful relationships throughout. However, primary phase teaching and progress lag behind other phases, assessment data is underused for planning, and facilities, resources and staffing need urgent improvement.

Strengths noted by inspectors

A very caring, nurturing environment based on mutual respect, tolerance and empathy
Very good relationship with parents
Very respectful relationships among students and with staff
A very positive climate for learning
Safe, secure environment with rigorous safeguarding and child protection procedures

What the school was asked to improve

Ensure teaching is systematic and consistent across subjects and phases, particularly in primary
Provide regular opportunities for students to develop inquiry, exploration, investigation and reading skills
Use valid and reliable assessment information to guide curriculum modifications and lesson planning
Ensure governors procure good staffing and resources to support improvement
Develop a parents' association to strengthen home-school relationships
Urgently review facilities, resources and staffing to enhance students' learning

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–19), inspected 02 to 06 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Acceptable

2019-2020Acceptable

2018-2019Acceptable

2017-2018Acceptable

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gulf Indian High School located in Dubai?

Gulf Indian High School is located in Airport & Festival City, operating in Garhoud providing Indian CBSE education to families near Dubai International Airport, Festival City, and Deira.

What curriculum does Gulf Indian High School offer?

The school implements the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), following India's national board framework.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Gulf Indian High School?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary board examinations.

What are the tuition fees at Gulf Indian High School?

Annual fees range from AED 4,989 to AED 9,434, depending on grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is Gulf Indian High School best suited for?

Gulf Indian High School is best suited for Indian families in Garhoud and Festival City seeking quality CBSE education at accessible fees. The school attracts residents of Garhoud, Festival City, and Deira who value strong academic foundations within their budget.

What is Gulf Indian High School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Gulf Indian High School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 13 times since 2009-2010.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Gulf Indian High School in 2023-2024?

Gulf Indian High School received a good overall rating. Strengths include very good English progress in Middle and Secondary, strong personal development, and a caring, inclusive culture with very good parent relationships. Recommendations focus on improving Arabic outcomes, sharing effective teaching practices, and strengthening staffing, resources, and community partnerships. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students' progress in English is very good in Middle and Secondary phases; strong personal and social development across all phases; a caring and inclusive school culture; very good relationships with parents.

What was Gulf Indian High School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: share effective teaching approaches from higher grades across all subjects, especially Arabic and lower primary; improve Arabic outcomes through better teaching quality and use of assessment data; ensure governors support improvement by providing required resources and staffing; focus monitoring of teaching more closely on students' progress in lessons; expand partnerships with the wider community beyond the school; improve accommodation and learning resources for students.

Has Gulf Indian High School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 8 of the 61 indicators rated in both reports improved, 3 declined and 50 kept the same rating. Improvements include English — Attainment (Primary) from Acceptable to Good, English — Attainment (Middle) from Good to Very good, English — Progress (Primary) from Acceptable to Good. Enrolment went from 2,201 to 2,375 students (+8%). Of the 6 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 6 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 3 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

KG 1-Grade 12

Age

3-18

Students

2,375

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Indian

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Reshma Tabassum Abdul Karim Syed

Since 4/1/2016

Opening year

1979

Teachers

154 (+6 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Indian

Largest nationality students

Indian

Emirati students

Determination students

196

Accreditation

CBSE

Curriculum examinations

CBSE

Last inspection: 02 to 06 October 2023

About Gulf Indian High School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

4,989 AED

~416 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

4,989 AED

~416 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

5,260 AED

~438 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

5,260 AED

~438 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

5,260 AED

~438 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

5,805 AED

~484 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

5,805 AED

~484 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

6,351 AED

~529 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

6,351 AED

~529 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

6,351 AED

~529 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

7,347 AED

~612 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

7,347 AED

~612 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

9,434 AED

~786 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

9,434 AED

~786 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Gulf Indian High School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Acceptable" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 13 times since 2009-2010.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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