The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is one of India’s national school education boards. Its curriculum is competency-based and is designed around the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), with an emphasis on conceptual clarity, critical thinking, creativity, and holistic development rather than rote memorisation.
Yes. Many private schools in Dubai are CBSE-affiliated and licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). These schools deliver the CBSE academic programme while also meeting KHDA regulations and UAE Ministry of Education requirements, giving students a curriculum that is both internationally portable and locally compliant.
CBSE education is organised into the following stages, in line with the NEP 2020 5+3+3+4 structure:
Pre KG – Grade 10 | English, Mathematics, Science |
Grade 6 – Grade 10 | Social Science |
Grade 1 – Grade 10 | Second Language Hindi French Malayalam Arabic CBSE* – (only Grades 9 and 10) |
Pre KG – Grade 2 | ICT, STEM |
Grade 3 – Grade 8 | Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence STEM |
Grade 9 – Grade 10 | Artificial Intelligence * – ( as 6th optional subject) |
Pre KG – Grade 10 | Physical Education Art Education |
Grade 11 and 12 | Physical Education * – ( as 6th optional subject) |
Grade 11 and 12 | Science English,Physics , Chemistry (Mandatory Subjects) Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics and Psychology(Optional Subjects)- Choose any 2 Commerce English, Accountancy, Business Studies (Cumpulsory Subject) Informatics Practices, Economics ,Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology (Optional Subjects)- Choose any 2 Humanities English , Economics and Informatics Practices (Cumpulsory Subject) Business Studies, Fine Arts, Marketing, Psychology(Optional Subjects) – Choose any 2 |
In line with KHDA requirements, schools in Dubai also teach:
Competency-based learning, a cornerstone of both NEP 2020 and the NCF, shifts the focus from content coverage to the application of knowledge. Students are encouraged to solve real-life problems, think critically, communicate effectively, and build practical, transferable skills rather than simply memorising facts.
NEP 2020 is India’s overarching policy framework for school and higher education. Its key principles, adopted across CBSE schools, include:
The NCF translates the vision of NEP 2020 into practical guidelines for what is taught and how. It guides CBSE-affiliated schools on:
In keeping with the NCF’s emphasis on continuous and holistic assessment, evaluation includes:
The aim is a well-rounded picture of a student’s academic, social, and personal development, rather than reliance on a single examination.
English is usually the medium of instruction. In line with NEP 2020’s emphasis on multilingualism, schools also offer second and third languages such as:
Reflecting NEP 2020’s focus on holistic development, students are encouraged to participate in:
By building strong foundations in Mathematics, Science, Languages, and analytical and critical thinking, and by encouraging flexible subject combinations and skill development, the curriculum prepares students for universities in India, the UAE, and internationally, as well as for competitive entrance examinations.
KHDA regulates all private schools in Dubai. It ensures schools:
Parents are encouraged to:
Reasons include:
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Yes, admission is based on an assessment of the student’s skills and prior knowledge.
Yes, school transport is available to almost all areas of Dubai and Sharjah.
The school uniform is available at the store on the school campus.
Yes, the school offers an afternoon activities programme, and students may choose activities based on their interests.
School fees can be paid using any of the following methods:
All fee refund applications must be submitted to the Principal. Once approved by the Principal, the Accounts Department will process the application in accordance with the school’s Refund Policy, and will inform you of the date on which the refund cheque can be collected.
Yes. We are a co-educational school, providing an inclusive learning environment where boys and girls learn, grow and thrive together.
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