New Indian Model School

Indian CBSE curriculum, Al Garhoud, KG1–Grade 12

Latest documents: Full Inspection Report 2023–24Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24, Parent Report 2023–24Source B: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only, Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27Source C: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

2023–24

Earlier reports

  1. 12 earlier reports, see all years

Wellbeing Dubai focus area

Good

2023–24

Inclusion Dubai focus area

Good

2023–24

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Full Inspection Report 2023–24

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Overview

The school

Curriculum
Indian CBSE
Year groups
KG1–Grade 12
Gender
Co-educational Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Report wording: Boys and girls
Languages of instruction
English
Founded
1980
External examinations
CBSE Kerala Board Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Accreditation
CBSE Keral Board Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Extra-curricular activities
Model United Nations, confirmed

Students and staff

From KHDA’s 2023–24 inspection report, unless another year is named.

Students, 2024–⁠25
7,449 Source A: KHDA school directory 2024–25
Students of determination
532 Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Largest nationality group
Indian Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
KHDA gives no share. Context only, never used in results.

Leadership

Principal at the 2023–⁠24 inspection
KAREN MARGARET ROBINSON Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Appointed 9 Mar 2023, as the report prints it. The current principal is under Contact.
Principals since 2011–⁠12
6 changes of principal Source B: Full Inspection Report 2023–24
Dr.Mohammed Aslam Khan Kabuli, 2011–12 to 2012–13 → Dr Kurshid Aalam Saler, 2013–14 → Dr. Mohammed Aslam Khan, 2015–16 to 2018–19 → G. James Richard, 2019–20 → Mr. Stephen DaCosta, 2022–23 → KAREN MARGARET ROBINSON, 2023–24 → SUPRIYA SEHGAL, in KHDA's directory on 2026-09-18

Contact

Address
Al Garhoud
Phone and email
+971 4 282 4313principal@nimsdxb.comPrincipal: SUPRIYA SEHGAL
As KHDA's directory listed it on 2026-09-18. Source C: KHDA school directory 2026–27

Around the school

The map shows the streets and places around the school. The same places are counted in «Within 1 km» below.

© OpenStreetMap contributors

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    KHDA school directory 2024–25

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Quality

KHDA ratings in the Full Inspection Report 2023–24. Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

KHDA visits schools again from 2026–27. A full inspection gives a new rating; a shorter monitoring visit does not.Source KHDA, 3 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)

  1. OverallOverall performance

    Good

    Up from Acceptable Earlier: Acceptable in 12 reports.

  2. WellbeingStudents’ personal development and wellbeing

    Good

    First rated in 2023–24

  3. InclusionProvision for students of determination

    Good

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 2 reports.

  4. LeadershipLeadership and management

    Good

    Same as 2022–23 Earlier: Good in 1 report.

Checked 16 September 2026.

Ratings by phase, 2023–24KHDA rates these in each phase, with no single rating for the whole school. Phases are named as the report names them.

AreaKGPrimaryMiddleSecondary
TeachingTeaching for effective learningGoodGoodGoodGood
AssessmentVery goodGoodGoodGood
CurriculumCurriculum design and implementationVery goodGoodGoodGood
Adapting the curriculumCurriculum adaptationGoodGoodGoodGood
SafeguardingHealth and safety, including child protectionGoodGoodGoodGood

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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KHDA in brief

KHDA’s own one-page summary of its 2023–24 inspection, written for parents, word for word. The full inspection report remains the reference. Source A: Parent Report 2023–24, summary only

Students’ achievement

School leaders and teachers have sustained positive student learning outcomes in all but Arabic and primary phase science. In particular children in the Kindergarten (KS) achievement very well in English and mathematics. English attainment in the secondary phase is also worthy of note. Children's learning skills in KG are very good due to an environment which encourages active investigative learning. Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 attain very high outcomes in CBSE and Kerala Board examinations.

Personal and social development

Students demonstrate an excellent attitude to their studies and behave very well throughout the school. They are sensitive to each other's needs and make wise decisions and choices about their own health and safety. Student leadership is strong in this school; they feel valued and listened to. Student leaders initiate charity events and campaigns.

Teaching, curriculum and care

In the classroom, teachers skilfully apply their subject knowledge, utilising various resources to facilitate and enhance student learning. The Kindergarten and primary learning environments stand out as particularly conducive to effective learning. Teachers have benefited from support in utilising assessment data to tailor learning activities to better meet students' individual needs.

Wellbeing

Governors and senior leaders are dedicated to delivering high-quality wellbeing services. The responsible team of staff ensures that well-being is integrated into various aspects of the school's activities and curriculum. Every student has direct access to several responsible adults, including school counsellors and well-being leaders. Well-being surveys are conducted, and students have access to online helplines for identifying and addressing any concerns effectively.

Inclusion

The experienced and well-qualified inclusion leader enjoys strong support from a team of special educators and the inclusion governor. Partnerships with parents are very positive. Regular meetings are held which involve parents fully in reviewing and forming the agreed plans for support. Advice for parents is greatly welcomed and they are strong partners in the learning process.

Leadership and management

The principal with her strong senior leadership team is establishing a purposeful learning community that provides a caring environment which values and promotes inclusivity and optimises well-being across the school community. Leaders encourage best practices and are successful in supporting positive student outcomes, particularly in the Kindergarten. Leaders have made improvements to the accuracy of whole school evaluation, as required by the previous inspection.

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    Parent Report 2023–24

    Summary only

    Page 1

    Checked 16 September 2026.

    Found only in the summary for parents. Answers do not use it as evidence.

School year

6 Apr 2026 to 17 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
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
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

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    KHDA school directory 2026–27

    Checked 16 September 2026.

Academics

Academic outcomes, New Indian Model School

Attainment by subject and phase, 2023–24KHDA words for each subject in each phase.

SubjectFoundation StagePrimarySecondary
Islamic EducationNot in this reportGoodGood
ArabicNot in this reportAcceptableAcceptable
EnglishVery goodGoodGood
MathematicsVery goodGoodGood
ScienceGoodAcceptableGood

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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, New Indian Model School

Islamic Education, by inspection report

Rated2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202022–232023–24
Islamic Education attainmentPrimaryGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education attainmentMiddleGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education attainmentSecondaryGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressPrimaryGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodVery goodVery good
Islamic Education progressMiddleGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGood
Islamic Education progressSecondaryGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGood

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, 2023–24

AspectWhole schoolEmirati cohort
International and Benchmark AchievementGoodNot applicable
Leadership: International and Emirati AchievementAcceptableNot in this report
Teaching and Learning: Improving reading literacyAcceptableNot applicable
Overall school standards in the National Agenda ParameterAcceptableNot in this report

Registration requirements: Met Fully

  • Students have improved their reading literacy scores between 2016 and 2021.

Earlier reports

  • 2022–23: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve the UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching expectations
  • 2019–20: Overall, the school's progress toward achieving the UAE National Agenda targets — is approaching expectations
  • 2018–19: Overall, the school’s progression to achieve its UAE National Agenda targets — meets expectations
  • 2017–18: Attainment as indicated by the National Agenda Parameter (N.A.P) benchmarks — is below expectations
  • 2016–17: no verdict read
  • 2015–16: Progress towards the National Agenda targets — was well below expectations

Recognised by UAE universities?

UAE universities ask for the Ministry of Education’s equivalency of the Grade 12 certificate. For this school’s curriculum, the student needs:

  • Indian: the Grade 12 and Grade 10 board certificates, with Grade 11 transcripts.

Arab students also need Arabic, and Muslim students Islamic Studies, in each of the last three years.
KHDA attests the certificate first. Ask the school which body accredits it.Source Ministry of Education, equivalency service, read 24 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)

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School life

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.

Debate & strategy

  • Model United Nations

Facilities

  • Playing field
  • Sports hall

Mentioned in earlier KHDA reports

  • Art

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2019–20

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What the school offers

As the 2023–24 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 · as an additional language in KG2 only, with one session per week for 20 minutes

External examinations

  • CBSE Kerala Board
  • CBSE
  • Kerala Board examinations

Support for students of determination and the gifted

  • Individual Education Plans (IEPs) help students of determination in their personal and social development. p. 17
  • Progress is consistently high when students receive individual support from specialist staff. p. 19

Source Source A: Full Inspection Report 2023–24

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Fees

Tuition across 14 year groupsNote 1

AED 4,466 to AED 7,769Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

KG1 to Grade 12, 2026–27

Year group

Fees for New Indian Model School
Compare with

Tuition is the same as in 2025–26 for every year group.

Annual tuition by year group, New Indian Model School, 2026–27 compared with 2025–26

Year group2026–27Source A: Fees Fact Sheet 2026–272025–26Source B: Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26
Foundation Stage
KG1AED 4,466AED 4,466
KG2AED 4,466AED 4,466
Primary
Grade 1AED 4,911AED 4,911
Grade 2AED 4,911AED 4,911
Grade 3AED 4,911AED 4,911
Grade 4AED 5,536AED 5,536
Grade 5AED 5,536AED 5,536
Grade 6AED 5,536AED 5,536
Secondary
Grade 7AED 5,536AED 5,536
Grade 8AED 5,804AED 5,804
Grade 9AED 5,804AED 5,804
Grade 10AED 6,608AED 6,608
Post-16
Grade 11AED 7,769AED 7,769
Grade 12AED 7,769AED 7,769

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    The range names the lowest and highest tuition on one Fees Fact Sheet. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2026–27

    Tuition for 14 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Fees Fact Sheet 2025–26

    Tuition for 14 year groups.

    Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Change compares the same year group in the two fact sheets. Fees are never averaged across year groups.

What a year costs, 2026–27

Choose a year group above to see KHDA's total for it, what the school requires you to buy, and the services you can add.

Findings

8 findings in the last report: 4 strengths, 4 development points, 4 recurring across the last 5 reports.

Group by

Checked 16 September 2026.

Personal development and wellbeing

Note 1

2 strengths

  • Strength

    The vision to develop an inclusive learning community where diversity is valued and the wellbeing of students, staff and the community is actively promoted.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 3

  • Strength

    Students’ excellent personal development, their understanding of Islamic values, their social responsibility and their innovation skills.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 5

Early years

1 strength

  • StrengthKG

    The highly effective KG section.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 4

Inclusion of students of determination

1 strength

  • Strength

    The responsive inclusion section and its partnership with parents.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 6

Teaching

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 5 of the last 5 reportsNote 2

    Ensure that the school’s best practices in teaching and learning are effectively and consistently implemented throughout.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 8

Arabic

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 4 of the last 5 reportsPrimary

    Improve outcomes in Arabic, and in science in Primary, by supporting teachers in their use of effective teaching strategies.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 9

Assessment

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reports

    Ensure that teachers use assessment data to optimise students’ progress and involve students fully in assessing their own learning.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 10

Leadership and self-evaluation

1 development point

  • Development required, recurring in 3 of the last 5 reports

    Ensure that school action plans are working documents which focus on students’ attainment, with regular review of progress.

    Full Inspection Report 2023–24, page 5, paragraph 11

Findings from 1 of 11 reports

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    Topics follow the order of the KHDA inspection framework, not how good or bad a finding is.

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    Recurring counts the school’s last 5 reports, 2017–18 to 2023–24. Findings come only from Full Inspection Reports, never from Parent Reports.

History

13 KHDA inspection reports on file, 2009–10 to 2023–24.

History of New Indian Model School
Rating

Overall rating by academic year, newest first

  1. 2026–27Inspections resume this year. No report yet.
  2. 2024–25 and 2025–26KHDA paused full inspections. The 2023–24 rating is still the latest. About the pause
  3. 2023–24GoodUp from AcceptableNote 1Full Inspection Report 2023–24 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  4. 2022–23AcceptableSame as 2019–20Full Inspection Report 2022–23 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  5. 2020–21 and 2021–22No inspection.
  6. 2019–20AcceptableSame as 2018–19Full Inspection Report 2019–20 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  7. 2018–19AcceptableSame as 2017–18Full Inspection Report 2018–19 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  8. 2017–18AcceptableSame as 2016–17Full Inspection Report 2017–18 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  9. 2016–17AcceptableSame as 2015–16Full Inspection Report 2016–17 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  10. 2015–16AcceptableSame as 2014–15Full Inspection Report 2015–16 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  11. Six-level scale starts in 2015–16. Earlier reports used four levels.
  12. 2014–15AcceptableSame as 2013–14Full Inspection Report 2014–15 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  13. 2013–14AcceptableSame as 2012–13Full Inspection Report 2013–14 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  14. 2012–13AcceptableSame as 2011–12Full Inspection Report 2012–13 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  15. 2011–12AcceptableSame as 2010–11Full Inspection Report 2011–12 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  16. 2010–11AcceptableSame as 2009–10Full Inspection Report 2010–11 (opens in a new tab) PDF
  17. 2009–10AcceptableFirst reportFull Inspection Report 2009–10 (opens in a new tab) PDF

Checked 16 September 2026.

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    Change compares each report with the school’s previous report. Years with no inspection are skipped, never counted as a change.

Snapshots by year

Students and staff by academic year, New Indian Model School

YearStudentsTeachersTeacher turnover
2024–257,449Not availableNot available
2023–247,259406Not available
2022–236,80636316%
2021–225,742Not availableNot available
2020–215,951Not availableNot available
2019–206,48134930%
2018–196,47633319%
2017–186,49438110%
2016–176,36336414%
2015–166,55736530%
2014–156,97335613%
2013–147,357Not availableNot available
2012–136,579Not availableNot available
2011–126,849Not availableNot available
2010–116,511Not availableNot available

Not available: KHDA did not publish that figure for the year.

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

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