Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Indian
18K - 26K AED
Al Barsha
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Dhruv Global School is an Indian school located in Al Barsha South, Dubai. The school follows the Indian curriculum, providing education aligned with CBSE standards for students in the community.
The campus serves families seeking Indian education in a convenient Dubai location. Students benefit from a structured academic programme designed to meet Indian educational requirements.
The school delivers instruction based on the Indian national curriculum framework. This approach prepares students for future academic pathways within the Indian education system.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 18,000 to AED 26,400. The Al Barsha South campus is easily accessible for residents of Al Barsha First, Al Barsha Second, and Al Barsha South First.
The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.
KHDA rated Dhruv Global school "Acceptable" in its 2025-2026 inspection.
Dhruv Global School received an overall rating of Acceptable. Most subjects show acceptable attainment and progress, though Arabic and KG science are weak. Personal development and safeguarding are strong. Leadership is developing but needs improved strategic planning, monitoring, and use of assessment data to raise achievement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2025-2026 (PDF, pages 2–23), inspected 02 to 06 February 2026. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Weak |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Middle | Weak |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Middle | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | KG | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | KG | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Primary | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Middle | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Weak |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | KG | Weak |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Good |
| Learning skills | KG | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Primary | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Middle | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development | ||
| Personal development | KG | Good |
| Personal development | Primary | Good |
| Personal development | Middle | 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 | Primary | Acceptable |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Middle | Acceptable |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | ||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Middle | Acceptable |
| Assessment | KG | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Middle | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | ||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | ||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Good |
| Care and support | KG | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Primary | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Middle | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | ||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Acceptable |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable |
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