Dubai: Affordable Indian curriculum schools witness surge in popularity

Dubai: Affordable Indian curriculum schools witness surge in popularity

Affordability and the opportunity for exposure to both traditional and international cultures often make Indian-curriculum schools in Dubai the favoured option among numerous parents.

This was reiterated by many Principals in the UAE after the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) on Thursday revealed that 83 per cent, equivalent to 15,000 students, are currently enrolled in Indian curriculum schools rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Better’.

Notably, at least four schools have enhanced their ratings during the 2023-24 inspections.

In the previous academic year, this number was down by 10 per cent with 73 per cent of students attending the Indian curriculum schools with similar ratings.

The annual tuition fees at these schools typically range from a minimum of Dh5,150 to a maximum of Dh10,253.

Great education

Rashmi Nandkeolyar, Principal and Director of Delhi Private School Dubai said: “Parents relocating to Dubai from India see the excellent value that schools like ours offer. It offers a great education, packaged with international best practices; great value for money; sterling values, and exposure to international as well as Indian culture. The bonus point is the ease of transiting back home, moving to the West, or continuing to stay in Dubai.”

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