Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Indian
4K - 7K AED
Al Muhaisnah
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
Gulf Model School is an Indian school established in 1982 in Muhaisnah First, Dubai. As one of the longest-standing Indian curriculum institutions in the emirate, the school has served the local community for over four decades.
The school welcomes boys and girls aged 4 to 18, covering KG 1 through Grade 12. Current enrolment stands at approximately 4,150 students across all year groups.
Students follow the CBSE curriculum and prepare for CBSE examinations. The school holds CBSE accreditation and received an "Acceptable" rating from KHDA in the 2023-2024 inspection cycle.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 3,966 to AED 7,212, varying by grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Muhaisnah Fourth, Muhaisnah Second, and Muhaisnah Third.
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KHDA rated Gulf Model School "Acceptable" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Acceptable". The school has been inspected 13 times since 2009-2010.
Gulf Model School provides an acceptable quality of education overall. Achievement mostly meets curriculum expectations, with good results in science in Primary and English in Secondary. Personal development and cultural understanding are notably strong. Teaching, assessment, curriculum, and leadership remain acceptable, with a newly appointed principal committed to improvement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 25 to 29 September 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 61 performance indicators rated in both reports, 3 improved, 2 declined and 56 kept the same rating.
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 0 show an improvement, 4 no change yet.
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
10 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
5 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
7 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| 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 | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | KG | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills | |||
| Personal development | KG | Good | Good |
| Personal development | Primary | 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 | Good | Good |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Acceptable | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Acceptable | Good |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Assessment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Good | Good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Care and support | KG | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Care and support | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Governance | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
Gulf Model School was judged acceptable overall. Personal development and health and safety were strong, and outcomes improved in KG mathematics/science and primary science and secondary English. Weaknesses included inconsistent use of assessment data, insufficient challenge for higher-ability students, limited practical activities, and high teacher turnover affecting staffing stability.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–19), inspected 10 to 13 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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