Affordable Indian Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
East Coast Eng school is an Indian school located in Khorfakkan, Sharjah. Established on 11 February 1992, the school serves the local community in the Eastern Region of the UAE, providing education based on the Indian curriculum framework. It has 690 students and 60 staff members, with an evaluation rating of Acceptable.
Students at the school follow the Indian curriculum affiliated to CBSE since 2002, from KG1 to Grade 10, which prepares them for national board examinations. The academic programme is designed to meet the educational standards set by Indian education boards.
The school offers structured learning aligned with Indian educational principles. Families in the area benefit from access to familiar curriculum standards and teaching methodologies.
The campus is in the heart of Khorfakkan in the Eastern Region.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
East Coast English School remained acceptable overall in 2025, unchanged from the previous review. Improvements were noted in KG English progress, Arabic attainment in Primary and Middle, and English and social studies achievement in Secondary. However, teaching quality, middle leaders' capacity, governors' capacity, and international benchmarking attainment still need strengthening.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 1–27), inspected 27 to 30 January 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 8 performance indicators rated in both reports, 3 improved, 0 declined and 5 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Attainment | KG | Weak | Weak |
| Arabic — Attainment | Primary | Weak | Acceptable |
| Arabic — Attainment | Secondary | Weak | Weak |
| Arabic — Attainment | High | Weak | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | KG | Weak | — |
| English — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| English — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | KG | Weak | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Acceptable | Good |
| English — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Arabic — Progress | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| English — Progress | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Science — Progress | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Other subjects (Indian Languages) — Attainment | Whole school | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development and innovation skills | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | High | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Acceptable | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
East Coast Eng school remained acceptable overall in this SPEA review, unchanged from the previous inspection. KG provision declined to weak, and teaching, learning, facilities and governance still need improvement. Students showed positive attitudes and strong appreciation of UAE culture, though innovation and creative subject opportunities remain underdeveloped.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–24), inspected 5 - 8 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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