United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE.
Pre-KG to Grade 10.
An Indian CBSE curriculum school in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
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.
India.
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.
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.
The Indian International School Dubai Silicon Oasis provides the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Kindergarten 1 through Grade 10. Located within the Dubai Silicon Oasis technology park, the campus features specialized physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, an indoor auditorium, a dedicated library, and outdoor sports grounds. A unique signature initiative at the school is the "Happy Home" program for early years, which utilizes structured play-based learning spaces specifically designed to ease young learners into the school environment. Students participate in regular co-curricular activities, including performing arts, ICT workshops, and language clubs teaching Arabic, Hindi, French, and Malayalam. The school operates an organized student bus network across Dubai to transport pupils to and from the campus. Classrooms are equipped with interactive digital boards to support daily instruction, creating a technologically integrated learning environment for all enrolled pupils.