BEST KINDERGARTEN IN DUBAI
Enriched by the Global Montessori Plus (GMP) Programme, our early years curriculum is designed to nurture each child’s unique potential in a warm, inclusive, and future-ready environment.
Best early years education in Dubai
At GIIS Dubai, we follow the Global Montessori Plus (GMP) Programme — a unique early years framework that blends the proven principles of the Montessori method with best practices from around the world, all aligned with the expectations of the CBSE curriculum. In today’s age, preschool children need unconventional and futuristic methodology that integrates knowledge and talents. Through contemporary teaching methods using state-of-the-art infrastructure, GIIS Dubai builds a strong love of learning among preschoolers in a fun and positive environment which helps them evolve into curious students ready to take on challenges of the digital world.
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At GIIS, a leading CBSE school in Dubai, we believe that the early years are the most crucial in shaping a child’s academic, emotional, and social development. Our Kindergarten programme, aligned with KHDA’s school readiness expectations, offers a rich, nurturing environment where every child is celebrated as a unique learner.
Our curriculum seamlessly integrates foundational literacy, numeracy, language development, and social-emotional learning. With a focus on both cognitive and character development, children gain not just academic readiness but also the essential life skills required to navigate their transition to primary school.
FAQs
Age criteria for admission
To seek admission in Pre-KG, the child should be 3 years old by 31st March, for admission to KG 1, the child should be 4 years old by 31st March. Likewise, a child of 5 years old is eligible for KG 2 and for Grade 1 admission, the child should be 6 years old by 31st March. The whole kindergarten experience is put together by professionals to give preschool kids an opportunity to develop their thinking and problem solving skills, engage in creative activities and become responsible towards society, culture and environment.
3 years old by March 31
4 years old by March 31
5 years old by March 31
6 years old by March 31
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Why choose Global Montessori Plus (GMP) Programme at GIIS Dubai
We understand that a child’s early years are the foundation for their future and that’s why we proudly offer the award-winning Global Montessori Plus (GMP) Programme, a unique blend of the renowned Montessori philosophy and modern best practices tailored for 21st-century learners.
The GMP programme is thoughtfully designed to balance academic readiness with life skills, providing a nurturing environment where every child’s individuality is celebrated and supported. What sets GMP apart at GIIS Dubai is its Five Pillars approach—focusing on Montessori Methodology, Multiple Intelligences, Innovative Curriculum, Global Awareness, and Future Readiness. This holistic framework ensures that children develop not just literacy and numeracy skills, but also confidence, creativity, communication, and empathy—qualities that define successful global citizens.
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Seamless transition to primary
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Assesments
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Learning spaces
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Parent partnership
Seamless transition to primary
Our Kindergarten Transition Programme helps children smoothly adapt from home or nursery to a school setting. Gentle routines, play-based orientation activities, and teacher support make the shift comfortable and reassuring. This early focus helps children feel safe, confident, and excited to begin their KG journey.
Assesments
At GIIS Dubai, Kindergarten assessments are continuous and designed to support every child’s growth. We follow a balanced model of baseline, formative, and summative assessments, ensuring progress is tracked consistently throughout the year. Assessments include teacher observation, worksheets, AI tools, and self- and peer-assessments, keeping the process engaging and stress-free for children.
Learning spaces
Our KG classrooms extend into inspiring learning spaces at GIIS Dubai. From an outdoor gym that encourages movement to a pretend-play marketplace for social learning and a garden (Al Bustan) where children explore nature, every space is designed with purpose. These areas make learning hands-on and joyful, showing why GIIS is among the most engaging kindergartens in Dubai
Parent partnership
We foster a warm, inclusive environment where parents are seen as co-educators. Through different activities, parent communication, family learning projects, and continuous feedback loops, we ensure that every parent feels involved, heard, and valued.
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
Certain skill sets are necessary for a student to be emotionally developed and socially well evolved, therefore an essential resource to the society in the future. . This is only feasible for students under the guidance of a teacher who brings out beyond-the-classroom learning experience with the help of activities from the co-curriculum.
Safety And Security
Along with the constant surveillance of guards and security cameras, the Global Indian International School is well equipped with biometrics at smart card checkpoints used for attendance and other benefits. The safety and security of children is of utmost importance and GIIS strives to take care of it.
Seamless transition to primary
Our Kindergarten Transition Programme helps children smoothly adapt from home or nursery to a school setting. Gentle routines, play-based orientation activities, and teacher support make the shift comfortable and reassuring. This early focus helps children feel safe, confident, and excited to begin their KG journey.
Assesments
At GIIS Dubai, Kindergarten assessments are continuous and designed to support every child’s growth. We follow a balanced model of baseline, formative, and summative assessments, ensuring progress is tracked consistently throughout the year. Assessments include teacher observation, worksheets, AI tools, and self- and peer-assessments, keeping the process engaging and stress-free for children.
Learning spaces
Our KG classrooms extend into inspiring learning spaces at GIIS Dubai. From an outdoor gym that encourages movement to a pretend-play marketplace for social learning and a garden (Al Bustan) where children explore nature, every space is designed with purpose. These areas make learning hands-on and joyful, showing why GIIS is among the most engaging kindergartens in Duba.
Parent partnership
We foster a warm, inclusive environment where parents are seen as co-educators. Through different activities, parent communication, family learning projects, and continuous feedback loops, we ensure that every parent feels involved, heard, and valued.
Global Best Practices from a Network of Excellence
As part of the Global Schools Group (GSG) network with 64 campuses across 11 countries and 7+ international curricula, GIIS Dubai benefits from shared global expertise, educational innovation, and teacher training practices that are continually updated and quality-assured. This rich global perspective brings the best of world-class academic systems into our classrooms, empowering our students with international exposure while staying rooted in the strength of the CBSE framework.
Creating NextGen Leaders
As early as the age of preschool, children have a natural tendency to learn and grow. From a young age, kindergartners show a spark for business intelligence and the true mindset of an entrepreneur. With the right opportunity a child’s leadership skills outshine. With the scope for numerous activities to sell manure, farm products and lead groups, children grow to find their place in the world.
Going Green
Being not only mindful of curriculum based education, students are inculcated environmentally mindful. Students are meant to work closely with teachers in growing plants, caring for nature and including eco-friendly habits into the daily routine. It is of utmost importance for youth of today to learn to value nature. The Go Green Initiative ensures active participation and understanding of Mother Nature’s preservation. It also puts a feeling of social responsibility in the young minds to ensure a better world tomorrow.
Community Partnerships
As young learners, when they are exposed to community goodwill activities, they gain a better understanding of the world in front of us and how it can outgrow to be better and healthier. GIIS is the best international preschool in Dubai because it enables the students to not just be academically strong but also know how to be socially aware. When students learn to be a part of fundraiser events and other relevant initiatives, a sense of purpose and effortless need is acquired, shaping their mind for a better tomorrow.
School Fees in GIIS Dubai
Transparency and Value: Affordable Nursery and Kindergarten School Fees in Dubai Looking for top-quality early education? Our school offers competitive Nursery school fees in Dubai, providing your child with a solid foundation for learning and growth. Explore our affordable options without compromising on the excellence of education. Join us in shaping a bright future for your little one with transparent and reasonable kindergarten fees.
| Fee Structure Academic Year 2023-2024 | |||||
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Grade
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Term Fee
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KHDA Fee
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Yearly
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APR-JUNE
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SEPT-DEC
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JAN-MAR
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I Term
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II Term
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III Term
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PRE-KG
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5,152.80
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6,870.40
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5,152.80
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21,176
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17,176
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KG 1
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5,505.90
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7,341.20
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5,505.90
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22,353
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18,353
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KG 2
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5,858.70
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7,811.60
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5,858.70
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23,529
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19,529
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| Fee Structure Academic Year 2023-2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grade
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Term Fee
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KHDA Fee
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Yearly
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APR-JUNE
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SEPT-DEC
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JAN-MAR
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|||
|
I Term
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II Term
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III Term
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Grade 1
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6,211.80
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8,282.40
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6,211.80
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24,706
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20,706
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Grade 2
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6,564.60
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8,752.80
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6,564.60
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25,882
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21,882
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Grade 3
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6,917.70
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9,223.60
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6,917.70
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27,059
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23,059
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Grade 4
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7,270.50
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9,694.00
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7,270.50
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28,235
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24,235
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Grade 5
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7,623.60
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10,164.80
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7,623.60
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29,412
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25,412
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Grade 6
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7,976.40
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10,635.20
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7,976.40
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30,588
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26,588
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Grade 7
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8,329.50
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11,106.00
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8,329.50
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31,765
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27,765
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Grade 8
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8,682.30
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11,576.40
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8,682.30
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32,941
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28,941
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Grade 9
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9,388.20
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12,517.60
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9,388.20
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35,294
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31,294
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Grade 10
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9,388.20
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12,517.60
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9,388.20
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35,294
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31,294
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Grade 11
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10,447.20
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13,929.60
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10,447.20
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38,824
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34,824
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Grade 12
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10,447.20
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13,929.60
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10,447.20
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38,824
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34,824
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Transportation Fees
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Zone 1
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Zone 2
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Zone 3
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Zone 4
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Zone 5
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Zone 6
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Zone 7
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Annual Fees
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4,500
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5,000
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5,550
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6,000
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6,500
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7,000
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8,000
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Term-1 (Apr - Jun)
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1,350
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1,500
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1,650
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1,800
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1,950
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2,100
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2,400
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Term-2 (Sep - Dec)
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1,800
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2,000
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2,200
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2,400
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2,600
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2,800
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3,200
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Term-3 (Jan - Mar)
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1,350
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1,500
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1,650
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1,800
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1,950
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2,100
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2,400
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Subjects Offered in KG & Preschool in Dubai
With the fast paced growing world, an extensive variety of subjects is the need and is fulfilled well by the wide array of subjects offered by GIIS. Education at GIIS kindergarten schools is not restricted to one stream but is expanded into sciences, languages, sports and vocational skills to provide students an opportunity to learn and grow in the field they perform the best.
- English
- Hindi
- STEM
- Mathematics
- EVA (Environmental Awareness)
- Dance and Music
- Free play and structured play
- Montessori
Scholarships
Parent Testimonials
As a parent of a kindergarten child, I would like to take this prospect to thank GIIS and all the teachers for their continuous care, support, and most importantly patience. I have witnessed massive and exponential development in my daughter. Thank you teachers for your endurance, enthusiasm, diligent efforts and passion you provide each and every day. My daughter feels very comfortable and she tries to follow her teachers as a role model even at home. I would also like to say that I am very impressed with all the children's events that happen throughout the year where not only students but also parents are given the opportunity to participate. The events are very fun, entertaining and educational. Thank you again.
Anal Shah Parent of Kavisha Shah
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Frequently Asked Questions
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General
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Preschool
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Early education builds the foundation a child needs to encapsulate knowledge for years to come. In accordance with age, a child needs relevant activities to ensure overall development of the child. As the child gets to interact and find their place in a classroom, physical and emotional development takes place that brings out the best in a child. It gives children an unending urge to outgrow themselves and become better.
The aim of giving a good quality preschool education include:
● A wholesome and secure environment for a child’s growth.
● Expose a child to fun play activities that help in mental and physical development.
● Getting the students to indulge in activities that lead to an emotional and physical growth that helps develop good personality and leads to an unhindered path from preschool to primary school.
● To closely function in accordance with the Early Years Foundation
● To keep the student’s progress under vigilance to ensure improvement.
● To help the students become individuals with a mind, intellect, self esteem, confidence and a voice of their own.
Any student between the age of 3 to 6 can join the Montessori school. This is the right time for a child to learn and understand under this system and show drastic overall growth, learning and development.
Compulsory education in Dubai starts in primary school. To join pre school, a child must be 3 years old by 31st July.
GIIS offers some of the best International curriculums. The various curricula offered are:
1. Global Montessori Program (GMP)
2. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
GIIS Dubai Kindergarten is designed by a careful blend of the original Montessori approach and the innovative means of today. This leads to an overall development of the child by all means, inculcating academic as well as personal growth. Holistic growth is ensured by revolving the program design around the 9 Gems that not only give an academic intelligence but the core values that make a student into a successful, responsible and compassionate citizen.
Students turning 3 years old before 31st July are admitted to preschool. Similarly, students turning 4 years old by 31st July can be admitted to KG1 and children turning 5 years old by 31st July can be admitted to KG2.
Applications and admissions process has been developed to make it easier. The applications are now open all year round. Henceforth, there is no deadline to apply. However, it is better to apply at the earliest to find the seats as and when available.
Even though your child has joined a little late, our Bridge program is designed to pace the learning process for the child to ensure that he/she can catch up to his/her peers as soon as possible. So, the learning process never stops.
Under a specifically designed program called Gifted and Talented, highly motivated students are awarded and provided with Advanced Learning to help stimulate their intelligence and abilities further. So, if you see a distinct talent in your child, apply for kindergarten at GIIS today.
Based on session, class and installments to be paid, total school fees vary. Hence, for more details please visit the Fees Page giving you more clarification on kindergarten school fees and further split of school fees.
List of fees that are mandatory and is required to be submitted every term are:
● Tuition
● Activity
● Building development
● Student welfare
● Scholl event
● Resource
● Technology
In case of any queries regarding fees, transportation, admission process etc, feel free to reach out to our team of counsellors who are always keen to help. You can send your details via the enquiry form and we will get back to you with the essential details as soon as possible.
Yes, there are scholarships offered on the basis of merit and other factors. However, they are not available in preschool. Scholarships are offered Grade 1 onwards to students. In the initial years, kindergarten school fees are mandatory.
There are numerous modes of payment available to pay the fees. Some of them are listed below:
1. Debit Card
2. Credit Card
3. Payment Gateways thro’ myGIIS
4. Cheque/ Cash
So, apply for admissions online today and get more details on enrollment and fee information through our website admissions page.
Apart from the large variety of activities offered in GIIS, some of the major campus facilities include:
1. Montessori Lab
2. Library
3. Al Buston
4. Kiddy Gym
5. Outdoor Play Area
Before admission, parents and students can visit the campus virtually or book a tour through the website and take in the experience of the school and campus life of GIIS. This can help the parents and students interact and understand the lifestyle and values of GIIS. This enables the students to get a vision and gives them a path.
The school has supreme quality clinics designed to provide the best possible aid in case of any emergency. Therefore, the students are always in a safe space and healthy environment where their growth is unhindered.
There are numerous programs carefully designed to indulge students into school activities. The STEM program is created to ensure that students develop a mindset for science and mathematics. GIIS is the best international school in Dubai created to give young minds all round development. The Bridge program allows admissions of students all year round. Similarly numerous Co-curricular and Extra curricular activities are also designed to involve all students into activities that help increase emotional and moral growth along with exposure to creativity and new ideas.
A careful plan is created to ensure students have adequate physical activity in the campus. The campus is designed to be walkable inside and outside so that children have a healthy lifestyle. Large green spaces and scenic beauty gives the students mental well being and motivation to be physically active, therefore far from illnesses and sick leaves from school. These intricate details have ensured that GIIS is the best kindergarten school in Dubai.
