Affordable Indian Schools in Dubai 2026 — Under AED 30K
20 Indian schools in Dubai with annual fees under AED 30,000 and a KHDA rating of Good or better. Compare ratings, fees, and locations.
An affordable school doesn't mean a poor one. The schools below all charge less than AED 30,000 per year on average and hold a current KHDA rating of Good, Very Good, or Outstanding. Fees shown are the average across all year groups; entry-grade fees are typically lower. Many schools also offer 5-15% sibling discounts.
| # | School | KHDA Rating | Curriculum | Avg Fee | Est. | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Indian High School | Indian | AED 7,911 | 1972 | 5500 | |
| 2 | GEMS Our Own Indian School | Indian | AED 9,756 | 1991 | 3687 | |
| 3 | GEMS Our Own English High School | Indian | AED 11,242 | 1972 | 10446 | |
| 4 | Delhi Private School L.L.C | Indian | AED 13,191 | 2003 | 3808 | |
| 5 | JSS Private School L.L.C | Indian | AED 16,801 | 2011 | 2091 | |
| 6 | The Millenium School | Indian | AED 22,878 | 2000 | 2777 | |
| 7 | Credence High School L.L.C | Indian | AED 23,010 | 2014 | 2304 | |
| 8 | JSS International School L.L.C | Indian | AED 26,659 | 2010 | 3131 | |
| 9 | New Indian Model School | Indian | AED 5,683 | 1980 | 7449 | |
| 10 | Gulf Indian High School | Indian | AED 6,427 | 1979 | 2554 | |
| 11 | The Indian High School-Branch | Indian | AED 7,665 | 1988 | 4209 | |
| 12 | Our Own High School - Dubai Branch | Indian | AED 10,897 | 2005 | 4663 | |
| 13 | The Indian International School (Dso Branch) | Indian | AED 13,059 | 2011 | 3417 | |
| 14 | GEMS Legacy School - Dubai Branch | Indian | AED 13,717 | 1982 | 6746 | |
| 15 | Primus Private School L.L.C | Indian | AED 17,238 | 2008 | 1553 | |
| 16 | Sabari Indian School L.L.C | Indian | AED 17,551 | 2013 | 749 | |
| 17 | The Indian Academy | Indian | AED 18,045 | 2012 | 1721 | |
| 18 | Pearl Wisdom School L.L.C | Indian | AED 19,091 | 2020 | 1078 | |
| 19 | Bright Riders School | Indian | AED 24,036 | 2018 | 1536 | |
| 20 | Amity School L.L.C | Indian | AED 26,418 | 2017 | 1483 |
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Fee range
Based on 20 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an "affordable" Indian school in Dubai?
For this page, we use AED 30,000 per year (average across all year groups) as the cap. Fees in Dubai range from under AED 10,000 at budget schools to over AED 100,000 at premium ones, so AED 30K sits clearly in the lower half of the market.
Are these schools any good?
Yes. We exclude schools rated Acceptable or Weak — every school listed here holds a current KHDA rating of Good or better. 8 are rated Very Good.
What is the cheapest Indian school in Dubai with a decent rating?
New Indian Model School is the lowest-fee option that still meets our rating threshold, at AED 5,683 per year on average.
Are there hidden costs I should expect?
Most KHDA-registered schools charge fees on top of tuition: registration fee (one-off, AED 500-3,000), uniform, books, transport, and sometimes a refundable deposit. Always ask the school for the full fee schedule before applying.
How are these schools ranked?
Schools are sorted by KHDA rating first (Outstanding → Very Good → Good), then by lowest average fee within each rating band. See our methodology for how we score schools overall.