The Indian High School
About
Inspection Rating
Very Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Hindi, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
Oud Metha Road, Near Oud Metha Metro Station, Oud Metha, Dubai
Programs Offered
8 ProgrammesGrade 5
1 year / grade_5
CBSE Middle School - Core academics with English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arabic, and Islamic Education alongside specialist subjects.
Grade 6
1 year / grade_6
CBSE Middle School - Core academics with English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arabic, and Islamic Education alongside specialist subjects.
Grade 7
1 year / grade_7
CBSE Middle School - Core academics with English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arabic, and Islamic Education alongside specialist subjects.
Grade 8
1 year / grade_8
CBSE Middle School - Introduction of elective options including French, Computer Applications, and Artificial Intelligence from Grade 8.
Grade 9
1 year / grade_9
CBSE Secondary - Board examination preparation with core subjects and elective options. Focus on analytical skills and subject specialisation.
Grade 10
1 year / grade_10
CBSE Secondary - Board examination year. Students sit CBSE Class X Board Examinations across core and elective subjects.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | Middle School | Ages 10-11 | 5,525 | - |
| Grades 6-8 | Middle School | Ages 11-14 | 6,696 | - |
| Grades 9-10 | Secondary | Ages 14-16 | 8,373 | - |
| Grades 11-12 | Senior Secondary | Ages 16-18 | 10,465 | - |
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | V. GoodVery Good |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
CBSE Middle School curriculum building strong academic foundations. Core subjects include English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies alongside UAE Ministry of Education subjects. Introduction of elective options from Grade 8 including French and Computer Applications.
Teaching Approach
CBSE-aligned with UAE MOE integration. Focus on 21st-century learning skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Electives introduced from Grade 8.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
CBSE Secondary curriculum preparing students for Class X Board Examinations. Core subjects with elective options. Students develop analytical skills and begin subject specialisation in preparation for senior secondary streams.
Teaching Approach
Board examination preparation with emphasis on analytical skills. Students begin specialisation through elective choices.
Core Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
CBSE Senior Secondary curriculum with 21 subject stream combinations across Science, Commerce, and Humanities. Students sit Class XII Board Examinations. Dedicated career counselling centre for university preparation.
Teaching Approach
Stream-based CBSE Senior Secondary with 21 subject combinations across Science, Commerce, and Humanities. Career counselling and university preparation integrated.
Core Subjects
IGCSE Option Subjects
Facilities
The flagship Oud Metha campus of The Indian High Group of Schools, situated on land donated by the late H.H Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Recently expanded with a 60,000 sq ft new block (Block A) inaugurated in 2022 during the 60th anniversary, adding 44 smart classrooms, new laboratories, and a wellness centre.
Academic
Smart Classrooms (New Block)
44 new classrooms in the 60,000 sq ft Block A expansion with smart boards and modern learning technology.
Science Laboratories
Three specialist science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with full practical facilities.
Computer Labs
State-of-the-art ICT laboratories for computing curriculum and digital literacy.
Library & Research Centre
Well-stocked library with large collection of books, journals, and periodicals for independent study and research.
Future Forward Leeway Lab
Innovation lab with 3D printer, physical computing equipment, and dedicated F1 facility for emerging technology skills.
Home Science Laboratory
Specialist practical facility for home science and life skills curriculum.
Sports & Recreation
Outdoor Sports Complex
Spacious outdoor complex with football field, cricket pitch, basketball courts, and open spaces for athletics.
Two-Storey Indoor Sports Complex
Air-conditioned two-storey indoor complex for table tennis, badminton, volleyball, and other indoor sports.
Swimming Pool
Swimming facilities for training and recreation.
Performance & Events
1800-Seat Auditorium
Fully air-conditioned auditorium with professional sound and lighting systems, large screen projector, sound-proof control room, and green rooms.
Recess Radio Studio
Student-run in-house radio station fostering creativity and a sense of belonging.
Student Wellbeing
Counselling Centres
Three dedicated counselling centres staffed by 11 guidance counsellors for academic and personal support.
Medical Centre
On-campus medical facility with full-time medical officers and nurses.
Wellness Centre
Dedicated happiness centre in the new block addressing mental health and student wellbeing.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Punit MK Vasu
CEO, The Indian High Group of Schools
IHS alumnus who assumed the CEO role in 2019. Brings decades of senior management experience in portfolio management, investment banking, and education strategy across K-12 and tertiary institutions in Dubai and the region.
Mala Mehra
Principal
Leads day-to-day academic administration, curriculum implementation, and student welfare at the Oud Metha campus.
Abraham Manohar
Principal Academic Administration
Career at IHS spanning over 30 years: Teaching Faculty (1992-2009), Academic Supervisor (2009-2011), Headmaster Senior Section (2011-2015), Principal Secondary Section (2015-2018), now Principal Academic Administration. Holds degrees from Madras University, Annamalai University, and Alagappa University.
Sonia Kohli
Vice Principal & Group Head of Inclusion
Drives inclusion programmes for students of determination across the Indian High Group of Schools. Leads the specialist inclusion team supporting 220 students with additional learning needs.
Harish Pawani
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Chairs the philanthropic Board of Trustees that governs The Indian High School as a certified not-for-profit institution. Guides long-term vision and governance.