Indian High School (IHS), Oud Metha

Indian High School, also known as IHS Oud Metha, is one of the oldest Indian schools in Dubai. It was established in Oud Metha in 1961. As the name suggests, it follows the Indian curriculum and educates children from Grade 5 to Grade 12. Its sister branches are Indian High School Al Garhoud and Indian High School DSO. Indian High School Oud Metha KHDA rating is very good, showcasing great attention to its educational programme and students’ development.

• Location: Oud Metha
• School fees: AED 5,525 to AED 10,465
• Curriculum: Indian curriculum
• KHDA rating: Very good
• Years offered: Grade 5 to Grade 12

This branch of Indian High School (IHS) is in Oud Metha – a popular residential community with many nearby entertainment and leisure options. The following neighbourhoods surround the school:

• Al Karama
• Al Mankhool
• Al Jafiliya

Al Karama is one of the nearest neighbourhoods to the Indian High School junior Al Garhoud, Dubai, a residential community with many low-rise residential buildings. Another nearby option is to opt for Al Mankhool – a part of Bur Dubai that offers studio to 4-bed apartments. Al Jafiliya has a mixture of affordable apartments and luxurious villas for residents and is close to many family-friendly attractions in Dubai.

Check out the following options close to IHS Oud Metha:

• Apartments for rent near IHS Oud Metha

The Indian High School Junior Al Garhoud Dubai has a spacious campus that fully supports students' academic and non-academic development from Grade 5 onwards. Some key features of the campus are:

A striking feature of the campus is the Future Forward Leeway lab, which also serves as the department for technology and innovation. The lab has state-of-the-art facilities, such as a 3D printer, Physical computing equipment and a dedicated F1 facility. Moreover, the auditorium has a large screen projector, sound system, and lighting system for many activities. The school also offers virtual campus tour on its website.

The Indian High School (IHS) Oud Metha is located on Oud Metha Road in Oud Metha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Indian High School is one of the oldest and top Indian schools in Dubai that has been catering to Indian expatriates since 1961. It follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum – a popular Indian curriculum followed by many Indian schools operating in and out of India. Over the years, the school has maintained the quality of education, reflected in the Indian High School Oud Metha reviews by KHDA.

Indian High School (IHS) Oud Metha caters to the educational needs of children aged 10 to 18.

Indian High School Oud Metha follows the CBSE curriculum for all its stages. IHS Oud Metha curriculum is based on the CBSE and the UAE Ministry of Education guidelines to prepare children for modern-day challenges. The curriculum typically focuses on building 21st-century learning skills, particularly critical and creative thinking and problem-solving.

In secondary school, IHS Oud Metha continues to follow the CBSE curriculum. The following subjects are taught from Grade 9 onwards:

Elective subjects are French, computer applications and artificial intelligence. For more information, read the curriculum overview or contact the school administration.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority is a government organisation that assesses the quality of education in Dubai. KHDA is responsible for inspecting different private schools across Dubai with judgments that have been made on a six-point scale, as shown below:

IHS Oud Metha KHDA rating for 2022-2023 is very good. The school has maintained this rating for the last four inspections. Here is the 10-year history of IHS Oud Metha review by the KHDA:

For more information, read the latest KHDA inspection report on the Indian High School Oud Metha.

Indian High School Dubai Oud Metha calendar runs from April to March.

The school remain closed on many national and religious events. Check out the school calendar or Indian High School Oud Metha contacts mentioned later in this guide for more information.

Indian High School Oud Metha admission is straightforward. Interested parents can fill out the online admission form on the school's website. The second step is to submit the documents. The following documents are required for admission:

• A copy of Child’s passport, visa and Emirates ID
• A copy of both parents’ passport, visa and Emirates ID
• A copy of child’s birth certificate
• 2 recent passport-sized photographs
• Vaccination record
• A copy of previous school reports (last two years)
• Transfer Certificate

This is followed by an assessment test conducted by the school. The test allows IHS Oud Metha to assess a candidate’s skill set. Successful candidates will be offered admission offer.

Parents are required to pay the enrollment fee and other charges as per school policies to reserve a seat.

The age-grade guidelines set by KHDA are:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

For more information, check out the admission process of IHS Oud Metha.

The Indian High School Oud Metha fee structure is as follows:

Other fees by the Indian High School Oud Metha Dubai are:

The other charges are based on the info available in KHDA’s fee fact sheet.

Parents can pay the fee via online payment or bank-to-bank transfer. For more information, read the fee payment policy of IHS Oud Metha.

At IHS, the school canteen provides nutritious and healthy snacks and juices at reasonable costs. Moreover, a strict hygiene standard is also maintained by staff members.

The Indian High School Junior Al Garhoud Dubai offers transport services to students. The school has a fleet of high-end buses that are regularly maintained as per the instructions laid by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The school charges AED 4,300 to 8,500 annually for its transport service. For more information, email transport@ihsdubai.org and transportofihs@gmail.com.

Currently, IHS does not provide any hostel or boarding facility for its teachers or students.

The Indian High School Junior Al Garhoud offers holiday camps to students during summer and winter break. For more information, contact the school’s administration.

The IHS main campus has the following sports facilities:

At the IHS Senior Campus, Students have access to Saturday Clubs with a wide variety of activities, which are tabulated below:

IHS organizes field trips and educational tours to various countries for students in Grades 5–12. Some of the trips that have been organized by the school include:

• Australia, USA, Italy, and Singapore (2012)
• India, Turkey, China, USA (2013)
• Japan, Hong Kong, UK, India, Sri Lanka (2014)
• Europe, Singapore, USA, Germany (2015)
• India, USA, China, Malaysia, Georgia, Russia and Scandinavia (2016)
• India, Ireland, UK, Greece, and Canada (2017)
• New Zealand, India, France, Thailand and Switzerland (2018)
• India, Jordan (2019)

Apart from that, there is also an annual school picnic for every grade, across different destinations in the UAE.

Indian High School Al Garhoud has a medical centre that has the necessary equipment to deal with medical emergencies. The school has a team of doctors and nurses with DHA licenses to treat students.

IHS Parent Communication Centre (PCC) is situated near the reception at the senior school. PCC is responsible for creating, maintaining and developing the productive links that exist among the school and parents, including administrative and academic. All the queries related to attending the parents and directing them to the relevant offices are performed by Parent Communication Officer (PCO).

Another mode of communication at this school for parents and faculty is the school portal. Both parents and teachers can use the portal through credentials to gain access to information such as attendance records, academic performance, news, circulars, KHDA updates and much more.

Besides PCC, parents and students can also contact each other through the school’s designated WhatsApp groups. The other means of communication, include school diaries, emails, school website, SMS, and emails.

Telephone Number

• For inquiry: +971-4-337-7475 | +971-54-993-6204

Email Address

• indiansc@emirates.net.ae

General Information

• IHS Oud Metha Website
• IHS Oud Metha Twitter
• IHS Oud Metha Instagram
• IHS Oud Metha YouTube

WHAT ARE THE IHS OUD METHA TIMING?

IHS Oud Metha has not mentioned its timing. However, the office remains open Mondays to Saturdays.

• Monday to Thursday: 07:00 am to 06:00 pm
• Friday: 07:00 am to 11:00 am
• Saturday: 07:00 am to 04:00 pm

HOW MANY GRADES ARE IN INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL OUD METHA?

Indian High School Oud Metha offers classes from Grade 5 to Grade 12.

HOW MANY STUDENTS ARE CURRENTLY STUDYING IN IHS OUD METHA?

Over 5,500 students are studying at Indian High School Al Garhoud.

DOES IHS OUD METHA HAVE ANY SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES OR LEARNING PLANS FOR STUDENTS OF DETERMINATION?

Yes, there are special education programmes for students of determination at the Indian High School.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF IHS OUD METHA?

IHS Oud Metha calendar is from April to March.

WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE CHARGED BY IHS OUD METHA?

The Indian High School tuition fee ranges between AED 5,525 and AED 10,465.

HOW DOES THE SCHOOL COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS?

The school communicates with parents via the parent portal, IHS Parent Communication Centre, official website, social media profiles and WhatsApp groups.

DOES IHS OUD METHA HAVE A CAFETERIA OR A CANTEEN?

Yes, Indian High School Oud Metha has a canteen that offers snacks and lunch items to students.

HOW OFTEN DOES THE SCHOOL ARRANGE FIELD TRIPS?

Yes, the school arranges national and international trips for students.

DOES THE SCHOOL ARRANGE HOLIDAY CAMPS?

Yes, the school arranges winter and summer camps for students.

HOW MANY TEACHERS ARE CURRENTLY TEACHING IN IHS OUD METHA?

Currently, 319 teachers and 5 teaching assistants are part of the faculty in IHS Oud Metha.

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