The Indian AcademyTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026
Tuition Fees
Payment Terms
Post-dated cheques required for termly instalment plan. Cheques deposited on due date and cannot be postponed. Wire transfer payments must be accompanied by proof of transaction sent to accounts@indianacademydubai.com.
Additional Costs
Application Fee (New Admissions)
Non-refundable and non-adjustable unless school does not offer a place
Non-refundable and non-adjustable unless school does not offer a place
Activity Fee
Mandatory for all students
Mandatory for all students
Medical Fee
Mandatory for all students
Mandatory for all students
School ID Card / Replacement Fee
Required Education Supply; applicable to all
Required Education Supply; applicable to all
National Agenda Parameter Tests (External Exams)
KG 1 & KG 2
KG 1 & KG 2
National Agenda Parameter Tests (External Exams)
Grade 1 & Grade 2
Grade 1 & Grade 2
National Agenda Parameter Tests (External Exams)
Grade 3 to Grade 9
Grade 3 to Grade 9
National Agenda Parameter Tests (External Exams)
Grade 10 to Grade 12
Grade 10 to Grade 12
Skill Development Programmes
KG 1 to Grade 1
KG 1 to Grade 1
Skill Development Programmes
Grade 2
Grade 2
Skill Development Programmes
Grade 3 to Grade 8
Grade 3 to Grade 8
Skill Development Programmes
Grade 11 & Grade 12 (Science Stream only)
Grade 11 & Grade 12 (Science Stream only)
School Uniforms
Purchased separately; cost not specified
Purchased separately; cost not specified
Books
Purchased separately; cost not specified
Purchased separately; cost not specified
Transport Fee
Subject to area of residence; payable termly in advance; exact amount not specified
Subject to area of residence; payable termly in advance; exact amount not specified
Cheque Dishonor Fee
Excluding VAT; charged if a cheque is dishonored
Excluding VAT; charged if a cheque is dishonored
Discounts & Offers
Scholarships & Bursaries
The Indian Academy offers Sports and Games Scholarships providing 30–60% discount on tuition fees for eligible students, and an Academic Scholarship for Grade 11 students offering a 15% discount on tuition fees.
Value for Money
The Indian Academy in Dubai offers a KHDA-approved Indian curriculum from Pre-KG through Grade 12, with tuition fees for the 2025–2026 academic year ranging from AED 11,415 (discounted) to AED 19,850 (discounted) per year. The school provides a discounted fee structure below the KHDA-approved ceiling, making it a competitively priced option among Indian curriculum schools in Dubai. The total annual cost — including mandatory fees (Activity Fee and Medical Fee) and grade-specific optional fees — ranges from approximately AED 11,415 to AED 19,850 depending on the grade and stream.
Mandatory annual fees of AED 1,000 apply to all students and cover an Activity Fee (AED 800) and Medical Fee (AED 200). Additional optional fees vary by grade and include a School ID Card fee, National Agenda Parameter Tests, and Skill Development Programmes. Science Stream students in Grades 11 and 12 incur higher optional fees of AED 1,175 due to the inclusion of a Skill Development Programme fee of AED 1,000. School uniforms and books are purchased separately and are not included in the fee structure.
The school offers flexible payment options including full upfront payment (with a 2.5% discount), termly instalments (40/30/30 split), and monthly instalments. A one-time non-refundable Application Fee of AED 500 applies to new admissions. Sibling discounts, an Esaad Card discount of 25%, and Sports/Academic scholarships are also available, enhancing the overall value proposition for families.