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Global Indian International School, Dubai (GIIS)
Part of the GIIS global network. Indian curriculum with CBSE/IB options. Discounted fees well below KHDA-approved rates.
In brief
Part of the Singapore-headquartered Global Schools Group network, opened in Dubai in 2017 and relocated to its Meydan campus in 2021. KHDA Good with around 1,000 students.
Hybrid curriculum is the distinctive thing here. Primary and middle blend CBSE with elements of the IB PYP and the English National Curriculum, then Grades 11 and 12 sit the CBSE board exams. Fees range from roughly AED 17,000 at pre-KG to AED 36,000 at Post-16, mid-tier for an Indian curriculum school in Dubai. Led by Ganesh Sharma. National Agenda compliance scored Very Good.
Parent voice runs warm. Around four in five families say their children genuinely enjoy school, three in four see fees as good value, and most would recommend it onward. Families praise communication, a kind atmosphere and teachers who explain practically. Inspectors describe the facilities as functional rather than inspiring and flagged inclusion as still developing. Best fit for families wanting CBSE rigour with a softer, more international-feeling delivery than a pure CBSE school.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 3 | AED 17,749 |
| KG 1 | 3 | AED 18,957 |
| KG 2 | 4 | AED 20,165 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | AED 21,374 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | AED 22,582 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | AED 23,791 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | AED 24,998 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | AED 26,207 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | AED 26,919 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | AED 28,624 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | AED 29,832 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | AED 31,676 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | AED 32,248 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | AED 35,874 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | AED 35,874 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | AED 525 | |
| Registration Deposit | AED 1,500 |
Reviews
- Parent and directory reviews dominate comment on GIIS Dubai; only fragmentary mentions appear elsewhere.
- Parents on one ratings source report an 85% recommend rate, with 79% saying their children enjoy school "quite a bit" or "tremendously," 85% satisfied with feedback and 76% rating fees as value for money.
- An independent review picks out the curriculum design as "well designed and imaginative," combining EYFS, English National Curriculum, UAE priorities and CBSE preparation, and credits the school's culture as "a kind and warm school."
- The same review marks the school down for being "stuck at a Good rating," "functional rather than inspiring facilities," inclusion described as "a work in progress," and exam results that are "acceptable, but not top end yet."
- Net signal is positive within the value/CBSE bracket: warm community and committed staff, with academic ceiling and facilities cited as the main constraints.
Positives
- Recommend rate and parent satisfaction. Aggregated parent survey shows around 85% would recommend, with high satisfaction on communication and child enjoyment.
- Curriculum design. Independent reviewers single out the hybrid EYFS/UK/UAE/CBSE primary design and stronger arts provision than typical CBSE peers.
Considerations
- Facilities and inspection ceiling. Parents and reviewers describe facilities as functional rather than premium, with the school stuck at a KHDA Good rating.
- Academic results. Exam outcomes are described as acceptable but not at the top of the Dubai CBSE field.
Leadership
Anita Singh
It is a privilege to serve as a Principal of Global Indian International School- an institution that has earned a well-deserved reputation in the field of education. In present times, education has transformed to a great extent – evolving from being a one-way street to being a more collaborative and creative approach – with the teacher and the learner contributing equally to the process of learning. Parental involvement is also an essential process now, which makes all three stakeholders active participants in the educational journey and success of a single student. Such changes have brought about other revisions which makes schooling a pathway for holistic development as opposed to bookish learning. When a student emerges from school, he/she exudes not just academic knowledge and sports achievements, but also proficiency in various skills, and values like compassion and courage. Spiritual development is also a big component of the entire process, which makes the student a well-developed individual. We believe in this kind of holistic education for our students, encompassing academics, co-curricular activities, sports and life skills learning. We encourage you to visit the school, engaging with our vibrant community of teachers, and get to know the facilities and benefits of the new-age learning for students, to understand how the school is future-ready and well positioned to prepare students for the 21st century. Our SMART Campus is designed to meet such a vision and accomplish the mission of giving our students the best learning outcomes with the help of latest technology and thoughtfully designed infrastructure for maximum benefits to students. With this in mind, I look forward to working with you as a team, to groom each student at GIIS to meet their aims and goals and have a successful school life.
Accreditations
- KHDA 01
Academic results
- GIIS Balewadi (CBSE 10) 2025 98.2% School Highest Score, 100% Pass Result
- GIIS Hadapsar (CBSE 10) 2025 99% School Highest Score, 100% Pass Result
- IB program world toppers 14
- IB program near-perfect toppers 24
Location
Near Al Manar Islamic Center - Al Meydan Rd - Al Qouz First - Al Quoz - Dubai - United Arab Emirates