Two campuses. One school name. A lot of parents get this mixed up before they even start the form. Sharjah Indian School runs a girls’ wing in Al Ghubaiba and a boys’ wing in Juwaiza, and each one has its own office, phone line and seat count. Below sit the facts every parent should check first: fees, location, curriculum, the admission process and what to prepare before the entrance test.
Details below come from the school’s own campus sites and public SPEA and CBSE records, checked in September 2026. Confirm final fees and seat availability with the admissions office directly.
Quick answer: Sharjah Indian School was founded in 1979 by the Indian Association Sharjah and follows the CBSE curriculum from KG to Grade 12. The girls’ campus sits in Al Ghubaiba and the boys’ campus sits in Juwaiza, opened in 2016. Annual tuition runs roughly from AED 4,500 in the early grades to about AED 6,480 in senior secondary, making it one of the more affordable CBSE options in Sharjah. Admission needs an online form, a printed copy at the school office, an entrance test for select grades and the standard document set.
Quick answer: Al Saad Indian School holds the highest ADEK rating among Al Ain’s Indian curriculum schools at Very Good, while Indian School Al Ain stays the most affordable at AED 5,140 to AED 10,620 a year. Five CBSE schools serve the city, with tuition running from about AED 4,300 to AED 21,190 depending on grade. Families weighing a Kerala Board option alongside CBSE should look closely at New Indian Model School, since it runs both boards side by side.
Sharjah Indian School at a Glance
Both campuses share a name, a management body and a curriculum, but they run as separate wings with separate contact points.
| Detail | Ghubaiba campus (girls) | ADEK rating |
| Established | 1979 | 2016 |
| Grades | KG to Grade 12 | KG to Grade 12 |
| Curriculum | CBSE, New Delhi | CBSE, New Delhi |
| Managed by | Indian Association Sharjah | Indian Association Sharjah |
| Regulator | SPEA | SPEA |
Why the Two Campuses Trip Parents Up
New families often assume one address covers the whole school. It does not, and the mix up can cost a wasted trip.
The Al Ghubaiba campus near the New Gold Souk houses the girls’ wing and was the school’s original 1979 site. The Juwaiza campus, close to Al Rahmaniya and Muwailih, opened in 2016 to ease overcrowding and now houses the boys’ wing.
Check which wing your child needs before calling, since each campus keeps its own seat count, waiting list and admissions team.
Curriculum and Daily Structure
Sharjah Indian School follows the CBSE syllabus set by the board in New Delhi, taught in English from Kindergarten onward.
- Hindi is a compulsory subject from Grade 1
- Arabic and Islamic Studies follow UAE Ministry requirements
- From Grade 10, students pick a second language from Arabic, French, Hindi or Malayala
The academic year runs on the CBSE calendar rather than the September to June pattern used by British curriculum schools, so plan transfers with that gap in mind.
Sharjah Indian School Fees 2026
Fees sit toward the lower end for CBSE schools in Sharjah, though exact figures shift by grade and are reviewed yearly.
| Stage | Approx. annual tuition (AED) |
| Kindergarten to primary | 5,400 to 6,000 |
| Middle school | 6,000 to 6,480 |
| Senior secondary (Grade 11 to 12) | 6,000 to 6,480 |
Add a one time registration fee, transport and uniforms on top of tuition. Fees are billed monthly and reviewed annually by the Sharjah Private Education Authority.
A Brief History Worth Knowing
Vakayil Damodar founded Sharjah Indian School in 1979 with just 280 pupils and 13 teachers.
Former Indian Ambassador M. H. Ansari inaugurated the school on September 5, 1979, in the presence of Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi.
The Indian Association Sharjah has managed the school ever since, and enrollment has grown to close to 14,000 students across both campuses today.
This long track record matters for parents who value stability over a newer, unproven setup
SPEA Rating and How It Compares to Other Sharjah Schools
The Sharjah Private Education Authority licenses and inspects every private school in the emirate, including both Sharjah Indian School campuses.
Sharjah Indian School regularly appears on SPEA’s published list of CBSE schools in the emirate, reflecting its long operating history and its large intake.
Ask the admissions office for the current inspection report before you apply, since ratings refresh periodically and the exact tier can shift between cycles.
GEMS Millennium School and Delhi Private School Sharjah sit near the top of the same SPEA list, so families weighing more than one option often shortlist all three together.
For a full ranked shortlist beyond this single profile, read our guide to CBSE schools in Sharjah, which compares fees and ratings side by side.
How to Apply: Step by Step
- Fill out the online admission form on the campus website that matches your child’s wing
- Print the confirmation and submit it at the school office with the registration fee
- Sit the entrance test, required for most grades above Kindergarten
- Submit the full document set once a seat is offered
- Pay the fee to confirm and lock the seat
Online registration does not guarantee a seat on its own. Popular grades fill quickly, especially at the Juwaiza campus, so apply as early in the cycle as possible.
Documents to Prepare
- Child’s passport, UAE residence visa and Emirates ID, or the visa file if the ID is pending
- Both parents’ passports and Emirates IDs
- Attested birth certificate for first time enrollment
- Transfer certificate for Grade 2 and above, attested if issued outside the UAE
- Report cards from the last two years, a vaccination card and recent passport photos
Younger applicants usually sit a short play based observation, while students applying from Grade 2 upward take written English and math tests.
Contact Details for Both Campuses
Call ahead and ask about seats in your child’s exact grade before you plan a visit.
Ghubaiba campus, girls’ wing
- Address: Near New Gold Souk, Al Ghubaiba, Halwan, Sharjah, P.O. Box 2324
- Phone: +971 6 567 0560 or +971 6 567 1866
- Email: mail@sissharjah.com
Juwaiza campus, boys’ wing
- Address: Juwaiza, near Sajaa, close to Al Rahmaniya and Muwailih
- Phone: +971 6 566 5775
- Email: mail@sisjuwaiza.com
Full contact forms and updated circulars sit on the Sharjah Indian School official website, which we checked while preparing this guide.
Is Sharjah Indian School Right for Your Child
This school suits families who want an established, affordable CBSE option with a large peer group and a long track record. Parents who prioritize a smaller campus, a newer building or a shorter waiting list may prefer to compare it against other Indian curriculum schools nearby first.
Relocating families who are also weighing Dubai as a base can compare fee brackets before committing to either emirate. Our roundup of best CBSE schools in Dubai covers the same ground for families still deciding between the two cities.
When a Tutor Helps Before or After You Apply
A short prep window before the entrance test can settle nerves and close gaps in English or math. Once your child joins, moving between curriculums or catching up after a midyear transfer often needs a few focused sessions rather than a full term of extra classes.
A placement check before enrollment also flags weak spots early, well before the entrance test date arrives. Our mathematics tutoring sessions build the exact base most CBSE entrance tests expect at each grade.
Families searching from nearby neighborhoods often want a tutor who already knows the local school calendar and commute patterns. A tutor based close to your area can also fit sessions around the school run without long travel time.
Browse our private tutor in Sharjah listings to find someone within easy reach of both campuses.
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FAQs About Sharjah Indian School
The girls’ campus sits in Al Ghubaiba, near the New Gold Souk. The boys’ campus sits in Juwaiza, near Sajaa, close to Al Rahmaniya.
It follows the CBSE curriculum set by the board in New Delhi, taught in English, with Hindi, Arabic and Islamic Studies included by grade.
Annual tuition runs roughly from AED 4,500 to AED 6,480 depending on grade, plus a registration fee, transport and uniforms.
Yes, for most grades above Kindergarten. Younger children sit a play based observation, and older students take English and math tests.
Transfers are possible if a seat is open in that grade. Booking a tutor for the first term can smooth a curriculum switch.
Vakayil Damodar founded the school in 1979 under the Indian Association Sharjah, starting with 280 students and 13 teachers.