New Indian Model School is one of the largest and most affordable Indian community schools in Dubai, teaching several thousand pupils on its Al Garhoud campus. It offers the CBSE board alongside Kerala state syllabus streams and sits at the value end of the Dubai international schools market. The KHDA, the regulator that inspects every private school in the emirate, raised the school to a Good rating in its 2023/24 cycle after a long run at Acceptable.
For Indian and Keralite families who want a recognised national board education at one of the lowest fee points in the city, New Indian Model School is a well known option. This profile sets out its curriculum, its fee band, the admissions calendar and where its families tend to live. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
New Indian Model School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Indian CBSE board, with Kerala state syllabus streams |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Kindergarten to Grade 12 (ages 4 to 18) |
| Founded | Opened in the 1980s (founding year not consistently published) |
| Regulator and rating | KHDA rated Good (2023/24, improved from Acceptable) |
| Fee band | Value tier, among the lower fee Indian schools |
| Campus area | Al Garhoud, Dubai |
Curriculum and academics
The school teaches the CBSE curriculum, with additional Kerala state syllabus provision reflecting its strong Keralite community, and pupils work towards board examinations at Grade 10 and Grade 12. From Grade 5 upward boys and girls are taught in separate sections, a structure some families specifically look for.
English is the medium of instruction, with Hindi, Malayalam and other Indian languages taught alongside the core timetable. The programme suits families who value an affordable, examination focused national board route. Parents comparing the board with other options can read our overview of the CBSE curriculum schools in Dubai.
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New Indian Model School fees
New Indian Model School is among the lowest fee CBSE schools in Dubai, which is central to its appeal. Because exact tuition varies by grade and stream and is approved by the KHDA each year, we do not quote a precise per grade figure here rather than risk publishing an out of date number, but the school sits clearly at the value end of the range set out in our Dubai school fees guide. Ask the school for the current schedule for your child's grade.
Beyond tuition, plan for the usual line items: a registration charge on acceptance, a refundable deposit, books, uniform and optional transport. Families focused on the lowest cost options can also read our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Dubai, where New Indian Model School regularly appears.
Admissions and intake
The school runs an April to March academic year in line with the Indian calendar, and admissions open ahead of each new session. The kindergarten years are the main intake point, with other grades offered as places arise. Assessment is age appropriate, from an informal readiness check in the early years to a placement review of reports for older pupils.
Parents should prepare the child's transfer certificate, recent report cards and passport and visa documents, all required by the KHDA for a school move within or into the UAE. Given the school's popularity and low fee, applying early in the window improves the chance of a place.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Garhoud, an established residential district on the Deira side of the creek close to the airport and well served by road and metro links. Many families live in Al Garhoud, Deira and the neighbouring communities, which keeps the commute short and the transport cost low.
Families comparing affordable options often also look at Ambassador School and GEMS Modern Academy. For a fuller view of the sector, the Dubai schools hub maps the whole market by curriculum, fee band and neighbourhood.
New Indian Model School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are New Indian Model School fees?
New Indian Model School is among the lowest fee CBSE schools in Dubai. Exact tuition varies by grade and stream and is approved by the KHDA yearly, so we recommend asking the school for the current schedule rather than relying on an out of date figure.
What curriculum does New Indian Model School follow?
The school follows the Indian CBSE board alongside Kerala state syllabus streams, with board examinations at Grade 10 and Grade 12. English is the medium of instruction, and boys and girls are taught separately from Grade 5.
Is New Indian Model School a good school?
The KHDA raised the school to a Good rating in its 2023/24 cycle after a long period at Acceptable. Whether it suits your child depends on your preference for an affordable national board school in Al Garhoud.
Where is New Indian Model School in Dubai?
The school is in Al Garhoud, an established residential district on the Deira side of the creek near the airport, well served by road and metro links.
When do New Indian Model School applications open?
The school runs an April to March academic year and opens admissions ahead of each session, with the kindergarten years the main intake point and other grades subject to space.
