The Indian High School is among the longest serving Indian community schools in the Gulf, with roots going back to 1961 and a senior campus on Oud Metha Road that now teaches more than five thousand pupils. It follows the CBSE board, and it sits firmly in the value band of the Dubai international schools market. The KHDA, which inspects every private school in the emirate, has rated the school Very Good across several consecutive cycles.
For Indian families who want a well established national board school with deep community roots and a modest fee, The Indian High School is a natural shortlist entry. 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.
The Indian High School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Indian CBSE board to Grade 12 |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Grade 5 to Grade 12 at Oud Metha (part of a larger group) |
| Founded | 1961 (group), Oud Metha campus long established |
| Regulator and rating | KHDA rated Very Good for several consecutive cycles |
| Fee band | Value tier, roughly AED 5,500 to 10,500 a year |
| Campus area | Oud Metha, Bur Dubai |
Curriculum and academics
The school teaches the CBSE curriculum, with pupils at the Oud Metha campus working through the middle and senior grades towards the All India Senior School Certificate at Grade 12. The programme is academically demanding, with recognised strengths in the sciences and mathematics, and it feeds pupils into the Science, Commerce and Humanities streams for Grades 11 and 12.
English is the medium of instruction, with Hindi and other Indian languages taught alongside the core timetable. The CBSE route suits families expecting to sit Indian board examinations or return to the Indian university system. Parents comparing the national board with international qualifications can read our overview of the CBSE curriculum schools in Dubai.
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The Indian High School fees
The Indian High School sits at the affordable end of the Dubai market. For the recent 2025/26 year, published tuition at the Oud Metha campus ran from about AED 5,525 at Grade 5 to about AED 10,465 in Grades 11 and 12, spread across a ten month academic year and far below the premium British and American schools covered in our Dubai school fees guide. Fees are approved by the KHDA annually, so confirm the current figure before you budget.
In addition to tuition, families should plan for mandatory annual charges covering examination materials, laboratory use, online subscriptions and the school diary, which recently ran from roughly AED 1,000 to AED 1,250 depending on grade, plus a one off facility charge of around AED 2,100 for pupils new to the Oud Metha campus. Budget minded families can also read our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Dubai.
Admissions and intake
The school runs an April to March academic year in line with the Indian calendar. Because the Oud Metha campus serves the middle and senior grades, the natural entry points are Grade 5 and the start of the senior phase, with other grades offered as places arise. Assessment is a placement review of recent school reports and an age appropriate test.
Parents should prepare the child's transfer certificate, recent report cards and passport and visa documents, all of which the KHDA requires for a school move within or into the UAE. Given the school's size and reputation, popular grades fill early, so applying at the start of the admissions window is sensible.
Location and who goes there
The Oud Metha campus sits in a central, well connected part of Bur Dubai close to the metro, with the district long associated with the Indian community and its shops, clinics and places of worship. Many families live in Bur Dubai, Karama and Oud Metha itself, which keeps the commute short and holds down the transport bill.
Families weighing this school often also consider Ambassador School and GEMS Modern Academy. For a fuller picture of the sector, the Dubai schools hub maps the whole market by curriculum, fee band and neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are The Indian High School fees?
For the recent 2025/26 year, published tuition at the Oud Metha campus ran from about AED 5,525 at Grade 5 to about AED 10,465 in Grades 11 and 12 over a ten month year. Mandatory annual charges and a one off facility fee apply on top, and figures are approved yearly, so confirm with the school.
What curriculum does The Indian High School follow?
The school follows the Indian CBSE board, with pupils working towards the All India Senior School Certificate at Grade 12. English is the medium of instruction throughout.
Is The Indian High School a good school?
The KHDA has rated the school Very Good across several recent inspection cycles. Whether it suits your child depends on your preference for the CBSE board and the central Oud Metha location.
Where is The Indian High School in Dubai?
The senior campus is on Oud Metha Road in Bur Dubai, close to the metro and long associated with Dubai's Indian community.
When do The Indian High School applications open?
The school runs an April to March academic year and opens admissions ahead of each session. At the Oud Metha campus the main entry points are Grade 5 and the senior phase, with other grades subject to space.
