Global Indian International School - Dubai Al Qouz 1 Branch

GIIS Dubai's school fees 2026 structure is transparent and straightforward, published in full on the school's website for the 2025-2026 academic year. The headline KHDA-approved fees are discounted by a significant amount - between AED 5,728 and AED 7,169 depending on grade - resulting in the actual fees charged being materially lower than the regulatory ceiling. The discounted annual fees range from AED 17,176 for Pre-KG to AED 34,824 for Grades 11 and 12, placing GIIS Dubai firmly in the mid-range bracket for Dubai private schools following the Indian curriculum. For context, comparable CBSE schools in Dubai can charge between AED 20,000 and AED 50,000 depending on grade and reputation, making GIIS's pricing competitive without being the cheapest option in the market. The fee structure is split across three terms: Term 1 (April to June), Term 2 (September to December) and Term 3 (January to March). The split is not equal - Term 2 carries the largest portion, reflecting the longer duration of that term. Additional costs are clearly itemised: Books cost AED 649 annually, Uniforms cost AED 649 plus VAT, the Application Fee is AED 500 plus VAT (non-refundable), and a Registration Deposit of AED 1,500 is payable at admission and is adjustable against Term 1 tuition fees. Transportation is provided by Guardian One Transport and is charged separately by zone, ranging from AED 4,500 per year for Zone 1 (which includes Al Qouz itself) up to AED 8,000 per year for Zone 7. The school offers a 10% sibling discount on tuition fees for the second child enrolled at GIIS. Four scholarship programmes are available: the Global Future Ready Merit Scholarship (for students achieving 91% and above), the Zayed Gandhi Merit Cum Means Scholarship, the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Global Skills Scholarship (technology-focused), and the 9Gems Holistic Development Scholarship. Scholarship tenure ranges from one to two years and eligibility requires UAE residency. On a value-for-money basis, GIIS Dubai delivers a reasonable proposition: a KHDA Good-rated school with a global network, strong KG provision, modern facilities and a structured holistic framework, at fees that are accessible for the middle-income Indian expatriate family. The caveat is that academic results transparency - particularly for CBSE Board exam outcomes - is limited, which makes a full value assessment difficult.