A World-Class Primary School in Dubai
One of the best primary schools in Dubai, GIIS empowers students with high-quality education for their holistic growth and development.
Primary School Education in Dubai
Primary schooling is compulsory in Dubai and lasts for six years. Primary school is the first stage of formal education where students are promoted from preschool. Dubai Primary school is governed by the Ministry of Education, UAE and is very important for the overall development of students. Students in the age group of 6 to 11 years are eligible for Primary schools in Dubai. International Primary schools offer a great holistic education approach that boosts the knowledge, skills, physical and mental abilities of students. In the primary years, elementary education helps in building language, reading, writing, mathematical skills and a better perception of the other elementary level subjects.
Curricula We Offer
We have an internationally-acclaimed curriculum that gives our students excellent exposure to better learning opportunities. Recognized as the best Indian primary school in Dubai, CBSE is the leading curriculum of the school that facilitates a dynamic learning environment powered by modern methodologies paving way for knowledge and skill enhancement across all academic rigours. Secure your child's future with primary school admission at GIIS Dubai. Experience the latest curriculum, shaping young minds for innovation. Join us and pave the way for your child's success.
CBSE
Grade 1-5
- Available in:
- Dubai Campus
Our CBSE curriculum is well-designed with innovative teaching and learning techniques that provides an excellent path for primary schooling.
CBSE Primary Programme 
Central Board of Secondary Education or CBSE is a popular curriculum at Global Indian International School Dubai preferred by both local and international students. Expert faculty of this famous primary school promote fun and experiential learning across all the academic rigors.
The primary school students are encouraged with exceptional reading activities, co-curricular activities to hone their inborn qualities and master new skills for their holistic growth. Students are given excellent opportunities to build their intellectual, emotional, creative capabilities and for academic growth, core subjects like English, Math and Science are taught and all this makes GIIS the best Dubai primary school.
Why Prefer CBSE at GIIS
- Academic Performance
- 9 GEMS Framework
- Our Faculty
- Life At GIIS
- University Placement
- SMART Learning
- Scholarships
Reasons to choose GIIS as a primary school
Academics and Teachers
Our expert teaching faculty with their years of experience and teaching prowess have over the years proven GIIS as the most famous primary school in Dubai. Teachers are highly proficient in their subject areas and personally assist and guide students. They are well-trained to impart teaching using modern technologies and teach in an international environment.
Spiral Learning Method
Our students are exposed to outstanding new age learning approaches at a very young age. Innovative and phenomenal methodologies like the Spiral Learning Method which is a structured way of learning and rises in the spiral shape. Students can exceptionally learn concepts in depth and get the best learning experience that makes them lifelong learners and encounter high-standards of education.
Bridge Programme
GIIS, as an outstanding international school, offers primary school admissions throughout the year and provides extensive support to students who join in the middle of the year. The dynamic Bridge Programme is an exclusive one that helps students to cope with the syllabus and be at par with their fellow students. This programme is handled by well-qualified teachers who extend complete support with the subjects and also help students to make new friends in the classroom.
Add-Ons - Value Added Programmes
We aim at giving phenomenal opportunities for students in terms of education and facilities. Excellent add on programmes help students to find the purpose of learning and add value to their lives. Amazing programmes like STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and online tool Hey Math! gives students opportunities to develop their creative, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Exploring Primary School Fees in Dubai
Unlock the gateway to quality education and a promising future for your child with GIIS Dubai. Explore competitive primary school fees that ensure excellence in nurturing young minds for success.
| Fee Structure Academic Year 2023-2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grade
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Term Fee
|
KHDA Fee
|
Yearly
|
||
|
APR-JUNE
|
SEPT-DEC
|
JAN-MAR
|
|||
|
I Term
|
II Term
|
III Term
|
|||
|
PRE-KG
|
5,152.80
|
6,870.40
|
5,152.80
|
21,176
|
17,176
|
|
KG 1
|
5,505.90
|
7,341.20
|
5,505.90
|
22,353
|
18,353
|
|
KG 2
|
5,858.70
|
7,811.60
|
5,858.70
|
23,529
|
19,529
|
| Fee Structure Academic Year 2023-2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Grade
|
Term Fee
|
KHDA Fee
|
Yearly
|
||
|
APR-JUNE
|
SEPT-DEC
|
JAN-MAR
|
|||
|
I Term
|
II Term
|
III Term
|
|||
|
Grade 1
|
6,211.80
|
8,282.40
|
6,211.80
|
24,706
|
20,706
|
|
Grade 2
|
6,564.60
|
8,752.80
|
6,564.60
|
25,882
|
21,882
|
|
Grade 3
|
6,917.70
|
9,223.60
|
6,917.70
|
27,059
|
23,059
|
|
Grade 4
|
7,270.50
|
9,694.00
|
7,270.50
|
28,235
|
24,235
|
|
Grade 5
|
7,623.60
|
10,164.80
|
7,623.60
|
29,412
|
25,412
|
|
Grade 6
|
7,976.40
|
10,635.20
|
7,976.40
|
30,588
|
26,588
|
|
Grade 7
|
8,329.50
|
11,106.00
|
8,329.50
|
31,765
|
27,765
|
|
Grade 8
|
8,682.30
|
11,576.40
|
8,682.30
|
32,941
|
28,941
|
|
Grade 9
|
9,388.20
|
12,517.60
|
9,388.20
|
35,294
|
31,294
|
|
Grade 10
|
9,388.20
|
12,517.60
|
9,388.20
|
35,294
|
31,294
|
|
Grade 11
|
10,447.20
|
13,929.60
|
10,447.20
|
38,824
|
34,824
|
|
Grade 12
|
10,447.20
|
13,929.60
|
10,447.20
|
38,824
|
34,824
|
| Fee Structure Academic Year 2023-2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Transportation Fees
|
Zone 1
|
Zone 2
|
Zone 3
|
Zone 4
|
Zone 5
|
Zone 6
|
Zone 7
|
|
Annual Fees
|
4,500
|
5,000
|
5,550
|
6,000
|
6,500
|
7,000
|
8,000
|
|
Term-1 (Apr - Jun)
|
1,350
|
1,500
|
1,650
|
1,800
|
1,950
|
2,100
|
2,400
|
|
Term-2 (Sep - Dec)
|
1,800
|
2,000
|
2,200
|
2,400
|
2,600
|
2,800
|
3,200
|
|
Term-3 (Jan - Mar)
|
1,350
|
1,500
|
1,650
|
1,800
|
1,950
|
2,100
|
2,400
|
Terms & Conditions
A. General
- Guardian One Transport operates the buses in compliance with the guidelines of regulatory authorities.
- All drivers of G1 are fully trained, holding RTA issued school bus driving licence and participate in our ongoing drivers’ training courses. They undergo a minimum of 40 hours of Safe Drivers’ Training Course, in a year.
- All buses have designated pick up and drop off points.
- It is the responsibility of the parent(s) to ensure that their child / children is/are at the pick-up point at the designated time. Buses will not leave from collection points ahead of schedule. However, due to traffic pressures, buses will not be able to wait at pick-up points after the scheduled time. Due to traffic delays buses may arrive at pick-up and drop-off points behind schedule.
- Children up to Grade 4 will not be left at the drop off point unless the designated adult is present to collect them. Adults designated to pick up children should carry photo ID in the event that verification of identity is required. In case an adult is not available at the drop off point the children will be brought back to school and handed over to the School Administration. Parents should then pick the children from school.
- Written request, signed by the parent/guardian, for reasons of safety and security, is required if a drop-off other than usual is requested.
- Parents are required to inform the drivers / Operations Executive if a student is absent on a particular day. If a student does not want to use the return trip on any particular day the parent should give a written communication / send an e-mail to the Operations Executive.
- In case of change of residence, provision of transport service will be subject to the availability of seats on established routes. Fees as applicable to the new pick up area as per the fee structure will apply.
- Children with contagious disease are not permitted to travel in the bus.
- For safety reasons, eating and drinking on the bus other than water will not be permitted.
- For safety reasons, all passengers are prohibited to bring sharp or hazardous objects inside the bus. In case of such event that the passenger has brought an object which can considered as a safety concern, the object will be confiscated by the Bus Attendant and same will be handed over to the respected School Authority.
- G1 reserve the right to decline provision of service. Allocation of bus facility will be based on the availability of seat in the bus plying in the area.
- All G1 vehicles, drivers and passengers are insured. In case of any claim due to accident, the company’s liability is limited to the comprehensive compensation paid by the insurance company, as per the terms of the insurance policy.
- Parents or guardians shall compensate the company for any damages caused / sustained by the bus or other travellers as a result of inappropriate action by their child/children.
- G1 may use e-mail id / mobile number of the parents for conveying messages / sending newsletter / circulars.
B. Registration for Transport Service
- All students who require the services of G1 shall apply in a prescribed form available on the website or at the school.
- The application form available on the website www.guardianonetransport.com or at the school counter should be completed and submitted by the parent. All asterisk marked columns must be filled up.
- Every transport user should have NFC Technology Identity Card in order to take the Electronic Attendance. Student should always carry their ID card with them while travelling the G1 buses. This is emphasised for the safety of the students.
C. Payment of Fees
- Based on the filled up application form / online registration student will make payment of fees based on the fee structure applicable in the particular school.
- Transport fee is applicable and charged for ten months in an academic year, divided in three terms. Full payment for each term should be done irrespective of the number of working days.
- In case of new admissions during the term, after 15th of the beginning of the term, fee will be charged on pro rate from the date of start of service.
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Following options are given to parents for payment of fees –
(i) Cash / Credit Cards at the G1 counter in the school
(ii) Cheque in favour of ‘GUARDIAN ONE PASSENGERS TRANSPORT BY RENTED BUSES LLC’ at the G1 counter in the school
(iii) Standing Order for Auto Debit of Transport Fees - If the transport fee is not paid before the fifth of the first month of the term service will not be available from the next day.
D. Direct Payment by Companies
- In case of direct payment of transport fee to G1 by the parent’s Companies it should be informed at the time of registration. The Companies should be advised to make the payment latest by 10th of the first month of the term failing which the service will be declined.
E. Dishonour of Cheques
- AED 150/- will be charged in case of dishonour of cheques.
- Only cash / credit card payments will be accepted in case of dishonour of cheques.
F. Invoices
- Invoices can be collected from the school / G1 counters at the time of payment.
- The individual Proforma invoice shall be issued to those parents who will be getting re-imbursement from their employer.
G. Transport Discontinuation
- Transport Facility once availed will not be withdrawn during the term. No refund will be made for the unexpired portion of the term, in case of withdrawal from transport facility. In case of discontinuation due to transfer from school at least two-week notice should be given to the Representative in the specified form. In case of transfer a copy of the transfer certificate should be handed over to the representative of. In this case fee will be charged till the month (inclusive of the month) the student uses the service.
- Discontinuation of transport facility for the ensuing term should be intimated in the specified form (available with at the counter in school / at the website) at least two weeks before the end of the previous term.
- The fee shall be paid till the month the student leaves the school (inclusive of the month). If the payment is done for the full year or term refund will be done for the succeeding months.
- In case of temporary discontinuation due to long leave for more than a month on medical grounds etc, a letter should be submitted from the Principal along with the discontinuation form, for the approval of competent authority. No temporary discontinuation is permissible for the months of June, December and March.
H. Transport Fee Refund
- Fee refund is applicable only in cases where fees for more than one term have been paid by the parent and facility not availed for the succeeding term(s).
- In case of temporary discontinuation on medical grounds the fee paid can be adjusted for the next term / month, if approved by the competent authority.
- In case of discontinuation for any reason other than at the end of the academic year, a ‘service charge’ of AED 100/- is applicable. This charge will also be applicable for return of Post-Dated Cheques
- Refund shall be made only through account payee cheques (in the name of the parent who had initially paid or any person authorised by the parent) and not in cash.
- Any adjustment for fee waiver / change of area shall be done by the third working day of the subsequent month.
J. Area Change
- The parents should provide the Area Change form (available at the G1 counter in the school / website) to the Representative of G1 in the school. The parent will be informed of the availability of seat in the bus plying in the new area.
Parents are requested to abide by the Terms and Conditions to ensure safe and comfortable journey for their wards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Primary School
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Curricula
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Admissions
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Facilities
Primary schooling is the basic education for a student and it is mandatory in Dubai. It is the foremost education that builds the character of a child and develops social, cognitive, emotional, physical and cultural skills of the students. Primary school is important because:
● It lays a solid foundation for the personal growth of students
● Builds the confidence of students
● Fosters growth and independence in students
● Enables students with communication, reading and language skills.
The age criteria for primary school admissions at GIIS is between 5.5 to 11.5 years.
Education in Dubai is offered by private and public schools. Public school education is free of cost. Education is compulsory from 5 to 15 years of age. Private schools are regulated by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and public schools by the Ministry of Education UAE. Schooling is divided into Kindergarten, primary school, secondary school and high school.
● Pre-Primary School- GMP
● Primary School, Secondary School, High School – CBSE
GIIS offers scholarships for students from kindergarten to 12th standard. For primary school students, the scholarships are:
● Zayed Gandhi Merit cum Means Scholarship
● 9 GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship.
The curriculum offered for primary school students is Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
The subjects offered are:
English, Arabic, Science, UAE Social Studies, Second Language Hindi/French, Islamic, Music, Physical Education (PE), ICT, Arts, Swimming, Dance, and Mathematics.
The value added programmes include:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Hey Math! an online mathematical tool.
As admissions at GIIS are open throughout the year, students who join in the middle of the year are supported by teachers and fellow students through the unique Bridge Programme.
For any academic related queries, parents can connect with the academic counselors who will guide them to the best of their knowledge as to how the student can benefit from the curriculum and what is best for them.
Primary school application forms can be downloaded or filled from the website directly.
Campus tour is an exclusive facility offered by GIIS that can be in-person or virtual. For a better campus tour experience, we encourage parents for a prior registration mentioning the time of visit, day and other details.
The term wise primary school fees for international students at GIIS includes:
● Tuition fee
● Activity fee
● Building development fee
● Student welfare fee
● School event fee
● Resource fee
● Technology fee
Counseling session is a part of the admission process. During the campus visit it is mandatory for students to undergo counseling sessions that are conducted by the professional admission counselors.
Knowledge and Human Development Authority or KHDA is the education quality assurance and regulatory authority of the Government of Dubai, UAE. The KHDA fees is Total fees + Mandatory fees:
Total fee is- fees for 3 terms. Mandatory fee is – Books, Uniform, Application fee, Registration fee and ICT resources fee (optional).
The array of extracurricular activities offered for the physical and mental growth of primary school students are:
Basketball, Swimming, Soccer, Badminton and Karate.
Apart from the regular facilities like WIFI enabled campus, educational labs, pools, library, etc the other unique facilities offered are:
● Art Studio
● Immersion Centre
● GCIE-Robotics and Make Space
● Computer Science Labs
● Music Studio
● Auditorium
● Nikon Studios
● 75’’ touch panels in each classroom
● Inclusion Room
● Clinic and more.
For the holistic growth of students, after school sports and leisure activities like gymnastics, karate, yoga, basketball, swimming, dance, art, music, ballet, etc and workshops like robotics are provided.
Parents are considered an integral part of the GIIS fraternity and are required to actively participate in the journey of their child. Through parent-teacher meetings, forum discussions, MYGIIS portal, various events, orientation and one-on-one sessions, an effective communication is built and they are involved in the activities. Referral programme is an exclusive one that fosters the trust and partnership of parents with the school and gives them an opportunity to become involved with the school community.
Yes, transportation facility is provided to students and can be opted one or two ways as per the choice.
