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CBSE Curriculum International School in Abu Dhabi

A top notch International CBSE Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi with quality education and world class facilities.

CBSE - The Most Preferred Curriculum

At GIIS, we ensure students master the core subjects and enjoy the broad and rich curriculum. With the well structured CBSE curriculum from Grade 1 to Grade 12, GIIS offers not just academic excellence, but flexibility in holistic development, enabling our students to choose a pathway that best suits their abilities, needs and independent interests. GIIS follows an award-winning 9GEMS FRAMEWORK which aims at balancing academics with extracurricular activities. This framework provides multiple opportunities to students to grow their confidence and hone leadership skills.

Grade 1 Age Criteria : 6 Years and above as on 31st March *Grade 1 accepted age ranges from 6 to 8 years as long as the date of birth falls on or before 31st March.

Why Choose CBSE?

With high-class education standards, GIIS has become a popular destination for students wishing to take up the renowned CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) curriculum. The CBSE curriculum lays emphasis on the assimilation of knowledge, especially in the fields of Mathematics and Sciences, and has a more practical approach which helps students build good skills such as analytic, communication and cognitive skills, problem-solving ability and personality development. CBSE leverages Students future in terms of selection of colleges/Higher Education and Career choices subsequently.

Every Child has a unique learning path. Check if CBSE is the right fit for your child.

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Our Teachers

Our highly qualified faculty bring over a decade of their teaching experience to GIIS. Striving to provide an exquisite learning experience to students, our teachers are passionate about supporting students in discovering who they are and what inspires them. Teachers aim to ensure that students excel in their academic and personal pursuits, giving them a head-start in their future career.

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The CBSE Curriculum

The pedagogy at GIIS emphasizes on students’ learning with a focus to promote excellence through providing a challenging and value-added curriculum that fosters intellectual development of students.

The organized teaching techniques at GIIS:

Increases and improves the knowledge and skills of students

Enhances the ability of the students to think practically and boost their reasoning skills

With digital classrooms and skill-based learning labs in our Abu Dhabi campus, we offer an incredible learning experience to our students. Our CBSE academic subjects include Geography, History, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Technology and multiple languages. Extracurricular activities comprise Creative Writing, Sports, Humanities, Visual and performing Arts and Physical Education.

To bring together a range of diverse abilities and interests in students, we offer the award-winning 9Gems holistic framework integrated into our curriculum which helps foster self-motivated and independent learners who are capable of succeeding beyond the school environment. 

With on-going changes in the education world, GIIS prioritizes learning through different value added programmes which enhances the mental ability & learning capabilities of students. Our academic environment is tailored to support our students with in-depth value added programmes and interactive courses such as the S.T.E.M, Hey Math!

All this collectively makes the GIIS as one of the most sought after Indian CBSE schools in Abu Dhabi UAE.

We understand the compulsions of new-gen education where students may find themselves in new environments. We offer a fabulous Bridge Programme dedicated to students who join in the middle of the year. We help them adapt to the new environment with a key focus on the academics, ensuring their studies are in sync with others in the class.

With the advent of online technology, a continuous and future-proof education has become more essential. To prepare students for the present upheavals and capitalise on the opportunities of the unknown future, GIIS is driving the change. With our well-designed classrooms and highly qualified teachers, we lay the foundation for our students to develop and nurture them as next generation thinkers, innovators and problem solvers through our 21st century learning pedagogy.

We believe that when parents and teachers work together in improving student’s learning, the gains in the student’s academic achievements are incredibly significant. Our multiple parental engagement programme seeks parents involvement and proactively helps students in learning problem solving skills, intuitive thinking, independent learning skills and goal setting. We focus on parent-teacher engagement so that parents are involved in the growth and development of their children.

At GIIS, we are passionate about creating a culture of positive wellbeing and a happy atmosphere for our students which is at the heart of our curriculum. We are considered as one of the best CBSE Schools in Abu Dhabi, UAE when it comes to ensuring our students' happiness. Students at GIIS always have fun while studying, and we measure this through the Happiness Index which is a unique methodology which won us multiple awards internationally.

GIIS has a unique methodology to check the academic and non-academic progress of our students. We have devised methods and installed platforms which give us raw data on students’ performances inside and outside the classroom.

Data Analytics in academics at GIIS is called the 7S method, in which teachers and coordinators gather statistics on a student’s marks in seven different areas of development. This includes school, segment, section, subject, subject-teacher, student and summary.

Data is then studied by the teacher to determine progress of the student in all areas of development, and an assessment is done which helps students understand their strengths and weaknesses.

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Our graduates take with them abundant skills, knowledge and personal attributes that have been imbibed over their years at GIIS, with the guidance of our highly qualified teachers. Along with having a sound academic training and the ability to think for themselves, our students are grounded, confident and have a maturity that allows them to flourish in whatever field they choose. With extraordinary results, students who leave GIIS, go on to pursue higher education with many of them progressing to top colleges and universities across the world. 

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CBSE Results - Academic Achievements

GIIS students achieve extraordinary results which is a testament to our teachers and students’ hard work and commitment. Our students are motivated to achieve their personal best and are proud of the results they attain. They develop a genuine love for learning, exploration and discovery, and by the end of their education, they are enlightened as global minded individuals. ‍

We are delighted at the outstanding results of our CBSE students for many years. Our students have been successful in securing these results , making GIIS as one the best Indian CBSE Schools in Abu Dhabi.

School highest score in
- CBSE 10th

95.6 %

2021

96.4%

2022

School Average

66.97%

2021

67%

2021

Subjects Offered at CBSE School GIIS

Mandatory subjects
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Math
  • EVS
  • IT
Ministry Subjects
  • Arabic
  • UAESST
  • MEP
  • Islamic (Muslim students)
  • General knowledge (non-Islamic students)
Co-curricular
  • Art
  • Music
  • Dance
  • PE
  • STEAM

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  • English
  • Environmental Management
  • Foreign Language French
  • Literature English
  • Global Perspectives
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics (Without course work)
  • Business studies
  • Hindi as a Second Language
  • Computer Science
  • Biology
  • Economics
  • English as a Second Language
  • GCE ‘O’ Level Ordinary Leve
  • Physical Education
  • Physics

CBSE International School Admission in Abu Dhabi

Navigating the school admission process is a crucial step for parents striving to give their child the best educational foundation. This journey involves researching different schools, grasping admission prerequisites, and making a well-considered decision. GIIS simplifies the admission process by offering valuable guidance on the essential steps to secure a spot for your child in CBSE curriculum school in Abu Dhabi. From application deadlines to required documentation, we are here to assist you in navigating every facet of CBSE School Admission, ensuring that you're fully prepared to embark on this thrilling educational voyage with confidence.

CBSE international School Fees in Abu Dhabi

When considering enrolling your child in an international school in Abu Dhabi, it's essential to be aware of the school fees. International schools are known for their quality education and global curriculum, and this excellence comes with an associated cost. CBSE School fees can vary based on several factors, including the grade level of the student and any additional facilities or services offered. The investment in your child's education at a CBSE international school ensures access to a world-class educational experience, preparing them for a successful future on a global scale. Choose GIIS for a strong educational foundation, and rest assured that you're making an investment in your child's bright future.

CBSE School Fees

Fee Structure Academic Year 2023-2024
Grade Term Fee Books Fee Yearly
APR-JUNE SEPT-DEC JAN-MAR
I Term II Term III Term
PRE-KG, KG 1 & 2 3,270 4,360 3,270 600 10,900
  • English
  • Social Science
  • Third Language: Hindi/Tamil/French /Sanskrit /Mandarin
  • Maths
  • Information Technology
  • Science
  • Second Language – Hindi/Tamil/French
  • English
  • Social Science
  • Maths
  • Foundation Information Technology
  • Science
  • Second Language: Hindi/Tamil /French
Choose Any One (stream)
  • Biology 
  • Computer science
  • Business studies
Science Stream:

Group 1

  • English
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Biology

Group 2

  • English
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • PE
  • Biology

Group 3

  • English
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Home Science
  • Biology

Group 4

  • English
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science

Group 5

  • English
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Economics

Group 6

  • English
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Painting

 

Commerce Stream:

Group 1

  • English
  • Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Business studies

Group 2

  • English
  • Accountancy
  • Economics
  • PE
  • Business studies

Group 3

  • English
  • Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Home Science
  • Business studies

Group 4

  • English
  • Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Business studies

Group 5

  • English
  • Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Entrepreneurship

Group 6

  • English
  • Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship

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What's it like to be part of GIIS family

Extra Curricular & Co-Curricular Activities

GIIS, one of the reputed Indian Schools in Abu Dhabi, not only offers opportunities for students to achieve good academic results, but actively promotes the benefits of a wider curriculum to students. With a focus on the holistic growth of students, we have a wide range of exciting extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Participation in these activities provides a transformative experience through which students can prepare themselves to succeed in many varied roles they would undertake in their life beyond school.

Tennis

Basketball

Table Tennis

Yoga

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Cricket

Chess

Swimming

Badminton

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Art

Music

Smart Learning and Virtual School

As we are driven by accelerating globalisation and a faster rate of technological developments, GIIS, the best among CBSE schools in Abu Dhabi UAE, is committed to incorporating smart learning and virtual school for our students through a combination of traditional and contemporary teaching methodologies. Smart learning is fully integrated into our curriculum planning providing students with a myriad of new opportunities such as acquiring cognitive skills, improving academic performance and increased motivation during live classes.

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A first hand information guide, that is a one-stop information point on the school’s rules, regulations and policies, in a well-structured manner to be followed for the academic year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a national level board of education in India established in the year 1962 with the sole purpose of making a common standard of education for every student.

The CBSE curriculum is for equality and aimed at making an effort to explore possibilities to provide an enabling and flexible framework for promoting increased choices in education made by schools and teachers, and a greater role for students and community in making those choices on a large scale.

CBSE is one of the most preferred boards with a focus on maintaining uniformity among all the students opting for it across the world.  Its effectiveness is reflected on the number of schools affiliating with it every year. The advantages of CBSE includes its easy approach of study, helpful in relocation, allows students to appear for exams in private and focuses on English and a local language.

With a spectacular campus, world-class facilities for students and recognised as the best CBSE Curriculum Schools in Abu Dhabi , we offer an exceptional learning experience in ways that suit modern family life. Key to this is the individual care we provide for each student so that they can discover where their interests and talents lie and pursue them wholeheartedly within a friendly, secure and supportive environment. For more information please visit our website for the complete list of our facilities.

GIIS is one of the top CBSE Schools in Abu Dhabi UAE with a very simple 4 steps admission process:

● Step 1: Contact us by Enquiry Form 
● Step 2: Campus Visit or Meeting
● Step 3: Submit Application Form
● Step 4: Payment of Term Fees

Our academic counsellors guide the students through every aspect of the application process, from how to write a powerful application to identifying the universities that will best suit them.

At Global Indian International School, we take pride in pioneering and developing our unique award-winning Global Montessori Plus Programme, which is the only international pre-school montessori curriculum of its kind. The ‘plus’ in Global Montessori Plus Programme refers to customisation of Maria Montessori’s world-renowned teaching methodology for kindergarten students. We have integrated the original theory with contemporary research and insights, to infuse the fundamentals of formal learning with the latest innovative learning tools. This methodology offers unparalleled depth in the growth and development opportunities for students.

We offer the CBSE curriculum to students from Grade 1 to Grade 12.

The following is the line up of our academic subjects for our students at different stages:

● CBSE curriculum for class 1 to 8 includes following subjects:
● English
● 2 language any one subject from French/Hindi/Arabic
● Science
● Social Science
● Mathematics
● Optional Subjects: Information Technology or Artificial Intelligence

● Grade 9 and 10
● English
● 2 language any one subject from French/Hindi/Arabic
● Science
● Social Science
● Mathematics
● Optional Subjects: Information Technology or Artificial Intelligence

Grade 11 and 12 Science, Commerce and Humanities
Science Stream
● Combination 1
● English
● Physics
● Chemistry
● Mathematics
● Biology

● Combination 2
● English
● Physics
● Chemistry
● Mathematics
● Computer Science

● Combination 3
● English
● Physics
● Chemistry
● Mathematics
● Physical Education

● Combination 4
● English
● Physics
● Chemistry
● Biology
● Computer Science

● Combination 5
● English
● Physics
● Chemistry
● Biology
● Physical Education

Commerce Stream

● Combination 1
● English
● Accountancy
● Business Studies
● Economics
● Mathematics

● Combination 2
● English
● Accountancy
● Business Studies
● Economics
● Computer Science

● Combination 3
● English
● Accountancy
● Business Studies
● Economics
● Physical Education

Humanities Stream

● Combination 1
● English
● Economics
● Psychology
● Political Science
● History

● Combination 2
● English
● Economics
● Psychology
● Political Science
● Geography

● Combination 3
● English
● Economics
● Psychology
● Political Science
● Sociology

We are renowned to provide our students a diverse landscape of learning. Not only your child will be surrounded by students from all walks of life, but they will also be able to learn about new perspectives and beliefs that will help them develop an open mind. Our unique, award-winning 9Gems holistic educational programme is designed to help students academics, vocational & career skills, personality development, sports excellence, community connection, entrepreneurship, creativity & innovation, discipline, fine arts and visual & digital arts.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a national level board of education in India for public and private schools. A large number of schools across the world are affiliated to the board and follow the NCERT curriculum which is recognised and accepted by top colleges and universities of the world. The curriculum is designed with a view to promote equality and qualitative improvement in school education.

CBSE is the board (such as state board, IGCSE, etc.) which is the governing body. NCERT is the publishing body where all CBSE affiliated schools apply NCERT text books with an aim to provide a highly knowledgeable education for students.

The curriculum refers to the lessons and academic content to be taught to a student in the school. The curriculum aims to:

● Achieve desired levels of competencies in cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.
● Facilitate gaining 21st century skills and enhance self and social awareness through multidisciplinary approach.
● Promote cooperative, collaborative and self-directed learning
● Promote authentic assessments based on real-world tasks involving meaningful application of knowledge and skills.
● Promote life skills, inculcate values, foster cultural learning and international understanding.

One of the best bits about childhood is doing the things you enjoy outside the classroom – taking up a sport, learning to dance or playing the keyboard. At GIIS, students have the opportunity to experience and take part in a plethora of the following exciting extra-curricuar and co-curricular activities:

Extra-Curricular
● 
Swimming
● Yoga
● Basketball
● Chess
● Table Tennis
● Cricket
● Badminton
● Tennis

Co-Curricular
● 
Music
● Art
● Dance

We also offer Physical Education and a Cricket Academy. 

Aspiring to be a part of these activities will allow students to develop important skills, time management, involve in diverse interests, contribute to school life, raise self esteem, and prepare themselves for next steps.

Fees vary depending upon the grade of the student:You can look out for more details of fee structure on Fees page.

Yes. We offer the following scholarships for our CBSE students:

● GIIS Super Star Scholarship for Grade 11 & 12
● 9GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship for Grade 5 to 11 
● Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Global Skills Scholarship for Grade 5 to 11
● Zayed Gandhi Means Cum Merit Scholarship for Grade 2 to 11
● Global Citizen Scholarship for Grade 11 & 12
● Global Future-Ready Merit Scholarship for Grade 7 to 12

There are thousands of reasons, but here are the 5 top reasons:
● Our committed teachers giving an exquisite learning experience to students 
● Adherence to the ideals of an all-round education
● High-quality care and wellbeing of students
● Keeping students engaged and interested in learning
● Personalised value added programmes

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Vision, Mission & Core Values

Our vision is to become a global role model for teaching and learning.

History & Milestones

Since its inception in 2002, GIIS has continued to spread quality education over 10 countries in the continent.

Dubai Campus

We are located in a community which has a vibrant presence of both Indian and local populace

Abu Dhabi Campus

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Kindergarten (Pre-KG, KG1 & KG2)

We offer the best practices of modern pre-school education.

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Primary School

A quick glance at our primary school programme and facilities

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Secondary School

Focuses on the all round development of 11 to 14 year-olds.

High School

We provide children with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a 21st-century society.

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Facilities

Spaces that ensures quality campus life for students in a multicultural, diverse environment

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Holistic Education Framework

Award-winning framework for all-round student development

ECA

Extra Curricular Activities

Extra-curricular activities are those activities, often sports-based, that take place outside of the GIIS classroom

Global Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GCIE)

A dedicated department to nurture innovation and creative skills of students

Admission Process

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Admission Form

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Fees

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Enquiry Form

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