Inspection Rating
Very Good-- ADEK
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, Hindi
Phone
Website
Address
Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1, PO Box 79803, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, UAE
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 (age 4-5). Early-years CBSE foundation; play-based.
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2 (age 5-6). Early literacy and numeracy.
1 year / Primary
Grade 1 (age 6-7). CBSE primary begins; Arabic compulsory.
1 year / Primary
Grade 2 (age 7-8). English, Maths, EVS.
1 year / Primary
Grade 3 (age 8-9). Building core literacy and numeracy.
1 year / Primary
Grade 4 (age 9-10). CBSE primary curriculum.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | 9,360 | - |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | 9,360 | - |
| Grade 1 | Primary | 6-7 | 11,360 | - |
| Grade 2 | Primary | 7-8 | 11,360 | - |
| Grade 3 | Primary | 8-9 | 11,440 | - |
| Grade 4 | Primary | 9-10 | 11,440 | - |
| Grade 5 | Primary | 10-11 | 12,670 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | 13,910 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | 14,900 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | 16,380 | - |
| Grade 9 | Secondary | 14-15 | 17,610 | - |
| Grade 10 | Secondary | 15-16 | 18,770 | - |
| Grade 11 | Senior Secondary | 16-17 | 20,000 | - |
| Grade 12 | Senior Secondary | 17-18 | 20,000 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
2025/26 schedule (the school states its fees are below the ADEK-approved cap). Books AED 400/year; uniform AED 500; transport AED 3,985/year. CBSE board exam fees billed separately by CBSE.
Registration fee adjusted against tuition.
Collected across the year (minimum three instalments); bank transfer, cheque, demand draft or exchange house (no cash).
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | V. GoodVery Good | V. GoodVery Good | V. GoodVery Good |
Source: Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge (ADEK) — Irtiqa'a — October 2024
Language
English
Early-years CBSE foundation: English, early Mathematics, EVS and play-based learning.
Teaching Approach
Play-based early learning.
The CBSE primary curriculum with compulsory Arabic, Hindi and UAE Moral/Islamic Studies.
Teaching Approach
CBSE primary teaching.
The CBSE middle-school curriculum; French introduced from Grade 8 (also Hindi/Malayalam options).
Teaching Approach
CBSE middle-school teaching.
101 Students of Determination supported
A purpose-built ~34,500 m² campus in Al Wathba with science and Computer Science/IT labs, a central library, arts/dance/music studios and smart "flipped" classrooms with AI-assisted feedback, plus a swimming pool, outdoor sports fields, a yoga room and a dedicated KG play space.
Science laboratories and Computer Science / IT labs.
A central library with reading and reference resources.
Smart classrooms using a flipped-classroom model with AI-assisted feedback.
Arts & crafts studios and dance & music studios.
An on-campus swimming pool.
Outdoor sports fields, indoor activity areas and a yoga room.
A dedicated inclusion department (101 Students of Determination supported).
A school clinic and counselling support.
A school transport fleet and a parent ICT portal.
Principal
Principal of Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba, leading the CBSE school through its upgrade to an ADEK Very Good rating.
Vice Principal
Vice Principal of Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba.
Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1, PO Box 79803, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba
AED 9,360 - 20,000/yr