Springdales School Dubai opened in 2013 as the first overseas campus of Springdales, one of India's best known private school groups, founded in New Delhi in 1955. The Dubai school teaches the CBSE syllabus on a purpose built campus in Al Quoz 4, running from Kindergarten through to Grade 12, and it sits in the value fee tier of the Dubai international schools market. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority, the regulator that inspects every private school in the emirate, has rated Springdales Good across its recent published inspection cycles.
For relocating Indian and wider South Asian families who want an established national board education with modern facilities and a fee that stays within reach, Springdales is a practical 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.
Springdales School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Indian CBSE board to Grade 12, plus a UK curriculum track in upper secondary |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Kindergarten to Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Opened in Dubai | 2013 (Springdales group founded in New Delhi, 1955) |
| Regulator and rating | KHDA rated Good (recent published cycles) |
| Fee band | Value tier, roughly AED 14,500 to 33,000 a year (2025/26) |
| Campus area | Al Quoz 4, near Jumeira University, Dubai |
Curriculum and academics
The main pathway is the CBSE curriculum, the most widely followed of India's national boards, with pupils working towards the All India Senior School Certificate at Grade 12. From the early years the emphasis is on literacy and numeracy, broadening in the middle grades to a full academic programme, and narrowing again in Grades 11 and 12 into the Science, Commerce and Humanities streams that shape a pupil's university options. The school also runs a UK National Curriculum track in the upper secondary years for families who prefer an international qualification.
English is the medium of instruction, with Hindi and other languages taught alongside the core academic timetable. The CBSE pathway is a strong fit for families who expect to return to the Indian higher education system or who value a structured, examination focused programme. Parents weighing the national board against an international qualification can read our overview of the CBSE curriculum schools in Dubai to see how it compares.
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Springdales School Dubai fees
Springdales sits in the value tier of the Dubai market. In the KHDA published 2025/26 schedule the school chose not to raise its fees, and annual CBSE tuition ran from about AED 14,534 in Kindergarten 1 to about AED 32,960 in Grade 12. That is well below the AED 55,000 to 85,000 many expatriate families pay at the British and American schools set out in our Dubai school fees guide. The separate UK curriculum track in upper secondary carries a higher fee. Exact tuition by year group is approved by the KHDA each year, so confirm the current figure for your child's grade before you budget.
| Grade | Annual CBSE tuition 2025/26 (AED) |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | 14,534 |
| Grade 1 | 22,567 |
| Grade 6 | 28,210 |
| Grade 9 | 30,144 |
| Grade 12 | 32,960 |
Beyond tuition, plan for the standard line items: a registration charge of about AED 550 payable when a place is confirmed, plus books, uniform and optional transport. Springdales offers sibling discounts of 10, 15 and 20 per cent for the first, second and third sibling. Families looking specifically at low cost options can also read our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Dubai, and can check the stage by stage bands on our Dubai secondary school fees page.
Admissions and intake
The school opens admissions ahead of each academic session. Kindergarten is the main intake point, with places in other grades offered as expatriate families arrive and leave through the year. Assessment is age appropriate, ranging from an informal readiness check in the early years to a placement review of school reports and a short test for older applicants.
Parents should prepare the child's transfer certificate, recent report cards and passport and visa documents, all of which the KHDA requires for any school move within or into the UAE. Because the sought grades at popular value tier schools fill quickly, applying early in the admissions window improves the chance of a place at your preferred entry point.
Location and who goes there
The purpose built campus is in Al Quoz 4, next to Jumeira University, with separate blocks for Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary pupils and sports facilities that include a running track and an indoor pool. Its central position gives families across Dubai a reasonable commute, which matters a great deal at the value end of the market where transport is a real part of the budget.
Families comparing options often look at GEMS Our Own Indian School, Delhi Private School Dubai and The Indian High School alongside this one. For a fuller view of how the Indian, British, American and IB sectors sit together across the emirate, the Dubai schools hub maps the whole market by curriculum, fee band and neighbourhood, and our guide to the best Dubai schools for Indian families gathers the CBSE options in one place.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Springdales School Dubai fees?
In the KHDA published 2025/26 schedule, annual tuition ran from about AED 14,534 in Kindergarten 1 to about AED 32,960 in Grade 12, with the school choosing not to raise its fees for that year. That places Springdales in the middle of Dubai's value tier. Fees are approved yearly, so confirm the current figure for your child's grade with the school.
What curriculum does Springdales School Dubai follow?
The main pathway is the Indian CBSE board through to the All India Senior School Certificate at Grade 12. The school also offers a UK National Curriculum track in the upper secondary years. English is the medium of instruction.
Is Springdales School Dubai a good school?
The KHDA, Dubai's school regulator, has rated Springdales Good across its recent published inspection cycles. It suits families who want an established Indian curriculum school with strong facilities at a manageable fee.
Where is Springdales School Dubai?
The purpose built campus is in Al Quoz 4, near Jumeira University, with separate blocks for Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary pupils.
When do Springdales School Dubai applications open?
The school opens admissions ahead of each academic session, with Kindergarten the main intake point and other grades offered on a rolling basis subject to space.
