The Indian High School - Al Garhoud
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic
Phone
Website
Address
Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
7 ProgrammesPre-Primary
1 year / Pre-KG
Pre-Primary programme for ages 3-4. Early childhood education developing foundational social, motor, and cognitive skills through play-based learning.
KG1
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 for ages 4-5. Foundation learning developing literacy, numeracy, and social skills through structured play and exploration.
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. Indian curriculum with core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, and Arabic.
Grade 2
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 7-8. Developing foundational academic skills with technology-integrated learning.
Grade 3
1 year / Primary
Primary education for ages 8-9. Broadening curriculum with increasing academic depth and enrichment activities.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary | Pre-KG | 3-4 | 21,000 | - |
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | 5,276 | - |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | 5,276 | - |
| Grade 1 | Primary | 6-7 | 5,525 | - |
| Grade 2 | Primary | 7-8 | 5,525 | - |
| Grade 3 | Primary | 8-9 | 5,525 | - |
| Grade 4 | Primary | 9-10 | 5,525 | - |
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Fees are KHDA-approved annual tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Indian High School is a non-profit institution. Pre-Primary programme has a separate fee structure from KG1 onwards.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | N/A |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | N/A |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | N/A |
| Progress over time | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | N/A |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
Early childhood education programme focused on developing foundational social, motor, and cognitive skills through play-based and activity-driven learning.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with emphasis on developing communication, social skills, creativity, and school readiness.
Core Subjects
Foundation stage following the Indian curriculum framework. Structured play and early academic learning developing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. Technology and innovation integrated into instruction.
Teaching Approach
Structured play-based learning with technology integration. Outstanding personal and social development outcomes rated by KHDA.
Core Subjects
Indian (CBSE) curriculum with core academic subjects and Arabic as a compulsory subject. Enrichment through sports, creative arts, school clubs, and EXPO events. Students transition to the main IHS campus after Grade 4.
Teaching Approach
Structured curriculum with technology-integrated learning. Continuous assessment with enrichment activities including weekend sports clubs, creative arts, and global learning programmes.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Branch campus of The Indian High School located in Al Garhoud, Dubai. Serves Pre-Primary through Grade 4 students. The Indian High School was originally founded in 1961 as the first Indian education institution in the Gulf. This Al Garhoud branch established in 1988 operates as a non-profit institution.
Academic
Classrooms
Modern classrooms with technology-integrated learning environments.
Library
School library supporting curriculum and independent reading.
Computer Lab
Technology and innovation lab supporting digital fluency programmes.
Art Room
Creative arts space for art, craft, and expressive activities.
Music Room
Dedicated space for music instruction and creative arts.
Sports & Recreation
Playground & Sports Courts
Outdoor play areas and sports courts for cricket, basketball, football, and other activities.
Swimming Pool
Swimming facility available through weekend sports clubs.
Support Services
School Clinic
On-campus medical facility for student health and wellbeing.
Counselling Services
Student counselling and inclusion support services.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Amita Kapoor
Principal
Principal of The Indian High School - Al Garhoud branch.