Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba Branch

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance

Fees AED 8,978 - 15,302

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 2014

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum CBSE Curriculum

Taught languages English, Hindi, Malayalam, French, Arabic

Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba Branch offers the CBSE curriculum for local and international families. Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (Affiliation No. 6630083), the school follows the National Curriculum Framework 2005 and the National Education Policy 2020, using a Spiral Curriculum that revisits concepts with increasing depth. From grade 6 to 10, Artificial Intelligence is integrated as a vocational subject, while core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Computer Science. Languages offered as second languages include Hindi (grades 1–5), Malayalam (grades 6–10), French (grades 8–10) and CBSE Arabic (grades 9–10). SDGs are embedded across learning, and Gifted & Talented as well as Students with Special Needs are supported through differentiated instruction. The 34,500-square-metre campus serves about 3,450 students and features a Play Ground, Swimming Pool, Library and Computer Lab, plus facilities for dance, music and drama. Notable offerings include Model United Nations and annual literary and arts competitions.

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Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1 — P.O. Box 79803, Al Wathba, U.A.E

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The Essentials

Location

Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (P.O. Box 79803).

Stages

Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, Senior Secondary

Additional learning support

People of Determination Coordinator; Counsellor.

Country affiliation

CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education).

School day structure

KG 1 & KG 2: 07:50 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (Mon–Tue). Grades 1 to 12: 07:50 a.m. to 02:35 p.m. Fridays: KG to Grade 12: 07:50 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.

Bus service

Transport available; all buses identified by bus numbers; seat belts are compulsory; bus attendance is recorded; drivers and conductors are trained and required to follow Child Protection Policy.

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Fees

Application / Registration fees

- Registration / admission deposit: AED 500 (deductible from first-quarter tuition where applicable; the 1st quarter fee charts show a AED 500 registration deduction applied in the Term 1 calculation for the relevant grade).

Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2026/27) — full detail per term and per year group

Notes on presentation below: “Annual tuition” is the tuition component for the full academic year. “Term 1 (1st Quarter)” is the fee chargeable for the first quarter (April–June) for existing students; the first quarter includes Ministry book fees (except Islamic book), ACER/assessment fees (Grades 3–9), and CBSE exam fees (Grades 9–12). The annual totals shown include tuition plus book fee and ID card; an optional school-transport total is shown where applicable.

- K.G.1 & K.G.2
- Annual tuition: AED 9,360.00.
- Term 1 (1st Quarter) fee (existing students): AED 2,750.50 (term total excluding transport). Grand total for Term 1 including transport (if opted): AED 3,935.50.
- Annual total (tuition + book + ID card): AED 9,770.50; Annual total if opting school transport: AED 13,720.50.

- Grade I
- Annual tuition: AED 8,978.00.
- Term 1 (existing students): AED 2,737.50; Term 1 including transport (if opted): AED 3,922.50.
- Annual total (tuition + book + ID card): AED 9,388.50; Annual total with school transport: AED 13,338.50.

- Grade II
- Annual tuition: AED 8,978.00. Term 1 (existing students): AED 2,737.50. Annual total (tuition + book + ID card): AED 9,388.50; Annual total with transport: AED 13,338.50.

- Grade III and Grade IV (each)
- Annual tuition: AED 9,166.00. Term 1 (existing students): AED 2,904.50. Annual total (tuition + book + ID card): AED 9,576.50; Annual total with transport: AED 13,526.50.

- Grade V and Grade VI (each)
- Annual tuition: AED 9,526.00. Term 1 (existing students): AED 2,994.50. Annual total (tuition + book + ID card): AED 9,936.50; Annual total with transport: AED 13,886.50.

- Grade VII and Grade VIII (each)
- Annual tuition: AED 10,802.00. Term 1 (existing students): AED 3,313.50. Annual total (tuition + book + ID card): AED 11,212.50; Annual total with transport: AED 15,162.50.

- Grade IX
- Annual tuition: AED 12,466.00. Term 1 (existing students): AED 3,979.50. Annual total (tuition + book + ID card): AED 12,976.50; Annual total with transport: AED 16,926.50. Islamic studies book (only for Muslim students): AED 30.00 (where applicable).

- Grade X
- Annual tuition: AED 12,978.00. Term 1 (existing students): AED 4,352.50. Annual total (tuition + book + ID card): AED 13,388.50; Annual total with transport: AED 17,338.50. Islamic studies book (only for Muslim students): AED 26.00 (where applicable).

- Grade XI
- Annual tuition: AED 14,698.00. Term 1 (existing students): AED 3,742.50 (Term 1 shows a registration deduction of AED 500 where applicable). Annual total (tuition + book + ID card): AED 15,108.50; Annual total with transport: AED 19,058.50. Islamic studies book (only for Muslim students): AED 29.00 (where applicable).

- Grade XII
- Annual tuition: AED 15,302.00. Term 1 (existing students): AED 4,843.50. Annual total (tuition + book + ID card): AED 15,712.50; Annual total with transport: AED 19,662.50. Islamic studies book (only for Muslim students): AED 30.00 (where applicable).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are collected in four quarterly instalments for the academic year April 2026 – March 2027. Payment deadlines for the 2026/27 year are: First Quarter (April–June) – within a week after declaration of results; Second Quarter (July–September) – 20 June 2026; Third Quarter (October–December) – 20 October 2026; Fourth Quarter (January–March) – 20 January 2027.

- First-quarter tuition includes Ministry book fees (except Islamic book), ACER/assessment exam fees for Grades 3–9 (non‑refundable), and CBSE fees for Grades 9–12. The remaining portion of the annual tuition for A.Y. 2026–27 is collected in three equal instalments after Term 1; those instalments will be lower than the Term 1 amount because Term 1 carries the additional charges listed above.

- Transport service: once a parent opts for school transportation, withdrawal during the academic year is not permitted except for Transfer Certificate (TC) applicants. Parents who wish to discontinue transport must provide a minimum of three months' (one term) prior written notice; otherwise the full-year transport fee (10 working months) remains payable.

Boarding fees

- Boarding / residential facilities are not offered at this branch; the school operates as a day school. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees (annual / per-term items)

- Book fee (annual): AED 400.00 per student (applies across all year groups). ID card (including VAT): AED 10.50 per student. These are included in the annual totals shown above.

- Islamic studies book (only for Muslim students): graded amounts per year (examples shown in the Term 1 chart): Grade I AED 23.00; Grade II AED 29.00; Grade III & IV AED 26.00; Grade V AED 26.00; Grade VI AED 29.00; Grade VII AED 24.00; Grade VIII AED 30.00; Grade IX AED 30.00; Grade X AED 26.00; Grade XI AED 29.00; Grade XII AED 30.00. These are charged where applicable to Muslim students.

- Caution money (refundable): for existing-student fee charts certain grades show a refundable caution/deposit amount (for example, Grade IX shows AED 100 in the existing-student annual chart). Refundable caution amounts vary by category/grade as indicated on the school's fee charts.

- Assessment/Examination charges and statutory charges included in Term 1: ACER/assessment fees (Grades 3–9) and CBSE fees (Grades 9–12) are included in the Term 1 charge; these items are non-refundable once charged.

- Uniforms: uniform requirements are published by the school under Parent Corner (Uniforms). The official fee charts do not include a separate fixed “uniform fee”; uniform items are purchased separately as required. (Uniform details are provided by the school's Parent Corner resources.)

Refund information and related terms

- Caution money is refundable as indicated in the fee chart for the relevant grade/category.

- ACER/assessment fees included in Term 1 (Grades 3–9) and similar statutory exam fees included in Term 1 (Grades 9–12) are listed as non-refundable in the Term 1 instructions. Books are issued only against the Term 1 fee receipt.

- Returned-cheque / bank charges: parents are responsible for ensuring cheques clear; returned-cheque charges and bank procedures apply where a payment instrument is dishonoured. Cash is not accepted.

Fee payment options

- Online bank transfer (school bank account at Bank of Baroda). Bank details shown for fee remittance: Bank of Baroda, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi – IBAN: AE500110090020200008954 – SWIFT: BARBAEADADH. Parents are requested to transfer funds to the school account and then complete the mandatory Google form to enable e-receipt generation.

- ADCB credit-card payments are accepted for fee remittance as an online option. Demand drafts (DD) or cheques in favour of "ABU DHABI INDIAN SCHOOL BRANCH 1" are also accepted; cheques/DDs may be deposited in the school drop box at Gate 1 where applicable. The school does not accept cash. After transfer or cheque/DD payment, the e‑receipt is generated and sent to the registered email address within five working days once payment details are provided.

- For fee-related enquiries the school's fee email is fees@adiswathba.com and the Parent Portal / Online Admissions channels are used for enrolment and fee submissions.

Academics

Curriculum

Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The curriculum is based on the National Curriculum Framework 2005 and the National Education Policy 2020, with CBSE revisions to be robust, vibrant and holistic. We follow a Spiral Curriculum in which key concepts are introduced in lower grades and revisited with increasing depth (Introduction-Reinforcement-Advancement). From grade 6 to 10, Artificial Intelligence is integrated as a vocational subject. Languages offered as second languages include Hindi (grades 1-5), Malayalam (grades 6-10), French (grades 8-10), and CBSE Arabic (grades 9-10). Core CBSE subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Computer Science; vocational subjects include AI, Financial Literacy, and Beauty and Health; Ministry Arabic, UAE Social Studies, Moral Social Cultural Studies are included; SDGs are integrated; Gifted & Talented and Students with Special Needs are supported through differentiated instruction.

Gifted and Talented

Differentiated instruction is provided for Gifted & Talented students and for Students with Special Needs.

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Admissions

1. The school accepts online applications via the school website; the link opens in October/November. 2. The school requires Registration Slips to be validated and submitted to the Admission Office on a specified date. 3. The school conducts lots for KG to Grade V seats based on seat availability; entrance examinations may be conducted in special cases. 4. The school conducts entrance examinations for Grades VI and above for all students who have completed registration. 5. The school requires attested photocopies of the requisite documents to be submitted to the Admission Office after the lot draw and entrance examination. 6. This will be followed by a meeting with a member of the senior leadership team. 7. For the child's admission, both parents attend an interactive session with the senior leadership team. 8. Once admission is confirmed, the parents complete admission-related formalities such as fee payment and book collection. 9. Document Checklist for Admission: photocopies of child's passport (First Page, Visa Page and Last Page); photocopies of sponsor's passport (First Page, Visa Page and Last Page); four recent passport-size photographs of the student; photocopies of child's Emirates ID (2 copies); photocopies of Progress Report of the Previous Academic Year; photocopies of the latest electricity bill; attested birth certificate; attested Transfer Certificate; photocopies of immunization card; photocopies of medical insurance card.

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FAQs

Where is Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba Branch located, and what are some key facts a relocating family should know?

The Al Wathba branch is in Abu Dhabi, Branch 1, Al Wathba (P.O. Box 79803). It opened in 2014 and is CBSE-affiliated, co-educational, offering Kindergarten through Grade XII. The head of school is Dr. Alpana Sawhney.

What levels does the Al Wathba branch serve, and what are typical daily times?

The school provides Kindergarten (KG 1–KG 2) through Senior Secondary (Grade XII) for boys and girls. KG runs 07:50–11:50, and Grades 1–12 run 07:50–14:35; on Fridays, KG to Grade 12 finish at 11:10. It operates as a day school with a bus service available.

What makes the curriculum at Al Wathba distinctive?

The school follows CBSE with the National Curriculum Framework 2005 and NEP 2020 updates, using a Spiral Curriculum that revisits concepts with deeper understanding. From Grade 6 to 10, Artificial Intelligence is integrated as a vocational subject. Second languages include Hindi (1–5), Malayalam (6–10), French (8–10), and CBSE Arabic (9–10).

What are the tuition and miscellaneous costs I should expect?

Annual tuition varies by grade, from AED 8,978 for Grade I–II to AED 15,302 for Grade XII. There is a non-refundable registration/admission deposit of AED 500, plus a book fee of AED 400 and an ID card fee of AED 10.50 annually. Transport is optional and charged separately if used.

How does the admissions process work and what documents are required?

Admissions begin with online applications (open in Oct/Nov). Registration Slips are submitted to the Admission Office, and KG–V seats may be allocated by a lot draw. For Grades VI and above, an entrance exam is conducted after registration, followed by document attestation and meetings with senior leadership; both parents attend an interactive session before finalizing admission.

What is included in Term 1 charges and when are payments due?

Term 1 includes the first-quarter tuition plus Ministry book fees (except Islamic), ACER/assessment fees for Grades 3–9, and CBSE exam fees for Grades 9–12. The remaining annual tuition is collected in three equal installments after Term 1. Transport and other items may apply separately.

What curriculum framework does the school use, and what are the core versus vocational subjects?

The school uses CBSE with guidance from the National Curriculum Framework 2005 and NEP 2020 updates. Core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Computer Science; vocational subjects include Artificial Intelligence (from Grade 6), Financial Literacy, and Beauty and Health.

Which languages are offered as second languages and at what grades?

Hindi is compulsory for Grades 1–5 and optional for Grades 6–10; Malayalam is offered for Grades 6–10; French is offered for Grades 8–10; CBSE Arabic is offered for Grades 9–10. Arabic is also taught as a Ministry subject for all students from Kindergarten to Grade 11 and is optional for Grade 12.

Are there supports for Gifted & Talented students and Students with Special Needs?

Yes. Gifted & Talented and Students with Special Needs receive differentiated instruction. The school has a dedicated Special Educator and a Counsellor/Wellness Teacher to support learning and wellbeing.

What facilities does the campus offer?

The 34,500-square-metre campus includes a Play Ground, a Swimming Pool, a Library, and a Computer Lab. There is also a Dance facility and spaces for music and drama to support arts and physical education.

Are there facilities for arts, music, and sports?

Yes. Outdoor sports are supported by the Play Ground, aquatic activities by the Swimming Pool, and performing arts via the Dance facility along with music and drama spaces, enabling a broad arts and sports program.

Is there a library and digital learning resources on campus?

The campus includes a Library for reading and study resources and a Computer Lab for technology-enabled learning.

What extracurricular activities and clubs exist beyond the classroom?

Beyond classes, the school runs Model United Nations for Grades 9–11, a June Literary Competition for Grades III–XII, inter-house singing and dance contests, Arabic Calligraphy competitions, Quran Recitation, and Cooking Without Fire activities.

What leadership opportunities are available to students?

There is an Investiture Ceremony to induct Student Council and house captains, and these leaders, along with House Captains, drive student-led activities and events across the school.

Do students participate in field trips or hands-on learning experiences?

Yes. The school runs various academic activities and field trips as part of experiential learning to deepen understanding and collaboration.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions does the school offer?

A Counsellor/Wellness Teacher supports student wellbeing, and a dedicated Special Educator helps with SEN. The Kindergarten Program emphasizes Personal Social and Emotional Development, and safeguarding and health-safety policies are documented and implemented.

How does the school support students with special needs and wellbeing?

SEN students receive instruction from a Special Educator, and SOD/ALN students benefit from sensory activities, visual instructions, and storytelling in an inclusive setting; a Counsellor/Wellness Teacher provides mental wellbeing support.

What mental health resources are available for students?

A Counsellor/Wellness Teacher is available to support student mental wellbeing, alongside the overall wellbeing framework and safe school environment.

Is the school a boarding facility or a day school?

Abu Dhabi Indian School – Al Wathba Branch operates as a day school; boarding facilities are not offered.

What is the school uniform policy?

Girls wear navy blue pinafores (KG 1–5) or navy blue trousers with a cream shirt, blue-and-white striped tie, white socks and black shoes; a blue blazer is required from Grade 3 and a navy cardigan in winter. Boys wear navy blue shorts or pants with a cream shirt and tie; a blue blazer from Grade 3 and a navy cardigan in winter. From Grade 2, students wear house-colour PE T-shirts; KG 1–2 wear white outfits with red accents.

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