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Pearl Wisdom School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Fees AED 16,081 - 23,290
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2020
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic, Hindi, French, Malayalam, Tamil
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Pearl Wisdom School Dubai is a CBSE Indian curriculum day‑boarding school located in Dubai. It is part of Bhavans Middle East, an organization that extends CBSE education to diverse communities in the Gulf. The school serves Kindergarten through Senior Secondary and follows the CBSE framework with integrated activities designed to promote independent learning. In the early years (KG to Grade 4) there is a no‑homework policy, with emphasis on daily learning and embedded reading. The Primary program strengthens reading, writing, numeracy and science, with cross‑curricular projects; a second language is offered, with French or Hindi taught by specialist teachers, and Malayalam available. The Middle School develops global competencies, flexible thinking and project‑based collaboration, aligned to CBSE standards. Senior Secondary (Grades 11–12) provides a pathway to higher education. Facilities include classrooms, a science lab, a KG play area, an Olympic‑grade swimming pool, an auditorium, tennis court, running track and football facilities, with arts and sports programs.

Plot 1479, Hor Al Anz St, Abu Hail, Dubai, UAE

The Essentials

Pearl Wisdom School Dubai has typical class sizes of 25.

Location
Plot 1479 Hor Al Anz, Abu Hail, Dubai, UAE. The school is located in the Hor Al Anz area of Dubai.

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, Secondary

Type
CBSE Indian curriculum; day boarding school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Diverse nationalities and cultures are represented among students.

Country affiliation
India

School day structure
Kindergarten runs 7:30 am to 11:25 am, Monday to Thursday, with dispersal at 11:30 am. Grades 1–10 run 7:30 am to 2:25 pm, Monday to Thursday (dispersal 2:30 pm) and 7:30 am to 11:25 am on Fridays; extra-curricular activities for Grades 5–8 run 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Bus service
No transportation facility is available.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
PWS is a day boarding school.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are sold only at the school store. Store hours are Monday–Thursday 9 AM–1 PM, Friday 9–11 AM, and Saturday 9 AM–3 PM. Uniforms vary by grade: KG wear a yellow shirt with navy trousers/skorts; primary wear a blue T-shirt with khaki trousers/skorts; middle school wear a light-blue shirt with trousers for boys or a pinafore for girls, a navy blazer, and a tie; PE days use a blue tracksuit and PE T-shirt; shoes must be plain black and sandals are not allowed.

House System
The school follows an active House system. From Grade 1 onwards, students are grouped into houses and participate in house-based activities, including Bhavans Fest as a signature event.

Governance and Ownership
Managed by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan; Bhavans Middle East oversees Pearl Wisdom School, Dubai.
Fees

Annual tuition at Pearl Wisdom School Dubai ranges from AED 16,081 to AED 23,290 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (Academic year 2026–2027)

- KG 1 — Annual: AED 16,081. Term 1 (Apr–Jun): AED 5,527. Term 2 (Sep–Dec): AED 5,527. Term 3 (Jan–Mar): AED 5,027.
- KG 2 — Annual: AED 16,081. Term 1: AED 5,527. Term 2: AED 5,527. Term 3: AED 5,027.
- Grade 1 — Annual: AED 17,190. Term 1: AED 6,140. Term 2: AED 6,140. Term 3: AED 4,910.
- Grade 2 — Annual: AED 17,190. Term 1: AED 6,140. Term 2: AED 6,140. Term 3: AED 4,910.
- Grade 3 — Annual: AED 17,190. Term 1: AED 6,140. Term 2: AED 6,140. Term 3: AED 4,910.
- Grade 4 — Annual: AED 18,299. Term 1: AED 6,754. Term 2: AED 6,754. Term 3: AED 4,791.
- Grade 5 — Annual: AED 18,299. Term 1: AED 6,754. Term 2: AED 6,754. Term 3: AED 4,791.
- Grade 6 — Annual: AED 19,408. Term 1: AED 7,676. Term 2: AED 6,141. Term 3: AED 5,591.
- Grade 7 — Annual: AED 19,408. Term 1: AED 7,676. Term 2: AED 6,141. Term 3: AED 5,591.
- Grade 8 — Annual: AED 19,408. Term 1: AED 7,676. Term 2: AED 6,141. Term 3: AED 5,591.
- Grade 9 — Annual: AED 21,072. Term 1: AED 8,399. Term 2: AED 8,399. Term 3: AED 4,274.
- Grade 10 — Annual: AED 21,072. Term 1: AED 8,399. Term 2: AED 8,399. Term 3: AED 4,274.
- Grade 11 — Annual: AED 23,290. Term 1: AED 9,285. Term 2: AED 9,285. Term 3: AED 4,720.
- Grade 12 — Annual: AED 23,290. Term 1: AED 9,285. Term 2: AED 9,285. Term 3: AED 4,720.

Application and assessment fees

- Application fee (new admissions) — Non‑refundable: AED 525.
- Assessment fee (NAP) for Grade 1 onwards — Non‑refundable: AED 500.

Other mandatory one‑time / annual charges

- Uniform (per set): KG — AED 120; Grade 1 onwards — AED 130.
- Book fee: KG — AED 600; Grade 1 onwards — AED 700.
- ID card: AED 15.
- Ties, belt, hairbands, scrunchies — price: check the school store.

Transport (school bus) fees

- Annual transport range (10‑month year): AED 3,900 – AED 6,500 (per year).
- Transport is charged per term. Example term breakdown by area (Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3 as shown by area code):
- Area code 1 (Deira/Abu Hail etc.): Term 1 AED 1,170, Term 2 AED 1,560, Term 3 AED 1,170.
- Area code 2 (Al Qusais, Karama, Bur Dubai, Oud Metha etc.): Term 1 AED 1,350, Term 2 AED 1,800, Term 3 AED 1,350.
- Area code 3 (Nad Al Hamar, Mirdif): Term 1 AED 1,575, Term 2 AED 2,100, Term 3 AED 1,575.
- Area code 4 (Barsha, Al Quoz, Business Bay, DSO, International City, Al Warqa): Term 1 AED 1,650, Term 2 AED 2,200, Term 3 AED 1,650.
- Area code 5 (Al Nahda Sharjah): Term 1 AED 1,500, Term 2 AED 2,000, Term 3 AED 1,500.
- Area code 6 (Dubai Land, The Villa, Sky Court, Liwan, Villa Nova): Term 1 AED 1,800, Term 2 AED 2,400, Term 3 AED 1,800.
- Area code 7 (Sharjah city limits): Term 1 AED 1,800, Term 2 AED 2,400, Term 3 AED 1,800.
- Area code 8 (Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, The Gardens, JVT): Term 1 AED 1,950, Term 2 AED 2,600, Term 3 AED 1,950.
- Note: transport fee is payable for a term and the fee is charged irrespective of daily usage once the consent form is submitted.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition fees are due prior to the start of the academic year and payable in advance of attendance; fees are invoiced from the time of admission so payments can be processed before the start of the month.
- Fee due dates: Term 1 — March 15; Term 2 — June 15; Term 3 — December 1. Final cutoff dates for each term: Term 1 — April 5; Term 2 — September 5; Term 3 — January 5.
- Late payment charge: 1% of the outstanding amount per month if fees remain unpaid after the applicable cutoff date. Non‑payment may lead to withheld reports, withheld exam entry, loss of place, and other sanctions.

Refunds and recovery

- Application fee — Non‑refundable. Admission fee — Non‑refundable. Book fee — Non‑refundable. Tuition refunds are handled in accordance with KHDA guidelines.
- KHDA‑aligned refund examples provided:
- If enrolled for two weeks or less: one month's fees will be deducted.
- If enrolled for more than two weeks but less than one month: two months' fees will be deducted.
- If enrolled for more than a month: the full term's fees will be deducted.

Discounts

- Sibling discounts: 1st sibling — 10%; 2nd sibling — 15%.

Boarding

- The school operates as a day (day‑boarding) school; no residential boarding fees apply.

Accepted payment methods and collection channels

- Cash, cheque and credit card (in person at the school accounts office). Online payment via the parent portal is available. Wire transfer to the school bank account is accepted (bank details provided on request). Payments via the PAYIT app (FAB) are also accepted. For payments and receipts the school accounts office handles transactions.

Administrative and compliance notes

- Fees shown are in AED and are effective from 1 April 2026 for 2026–27 enrollments. Fees are subject to change in line with applicable UAE private education regulations. Late fees, non‑payment sanctions, and invoicing arrangements apply as listed above.
Academics

Pearl Wisdom School Dubai teaches CBSE Curriculum.

Curriculum
CBSE curriculum with integrated activities. The school follows the CBSE curriculum; at all levels children are encouraged to develop independent learning skills. KG to Grade 4 follow a no homework policy, with emphasis on daily learning and embedded reading. The Primary program (Grades 1–4) builds strong foundations in reading, writing, numeracy and science, with cross-curricular learning to foster critical thinking; areas of learning include English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arabic, Arts, Islamic studies / life skills, Performing Arts and Physical Education; a second language is offered, with French or Hindi taught through immersive daily instruction by specialist speakers, and Malayalam is available. The Middle School focuses on global competencies, flexible thinking, independent learning and project-based collaboration, with a curriculum aligned to CBSE standards. The Senior Secondary School (Grades 11–12) provides a pathway to higher education.

Higher Education Progression
Senior Secondary prepares students for higher education pathways.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing is a culture of care, connection and growth at Pearl Wisdom School. The Wellness Department, overseen by the Student Welfare Officer, champions the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of students, teachers and staff. The wellbeing framework includes individual and group counselling, behavioural support plans, and safe spaces for emotional expression. Weekly Wellness Sessions promote mindfulness, resilience-building and coping strategies for both students and teachers. Early identification of concerns and ongoing collaboration with families support learners within a holistic, 360-degree wellbeing system.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
An Inclusion Department oversees support for learners of all abilities. From admission, a structured identification and profiling process is conducted and is followed by ongoing observation and monitoring by the Student Welfare Department. The inclusive provision includes differentiation in the classroom, targeted interventions, structured support plans, and Individualised Education Plans (IEPs). Gifted & Talented enrichment pathways are available. The Head of Inclusion leads the department with the support of a Student Welfare Officer.

Mental Wellbeing
The Wellbeing framework places mental wellbeing at the core of daily life at Pearl Wisdom School. The Student Wellbeing Department, overseen by the Student Welfare Officer, ensures the mental and emotional wellbeing of every student, teacher and staff member. Wellbeing includes individual and group counselling, safe spaces for emotional expression, and behavioural support plans. Weekly Wellness Sessions foster mindfulness, resilience-building and coping strategies for students and teachers. Early identification of emotional concerns and collaboration with families help learners flourish as emotionally intelligent individuals.

Safeguarding
An admission-based identification and profiling process ensures appropriate support is provided. The Head of Inclusion leads the inclusion department, supported by a dedicated Student Welfare Officer. A 360-degree support system involves counselors, teachers and school leaders to safeguard student welfare. Safe, confidential spaces for emotional expression are provided as part of the wellbeing framework. Inclusion and wellbeing are woven into daily life to ensure every learner feels seen, supported, and safe.
Parent Experience

History
Pearl Wisdom School is part of Bhavans Middle East, a premier organization that spearheads K-12 CBSE education across the Gulf. Bhavans Middle East started in Kuwait in 2000 to support the Indian community in GCC states. Pearl Wisdom School in Dubai is a recent entrant to the Dubai education space. The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum and is affiliated for Grades 9–12. The school maintains the ethos and values of its founder, Kulpati K.M. Munshi.

Community
Pearl Wisdom School fosters an engaged school community through a regular newsletter and Bhavans Activity Calendar. A Parent Focus Group connects families with school leadership to participate in school life. Students participate in a Student Council that assumes leadership roles and helps organize assemblies and events. Parent Engagement emphasizes regular communication of learning activities and updates to families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent Focus Group is the school's parent association, coordinating parent involvement in learning, school events and governance.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has classrooms designed to support learning at all levels. A science lab enables practical experimentation and inquiry. A KG Play Area supports early childhood development. The campus features an Olympic-grade swimming pool, an auditorium, a tennis court, and a running track, alongside football facilities.

Sports Facilities
The school has football facilities. There is an Olympic-grade swimming pool. A tennis court is on site. A running track is available.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are central to learning. A science lab enables experiments and inquiry. The KG Play Area supports early childhood development. The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum and serves Kindergarten through Secondary.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The auditorium provides a venue for performances in arts. Music and drama are part of the school's holistic development. Facilities support a range of extracurricular activities through sports spaces such as football, swimming, tennis, and running track. Discovery, experiential learning and adaptive teaching support student engagement in activities beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Pearl Wisdom School follows the CBSE Indian curriculum from Kindergarten through Senior Secondary. Kindergarten focuses on engaging children physically, emotionally and socially. Primary schooling emphasizes learning through exploration and discovery, with creativity and confidence-building. Middle and Senior Secondary emphasize experiential learning in science, mathematics and languages and aim for social responsibility.

Arts & Creative
Pearl Wisdom School provides opportunities for arts and performance in a dedicated auditorium. Music and drama are part of the development program. The campus includes a KG play area for early creativity and a science lab to support inquiry-based learning. Extensive sports facilities complement arts and creative activities.

Cultural & Language
The school is part of Bhavans Middle East, an education venture associated with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. It brings together students from diverse nationalities and cultures. It follows the CBSE Indian curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
Our Glitter of Our Pearls and Pearls of Appreciation showcase the creativity and lively spirit of students and staff. Life at PWS includes activities and events, with references to Distance Learning and School Life. A Student Council is a feature of Life at PWS.

Community & Service
Life at PWS includes Inclusion & Wellbeing and Pastoral Care. The school runs a Newsletter and Bhavans Activity Calendar to engage families, and has a Parent Focus Group. These elements support the school community.

Leadership & Professional
The Chairman is N K Ramachandran. The Vice Chairman is Sooraj Ramachandran. The Director is Divya Rajesh Ramachandran. The Principal is Jaemi Byju.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Facilities include Football, Classroom spaces, a Science Lab, KG Play Area, and an Olympic-grade Swimming Pool. An Auditorium, a Tennis Court and a Running Track support physical and performance activities. The school's sports and facilities contribute to overall well-being and active lifestyles.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Check eligibility: Regardless of the month of enrollment, the student must meet the minimum age for the intended entry grade as of 31 March 2025. The eligibility is KG1: 4 years by 31 March; KG2: 5 years by 31 March; Grade 1: 6 years by 31 March. Use the age calculator to determine eligibility.

2. Online application: Apply online using the online application via APPLY NOW. All fields marked with an asterisk are compulsory. Parents applying for two or more children should use the parent login and their password from the first application; employees must login with their employee ID. Incomplete forms will be rejected. Ensure the name and date of birth match the passport.

3. Documentation: After filing the online application, submit the required documents. The student documents include color copies of the passport front page, back page and visa page; color copy of the valid Emirates ID; color copy of birth certificate (or attested/translated per origin). Birth certificates issued in UAE or GCC require no attestation; birth certificates from India must be attested by the UAE embassy/consulate and MOFA if in English, or translated and attested if not in English. Also provide a copy of the last school report (KG1 exempt), vaccination record, health insurance card, six passport-sized photos, and a Transfer Certificate. For KG1 admission, a TC is not required at the start of the academic year; for students coming from India, the TC must be attested by the Education Officer and verified by the Indian consulate in Dubai and MOFA; transfers from other emirates require the KHDA number from the previous school; transfers from GCC require MOE attestation. A tenancy contract and a copy of the electricity bill, and a printout of the online application are also required.

4. Confirmation and entry test: A non-refundable AED 500 application fee is paid as part of the confirmation process. Registration confirmation is not admission and admission is subject to KHDA approval. The school will call the child to attend an entry-level test after verification of the application form and documents.

5. Quick tips and policy notes: Registration confirmation is not the same as admission. The admission of the student is subject to KHDA approval. Registration fees are non-refundable in cases of cancellation, no-show, or if deadlines for fee payment are not met.

6. Portions for the placement test: The entry-level assessment is conducted at the start of the academic year. KG1 and KG2 involve an informal interaction; Grades 1 and 2 involve informal interaction and basic knowledge assessments; Grades 3-10 involve basic knowledge of the grade level plus informal interaction and open-ended questions. The tests do not require prior preparation.
School Events
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