Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Indian
17K - 44K AED
Jumeirah
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
JSS International School is an Indian school located in Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai. The school provides education following the Indian curriculum, serving families seeking CBSE-aligned learning in a convenient JVC location.
The school offers a structured academic programme based on the Central Board of Secondary Education framework. Students benefit from a curriculum that maintains strong connections to Indian educational standards while preparing them for future academic pursuits.
JSS International School follows the CBSE syllabus, which emphasizes core subjects including mathematics, sciences, languages, and social studies. The curriculum is designed to build a solid academic foundation while developing critical thinking skills.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 16,747 to AED 43,698, varying by grade level. The campus is easily accessible for families residing in Jumeira First, Jumeira Island 2, and Jumeira Second.
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KHDA rated JSS International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its third consecutive "Very good". The school has been inspected 12 times since 2010-2011.
JSS International School provides a very good quality of education. Students show outstanding personal development, with very good to outstanding attainment in English, mathematics and science, especially in secondary. Leadership is effective and inclusive, though Islamic Education, Arabic, and reading literacy remain areas for improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–22), inspected 09 to 13 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 61 performance indicators rated in both reports, 10 improved, 5 declined and 46 kept the same rating.
and 2 more
Of the 2 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement.
Curriculum design and implementation (Primary): Good → Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment (Primary): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Middle): Acceptable → Good
| 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 | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| English — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Very good | Outstanding |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Very good | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Assessment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Very good | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Very good | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | KG | Very good | Very good |
| Care and support | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Care and support | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Inclusion of students of determination | |||
| Provision and outcomes for students of determination | Whole school | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Very good | Very good |
JSS International School was rated very good overall. Secondary students achieved outstanding attainment in English, mathematics and science, and personal development was excellent throughout. Key areas for improvement include inconsistent teaching quality in Primary and weaker progress in Arabic as an additional language, especially among older students.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 26 to 30 September 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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