Affordable Indian Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
Spring Dale Indian School is an Indian school located in Sharjah, Al Azra. Founded in 1991, the school provides education based on the Indian curriculum, catering to families seeking an Indian educational framework in the emirate.
The school follows the CBSE curriculum from KGI to grade X, offering a structured academic programme that aligns with standards set by the Central Board of Secondary Education in India. This approach ensures students receive an education consistent with institutions across India. The school holds an Acceptable rating from Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and recognition from the Ministry of Education, UAE.
Spring Dale Indian School, led by Principal Mr. Ratnadeep B. Suryavanshi, serves students up to grade X. The curriculum includes subjects such as English, Mathematics, EVS, GK, Art & Craft for KG, and Arabic as required.
The Al Azra campus serves the local community and surrounding residential areas in Sharjah. Families residing in nearby neighbourhoods benefit from convenient access to the school facilities.
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| Grade Level | Annual Fees (recorded) | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
Springdale Indian School remains acceptable overall, unchanged from the previous review. Islamic education progress and Secondary English are strengths, while mathematics, teaching, curriculum adaptation, governance and high staff turnover continue to limit students' progress and achievement across most subjects.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–26), inspected 20 to 23 January 2025. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Achievement | Primary | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Achievement | Middle | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Achievement | High | Good | — |
| Arabic — Achievement | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Achievement | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Achievement | High | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Achievement | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Achievement | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Achievement | High | Acceptable | — |
| English — Achievement | KG | Acceptable | — |
| English — Achievement | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| English — Achievement | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| English — Achievement | High | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Achievement | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Achievement | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Mathematics — Achievement | High | Good | — |
| Science — Achievement | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Achievement | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Achievement | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Science — Achievement | High | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | — | Acceptable |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | — | Good |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Social Studies — Progress | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | 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 — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Other subjects — Progress | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Protection, care, guidance and support | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | High | Acceptable | — |
| Care and support | KG | Acceptable | — |
| Care and support | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Care and support | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Care and support | High | Acceptable | — |
| Students' personal and social development and their innovation skills | |||
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
Spring Dale Indian School received an overall acceptable rating, unchanged from the previous review. Achievement is good in Islamic Education and in English and mathematics in the High phase, but acceptable elsewhere. Teaching, assessment and curriculum need improvement, and leadership must accelerate progress to raise student outcomes and address facility limitations.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2024 (PDF, pages 1–23), inspected 29 January - 1 February 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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