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Global Indian International School (GIIS) Dubai

International School in Dubai

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GIIS Dubai is a CBSE Indian international school rated 'Good' by Dubai's KHDA inspectorate, serving 70 nationalities with the GIIS '9GEMS' holistic curriculum framework. The school offers CBSE pathway alongside IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by CBSE and IBO. Best suited to Indian-heritage families wanting accessible CBSE-with-IB option in Dubai.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: Indian, IB taught at Global Indian International School (GIIS) Dubai.
  • Tuition: $5,000–$14,000/yr published annual range.
  • 70 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
  • Ages: 3-17 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: CBSE, IBO listed accreditations.
Indian, IBAges 3-17English$5,000–$14,000/yr(2025-2026)
Est. all-in: $13,000/yr(+37%, modeled)Budget-friendly in DubaiGood valueOpen admissions
Official website
Nationalities

70

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

CBSE, IBO

multi-curriculumindian-curriculumibbudget-friendlyhigh-hidden-feesopen-admissions

About Global Indian International School (GIIS) Dubai

At Global Indian International School Dubai, we empower futures with excellence in education, the CBSE Curriculum, and holistic development.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
  • —In-house specialist staff not listed

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Global Indian International School (GIIS) Dubai
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$5,000–$14,000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$13,000(+37%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$15,500
Cost position in Dubai25th percentile(budget-friendly)

Hidden costs & fee notes

CBSE + IB option. Part of GIIS global network (Singapore HQ). Modern Abu Hail campus. KHDA Good. Affordable with IB pathway.

Curriculum

Indian, IB

Learning support

moderate

Recommended neighborhoods

Abu Hail, Deira, Al Mamzar, Hor Al Anz

Verified: 2026-04-26Data source: manual+webConfidence: highData completeness: 51%2 named sources

At a Glance

Fee Position in Dubai

Budget-friendly
Median
$2,000$5,000–$14,000$30,035

School Profile

AffordabilityDiversitySupport
Global Indian International School (GIIS) Dubai

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

70nationalities

Very diverse

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