Global Indian International School

GIIS Abu Dhabi's school fees 2026 are among the most competitive of any private CBSE school in Abu Dhabi, ranging from AED 11,540 for Preschool and KG to AED 13,650 for Grades 11 and 12. This narrow fee band - a spread of just AED 2,110 across the entire school from Pre-KG to Grade 12 - reflects the school's explicit positioning as an affordable, accessible option for Indian-expatriate families in Abu Dhabi. For context, many other private CBSE and Indian-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi charge significantly higher fees, and the school's fee structure places it firmly in the value segment of the Abu Dhabi private school market. Additional costs are transparent and regulated by ADEK: bus transport is AED 5,000 per year, books range from AED 600 to AED 900 depending on grade, and uniforms cost AED 730. These additional costs are modest and predictable. The school accepts admissions throughout the year, with the academic year beginning in April. Parents should factor in registration and one-time admission costs, though specific figures for these are managed through the school's admissions process. The school's myGIIS app facilitates fee payment tracking. For families comparing GIIS against peer Bani Yas schools or other CBSE institutions in Abu Dhabi, the value proposition is clear: a CBSE curriculum delivered within a structured 9GEMS framework, with access to a global school network, at a fee level that is genuinely accessible. The trade-off is that the school's ADEK rating remains Good rather than Very Good or Outstanding, and secondary-phase academic outcomes - particularly in Mathematics and Science - require improvement. Families prioritising fee affordability alongside curriculum continuity with India will find GIIS Abu Dhabi a strong fit; those prioritising elite academic outcomes at secondary level should weigh the inspection findings carefully.