CBSE Schools in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's CBSE schools follow the Indian national curriculum through to the Grade 10 and 12 board exams, at some of the emirate's most accessible fee levels. Compare below.
All 19 institutions
Fees at a glance
| School | Curriculum | Annual fees from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba | Indian CBSE | AED 8,978 | Very Good |
| Al Saad Indian School | Indian CBSE | AED 9,500 | Very Good |
| Saint Joseph's School | Indian CBSE | AED 6,650 | Very Good |
| Bright Riders School – Abu Dhabi | Indian CBSE | AED 10,550 | Very Good |
| Mayoor Private School | Indian CBSE | AED 18,240 | Very Good |
| Private International English School (Bhavans) | Indian CBSE | AED 10,800 | Very Good |
| Shining Star International School | Indian CBSE | AED 8,630 | Good |
| Al Ain Juniors School | British | AED 8,180 | Good |
| Emirates Future International Academy | Indian CBSE | AED 8,320 | Good |
| Grace Valley Indian School | Indian CBSE | AED 5,340 | Good |
Fees shown are annual starting tuition, read from each school's own published fee schedule and not estimated or interpolated; ratings come from KHDA, ADEK, SPEA and other regulator publications. How Talem verifies → Talem holds 5,695 published fee rows, one for every year group a school publishes, and 362 of the 416 schools listed publish 2026/2027 fees. Open a school's fee page for its full year-by-year ladder and the academic year it covers, or browse the UAE school fee index, every school that publishes a fee structure, grouped by emirate.
Frequently asked questions
How many CBSE schools are there in Abu Dhabi?
Talem lists 19 CBSE schools in Abu Dhabi. Compare their fees, ADEK ratings and parent reviews side by side.
Do CBSE schools in Abu Dhabi sit the same board exams as India?
Yes. Students sit the same CBSE board examinations in Grade 10 and Grade 12 as schools in India, so transfers in either direction are straightforward.
What do CBSE schools in Abu Dhabi cost?
CBSE schools are typically the most affordable segment in the emirate, with many under AED 15,000 a year. Every profile shows grade-by-grade fees.