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Shining Star International School

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Shining Star International School

Abu Dhabi
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School
CurriculumIndian CBSE
GenderMixed
Age Range3 - 18 years
Established2014
Facilities11
AdmissionOpen
CurriculumIndian CBSE
GenderMixed
Age Range3 - 18 years
Established2014
Facilities11
AdmissionOpen

About

Shining Star International School is a private co-educational Indian school in Shabiya 12, Mussafah (Mohammed Bin Zayed City), Abu Dhabi, established in 2014. It follows the CBSE curriculum based on the NCERT framework from KG1 to Grade 12 (ages 3-18) on an April-March academic calendar, teaching five languages — English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu — alongside UAE MoE Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies. The school prepares students for the CBSE AISSE (Grade 10) and AISSCE (Grade 12) board examinations across Science and Commerce streams, supported by Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories, a robotics lab and two libraries. Serving around 1,990 students, its ADEK rating has risen steadily from Weak in 2015 to Good in 2024-25, and at AED 8,630-16,930 it remains one of the more affordable CBSE options in the emirate.
GoodADEK rating rose to Good in 2024-25 (from Weak in 2015)
CBSENCERT curriculum from KG1 to Grade 12
5 languagesEnglish, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu taught
~1,990Students on a Mussafah campus since 2014
InclusiveIndividualised education plans plus robotics and STEM labs

Inspection Rating

Good-- ADEK

Languages Taught

English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu

Phone

+971 2 559 9080

Email

info@ssis.ae

Website

ssis.ae

Address

Shabiya 12, Mussafah (Mohammed Bin Zayed City), Abu Dhabi, UAE

Programmes Offered

14 Programmes
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KG1

1 year / Kindergarten

AED 8,630/yr

KG1 (age 3-4). Play-based early years with Arabic, building English literacy and numeracy foundations.

KG2

1 year / Kindergarten

AED 8,630/yr

KG2 (age 4-5). Final kindergarten year preparing for Grade 1.

Grade 1

1 year / Primary

AED 10,300/yr

Grade 1 (age 5-6). CBSE / NCERT primary: English, Mathematics, EVS, Arabic and Hindi with Islamic Studies per MoE.

Grade 2

1 year / Primary

AED 11,000/yr

Grade 2 (age 6-7). Continuing the CBSE primary programme.

Grade 3

1 year / Primary

AED 11,560/yr

Grade 3 (age 7-8). Broadening EVS and language learning.

Grade 4

1 year / Primary

AED 11,560/yr

Grade 4 (age 8-9). Strengthening core CBSE subjects.

Tuition Fees 2025/26

All fees in AED per academic year

GradeKey StageAgesKHDA FeeSchool Fee
KG1Kindergarten3-48,630-
KG2Kindergarten4-58,630-
Grade 1Primary5-610,300-
Grade 2Primary6-711,000-
Grade 3Primary7-811,560-
Grade 4Primary8-911,560-
Grade 5Primary9-1013,730-
Grade 6Middle10-1113,730-
Grade 7Middle11-1214,840-
Grade 8Middle12-1314,840-
Grade 9Secondary13-1415,920-
Grade 10Secondary14-1515,840-
Grade 11Senior Secondary15-1616,930-
Grade 12Senior Secondary16-1716,930-

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Child 1

2025/26 fees. Extras charged separately: two-way transport ~AED 4,420, books AED 495-880, uniform AED 519-640, and CBSE board fees of AED 375-900 in Grades 9-12.

Payment Information

Payment Terms

Tuition payable in three installments per year.

Discounts
Annual (full-year) payment
5%
Sibling discount
7-10%

Curriculum

Language

English

Play-based early years introducing English literacy, early numeracy and Arabic in a nurturing kindergarten setting.

Teaching Approach

Play-based early learning with Arabic.

Core Subjects

EnglishEarly MathematicsArabicEnvironmental Awareness

Specialist Subjects

ArtMusicPE

CBSE / NCERT primary curriculum — English, Mathematics, EVS and Science, Arabic and Hindi — with Islamic Studies and UAE MoE subjects.

Teaching Approach

CBSE / NCERT primary teaching.

Core Subjects

EnglishMathematicsEVS / ScienceArabicHindiIslamic Studies

Specialist Subjects

Computer ScienceArtMusicPE

CBSE middle school with laboratory sciences and a dedicated robotics programme alongside the core academic subjects.

Teaching Approach

Laboratory science and robotics.

Core Subjects

EnglishMathematicsScienceSocial ScienceArabicHindi

Specialist Subjects

RoboticsComputer ScienceArtPE

IGCSE Option Subjects

Third Language (Malayalam / Urdu)

Arabic Language & Islamic Education

Arabic as an Additional LanguageArabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies per UAE MoE

Facilities

A community campus in Shabiya 12, Mussafah (Mohammed Bin Zayed City) with 72 classrooms, dedicated Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories, a robotics lab, computer / ICT labs and two libraries holding around 7,813 books. Recreation includes a green pitch and playgrounds, martial arts and yoga, an auditorium, a music room and an art room, plus a cafeteria and clinic.

Current Enrollment1,989 students

Academic

Science Laboratories

Dedicated Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories.

Robotics Lab

A robotics lab supporting the STEM programme.

Computer / ICT Labs

Computer and ICT laboratories.

Libraries

Two libraries holding around 7,813 books.

Music Room

A dedicated music room.

Art Room

An art room.

Sports & Recreation

Sports Pitch & Playgrounds

A green pitch and outdoor playgrounds.

Martial Arts & Yoga

Martial arts and yoga activities.

Auditorium

An auditorium for assemblies and performances.

Student Services

Clinic

An on-site clinic / medical room.

Cafeteria

An on-campus cafeteria.

Transport

School Bus ServiceAvailable

Staffing & Leadership

Students1989
Students1989

Senior Leadership

AS

Abhilasha Singh

Principal

SK

Sonika Khanna

Executive Director

SA

Sim Ajay

Vice Principal

SA

Shane Joseph Alliew

Head of Secondary

MA

Malarvizhi

Assistant Principal & Head of Phase 1

SS

Shabna Shameel

Head of Upper Primary

SP

Sandhya Prateesh

Head of Lower Primary

AD

Aby Daniel

Head of Inclusion

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Location

Shabiya 12, Mussafah (Mohammed Bin Zayed City), Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Shining Star International School

AED 8,630 - 16,930/yr