Affordable Indian Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Sharjah Indian School is an Indian curriculum school located in Al Ghubaiba, Sharjah. Established in 1979, the school provides education following the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) framework from India and is licensed by the Sharjah Private Education Authority.
The school offers instruction aligned with Indian educational standards, preparing students for nationally recognized examinations. Classes follow the structured CBSE syllabus, which emphasizes core subjects including mathematics, sciences, languages, and social studies. The medium of instruction is English, with Hindi as the compulsory second language.
Students at Sharjah Indian School benefit from a curriculum designed to maintain continuity with the Indian education system. This makes the school particularly suitable for families planning to return to India or those seeking familiar academic standards. The CBSE curriculum is recognized internationally and provides a strong foundation for higher education pathways. The Al Ghubaiba campus is the girls' branch, serving approximately 8,300 students, while the total enrollment across branches is about 13,937.
The Al Ghubaiba campus serves the local community in Sharjah, offering accessible education for families residing in the emirate.
The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Sharjah Indian School remains good overall, the same as the previous review. Students show strong learning skills, personal development, and effective partnerships with parents and the community. However, internal assessment data overstates actual attainment and progress, and inconsistent teaching plus limited facilities restrict higher-attaining students' progress.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–27), inspected 4 to 7 November 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 16 performance indicators rated in both reports, 0 improved, 4 declined and 12 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Good | Good |
| Arabic (as an additional Language) — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Arabic (as an additional Language) — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Arabic (as an additional Language) — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Arabic (as an additional Language) — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Arabic (as an additional Language) — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Arabic (as an additional Language) — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Social Studies — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| English — Progress | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| English — Progress | High | Good | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | High | Very good | — |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Good | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | High | Very good | Good |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Other subjects (Art, Music, PE) — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Other subjects — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Other subjects — Progress | Middle | Good | Good |
| Other subjects — Progress | High | Good | Good |
| Learning Skills | KG | Good | — |
| Learning Skills | Primary | Good | — |
| Learning Skills | Middle | Good | — |
| Learning Skills | High | Good | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | — | Good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Good | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Good | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Acceptable | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | — | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | — | Good |
| Overall effectiveness | |||
| Overall school performance | Whole school | — | Good |
Sharjah Indian School, Ghubaiba improved from Acceptable to Good. Achievement has strengthened, especially in Kindergarten and Arabic, with sustained strong CBSE results. Personal development and leadership are strong points, while teaching in Primary, mathematics consistency, assessment accuracy, and identification of SEND and gifted students still need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–30), inspected 14 – 17 November, 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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