Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Indian
10K - 21K AED
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology
The Indian International School (Dso Branch) is a CBSE school established in 2011 in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students aged 4-15, offering classes from KG 1 to Grade 10.
With a student body of 3,143 boys and girls, the school emphasizes a balanced educational experience. The curriculum is aligned with the CBSE framework, ensuring students receive quality instruction throughout their formative years.
Students at this school prepare for various examinations, including the International Scholastic Association (ISA), New Group Reading Test (NGRT), ABT, and Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) Arabic. The school is accredited by CBSE and has received a "Good" rating for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Annual tuition fees range from AED 9,679 to AED 21,000. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in Silicon Oasis, Silicon Oasis City Oasis 2, and nearby industrial areas.
Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.
The Indian International School DSO Campus announced a 100% pass rate for its 228 Grade 10 students (100 girls, 128 boys) in the CBSE AISSE 2026. 113 students (50%) scored 90% and above, 198 (87%) scored 80% and above, 223 (98%) scored 70% and above, and all 228 were placed in the first division, with a batch average of 88.7%.
Source: school websiteThe Indian High Group of Schools earned the Silver Category ranking at the Ethraa Empowerment Awards 2025, an accolade instituted by Dubai's Community Development Authority, achieving the recognition in its first year of participation in the programme.
Source: school websiteThe Indian International School, DSO, won five skating events at the CBSE UAE Cluster Championship 2025-26, held in October. On the strength of their cluster-level results, all five winning learners qualified for the National Championship, scheduled in India.
Source: school websiteThe academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.
KHDA rated The Indian International School (Dso Branch) "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its second consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 10 times since 2012-2013.
This school provides a good quality of education overall. Students achieve very well in English, mathematics and science, especially in Secondary, and personal development is outstanding. Arabic achievement remains weaker, and teaching quality, assessment use, and literacy resources need improvement across phases.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 09 to 13 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 61 performance indicators rated in both reports, 14 improved, 2 declined and 45 kept the same rating.
and 6 more
Of the 2 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 2 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.
7 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (KG): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Primary): Very good → Outstanding · Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures (Middle): Very good → Outstanding
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Good | 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 | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Very good | Very good |
| Learning skills | KG | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Primary | Good | Good |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Primary | Very good | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Secondary | Very good | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Very good | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Very good | 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 | Very good | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Good | Good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Assessment | KG | Good | Good |
| Assessment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| 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 | Very good |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Good | Good |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Good | Very good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Very good | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Very good | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Very good | Outstanding |
| 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 | Good | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | Good | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Good | Good |
Inspectors rated the school good overall, noting strong science attainment in secondary, effective use of digital technology, and dedicated leadership and governance. Arabic outcomes remain inconsistent outside primary, and assessment data in Islamic education, Arabic and mathematics need more effective use to help students reach their full potential.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–19), inspected 17 to 20 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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