Gulf Indian High School (GIHS)
Gulf Indian High School (GIHS) is a Indian (CBSE) curriculum private school in Al Garhoud, Dubai. Rated Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 4,989–9,434.
Fee notes
Fees are indicative. Verify current fees directly with the school admissions office.
Parent sentiment: Mixed.
What parents praise
- Good academic progress in English (Middle and Secondary)
- Caring and inclusive school culture
- Very good relationships with parents
- Dedicated and caring teachers
- Affordable fees
Concerns parents raise
- Staffing and resources not always sufficient
- Need to improve Arabic outcomes
- Need to share best teaching approaches across all subjects and lower primary grades
- Systems to identify students with difficulties not fully developed
- Limited parent survey responses indicating potential dissatisfaction
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Mirdif: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~18 min, 10.3 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~13 min, 11.9 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~13 min, 14.6 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~19 min, pick-up ~20 min, 22.2 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~22 min, pick-up ~23 min, 26.6 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~27 min, 27.4 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~25 min, pick-up ~28 min, 29.3 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~31 min, 30.1 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~24 min, pick-up ~26 min, 31.8 km by road
- The Springs: drop-off ~29 min, pick-up ~30 min, 31.9 km by road
Related pages
- Nearby area: Mirdif guide
- Indian-curriculum (CBSE) schools in Dubai
- Dubai schools under AED 40,000 a year
Data last reviewed: 2026-06-25. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gulf Indian High School (GIHS)'s KHDA rating?
Gulf Indian High School (GIHS) is rated Good in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Gulf Indian High School (GIHS)?
Published annual fees are AED 4,989–9,434. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does Gulf Indian High School (GIHS) follow?
Gulf Indian High School (GIHS) follows the Indian (CBSE) curriculum.
Which communities is Gulf Indian High School (GIHS) near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~14 min), Downtown Dubai (~14 min), Jumeirah (~18 min). See the school-run section for more communities.