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GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi has 4,177 pupils, typical class sizes of 28, instruction in English.
Location
GEMS United Indian School is located in Baniyas West, Abu Dhabi, on 42nd Street. The campus sits in a residential area with easy access to Abu Dhabi's main roads and regular school bus routes. The address is 42nd Street, Baniyas West, Abu Dhabi 10996.
Stages
The school offers the Indian curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The age range is approximately 4 to 18 years.
Type
GEMS United Indian School is a co-educational day school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Publicly disclosed information does not include a nationality breakdown or local/international ratio.
Additional learning support
Public pages describe safeguarding and student wellbeing. The campus includes a school clinic, library facilities, and science laboratories. Explicit special educational needs (SEN) provisions are not detailed publicly.
Country affiliation
CBSE affiliation with the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, India.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is specified.
School day structure
Exact start and end times are not published publicly. The school uses Bright Bus Transport (BBT) for its bus service.
Bus service
Bright Bus Transport (BBT), part of STS Group, provides UIS Abu Dhabi with a fleet that includes CCTV surveillance, ADAS cameras, GPS tracking, RFID, and a 24/7 Operations Control Centre.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi ranges from AED 10,420 to AED 20,700 for 2026/27.
Application / New‑admission fee
- A non‑refundable/non‑transferable fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition is due on acceptance of the Offer Letter to confirm enrolment. This amount is adjustable against the first term tuition once the student joins. The admission fee is refundable only if the parent gives notice of withdrawal before the beginning of the academic year, in accordance with ADEK policy.
Tuition fees (2025/2026 academic year) — amounts in AED
- Pre‑KG: Annual AED 10,420; Monthly AED 1,042; First term AED 3,126; Second term AED 4,168; Third term AED 3,126.
- KG1 – KG2: Annual AED 10,420; Monthly AED 1,042; First term AED 3,126; Second term AED 4,168; Third term AED 3,126.
- Grades 1–2: Annual AED 12,430; Monthly AED 1,243; First term AED 3,729; Second term AED 4,972; Third term AED 3,729.
- Grades 3–5: Annual AED 12,510; Monthly AED 1,251; First term AED 3,753; Second term AED 5,004; Third term AED 3,753.
- Grades 6–8: Annual AED 14,530; Monthly AED 1,453; First term AED 4,359; Second term AED 5,812; Third term AED 4,359.
- Grade 9: Annual AED 17,660; Monthly AED 1,766; First term AED 5,298; Second term AED 7,064; Third term AED 5,298.
- Grade 10: Annual AED 17,570; Monthly AED 1,757; First term AED 5,271; Second term AED 7,028; Third term AED 5,271. (Grade 10 board examination fees will be charged separately in line with CBSE norms.)
- Grades 11–12: Annual AED 20,700; Monthly AED 2,070; First term AED 6,210; Second term AED 8,280; Third term AED 6,210. (Grade 12 board examination fees will be charged separately in line with CBSE norms.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is due prior to the start of the academic year and payable in advance of attendance; tuition is invoiced from the time of admission. Payments may be made up front (annual), per term, or on a monthly basis.
- The school operates a 10‑month academic billing cycle; there are no tuition payments in July and August. Monthly payments are collected at the start of each month.
- If tuition fees remain unpaid by the 20th day of the month, the student's name will be removed from the admissions roll and will not be re‑added until outstanding fees and the re‑admission fee are paid; students with outstanding fees will not be permitted to sit for board examinations.
- School fees are charged in accordance with the GEMS fee framework and ADEK regulations; fees may be subject to change under applicable regulations.
Payment methods and instructions
- Accepted payment methods: Cash, current‑dated cheques, or credit card. Post‑dated cheques are not accepted. Cheques should be made payable to “GEMS United Indian School, Abu Dhabi.”
- The school advertises a partnered FAB GEMS World Credit Card payment option with potential incentives for advance annual payments.
Boarding fees
- No boarding or residential provision is listed for this campus; no boarding fees are published.
Other costs and fee items
- Textbooks and declared learning materials: a textbook declaration and a textbook list are provided for parents; textbook arrangements (loaned or charged) are published in the school's Books/CBSE information resources. Expect textbook and learning‑materials costs or loans as indicated by the published textbook lists.
- Transport: A contracted school bus service is available (Bright Bus Transport / STS Group). Bus transport operates as a fee‑for‑service; parents register with the school's transport contact for route availability and bus fee details and can pay bus fees through the school's online payment portal.
- Uniforms: Official school uniform for GEMS United Indian School is supplied through the authorised uniform retailer (Threads), indicating uniform purchases are separate from tuition. Expect uniform purchase costs to apply.
- Examination fees: Grade 10 and Grade 12 board examination fees are charged in line with CBSE norms (charged in addition to tuition).
- Other potential costs: extracurricular activities, trips, lunches and other optional services are commonly charged separately at GEMS schools; specific optional service costs and schedule of extracurricular fees are provided by the school's parent communications and fee invoices.
Refund information
- The admission fee equal to 5% of annual tuition is generally non‑refundable/non‑transferable but is adjustable against the first term tuition once the student joins. That admission fee is refundable only if the parent gives notice of withdrawal before the beginning of the academic year, as per ADEK policy. Other refund conditions follow ADEK and school policy and may vary by fee type.
Summary notes on enforcement and consequences
- Late or non‑payment: removal from admissions roll after the 20th day of the month and restriction from board examinations until outstanding sums and re‑admission fees are cleared.
Useful contacts for payments and fee queries
- School accounts / admissions telephone: (+971) 02 2059777; general admissions email and transport contacts are published alongside fee information and the bus service contact for registration.
Academics
GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi follows the CBSE curriculum designed by NCERT, with English as the medium of instruction. Arabic is taught and compulsory for Muslim students within Islamic Studies, and UAE culture and heritage are integrated into the program. The curriculum emphasizes 21st-century learning through enquiry-based and project-based approaches, supported by digital resources. Curriculum is organized by stage: Early Years (Pre-KG to KG2) with English, Mathematics and Environmental Studies plus Music/Art/PE; Primary (Grades I–V) adds Hindi/Malayalam, Arabic and Islamic/Moral Science with Foundational Literacies aligned to CBSE/NCERT. Middle School (Grades VI–VIII) includes English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Science, Arabic, Islamic/Moral Science and language options (Malayalam/Hindi, plus French from Grade 8) and Arts/Physical Education; Secondary (IX–X) features core CBSE subjects with Arabic compulsory, and Senior Secondary (XI–XII) offers Science, Commerce and Humanities streams with core and elective subjects.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
The school uses an online enquiry to start the application. The admission process is initiated remotely on submission of documents; scanned copies of the documents are sent to the Admission Secretary or the Registrar. The school will contact you to schedule an interview (required for all grades, including KG1 and KG2) and an assessment/entrance exam. Upon completion of the assessment and interview, the school will contact you if a place is available. Only students with a current and valid UAE residence visa are eligible for enrolment. At registration, the following documents are required: 1 copy of the child's Passport, Visa and Emirates ID card; 1 copy of the parent's Passport, Visa and Emirates ID card; 1 copy of the child's attested birth certificate (in English/Arabic); 3 recent passport-size photographs of the child (with a white background); Two years' of school reports, including any learning support documents pertaining to your child's educational needs; for Early Years, nursery reports if available; Copy of Health Form (download here) and a copy of Vaccination Record for KG1 and above. Things to remember: All students seeking admission for Grade 2 upwards must provide a Transfer Certificate; Validity of a Transfer Certificate is 3 months from the date of issue. Transferring during an academic year: If transferring from within Abu Dhabi, provide records of any tests undertaken in the current academic year and an eSIS transfer; If transferring from another Emirate, provide mark sheets from assessments taken at the current school in the current academic year, with attestation by the current school and the Ministry of Education of the Emirate; If transferring from overseas, provide the mark list of assessments done so far, a Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate attested by the Education Officer of the issuing zone, embassy attestation in the UAE, MOFA attestation, and verification by the Indian Consulate in Abu Dhabi if applicable. Final transfer requires approval by the GEMS UIS principal and, finally, by the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC). For any further information regarding admissions, contact a member of the team.
Scholarships
The Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Excellence provides a full-year scholarship at a GEMS school. The award is offered to female students who have proven themselves as global citizens, demonstrated outstanding leadership, achieved exceptional academic results, and shown commitment to their communities. Winners become ambassadors for both their school and GEMS Education and receive a commemorative certificate. The award was established in 2005 to empower UAE women.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi follow?
GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi follows the CBSE curriculum designed by NCERT, with English as the medium of instruction. Arabic is taught and compulsory for Muslim students within Islamic Studies...
What age range does GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / New‑admission fee**
- A non‑refundable/non‑transferable fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition is due on acceptance of the Offer Letter to confirm enrolment. This amount is adjustable ...
What type of school is GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi?
GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi is a co-educational, day school school.
Where is GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi located?
42nd St, Baniyas West, Abu Dhabi, UAE...
Does the school offer a bus service?
Available...
Is the school religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is specified.
Does the school provide learning support?
The school states in its materials that ADEK inspection includes provisions for POD students, indicating some level of support for students with Special Educational Needs. ADEK's own performance stand...
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction. Arabic language is taught and is compulsory for Muslim students in Islamic studies. UAE culture, heritage and cultural appreciation are taught and emphasised to...
How many students attend the school?
GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi has approximately 4177 students.
When was the school established?
GEMS United Indian School Abu Dhabi was established in 1990.
What is the admissions process?
The school uses an online enquiry to start the application. The admission process is initiated remotely on submission of documents; scanned copies of the documents are sent to the Admission Secretary ...
Does the school offer scholarships?
The Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Excellence provides a full-year scholarship at a GEMS school. The award is offered to female students who have proven themselves as global citizens, demonstra...
