Dhruv Global School
Also known as: Dhruv Dubai
Dhruv Global School is a private Indian CBSE curriculum school in Al Barsha South, Dubai, for boys and girls from Pre-KG to Grade 8. KHDA rated the school Acceptable in its 2025–26 inspection. Tuition for 2026–27 is AED 14,000 to AED 26,400 a year, depending on the year group.
Sources: KHDA inspection report 2025–26, p. 6; KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
Corrected 29 September 2026: the website link led to another school's site; it now leads to dhruv.ae. All corrections
- rating
- Acceptable: level 3 of 6 on KHDA’s scale, from Very weak to OutstandingKHDA 2025–26, p. 6What Acceptable means
- fee
- AED 14,000 – 26,400a year, Pre-KG to Grade 8, 2026–27Fees by year group at every school
- whole
- Which year group?See its fee and the cost to the end of school
- students
- 207 students2024–25, KHDA school directory
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Fees at this school, 2026–27
AED 14,000 – 26,400a year, Pre-KG to Grade 8, 2026–27
Not included: transport, uniform, books, trips, sibling discounts.
KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27.
Overview
Admissions
- Places
- KHDA does not publish how many places are free at a school or its waiting list. Ask the school directly, and early.
- Year groups
- Pre-KG to Grade 8Which year group for your child? → September 2027 intake →
- Age on entry
- Counted on 31 March; the school year starts in April.Source UAE Ministry of Education, Admission Age Guide, p. 9
- Apply
- dhruv.aeprincipal@dhruv.aeTelephone and e-mail as KHDA's school directory lists them, checked 18 September 2026. What its own website says about admissions → How admission works across Dubai →
- Fees on entry
- «New Students — Application Fees : AED 500 (Assessment fees included)»«New Students — Enrolment Fees : Up to 10% of the tuition fees non refundable & deductible from the 1st term fees»Source KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, Pre-KG
- Inspections
- This school's latest full inspection report is 2025–26. KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not. Ratings and reports →Source KHDA, 3 June 2026
The school
- Curriculum
- Indian CBSE
- Year groups
- Pre-KG–Grade 8
- Gender
- Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2025–26Report wording: Boys and girls
- Languages of instruction
- English
- Founded
- 2023
- Name registered with KHDA
- Dhruv Global school
- External examinations
- ASSET, ABT, NGRT, Source B: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
- Accreditation
- awaiting Source B: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
- Extra-curricular activities
- Football, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis and more, 7 confirmed
- Principal
- Ritika Anand
- Website
- dhruv.ae
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2025–26
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA in brief
KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2025–26 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2025–26, summary only
Students’ achievement
Students' achievement in the Kindergarten is acceptable in English and mathematics, but weak in science. In Primary, achievement in Islamic Education, English, mathematics and science is acceptable. Students' attainment in Arabic, as an additional language, is weak across the school although there are signs of improvement in the progress students are making. The progress of students in science in the middle phase is good.
Personal and social development
Most students demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviour as reflected in the respectful relationships between students and members of staff. Students understand the need to keep safe and have a healthy lifestyle. They also understand their own responsibilities and show respect and consideration for one another. Students demonstrate a stronger understanding of Emirati heritage and culture than other world cultures. Many students enjoy engaging in projects to enhance the school's environment further.
Teaching, curriculum and care
Most teachers have secure knowledge of their subjects and create positive learning environments for students. Teachers are beginning to use assessment information to enable students' to make better progress in lessons. However, not all teachers are using what they know about their students to plan learning and help them to solve problems and be more independent.
Wellbeing
Leaders have a strong vision for the wellbeing of students and members of their staff. Most students report that they feel safe and well supported attending the school. Systems to monitor the impact of wellbeing practices are still developing. This means that in some lessons the needs of students with specific learning needs are not always met. Student leaders of wellbeing play an important role in helping to support students who have any concerns about their happiness and health.
Inclusion
The school has a commitment to be inclusive for all students. The processes for identifying and supporting students with learning needs are in place but they are not yet strong enough. Parents of students of determination are very pleased with the support the school provides for their children. Most teachers are still developing their skills in planning lessons and assessing students of determination to make faster progress in lessons.
Leadership and management
Leaders are working to provide effective planning for improvement. However, they do not always focus on ways to improve the standards of teaching and learning and the use of assessment to support students' learning as well as they could. Communication channels which exist between parents and the school are much appreciated by parents. Governors are beginning to improve the way in which they support the school's further development. Most aspects of the school's daily life are well organised and help to create a friendly and supportive atmosphere for learning.
- Back to text, source A
Parent Report 2025–26
Summary only
Page 1
Checked 16 September 2026.
Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.
Fees 2026–27
Dhruv Global School tuition for 2026–27 is AED 14,000 (Pre-KG to KG2) to AED 26,400 (Grade 8) across 11 year groups, as published in the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27, after the discount the school lists; KHDA's approved tuition is AED 18,000 to AED 26,400.Note 1Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Approved tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group that year listed; after the discount on each year's sheet, the fee is lower in six year groups and higher in one, where the 2026–27 sheet's discount is smaller; the school did not raise its approved fee.
Annual tuition by year group, Dhruv Global School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26
| Year group | 2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27 | 2025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | ||
| Pre-KG | AED 14,000approved AED 18,000 | AED 13,001 |
| KG1 | AED 14,000approved AED 18,000 | AED 14,000 |
| KG2 | AED 14,000approved AED 18,000 | AED 14,000 |
| Primary | ||
| Grade 1 | AED 14,999approved AED 19,200 | AED 15,001 |
| Grade 2 | AED 14,999approved AED 19,200 | AED 15,001 |
| Grade 3 | AED 15,999approved AED 21,600 | AED 16,001 |
| Grade 4 | AED 15,999approved AED 21,600 | AED 16,001 |
| Grade 5 | AED 16,999approved AED 24,000 | AED 17,002 |
| Grade 6 | AED 16,999approved AED 24,000 | AED 17,002 |
| Secondary | ||
| Grade 7 | AED 19,000approved AED 26,400 | AED 19,000 |
| Grade 8 | AED 26,400 | Not availableNote 3 |
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 1
The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
- Back to text, source A
Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Tuition for 11 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Tuition for 10 year groups.
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, note 2
Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.
- Back to text, note 3
No Grade 8 tuition in the 2025–26 Fees Fact Sheet.
Dhruv Global School fees 2026–27 by year group Also the 2025–26 figures, fees since 2023–24 and other charges.
Tuition as listed on the school's KHDA Fees Fact Sheet, after the discount it lists («Discount on Tuition fees»), with the approved tuition beneath. The sheet is issued for one academic year and lists other discount schemes separately, «as applicable»; confirm the amount with the school.
What a year costs, Pre-KG, 2026–27
Showing Pre-KG. Choose another year group above to see its costs.
- Tuition
- AED 18,000
- Discount on tuitionAs the fact sheet states it: 22.22%
- −AED 4,000
- KHDA's total for the year
- AED 14,000
Required, but not in KHDA's total: uniform, books and the like, bought from the school or elsewhere
- Uniform
- AED 300 to AED 700
- Books
- AED 300 to AED 700
- Stationery
- AED 150 to AED 200
- School ID Card ReplacementOnly when needed; not paid every year
- AED 50
A year, before optional servicesAED 14,750 to AED 15,600
Joining and re-enrolling
- Re-enrollment fees · Existing Students
- Up to 5% of the tuition fees or AED 500 (whichever is higher), non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
- Application Fees · New Students
- AED 500 (Assessment fees included)
- Enrolment Fees · New Students
- Up to 10% of the tuition fees, non-refundable and deductible from the 1st term fees
Other discounts the school states
- Sibling 2
- 5%
- Siblings 3 to 5
- 10%
- School Employees
- 100%
- Scholarship
- up to 15%
- Partnership with Educational Providers
- up to 50%
- Corporate
- 5%
The school requested not to increase the tuition fees for the academic year 2026–27. Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27
Ranges are shown as KHDA prints them, never as a single middle figure.
Inspection
Overall rating
Wellbeing Dubai focus area
Inclusion Dubai focus area
Checked 16 September 2026.
KHDA ratings
KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2025–26. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
KHDA’s visits resume in 2026–27. A full inspection brings a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)
OverallOverall performance
First rated in 2025–26
TeachingTeaching for effective learning
Not available2025–26
WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing
First rated in 2025–26
InclusionProvision for students of determination
First rated in 2025–26
LeadershipLeadership and management
First rated in 2025–26
Checked 16 September 2026.
Ratings by phase, 2025–26KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.
| Area | KG | Primary | Middle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | |||
| CurriculumCurriculum design and implementation | |||
| Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptation | |||
| SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protection |
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2025–26
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
What the KHDA scale means
KHDA rates schools on six levels. Good is the level KHDA expects of every school; Acceptable is the minimum level it requires.
- «Quality of performance substantially exceeds the expectation of the UAE»23 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance exceeds the expectation of the UAE»47 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the expectation of the UAE»«This is the expected level for every school in the UAE»85 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance meets the minimum level of quality required in the UAE»«This is the minimum level for every school in the UAE»52 schools in Dubai hold it now
- «Quality of performance is below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
- «Quality of performance is significantly below the expectation of the UAE»No school in Dubai holds it now
Dhruv Global School was rated Acceptable in 2025–26, one of 52 schools at this level.
Reports before 2015–16 used four levels, not these six. 21 of Dubai's 228 open schools hold no six-level rating yet. Counted the way Market Statistics counts ratings, for the schools open today.
Source UAE School Inspection Framework 2015–16, p. 19 (KHDA)
History
History of Dhruv Global SchoolOverall rating by academic year, newest first
- 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
- 2025–26First reportFull Inspection Report 2025–26 (opens in a new tab)
- 2024–25KHDA paused full inspections; only new schools were inspected. About the pause
- 2023–24No inspection.
- Opened in 2023–24. No reports before this year.
Checked 16 September 2026.
Findings
8 findings in the last report: 4 strengths, 4 development points.
Leadership and self-evaluation
Note 11 strength, 1 development point
Strength
The commitment of all leaders and members of staff to the improvement of the school, and the academic and personal growth of students.
Full Inspection Report 2025–26, page 5, paragraph 5
Development required
Improve the effectiveness of leadership by ensuring that strategic planning, monitoring, and review lead to clearer and more measurable improvements in students’ learning outcomes.
Full Inspection Report 2025–26, page 5, paragraph 13
Personal development and wellbeing
1 strength
Strength
The positive attitudes and trusting relationships between students and staff.
Full Inspection Report 2025–26, page 5, paragraph 6
Health, safety and safeguarding
1 strength
Strength
The school’s safe, hygienic and secure environment which allow all stakeholders to feel safe on the campus.
Full Inspection Report 2025–26, page 5, paragraph 7
Parents and community
1 strength
Strength
The support which parents have for their school and the positive learning environment which it creates for their children.
Full Inspection Report 2025–26, page 5, paragraph 8
Attainment and progress
1 development point
Development required
Raise students’ attainment and their rates of progress to be at least good in all subjects and phases.
Full Inspection Report 2025–26, page 5, paragraph 10
Teaching
1 development point
Development required
Improve the quality of teaching and learning and ensure that in all lessons, teachers’ expectations are high, and regular checks are made on students’ understanding.
Full Inspection Report 2025–26, page 5, paragraph 11
Assessment
1 development point
Development required
Improve the use of assessment data to support students’ learning.
Full Inspection Report 2025–26, page 5, paragraph 12
Findings from all 1 reports
- Back to text, note 1
Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.
Leadership
- Principal at the 2025–26 inspection
- Ritika Anand Source A: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
- Appointed 4 Jan 2025, as the report prints it.
- Principals since 2025–26
- No change of principal Source A: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
- Ritika Anand, 2025–26
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2025–26
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Subjects
Attainment by subject and phase, 2025–26KHDA words for each subject in each phase.
| Subject | Foundation Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Education | Not in this report | ||
| Arabic | Not in this report | ||
| English | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| Science |
Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
Arabic at every school in Dubai: at least 4 lessons a week from Year 2 to Year 10 for a child of non-Arab nationality. Arab children have 4 to 6 lessons to Year 13; Muslim children also study Islamic Education.Source KHDA, Guidelines on National Mandatory Subjects, page 14 (opens in a new tab)
Subjects over the years
KHDA's words in every Full Inspection Report since 2015–16, each row and phase as the reports print them.
Subjects over the years, Dhruv Global SchoolIslamic Education, by inspection report
| Rated | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Islamic Education attainmentPrimary | |
| Islamic Education attainmentMiddle | |
| Islamic Education progressPrimary | |
| Islamic Education progressMiddle |
International and benchmark tests
The National Agenda section of each Full Inspection Report since 2015–16: the school's results in PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS and benchmark tests against KHDA's targets. The only results in the reports that are not an inspector's judgement.
KHDA's verdicts, 2025–26
| Aspect | Whole school | Emirati cohort |
|---|---|---|
| International and Benchmark Achievement | Not applicable | |
| Leadership: International and Emirati Achievement | Not in this report | |
| Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacy | Not applicable |
Registration requirements: Met Fully
- The data for external NAP and Assessment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing (ASSET) testing is weak across all Grades from 3 to 6 in English, mathematics and science.
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2025–26
Page 6
Checked 16 September 2026.
Calendar 2026–27: term dates and holidays
6 Apr 2026 to 19 Mar 2027 · 182 school days
- Eid al-Adha
- 26 May 2026 to 29 May 20264 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
- Islamic New Year
- 16 Jun 2026expected, subject to moon sighting
- Summer break includes Prophet’s birthday
- 6 Jul 2026 to 28 Aug 202654 days
- Other school holidays
- 9 Nov 2026
- National Day
- 2 Dec 2026 to 3 Dec 20262 days
- Winter break includes New year’s day
- 14 Dec 2026 to 2 Jan 202720 days
- Other school holidays
- 26 Jan 2027
- Eid al-Fitr
- 8 Mar 2027 to 11 Mar 20274 daysexpected, subject to moon sighting
Public holidays are tentative and subject to official government announcements (KHDA).
Source Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Fridays: every private school in Dubai finishes by 11:30, since 9 January 2026.Source The National, 19 Dec 2025 (opens in a new tab)
During Ramadan, whose dates follow the moon, KHDA caps the school day at five hours; each school confirms its own times.Source Gulf News (opens in a new tab)
How these dates compare with other Dubai schools: holidays 2026–27, break by break
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Activities
Sports and activities
What the school lists on its own website and what KHDA’s inspectors mention in their reports. An activity missing here may still be offered.
Ball sports
- Football
- Basketball
Water sports
- Swimming
Racket sports
- Tennis
- Badminton
Individual sports
- Yoga & fitness · Yoga
Debate & strategy
- Chess
Facilities
- Playing field
- Sports hall
- Music rooms
- Dance studio
- Art studio
- Theatre or auditorium
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 23 September 2026
Checked 23 September 2026.
What the school offers
As the 2025–26 inspection report mentions them. Inspectors name these in passing, so this is not the school's full list: something not named here may still be offered. A line's page opens the report's sentence.
Languages besides English
- Arabic · Children in the Early Years learn Arabic in KG1 and 2. They attend five combined Arabic sessions each week, of 40-minutes duration.
External examinations
- ASSET
- ABT
- NGRT
Support for students of determination and the gifted
- Some curriculum modifications are now being made to support the learning needs of students of determination for instance, with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). p. 19
- Gifted and talented students are identified but provision of a broad range of opportunities for these students is at an early stage of development. p. 20
- Identification and intervention processes are established. p. 21
- Back to text, source A
Full Inspection Report 2025–26
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
On the school's website
What the school says about itself on dhruv.ae, read on 22 September 2026. The school's own words, not checked by KHDA; a figure here is the school's own count. Bus routes and bus fees can change each year, so confirm with the school. The site's name beside a line opens that page.
Admissions
- «PRE-KG TO GRADE VIII Admissions Open! For Academic Year 2026 to 2027» dhruv.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «We currently offer admissions from Kindergarten to Grade VIII (expandable based on the academic year).» dhruv.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Yes, we welcome students from all nationalities and backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive and diverse learning environment.» dhruv.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Please contact us at: admissionofficer@dhruv.ae & admissions@dhruv.ae» dhruv.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
School bus and transport
- «Yes, safe and reliable transportation is available across major areas in Dubai.» dhruv.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «School bus is an optional service provided on a first come first serve basis.» dhruv.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Transport is available on select routes only, limited to point to point basis and not door to door basis.» dhruv.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- «Changes of pickup & drop point will be accepted only on prior written permission, subject to availability of seats, from the administrative office.» dhruv.ae on the school's website, opens in a new tab
- Back to text, source A
School website, read 22 September 2026
Checked 22 September 2026.
Students
From KHDA’s 2025–26 inspection report, unless another year is named.
- Students, 2024–25
- 207 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
- Teacher–student ratio
- 1:14 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
- Students of determination
- 22 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
- Emirati students
- 0 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
- Largest nationality group
- Indian Source B: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
- KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.
- Guidance counsellors
- 1 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2025–26
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2024–25
Checked 16 September 2026.
- Back to text, source B
Full Inspection Report 2025–26
Page 3
Checked 16 September 2026.
Snapshots by year
Students and staff by academic year, Dhruv Global School
| Year | Students |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 207 |
| 2023–24 | 115 |
Location
- Address
- Al Barsha South
- Phone and email
- principal@dhruv.ae
- As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source A: KHDA school directory 2026–27
Around the school
Schools nearby
Within 10 km, by straight-line distance, not a route.
- Safa Community School
0.8 km · 2023–24 · British, IB
- Australian International School Dubai
0.9 km · 2023–24 · Other, Australian
- Nord Anglia International School
1.2 km · 2023–24 · British, IB
- Bloom World Academy
2.1 km · 2024–25 · IB
- Repton Al Barsha
2.1 km · 2023–24 · British
- Back to text, source A
KHDA school directory 2026–27
Checked 18 September 2026.
Sources
Every document behind this page. Official documents open on the KHDA site in a new tab.
Full Inspection Reports · PDF, English
Parent Reports · PDF, English
A shorter summary for parents. Findings and answers use the Full Inspection Report.
Fees Fact Sheets · web page, English
KHDA school directory · web page, English
KHDA school directory 2026–27 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2025–26 (opens in a new tab)KHDA school directory 2024–25 (opens in a new tab)
School website · web page, English
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