Affordable Indian Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
New Indian Model School - Sharjah is an Indian school located in Al Azra, Sharjah, serving both boys and girls. The school provides education following the Indian curriculum, with a current enrollment of over 3,000 students across kindergarten through grade 12.
The school offers instruction based on the CBSE framework, which is widely recognized among Indian expatriate families in the UAE. Students benefit from a structured academic programme aligned with Indian educational standards, covering core subjects including mathematics, sciences, languages, and social studies. The school has received a "Good" evaluation rating.
As a CBSE-affiliated institution, the school prepares students for board examinations that are accepted by universities in India and internationally. The school was originally established in 1982 with 30 students and has grown significantly over the decades.
The Al Azra campus serves residents from surrounding Sharjah neighborhoods. Families from nearby areas find the location convenient for daily commutes within the emirate. The school operates across two floors and maintains a structured K-12 educational framework.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
New Indian Model School - Sharjah improved from Acceptable to Good overall. Achievement is mostly good, though weaker in Arabic and Primary English. Teaching, assessment, leadership and governance have strengthened, while resources and the learning environment remain limited, and support for individual student needs within lessons is still inconsistent.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–29), inspected 27 to 30 January 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 2 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 1 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Arabic — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Arabic — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | — |
| English — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Whole school | Acceptable | Good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| Other subjects — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | — | Good |
| Arabic as a Second Language — Progress | Primary | — | Good |
| Arabic as a Second Language — Progress | Secondary | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Secondary | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | KG | — | Good |
| English — Attainment | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | — | Good |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Whole school | Good | — |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Good |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | — | Very good |
This school's overall performance remains acceptable, unchanged since the 2022-23 review. Strengths include good achievement in Islamic education, social studies, and science, strong attendance and behaviour, and effective support for SEN and gifted students. Areas for improvement include innovation and critical-thinking skills, teaching strategies, and leadership evaluation of improvement outcomes.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–18), inspected 5 - 8 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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