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New Indian Model School Dubai offers education for ages 4 to 17 through a CBSE-based Indian curriculum enriched by NCERT learning experiences. Located near Garhoud, the school follows KG to Grade 5 CBSE guidelines, with Grades 6–8 offering a choice between CBSE and Kerala Board streams, and a pathway through Grade 12 either with CBSE or the Kerala Board. Students prepare for AISSE and Kerala Board SSLC and Plus Two examinations, developing language and mathematics proficiency, scientific understanding, ICT skills, and personal and social growth in a safe, supportive environment. The school features a Clinic & Happiness Center for medical care and wellbeing, and an Ultimate Sports Facility to support fitness and teamwork. In arts and culture, events such as KG Fancy Dress Competition demonstrate creativity. Linguistic breadth includes Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, with Urdu available as an additional language. Leadership events, inter-school volleyball, and investiture ceremonies underscore student leadership and responsibility.
PB No 6 3100, near Garhoud, Rebat Street, Dubai, UAE
The Essentials
New Indian Model School Dubai has 7,270 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.
Stages
Kindergarten to Grade 12 (KG to XII)
Additional learning support
Inclusion provisions for students with diverse abilities, including abled, gifted and talented; accommodations and individualised education programmes; ALPs developed for gifted and talented students; support and accommodations for students with special educational needs to ensure inclusion and progression.
Country affiliation
India
Bus service
Bus service outsourced to Golden Cosmos LLC; Dubai RTA regulations followed and safety standards ensured; drivers are trained and certified by RTA.
Fees
Annual tuition at New Indian Model School Dubai ranges from AED 5,755 to AED 9,381 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fees - No separate non‑refundable application or registration fee amount is published in the school's publicly available fee documents for the 2025–26 academic year; no fixed application fee figure is shown in the KHDA fee listing or the school's fee materials.
Tuition fees — per term - The KHDA fee listing for the school specifies annual tuition per year group; a separate, per‑term column is not published on the KHDA listing for each grade. The school's internal fee statements show tuition charged and collected in instalments (entries named “1st instalment”, “2nd instalment”, etc.) and by month on individual student statements, which indicates that parents are invoiced by instalment rather than by a single annual invoice. Use the annual figures above to calculate term amounts if required (term splits are not separately published).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoicing is handled by instalments: school fee statements record multiple instalments and monthly receivable entries and show instalment totals for parents to pay by the dates on their invoices. The school's fee statements record instalment labels and individual monthly charge lines. - Late/penalty columns appear on fee statements, showing the school records penalties where applicable; no standardized penalty percentage or public schedule is listed in the school's published fee summary.
Boarding fees - New Indian Model School, Al Garhoud (Dubai) operates as a day school; no boarding fees or residential provision are listed for this campus.
Other costs and recurring charges - Mandatory/regular additional charges (examples shown in the KHDA‑derived and school listings): - Activities fee: AED 250. - Laboratory fee: AED 200. - Medical fee: AED 100. - Academic resources / resource fees (range shown): AED 624 – AED 947. - Student ID and diary: AED 50. - Small program/learning charges (example): A‑to‑Z learning program AED 65. - The school's internal fee statements also show regular line items such as laboratory fees, medical fees, activity fees and programme or skills‑development charges posted monthly in students' fee ledgers.
Refund information - Refunds and deductions are handled in line with Dubai's KHDA school‑fees framework; registration/booking deposits are typically non‑refundable except under the limited circumstances defined in that regulatory framework (for example, relocation outside the Emirate under commonly used KHDA rules). Tuition refunds and any pro‑rata calculations follow the KHDA framework and the school's fee policy. Specific refund calculations for a particular case will be applied according to the KHDA framework and the school's published invoices and fee statements.
Fee payment options - The school's fee receipts and student statements show payments recorded as CASH and CARD, demonstrating that cash and card payments are accepted and used for fee collection. - The school's public materials do not publish a full menu of accepted payment channels (for example, explicit bank account details or a published list of accepted corporate/third‑party payment partners are not shown in the fee tables). For parents who require alternative payment channels (bank transfer, cheque or employer payments), the school's accounts office handles the precise arrangements and instructions.
Summary (practical points for parents) - Annual tuition by grade is listed above; use the annual figure for budgeting. - The school invoices in instalments and records payments as cash and card on fee statements. - Additional mandatory items (activities, laboratory, medical, resource charges, ID/diary) are charged in addition to tuition and should be budgeted for. - No boarding fees apply because the campus is a day school.
Academics
New Indian Model School Dubai teaches CBSE Curriculum, Indian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 17.
Curriculum
The curriculum is derived from NCERT and enriched with a range of learning experiences. It is CBSE-based and culminates in the All-India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSE) of CBSE, and the Kerala Board SSLC and Plus Two. From KG to Grade 5 CBSE guidelines are followed, and in Grades 6–8 students may choose between CBSE and Kerala Board streams. The choice of streams in Grade 8 allows students to continue with CBSE or switch to the Kerala Board through Grade 12.
Exam Results
Grade 12 CBSE Science top score: 96.2% (Pranav Santhosh Kumar); Grade 12 CBSE Commerce top score: 97.6% (Zebah Abdulla); Grade 12 Kerala Board Science top score: 98.83% (Minhaz Farzeen); Grade 12 Kerala Board Commerce top score: 99.08% (Akshida Shaji).
Higher Education Progression
Career guidance and higher education counseling are provided; the Careers section indicates a focus on preparing students for higher education opportunities.
Gifted and Talented
The Inclusion Policy defines Gifted and Talented as students exceptionally able in a curriculum area or two years ahead; provision includes a wider curriculum, leadership opportunities and enrichment activities as set by the class teacher and inclusion team.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Registration and admission to KG1 through Grade 12 open from December of the proceeding academic year. Grade level registration for admission commences in the first week of October each year. Admission procedures follow KHDA guidelines. 2. When a place is offered, the candidate must submit the application form with the following documents: copy of the student's passport with a valid UAE visa, six recent passport‑size photographs, copy of the birth certificate in English or Arabic (original attached for verification), copies of the student's and parents' Emirates IDs, and a copy of the last examination mark sheet. 3. Students seeking admission to Grade 2 and above are required to submit the original Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate from the previous school, duly attested by the relevant educational authorities; for admissions after 15 June for Grades 2 onwards, the attested Transfer Certificate must also be submitted and counter‑attested by the appropriate consulate in Dubai and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 4. School fees are charged for 10 months in an academic year; there is no charge for July and August. Monthly fees vary by grade: KG1 & KG2 AED 484; Grade 1–3 AED 532; Grade 4–7 AED 573; Grade 8–9 AED 610; Grade 10 AED 660; and Grades 11–12 AED 806. 5. Scholarships: Merit Scholarships and Fee Concessions are given to deserving students for motivation and continuity of studies. 6. The school maintains a zero‑rejection policy and provides support for students with special educational needs, with appropriate adjustments to facilities and teaching methods as needed. 7. All admission procedures adhere to KHDA guidelines. 8. Entrance tests are used as part of admissions for KG2, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3; test portions are published for these grades (KG2 and Grades 1–3).
Scholarships
Scholarships include Merit Scholarships and Fee Concessions awarded to deserving students to support motivation and continuity of studies.
FAQs
Where is New Indian Model School Dubai located, and is it a day or boarding school?
The Dubai Al Garhoud campus operates as a day school in Dubai. It serves students from KG to Grade 12, is co-educational, and the head of school is Ms. Karen Robinson.
What ages does the school cater to and what curriculum do you follow?
The school serves children aged 4 to 17. The curriculum is CBSE-based and NCERT-derived, with Kerala Board options available for Grades 6–12; KG to Grade 5 follow CBSE guidelines, and Grade 8 students can choose CBSE or Kerala Board streams.
Is New Indian Model School Dubai a co-educational institution?
Yes. The school is co-educational and supports both boys and girls across all grades.
What are the annual tuition fees by grade?
Annual tuition ranges from AED 4,466 for KG1/KG2 up to AED 7,769 for Grades 11–12. Specific yearly amounts are published for each grade, and fees are billed in instalments rather than as a single annual invoice.
What documents are required to apply for admission?
Admission requires a passport copy with a valid UAE visa, six passport‑size photos, the birth certificate (English or Arabic), Emirates IDs for student and parents, and the last examination mark sheet. For Grades 2 and above, an original Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate (attested) is also required, with additional attestation if applying after June.
Are scholarships available at the school?
Yes. The school offers Merit Scholarships and Fee Concessions to deserving students to support motivation and continuity of studies.
When do admissions open and are there entry tests?
Registration for KG1 through Grade 12 opens in December for the upcoming academic year. Grade-level registrations begin in the first week of October. Entrance tests are used for KG2, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3, with the test portions published for those grades.
What examinations do students sit for, and what streams are available?
Students sit CBSE AISSE in the higher grades and Kerala Board Plus Two. From KG to Grade 5, CBSE guidelines are followed; Grades 6–8 offer a choice between CBSE and Kerala Board streams, with the option to continue CBSE or switch to Kerala through Grade 12.
Can you share some example top scores from recent graduates?
Recent top scores include CBSE Science 96.2% (Grade 12, Pranav Santhosh Kumar), CBSE Commerce 97.6% (Grade 12, Zebah Abdulla), Kerala Board Science 98.83% (Grade 12, Minhaz Farzeen), and Kerala Board Commerce 99.08% (Grade 12, Akshida Shaji).
How does the school support students who are aiming for higher education?
The school provides career guidance and higher education counseling to help students plan and prepare for university admissions and future pathways.
What facilities or spaces exist on campus for learning and activity?
The school highlights a Clinic & Happiness Center for on‑campus medical care and emotional support, and an Ultimate Sports Facility for physical education and competitions. Specific details about libraries, labs or other learning spaces aren't published in the available information.
Is there on‑campus medical or wellbeing support available for students?
Yes. The Campus includes a Clinic & Happiness Center that offers on‑site medical care and emotional support for students.
What extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities does the school offer?
The school hosts events such as the Investiture Ceremony to celebrate student leadership and participates in inter‑school volleyball championships. There are cultural activities like KG Fancy Dress Competitions, and language/cultural events that engage students beyond academics.
What arts, cultural or language activities are part of the program?
Arabic is taught across KG to Grade 12, with English as a core subject. Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam are offered as language options, and there are English‑language supports such as Special English where needed.
How does the school support students with special educational needs or language learners?
The Inclusion Policy covers gifted and talented students and provides accommodations and individualized programs. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided to assist learners needing extra language help.
What about safeguarding and student wellbeing policies?
The school emphasizes wellbeing through the on‑campus Clinic & Happiness Center and inclusive practices, but specific safeguarding policies aren't detailed in the provided information.
Is the school boarding, or is it strictly a day school?
New Indian Model School Dubai operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision listed for this campus.
Who governs the school and who are the key leadership figures?
The school is governed by a board that includes a Chairman (Zakir Hussain Kamaluddin), a Vice Chairman (Samir Bin Kamal), and Managing Directors (Khaleel Zakir and Ahmad Zakir). Other leaders include Karen Robinson (Director of Academics) and several group executives who oversee finance and operations.
Are there any accreditations or official awards listed for the school?
No accreditations or awards are listed in the provided information.
Which languages are taught at the school and how is language instruction structured?
Arabic is taught across all years with substantial weekly time, English is a core language, and Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam are offered as options. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available to assist learners.
