Gulf Indian High School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
16 ProgrammesKG1
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 for ages 4-5. Foundation learning developing basic literacy, numeracy, and social skills through play-based activities.
KG2
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2 for ages 5-6. Preparing children for the transition to primary school with structured learning in core areas.
Grade 1
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 6-7. CBSE curriculum with core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Hindi, and Arabic.
Grade 2
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 7-8. Developing foundational academic skills through the CBSE Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation framework.
Grade 3
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 8-9. Broadening curriculum with increasing academic depth and subject knowledge.
Grade 4
1 year / Middle School
Middle school education for ages 9-10. Introduction to Computer Science alongside core and foundation subjects.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | 4,989 | - |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | 4,989 | - |
| Grade 1 | Primary | 6-7 | 5,260 | - |
| Grade 2 | Primary | 7-8 | 5,260 | - |
| Grade 3 | Primary | 8-9 | 5,260 | - |
| Grade 4 | Middle School | 9-10 | 5,805 | - |
| Grade 5 | Middle School | 10-11 | 5,805 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | 6,351 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | 6,351 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | 6,351 | - |
| Grade 9 | Secondary | 14-15 | 7,347 | - |
| Grade 10 | Secondary | 15-16 | 7,347 | - |
| Grade 11 | Senior Secondary | 16-17 | 9,434 | - |
| Grade 12 | Senior Secondary | 17-18 | 9,434 | - |
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Payment Information
One-time, non-refundable admission fee due at registration.
Online payment, school counter (cash, credit card, or cheques payable to Gulf Indian High School-Dubai). Post-dated cheques not accepted.
- Fee once paid is non-refundable
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
Foundation learning through play-based and structured activities developing basic literacy, numeracy, social, and motor skills. English is the medium of instruction.
Teaching Approach
Play-based and activity-driven learning. Focus on developing communication, social skills, and school readiness.
Core Subjects
CBSE curriculum with Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) assessment. English medium of instruction with Arabic as a compulsory subject. Second language options available.
Teaching Approach
CCE-based assessment with two terms per year. Formative and summative assessments across scholastic and co-scholastic domains.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Broader CBSE curriculum with specialist teaching in Sciences and Computer Science (from Grade 4). Continued CCE assessment framework with increasing academic rigour.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching with CCE assessment. Nine-point grading scale for scholastic areas and five-point scale for co-scholastic domains (life skills, attitudes, values).
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Facilities
Established campus in Al Garhoud, Dubai with centralised air conditioning, maintained gardens and lawns, and modern energy-saving measures. One of the longest-running Indian schools in Dubai, operating since 1979.
Academic
Physics Laboratory
State-of-the-art physics laboratory for practical experiments and demonstrations.
Chemistry Laboratory
Specialist chemistry lab for practical experiments.
Biology Laboratory
Specialist biology lab for practical study and experiments.
Computer Laboratory
Modern computer lab with technology for Computer Science taught from Grade 4 onwards.
Home Science Laboratory
Specialist lab for Home Science practical sessions.
Library & E-Library
Well-stocked library with over 30,000 books on various subjects plus an e-library system for digital learning. Staffed with a qualified librarian.
Interactive Whiteboards
Select classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards for enhanced teaching and learning.
Sports & Recreation
Playground & Sports Courts
Large playground with volleyball, basketball, football, and cricket facilities. Special coaching available after school and on Saturdays.
Activity Room
Dedicated room for enrichment programmes and co-curricular activities.
Support Services
School Clinic
Well-equipped medical clinic staffed with two doctors and two full-time nurses. Provides vaccination monitoring and health education services.
Canteen
On-campus canteen providing meals for students.
Bookstore
On-campus bookstore for textbooks and stationery.
Prayer Room
Dedicated prayer room for students and staff.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Dr. Reshma Tabassum Abdul Karim Syed
Principal
School Director and Principal of Gulf Indian High School.
Dr. Reshma Tabassum Abdul Karim Syed
Principal
School Director and Principal of Gulf Indian High School.
Selva Pankaj
Group CEO & Founder
Co-founder of Regent Global. Active educator who has developed programmes including Thinking into Character and The Power of Learning from DAD. Fled civil war in Sri Lanka and holds residencies in Dubai and the USA.
Selva Pankaj
Group CEO & Founder
Co-founder of Regent Global. Active educator who has developed programmes including Thinking into Character and The Power of Learning from DAD. Fled civil war in Sri Lanka and holds residencies in Dubai and the USA.
Tharshiny Pankaj
Joint CEO
Co-founder of Regent Global alongside Selva Pankaj. Leads the organisation across UK, USA, Dubai, GCC, and India operations.
Tharshiny Pankaj
Joint CEO
Co-founder of Regent Global alongside Selva Pankaj. Leads the organisation across UK, USA, Dubai, GCC, and India operations.
Sir Gavin Williamson
Advisory Board Member
Former UK Secretary of State for Education (2019-2021). Member of the GIHS advisory board.
Sir Gavin Williamson
Advisory Board Member
Former UK Secretary of State for Education (2019-2021). Member of the GIHS advisory board.
Ahmed al Shafar
Advisory Board Member
Chairman of Al Shafar Group. Member of the GIHS advisory board.
Ahmed al Shafar
Advisory Board Member
Chairman of Al Shafar Group. Member of the GIHS advisory board.