Crescent English High School
Crescent English High School
Crescent English High School (CEHS) is one of Dubai's longest-standing Indian curriculum schools, established in 1984 by educationist and social worker Al-Haj N. Jamaludin in Al Qusais. The school follows the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) framework and serves students from KG1 through Grade 12, offering Science and Commerce streams at the senior secondary level. With over 1,550 students predominantly from Indian families, CEHS positions itself as an affordable, community-rooted school with a strong Islamic ethos. The school achieved 100% pass rate in CBSE examinations for 2023-24 and also offers the Ontario High School Diploma through a partnership with Vineyard Academy for students in Grades 9-12. Under the leadership of Principal Dr. Sharafudeen Thanikatt, the school has stabilised with an Acceptable KHDA rating, with particular strengths in KG provision (Good across English, Mathematics, Science, Teaching, and Curriculum), Personal and Social Development (Very Good across all phases), and English (Good across all phases). The school received the Best Schools Award at the 10th India Middle East Education Grand Awards 2024.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
One of the most affordable CBSE schools in Dubai. The academic year runs April to March, in three collection periods: April to June, September to December and January to March. The figures shown are tuition only and match the fees the regulator has approved for 2026-2027, though the school's own fee pages are still headed 2025-2026. A compulsory additional charge applies to every year group and is proportionally large at this price level: AED 1,232 in kindergarten, covering activities and a computer and library fee, and between AED 397 and AED 827 in other grades, so a kindergarten place actually costs AED 4,091 a year rather than AED 2,859. Tuition roughly doubles at Grade 11 and again at Grade 12, which is the school's published CBSE senior-school pricing rather than a separate stream. New students pay a AED 500 application fee covering assessment and an enrolment fee of up to 10 per cent of tuition, deducted from the first term. The school publishes no discount and no refund policy. Books, uniform, stationery, a laptop and transport are charged separately.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Play-based early learning following CBSE guidelines. KG provision is a strength, English, Mathematics, Science, Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Skills all rated Good by KHDA. Dedicated KG play area and activity room.
CBSE primary curriculum. English rated Good. Islamic Education rated Good. Strong personal and social development with Very Good ratings.
CBSE middle school curriculum with full subject specialisation. Separate sciences introduced. Interactive Maths lab available.
CBSE secondary curriculum preparing for Class X Board examinations. 100% pass rate achieved in 2023-24. Ontario High School Diploma also available through Vineyard Academy partnership.
CBSE senior secondary with Science and Commerce streams. Students prepare for Class XII Board examinations. Career guidance programme and Ontario Diploma option available.
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All classrooms fitted with interactive whiteboards and full internet connectivity.
Fully equipped Physics, Chemistry, and Biology labs as per CBSE norms, located in the basement.
Dedicated computer lab for information and communication technology instruction.
Specialist mathematics laboratory for hands-on and visual maths learning.
Well-resourced library supporting research and independent reading across all phases.
Dedicated rooms for visual arts, crafts, and music activities.
Dedicated space for Islamic education and prayer.
Dedicated centre supporting inclusive education for students with special needs.
Principal
Joined Crescent English High School in April 2019. Under his leadership, the school has stabilised with Acceptable KHDA ratings after years of Weak ratings. The school achieved 100% pass rate in CBSE examinations for 2023-24 and received the Best Schools Award at the 10th India Middle East Education Grand Awards 2024.
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Head Of Cycle-Phase 2
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Al Qusais 1, Behind Lulu Centre, P.O. Box 76311, Dubai, UAE
