GEMS Our Own English High School - Dubai vs Indian High School Dubai

	G GEMS Our Own English High School - Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates	I Indian High School Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year AED 7,828 - 16,562	Fees / year AED 8,246 - 12,238
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Girls School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum CBSE Curriculum	Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 12,637
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 30
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1968	Opened 1961
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Find us in Al Warqa'a. GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai is centrally located within the Al Warqa'a 3 locality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus address is 41 St., Al Warqa'a 3 Dubai, United Arab Emirates.	Location The Indian High Group operates three Dubai campuses: Oud Metha, Al Garhoud, and The Indian International School Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). The Oud Metha campus is located near Oud Metha Metro Station. The campuses are in Oud Metha, Al Garhoud, and Dubai Silicon Oasis in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (KG1–KG2); Primary (Grade 1–4); Middle (Grade 5–8); Senior (Grade 9–12)	Stages Pre-KG to Grade 11
School type	School type Co-education in Kindergarten to Grade 4; girls-only from Grade 5 to Grade 12	School type Not-for-profit day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Enrollment of over 10,000 students from 17 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Inclusive education; admits students with varied special educational needs and disabilities and provides graduated systems of support and intervention	Additional learning support An inclusive atmosphere with teachers adapting teaching techniques to involve all students, including those with disabilities.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India (CBSE affiliation)	Country affiliation India and the UAE
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details STS (School Transport Services) provides a reliable and secure bus service. The provider is ISO certified; buses have seat belts, CCTV, GPS; drivers and female bus conductors are RTA certified. Pickup and drop-off points are arranged by location; a transport plan can be requested, and STS can share route details.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - Application fee: AED 525 (VAT inclusive). This fee is due when completing online registration and is non-transferable, non-adjustable and non-refundable. Registration deposit - Registration deposit: 10% of the annual tuition charged at the time of admission. The registration deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable but is adjustable against the total tuition fee for the academic year. Tuition fees by year group (annual total and monthly structure) - KG1 – KG2: April AED 763; May–March AED 785 per month; Total annual tuition AED 7,828. - Grades 01–03: April AED 945; May–March AED 960 per month; Total annual tuition AED 9,585. - Grades 04–05: April AED 956; May–March AED 965 per month; Total annual tuition AED 9,641. - Grades 06–08: April AED 1,080; May–March AED 1,090 per month; Total annual tuition AED 10,890. - Grades 09–10: April AED 1,372; May–March AED 1,360 per month; Total annual tuition AED 13,612. - Grades 11–12 (Commerce / Humanities): April AED 1,573; May–March AED 1,590 per month; Total annual tuition AED 15,883. - Grades 11–12 (Science): April AED 1,667; May–March AED 1,655 per month; Total annual tuition AED 16,562. Billing schedule and payment terms - All tuition fees are payable in advance of attendance; fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and are invoiced from the time of admission so payments can be processed before the start of the month. Fees are collected in 10 monthly instalments (there are no instalments in July and August). Tuition may also be paid in advance. Timely payment is required; academic results may be withheld if fees are not paid. Sibling discounts - Discount on tuition only (when all children study within the GEMS network): 4th child – up to 25%; 5th child – up to 50%; 6th child – up to 50%. Other mandatory or one-off charges - Registration-related one-off: Student ID card and school diary – AED 30 (one-off). - Transport: School transport is provided by STS (School Transport Services). Transport fees are charged separately according to route and service and are arranged directly with the transport provider; parents should contact the school/ST S for the applicable route fees and payment terms. - Uniforms: A uniform guide is provided and uniform items are purchased through the approved supplier; uniform costs are an additional, separate expense. - External examination / board fees: Where applicable, examination fees charged by the external examination board (for example CBSE board exam charges) are billed separately. Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. The school operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision. Refund information - Application fee: non-refundable. Registration deposit: non-refundable and non-transferable but adjustable against the annual tuition. Refunds for other payments follow the school's payment and refund policies and the regulatory framework that applies to private schools in Dubai; parents should note that registration-related deposits are routinely non-refundable except in specified circumstances that follow regulatory guidance. Fee payment options - Online payment via the parent portal (dedicated online facility / Parent login). - School Fee Counter: cash, credit card and cheque (cheques payable to ‘Our Own English High School – Dubai'; post-dated cheques are not accepted). School Fee Counter opening hours are published by the school. - Credit card promotions: the FAB GEMS World Credit Card is promoted as an option to pay annual fees in advance with potential benefits; standard card terms and conditions apply to card-holder offers. - Some payments for ancillary services (for example transport) are arranged and collected by the respective service provider.	Fee details Application & Enrollment Fees - Application fee (new students): AED 500 (one-time; assessment included). - Enrollment fee (new students): up to 10% of the tuition fee (one-time), non-refundable and deductible from the first term tuition. - Re-enrollment fee (existing students): up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the first term tuition. Tuition fees — per year and per term (listed currency: AED) Note: Tuition is published as an annual amount for a 10-month academic year. The per-term figures shown below are the annual tuition divided into three equal term instalments (three terms in the academic year: April–June, September–November, December–March). - Grade 5 — Per annum (10 months): AED 5,525. Per term (one-third): AED 1,841.67. - Grade 6 — Per annum (10 months): AED 6,696. Per term (one-third): AED 2,232.00. - Grade 7 — Per annum (10 months): AED 6,696. Per term (one-third): AED 2,232.00. - Grade 8 — Per annum (10 months): AED 6,696. Per term (one-third): AED 2,232.00. - Grade 9 — Per annum (10 months): AED 8,373. Per term (one-third): AED 2,791.00. - Grade 10 — Per annum (10 months): AED 8,373. Per term (one-third): AED 2,791.00. - Grade 11 — Per annum (10 months): AED 10,465. Per term (one-third): AED 3,488.33. - Grade 12 — Per annum (10 months): AED 10,465. Per term (one-third): AED 3,488.33. Mandatory annual and one‑off charges - Resource/annual fee (covers: exam materials, laboratory use, e-learning and online subscriptions, ID card, school diary & calendar, technology charges) — charged once a year by grade: - Grade 5: AED 1,000. Grade 6: AED 1,050. Grade 7: AED 1,100. Grade 8: AED 1,150. Grade 9: AED 1,200. Grade 10: AED 1,200. Grade 11: AED 1,250. Grade 12: AED 1,250. - Facility fee (one-off, non-refundable) for students newly enrolling at the Oud Metha campus: AED 2,100 (applies to new admissions only). - Board examination charges: charged by the examination board itself where applicable (separately billed). - Additional subject or laboratory charges may apply for some courses or practical subjects; these appear as separate line items in the school's published supplies/optional services schedule. Other costs and optional services - Required education supplies, uniforms, textbooks, transport (school bus), canteen/meal plans and optional extracurricular services are charged separately and appear under the school's optional services / supplies schedule. Transport is provided as a paid service (school bus) and the school publishes separate transport arrangements and charges for families who opt in. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is stated as an annual amount (10‑month academic year) and is collected according to the school billing schedule aligned with the three-term academic calendar. Receivables are processed through the school's billing cycle and must be paid by the published due dates for each term or instalment. - Receipts are issued only after the school verifies payment; allow up to three working days for official receipts to be issued after a bank deposit, transfer or online payment (longer during peak periods). The school requires parents to provide transaction details (name, GR number, date, amount) when using bank deposit or transfer so the payment can be allocated and a receipt issued. Payment methods and bank details - Online payment: via the campus parent portal (online payments processed through the school portal). - Bank transfer: separate Bank of Baroda accounts are used for the Oud Metha / Al Garhoud campuses and for the DSO campus. Examples of published account details (for bank transfer) include Bank Name: Bank of Baroda; IBAN and Swift details are provided to parents for the relevant campus account. Parents are required to email proof of transfer when necessary to ensure timely reconciliation. - Standing instruction / credit card: the school accepts payments via standing instructions on bank-issued credit cards where supported; parents should ensure their bank includes student details so the payment can be matched to the account. Refunds and non‑refundables - Application, enrollment and re-enrollment charges are non-refundable as published: application fee AED 500 (new students) is not refundable; enrollment fee (up to 10% of tuition) and re-enrollment fee (up to 5% or AED 500) are non-refundable and are credited against the first term tuition where applicable. - Refund or proration of tuition and any other refundable balances on withdrawal are handled in line with KHDA guidelines and the school's admission & withdrawal policy; the Fee Department determines amounts payable or refundable when a student withdraws and Transfer/School Leaving Certificates are issued only after school dues are cleared. Boarding / residential provision - The Indian High School campuses operate as day schools with transport services; there is no published boarding/hostel provision or boarding fees. Transport (school bus) is provided as a separate paid service. Important notes for parents - All amounts above are published in UAE dirhams (AED). Annual tuition figures are expressed for a 10-month academic year; the school's published billing calendar follows the three-term academic structure. - Enrollment and payment deadlines must be met to secure places and to avoid the risk of a student being treated as a new admission; school employees may be eligible for staff discounts where applicable.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details CBSE curriculum; affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi, India.	Curriculum details The curriculum is CBSE-based and aligned with MOE guidelines. Middle School covers grades 1 to 8 with a customized CBSE progression for secondary and senior secondary. Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum from grade 9 to 12, with Arabic, Islamic Education, UAE Social Studies and MEP integrated where relevant. Optional electives include French, Computer Applications and Artificial Intelligence from grade 8 upwards. Senior Secondary offers 21 subject combinations with career guidance and counselling. 21st century learning skills, technology integration and enrichment programs such as coding, art, and field trips underpin the curriculum.
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Exam results	Exam results In CBSE results 2024-25, Grade 12 average 86.5%, Grade 10 average 86.3%. Kirti Roshankumar Thakar scored 99% (Grade 12 topper) and Nayomi Sajayan Nair scored 99.2% (Grade 10 topper).	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression GEMS students are accepted by some of the world's most prestigious Universities.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. The admissions process is designed to be straightforward and compliant with KHDA and GEMS Education policies. Co-education is followed from Kindergarten to Grade 4; Grades 5 to 12 admit girls only, and the school does not secure admission for boys after Grade 4. 2. Registration is online in October each year; parents must register their child by completing the Student Registration form. 3. Age requirements: KG1 requires the child to be 4 years old as of 31 March of the admission year; Grade 1 requires the child to be 6 years old as of 31 March. 4. Documentation: four passport copies with a valid UAE visa; five recent photographs (6x4 cm); three birth certificates in English or Arabic (original for verification); one Emirates ID copy for the child and one for the parents; a photocopy of the last examination mark sheet (for Grade 1 and above); the original vaccination card and one photocopy; the original Emirates IDs of the student and the parents (and copies). For Grade 2 and above, the original Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate must be submitted and attested as required. Attestation requirements vary by origin: India (TC verified by Local Education Authority; seal and Education Officer attested by Indian Consulate in Dubai; MFA attestation); Gulf Countries other than UAE & Oman (TC attested by Indian Consulate; local MOE verification; UAE MFA attestation); Oman (attestations as above). 5. All admissions for KG–Grade XII completed after 15 June require a studying/discontinued Transfer Certificate valid for 30 days from the last date of attendance.	Admissions 1. Fill out the admission form available on the website. The Oud Metha campus is processing admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year with Grade 11 currently available; seats in other grades are not available and there is a waiting list. The Al Garhoud campus is processing admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year with Pre-KG currently available; seats in Grades 1–4 are not available and there is a waiting list. 2. Submit documents & report card. Prepare and submit the documents listed by the school: 1 copy of the child's passport, visa and Emirates ID; 1 copy of both parents' passport, visa and Emirates IDs; 1 copy of the child's birth certificate (with attestation if issued outside UAE); 2 passport-size photographs; vaccination records; copies of the child's progress reports for the last two years including the last examination taken; Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate from the previous school (with attestations). Transfer Certificate requirements include English language, attestation and KHDA-related rules as outlined by the school. 3. Take the eligibility test. The eligibility test is used for admissions to KG2 through Grade 9, and panel interview may accompany the process. Grade 10 admissions require CBSE registration and performance in the eligibility test and panel interview; Grade 11 admissions are determined by a merit mix of Grades 9 and 10 results, the eligibility test, and an interview; Grade 12 admissions are based on available subject combinations and completion of CBSE registration. 4. Clear the eligibility test and receive offer letter. Shortlisted students will be offered admission after the eligibility test and interview processes. 5. Pay the required fees and submit all other documents. Complete the payment of fees and provide any remaining documents required for enrollment. 6. Provisional admission is granted and confirmed upon KHDA registration. Final confirmation occurs when KHDA registration is completed.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Seats are not available in other grades; complete online registration for the desired grade and join the waiting list. You will be contacted for an eligibility test for your learner only when seats become available.
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