This new academic year, Dubai welcomes an additional affordable schooling option with the launch of Dhruv Global School, an India-based institution affiliated with the CBSE. The school has opened its first international branch in Al Barsha South, Dubai. Initially serving primary years only, the school offers the UK curriculum-based EYFS for the Pre-primary stage and the CBSE curriculum for Grades 1 to 6.
The opening of Dhruv Global School is great news for parents seeking more affordable options in Dubai. The school is currently offering discounted rates for founding families: Pre-primary costs are Dh13,000 for the year (reduced from the KHDA-approved rate of Dh18,000), and Grades 1 to 6 are priced at Dh15,000 (down from the KHDA-approved fee of Dh19,200). This new addition is among at least 21 new schools set to open in the UAE this year and beyond—check here for the full list of new Dubai schools.
Dhruv Global School stands out for its announced focus on ‘Yogic values’, and the school says that its ethos blends technology, ‘timeless wisdom’, and ‘global thinking’ for students, teaching them the ’emotional acumen’ to become future leaders who ‘lead with compassion and integrity in an ever-evolving world’, “Students are taken on a journey that extends beyond textbooks and goes into deeper explorations of themselves and the world around them. This innovative approach nurtures the intellect and the whole person – emotionally, spiritually, and physically”.
The school boasts that its facility in Al Barsha South has technology-integrated classrooms that incorporate tech as a fundamental learning tool across all subjects, from collaborative platforms to digital resources and learning apps. At the same time, the school says its goal is to bring its unique curriculum, “incorporates the Theory of Multiple Intelligences – individualized learning methodologies so every student can benefit fully and a unique blend of traditional Yogic values and digital-age readiness”.
Yash Malpani, Director and Trustee, comments, “The launch in UAE marks an important chapter for us at Dhruv Global School. Dubai’s education sector is booming. With its growing population and focus on quality education, it is the right time for us to expand internationally. We are grateful to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the regulatory body for education in Dubai for securing appropriate premises of safety and infrastructure requirements”.
