Higher Secondary International School in Dubai

Global Indian International School is the best secondary school in Dubai, aiming at the holistic development of students with the Middle Years Programme.

Secondary school in Dubai, UAE

Secondary education in UAE is compulsory for 6 to 18 year old students. Government run schools offer free of cost schooling, but for expatriates, fees have to be paid for private and public schools. Secondary school or high school is for the 9th to 12th graders and students can choose advanced, general or professional streams. GIIS, the leading secondary school Dubai - UAE, offers the exemplary Indian National curriculum that focuses on the cognitive, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and personality growth of students and paves way for a brighter future and ease of transition to higher secondary schooling

Discover the best opportunities for secondary school admission in Dubai, tailored to parents seeking quality education and a nurturing environment. Unlock your child's potential with top-tier education options designed to shape young minds for success.

Curricula We Offer

Our Dubai secondary school nurtures students in an exceptional 21st century learning environment that accelerates their digital skills and knowledge with a well-designed CBSE curriculum.

CBSE

Grade 6-10

The extensive CBSE curriculum prepares a solid foundation for 11 to 14 year old students to choose the right path of their future education.

CBSE

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a dynamic curriculum that delivers skill-based education providing a powerful platform for future education of students. Students at GIIS can explore excellent opportunities in secondary school Dubai through modern educational tools and can build their academic prowess under the expert guidance of our teachers. An interactive and holistic learning process is imparted to students with theme based activities and events apart from academics. The well-structured competitive CBSE curriculum gives students immense opportunities to explore new subjects that makes them more confident and independent to face the challenges of the future. Students can excel across all academic rigours with the involvement of qualified faculty and can balance their skills, knowledge and personality equally.

Why Prefer CBSE at GIIS Dubai?

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Why GIIS Secondary School Dubai is Parents' Top-Pick?

A Holistic Educational Framework called 9GEMS

9 GEMS is an award-winning programme offered by our Indian international secondary school that is integrated with innovative teaching methodologies to develop the skills, values and boost the learning experience of students with modern age teaching techniques. This popular pedagogy concentrates in the development and excellence of the nine areas of Academics, Sports, Innovation, Leadership, Arts, Entrepreneurship, Community Connect and Universal values.

Students receiving this holistic education develop extraordinary skills like creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities and improve physical and emotional fitness.

Bridge Programme

As a globally recognized international school, we care for the international students of our school. As the secondary school admissions are open throughout the year we ensure that students joining in the middle of the year are well-trained to have a smooth and phenomenal learning experience. ‍

Our unique and well-designed Bridge Programme gives a boost to the new joinees to catch up with their peers in academics and other learning processes. Trained by our proficient teachers to adjust to the new environment with complete support by project notes, extra hours of coaching and offline support as and when required. Students are positively encouraged to make new friends and be aligned with the new ambience.

21st Century Learning

We understand the current requirements of the NextGen students and facilitate them with the best of amenities like ultra-modern SMART campus and digital tools. Students are enabled with smart boards, wifi connection, latest devices for school use, age-appropriate learning platforms, and dedicated spaces for collaborative work. ‍ Students, at our secondary school, are well-prepared for a future ready world as they are nurtured with creative and collaborative skills. Our facilitators are also well-equipped to handle the modern infrastructure and persistently upgrade to the modern-age teaching programmes.

Secondary School Fees in Dubai

Empower your child's educational journey with transparent and competitive secondary school fees. As parents in Dubai, make informed decisions to provide the best quality education for your child's bright future.

Fee Structure Academic Year 2023-2024
Grade
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
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
Zone
Zone 1
Barsha South, Jumeirah Golf Estate, IMPZ, Motor City, Dubai Hills, Sports City, Tecom, The Greens, Al Khail Gate, Al Qouz, Business Bay, Al Arjan, Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Khail heights, Al Barsha 3, Al Barsha 1
Zone 2
Town Square, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, The Springs, Remraam
Zone 3
Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Furjan, DIP 1, The Gardens, Al Karama, Oud Metha, Serena Bella Casa, Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Satwa, Al Jaddaf, Jumeirah Village Triangle
Zone 4
Al Garhoud, International City, Mirdiff, Sky Courts, Ras Al Khor
Zone 5
Al Nahda, Dubai. Al Qusais, Muhaisnah
Zone 6
Sharjah, Al Nahda Sharjah
Zone 7
Al Ghadeer

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Pre Primary

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A quick glance at our primary school programme and facilities

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High School

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

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Extra-curricular and Co-curricular Activities

Our goal is to develop our students as physically and mentally strong citizens of the future. As every student possesses an innate quality, we aim at igniting that talent and making them stronger and fitter personalities. ‍

Our wide range of extraordinary ECA and CCA activities helps students excel beyond academics. We encourage mandatory participation in any one of the activities to identify and polish their skills.Our array of activities to be chosen from can be indoor or outdoor sports and includes skills-based labs and studios for learning new skills and building physical, emotional, and social skills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the best scholarships are available at GIIS for students studying across different grades:

● Global Future Ready Merit Scholarship
● Zayed Gandhi Merit Cum Means Scholarship
● Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Global Skills Scholarship
● 9GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship

The admission process at GIIS Dubai secondary school is quite streamlined and easy. The only documents required are:

● Student’s Birth Certificate
● Resident Proof
● Certificate of Parent’s Income
● Student’s Medical Certificate
● Passport Size Photographs

The admissions are open throughout the year. However, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible so as to ensure their seat. The admissions are done on first-cum-first-serve basis.

GIIS has one of the largest school campuses in Dubai. We take pride in welcoming parents for a 45-60 min campus tour to show our beautiful grounds, exceptional learning facilities, and lively student spaces. The tour can be experienced as virtual meetings, in-person visits, and admission events! Parents can also enhance their campus tour experience by registering for admission events or student counselling sessions.

As part of the registration process, students are required to appear for an assessment, which is carried out during the campus tour or while meeting with an admission counsellor. This assessment will aid our admission counsellor in determining the appropriate entrance level and developing an academic plan.

We accept various modes of payment, such as debit cards, credit cards, cash, and cheques. Payment can also be done using online payment gateways through MyGIIS portal.

GIIS Dubai follows a three-term academic year system, wherein parents are required to pay the fee prior to the beginning of each term.

The cost of transportation varies depending on the area for which a student takes the bus and whether the transportation service is one-way or two-way. The transportation fee is to be paid per term along with the tuition fee. Our transportation fees page has more information.

Registration fee, re-registration fee, uniform fee and books fee are to be paid annually prior to Term I. For each of the three terms, secondary school fees include:

● Tuition fee
● Activity fee
● Student welfare fee
● School event fee
● Building development fee
● Technology fee
● Resource fee

For more information on fee structure, please refer to the fees section on our website.

Yes, as one of the best secondary schools in Dubai, we care about the parents as much as we care about our students. The GIIS Referral Programme is a way to recognise and appropriately reward existing parents, who believe in our pedagogy and ideals, and spread positive word of mouth by recommending new students and parents to the GIIS Family. For each successful referral, existing parents as well as the referred parents can earn rewards.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is an Indian national curriculum that is taught in both private and public schools around the world. Dubai is a well-known educational centre with a number of prestigious CBSE institutions. GIIS is one of the best CBSE schools in Dubai, with modern facilities and a high-quality education system that provides a conducive learning environment.

The exceptional CBSE curriculum provides a solid foundation for students to plan and pursue higher education, as well as aids in their intellectual and personal development. The curriculum is extremely beneficial in holistic development of students, as it:

Increases and improves the knowledge and skills of students, Enhances the ability of the students to think practically and boosts their reasoning skills.

 
 

Being the best secondary school in Dubai, we provide a plethora of facilities to our high school students. 

● Immersion Centre
● GCIE – Robotics and Maker Space
● Computer Science Laboratories
● Library
● Music Studio
● Art Studio
● Science Laboratories
● Auditorium
● Nikon Studio
● Cafeteria
● Indoor and Outdoor Play Area
● Wi-Fi Enabled Campus
● Swimming Pool
● Clinic
● Day Care
● Inclusion Room
●Mathematics Lab

GIIS actively promotes extra-curricular activities among students as they help in sharpening inherent skills in students like performing arts, leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation. Following extra-curricular activities are available at our campus.

● Chess
● Swimming
● Basketball
● Cricket
● Squash
●Badminton
● Soccer
● Karate

At GIIS, one of the leading international schools in Dubai, we provide a variety of events and activities throughout the year to give our learners a chance to show off their talents while also keeping them interested in a variety of social activities such as sports, arts, and services. Our 9GEMS holistic academic programme emphasises on the importance of organising age-appropriate events that allow students to discover their inherent talents, ranging from sports to performing arts to business and community service.

With our students’ excellent academic qualifications and extraordinary performances, our high school graduates are sought after by the world’s finest universities such as Oxford University, Cambridge, UCLA, King’s College, and others year after year.

We organise plenty of activities and events, wherein parents can also participate. Apart from the parent-teacher meetings and one-on-one meetings, we have also established the GIIS Parent Ambassadors forum for parents who’d like to work with the school and share positive stories about the school within the society.

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

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Pre Primary

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

Primary School

A quick glance at our primary school programme and facilities

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.

After School Activities

Activities for students to participate in with an overall objective to hone their skills.

Holistic Education Framework

Award-winning framework for all-round student development

Extra Curricular Activities

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

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Global Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GCIE)

A dedicated department to nurture innovation and creative skills of students

Admission Process

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Book Campus Tour

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Admission Form

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Fees

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School Policies

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