
Affordable Indian Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
Our Own English High School is an Indian school established in 1982 and located in Sharjah - Industrial Area 6. The school provides education following the Indian curriculum, serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with an age range of 4 to 17 years. The school operates separate campuses for girls and boys, with the girls campus enrolling approximately 5,579 students, making it one of the largest schools in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.
The school offers instruction based on the CBSE framework, affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education in New Delhi, India. This provides students with a structured academic programme aligned with Indian educational standards. The school has maintained a consistent record of 100% results in CBSE Grade X and Grade XII examinations since 2001, with many students achieving top national positions.
Our Own English High School focuses on delivering quality education within the Indian curriculum model while supporting student development across multiple dimensions. The school emphasizes academic achievement alongside sports and extracurricular activities, aiming to develop students' personal growth and physical development. The school maintains standards overseen by SPEA, Sharjah's educational regulatory authority, with evaluations rating the school as "Very Good."
The campus spans seven acres and is equipped with comprehensive facilities and resources. The faculty consists of highly qualified and professional staff selected for their academic qualifications and dedication to creating a motivational learning environment. Annual fees range from AED 7,712 to AED 15,587 depending on grade level.
Annual tuition at Our Own English High School ranges from AED 8,292 (KG1/FS2) to AED 15,587 (G10/Y11) for 2026-2027, across 14 year groups, or about AED 691 to AED 1,299 a month.
| Grade Level | Annual Fees 2026-2027 | Est. Monthly | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 8,292 AED | ~691 AED | -Original source |
| KG2/Y12026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 8,292 AED | ~691 AED | -Original source |
| G1/Y22026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 9,986 AED | ~832 AED | -Original source |
| G2/Y32026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 9,986 AED | ~832 AED | -Original source |
| G3/Y42026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 9,986 AED | ~832 AED | -Original source |
| G4/Y52026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 9,986 AED | ~832 AED | -Original source |
| G5/Y62026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 9,986 AED | ~832 AED | -Original source |
| G6/Y72026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 11,940 AED | ~995 AED | -Original source |
| G7/Y82026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 11,940 AED | ~995 AED | -Original source |
| G8/Y92026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 11,940 AED | ~995 AED | -Original source |
| G9/Y102026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 11,940 AED | ~995 AED | -Original source |
| G10/Y112026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 15,587 AED | ~1,299 AED | -Original source |
| G11/Y122026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 15,587 AED | ~1,299 AED | -Original source |
| G12/Y132026-2027Year checked 2026-09-27 | 15,587 AED | ~1,299 AED | -Original source |
Inspectors rated the school very good overall, an improvement since the 2019 and June 2022 reviews, driven by strong leadership, professional development, and performance management. Achievement was outstanding in High, personal development and safeguarding were outstanding, though accountability for external benchmark test outcomes, particularly in Middle mathematics and science, needed strengthening.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1-26), inspected 07 - 10 November 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | ||
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Very good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | Very good |
| Arabic (ASL) — Attainment | Primary | Good |
| Arabic (ASL) — Attainment | Middle | Very good |
| Arabic (ASL) — Attainment | High | Very good |
| English — Attainment | KG | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Very good |
| English — Attainment | Middle | Very good |
| English — Attainment | High | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Very good |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Whole school | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | High | Outstanding |
| Other subjects — Attainment | KG | Very good |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Primary | Very good |
| Other subjects — Attainment | Middle | Very good |
| Other subjects — Attainment | High | Outstanding |
| Curriculum | ||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Middle | Very good |
| Curriculum design and implementation | High | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Middle | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | High | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | ||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Very good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Very good |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Very good |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Very good |
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