GEMS Our Own English High School - Dubai vs Indian International School Dubai Silicon Oasis

	G GEMS Our Own English High School - Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates	I Indian International School Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year AED 7,828 - 16,562	Fees / year AED 9,679 - 21,000
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Girls School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum CBSE Curriculum	Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1968	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
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 Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (KG1–KG2); Primary (Grade 1–4); Middle (Grade 5–8); Senior (Grade 9–12)	Stages Pre-KG to Grade 10.
School type	School type Co-education in Kindergarten to Grade 4; girls-only from Grade 5 to Grade 12	School type An Indian CBSE curriculum school in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
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 Care & Support for Students with Learning Differences: the school offers support to students with learning differences in a variety of settings using methodologies based on individual needs; suitable learning challenges are set through comprehensive analysis and assessment. Psychometric tests are organized for students of different age groups, and meetings with parents are held; an Advanced Learning Plan is prepared for gifted students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation India (CBSE affiliation)	Country affiliation India.
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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 The school provides IIS-DSO transport with fixed bus routes. At least 1 month's notice is required to apply. Check the IIS-DSO BUS ROUTES on the website to find the nearest stop and Bus Route Number; seat availability is confirmed with the Transport Department in Oud Metha. Submit the IIS-DSO TRANSPORT FORM and pay the bus fees posted on the site.
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 & enrolment fees - Application (one‑time, new students): AED 500 (assessment included). - Re‑enrolment (existing students, once a year): up to 5% of the tuition fee or AED 500 (whichever is higher); non‑refundable and deductible from the first term fees. Tuition fees — published amounts and billing basis (per grade) All tuition amounts are shown as annual fees (covering 10 months); equivalent monthly and typical 3‑term instalment examples (KHDA term split 40% / 30% / 30%) are given below for clarity. - Pre‑KG — Annual: AED 21,000; Equivalent per month (10 months): AED 2,100.00; Typical term split (40/30/30): Term 1 AED 8,400.00, Term 2 AED 6,300.00, Term 3 AED 6,300.00. - KG1 — Annual: AED 9,679; Equivalent per month: AED 967.90; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 3,871.60, Term 2 AED 2,903.70, Term 3 AED 2,903.70. - KG2 — Annual: AED 9,679; Equivalent per month: AED 967.90; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 3,871.60, Term 2 AED 2,903.70, Term 3 AED 2,903.70. - Grade 1 — Annual: AED 10,347; Equivalent per month: AED 1,034.70; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 4,138.80, Term 2 AED 3,104.10, Term 3 AED 3,104.10. - Grade 2 — Annual: AED 10,347; Equivalent per month: AED 1,034.70; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 4,138.80, Term 2 AED 3,104.10, Term 3 AED 3,104.10. - Grade 3 — Annual: AED 10,347; Equivalent per month: AED 1,034.70; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 4,138.80, Term 2 AED 3,104.10, Term 3 AED 3,104.10. - Grade 4 — Annual: AED 10,347; Equivalent per month: AED 1,034.70; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 4,138.80, Term 2 AED 3,104.10, Term 3 AED 3,104.10. - Grade 5 — Annual: AED 11,292; Equivalent per month: AED 1,129.20; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 4,516.80, Term 2 AED 3,387.60, Term 3 AED 3,387.60. - Grade 6 — Annual: AED 11,292; Equivalent per month: AED 1,129.20; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 4,516.80, Term 2 AED 3,387.60, Term 3 AED 3,387.60. - Grade 7 — Annual: AED 12,572; Equivalent per month: AED 1,257.20; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 5,028.80, Term 2 AED 3,771.60, Term 3 AED 3,771.60. - Grade 8 — Annual: AED 13,128; Equivalent per month: AED 1,312.80; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 5,251.20, Term 2 AED 3,938.40, Term 3 AED 3,938.40. - Grade 9 — Annual: AED 13,796; Equivalent per month: AED 1,379.60; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 5,518.40, Term 2 AED 4,138.80, Term 3 AED 4,138.80. - Grade 10 — Annual: AED 14,290; Equivalent per month: AED 1,429.00; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 5,716.00, Term 2 AED 4,287.00, Term 3 AED 4,287.00. - Grade 11 — Annual: AED 17,865; Equivalent per month: AED 1,786.50; Typical term split: Term 1 AED 7,146.00, Term 2 AED 5,359.50, Term 3 AED 5,359.50. Mandatory one‑off / annual charges (per student) - Resource / annual charges (covers exam materials, laboratory, e‑learning subscription, online subscription, ID card, school diary & calendar, technology charges): - Pre‑KG: AED 1,250 (once a year). - KG1 and above: AED 1,225 (once a year). - Facility fee (non‑refundable; applicable to new admissions only): AED 1,750 (one‑off). Transport (school bus) costs and rules - School transport is provided to major locations subject to demand and availability. Bus fees vary by route/area and are billed as per the transport schedule; route fees are published and must be paid before the first day of school. Example route fee differences were shown in the transport FAQs (e.g., AED 370 vs AED 535 in sample area comparisons). Annual transport rates listed by third‑party listings fall in the range of several thousand AED (varies by route). - Transport seat allocation, route changes and cancellations have specified notice periods (typically 1 month to apply / 3 months for cancellation) and new ID / validation procedures are required when changing routes. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition figures are published per annum covering 10 months; the school issues fees and receipts in line with its fee payment procedures. Parents may use the school's parent portal for online payment; bank transfers are accepted to the branch account for IIS DSO (Bank of Baroda, IBAN AE04 0110 0900 1020 0015 457). Standing instructions on credit cards are noted as an accepted arrangement where applicable. Official receipts are issued once the school verifies payment details; allow up to three working days for receipt processing in normal periods. - Where termly instalments are chosen, the KHDA framework is used to structure instalments (example split often applied across Dubai schools: up to 40% first term, 30% second term and 30% third term); the school also uses the 10‑month division to calculate an equivalent monthly instalment. Exact instalment dates and acceptable payment schedules are managed through the Fees Department / parent portal. Other charges and optional services - Required education supplies and optional services (for example stationery, books, ID replacement, extracurricular optional services) are charged in addition to the annual tuition and mandatory resource/facility fees; the school publishes a separate schedule for required supplies and optional services. The resource/annual charge already covers items listed under exam materials, ID card and technology charges. Refunds and cancellation - Cancellation of a provisional offer/admission and any advance fee paid will not be refunded. The facility fee is non‑refundable (applicable to new admissions). For withdrawals during the academic year, fee adjustments and refunds are calculated in line with KHDA guidelines and the school's admission/withdrawal procedures; the Fees Department determines the amount payable or refundable at withdrawal. Parents must complete withdrawal formalities and clear dues before transfer certificates are issued. Fee payment options and procedures - Online payment: use the campus parent portal. - Bank transfer: DSO branch account – Bank of Baroda, Account Name: The Indian International School, IBAN AE04 0110 0900 1020 0015 457, SWIFT BARBAEADDUB. Parents should email proof of transfer to the school's fees email as instructed to enable receipt issuance. - Credit card standing instruction: accepted by arrangement with parents' bank; processing and receipt timing depend on the bank's transmission of payment details. Official receipts are issued after verification and may take up to three working days in normal periods. Notes on discounts and scholarships - The school applies staff discounts (school employees) up to 100% and a scholarship scheme up to 15% 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 Primarily aligned to the CBSE curriculum. The curriculum combines learning intents and standards from international benchmarks and the UAE National Agenda. The school emphasizes holistic development with steady progression from grade to grade and embeds 21st-century learning skills. Reading is fostered as a culture through diverse contexts and platforms. Kindergarten (KG1 and KG2) focuses on literacy, numeracy, and Understanding Our World through inquiry-based, activity-led learning. In Secondary (Grades 9–10), Hindi and French are options for second language; Arabic and UAE Social Studies are part of the curriculum through Grade 9; Artificial Intelligence and Computer Applications are offered as skill subjects from Grade 9.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Compact class sizes with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. This supports close attention to academic, social, and personal development.
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 All India Secondary School Examination – 2025, CBSE Grade 10: 100% pass rate (210 students: 100 girls and 110 boys). 65 students (31%) scored 90% and above, 149 students (71%) scored 80% and above, and 195 students (93%) scored 70% and above. All 210 students (100%) placed in the first division (60% and above). The batch average was 84.3%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression GEMS students are accepted by some of the world's most prestigious Universities.	Higher education progression Career guidance prepares students for higher education. The Guidance Counsellor provides one-on-one sessions on university admissions, tests, and employability, and group sessions from Grade 8 onward to help students understand their interests and plan future study. Grade 9 focuses on aptitude to inform choices, while Grade 10 sessions support selecting streams and pathways. These services help students build a strong profile for further study and informed decision-making.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school has a learning support program addressing the needs of Students of Determination and Gifted and Talented students. The inclusion ethos ensures equal access to learning and development. The school aims to enable all students to learn, participate, and demonstrate their strengths.
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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 —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Community	Community —	Community —
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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
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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. This is the first step in the IIS DSO admissions process. Submitting the form starts the application sequence and initiates the progression to the next steps. Ensure the information provided is accurate to avoid processing delays. 2. Submit documents & report card. The required documents include 1 copy of the child's passport, visa and Emirates ID; 1 copy of both parents' passport, visa and Emirates ID; 1 copy of the child's birth certificate (with attestation if issued outside UAE); 2 passport-size photographs; Vaccination records; copies of school progress reports for the last two years including the most recent examination; and Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate (with attestations). If CAT4 assessment was not completed in the last two years, it will be required after admission. 3. Take the eligibility test. For KG 2 to Grade 9, admission is based on the performance in the Eligibility Test and panel interview. A merit list is prepared in rank order and offers are made in line with vacancies in each grade. Grade 10 admission requires CBSE registration and performance in the Eligibility Test and an interview; Grade 11 admission is based on an Eligibility Test with merit-based seat allocation. 4. Clear the eligibility test and receive offer letter. Successful candidates are enrolled after meeting the minimum performance criteria and ranking. A merit list is used to inform parents based on vacancies. An offer letter is issued upon meeting the criteria and completing any required interviews. 5. Pay the required fees and submit all other documents. Admission is offered to those meeting the criteria subject to payment of fees and submission of all valid documents listed. The required documents include copies of passports, visas, Emirates IDs, Birth Certificate, vaccination records, progress reports, and Transfer Certificate, among others. 6. Provisional admission and KHDA registration. Provisional admission is granted and confirmed upon KHDA registration. KHDA registration is mandatory for all new admissions and must be completed before attendance; registration is campus-specific and not transferable between IIS campuses. All admissions are subject to KHDA approval and seat availability.
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