Founded in 1961, IHS is the first and longest-standing Indian education institution in the Gulf. Established before the founding of the United Arab Emirates, our schools embody the cultures, values, and ethos of both India and the UAE in both learning and teaching. We soar high but stay rooted in our values and culture.
– It all began when Hemkala Behn took the first giant step to make a difference in the society through her sheer vision and determination to create the foundation of this institution. The little acorn that she planted, has now become a mighty oak – The Indian High Group of Schools
– It all began when Hemkala Behn took the first giant step to make a difference in the society through her sheer vision and determination to create the foundation of this institution. The little acorn that she planted, has now become a mighty oak – The Indian High Group of Schools
The Indian High School began its odyssey of excellence in education when the Bharat Vidyalaya, also then known as the Indian Primary School, came into existence in a villa in Bur Dubai.
The Indian High School began its odyssey of excellence in education when the Bharat Vidyalaya, also then known as the Indian Primary School, came into existence in a villa in Bur Dubai.
It was also the year when we started our longest standing tradition. It was for the first time that IHS had carried out the Indian Republic Day celebrations on its campus. Attended by the Late Ruler of Dubai, H.H Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum and other prominent UAE leaders and dignitaries, this day is forever cherished for bringing the two communities and cultures together.
It was also the year when we started our longest standing tradition. It was for the first time that IHS had carried out the Indian Republic Day celebrations on its campus. Attended by the Late Ruler of Dubai, H.H Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum and other prominent UAE leaders and dignitaries, this day is forever cherished for bringing the two communities and cultures together.
In August 1968, with the combined efforts of Mr. Pancholia and the Indian community, the school shifted from the villa in Bur Dubai to a rented building near Dubai Museum.
In August 1968, with the combined efforts of Mr. Pancholia and the Indian community, the school shifted from the villa in Bur Dubai to a rented building near Dubai Museum.
In order to accommodate the demands of the Indian community and provide a holistic education, the late Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, magnanimously granted a 332,486 square feet plot of land for the construction of a modern school building in Za’abeel.
In order to accommodate the demands of the Indian community and provide a holistic education, the late Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, magnanimously granted a 332,486 square feet plot of land for the construction of a modern school building in Za’abeel.
In order to accommodate the demands of the Indian community and provide a holistic education, the late Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, magnanimously granted a 332,486 square feet plot of land for the construction of a modern school building in Za’abeel.
IHS became affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi.
In April this year, IHS had its first batch of students writing the All India Senior School Certificate Examination.
Bhoomi pooja for IHS New Block
Bhoomi pooja for IHS New Block
IHS becomes the only school in the Gulf to win the prestigious Sheikh Hamdan Award for Distinguished School and School Administration twice.
IHS becomes the only school in the Gulf to win the prestigious Sheikh Hamdan Award for Distinguished School and School Administration twice.
The school hosted the legendary former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. A truly inspirational day for all of our staff and students to be able to meet this extraordinary personality.
The school hosted the legendary former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. A truly inspirational day for all of our staff and students to be able to meet this extraordinary personality.
The school hosted the legendary former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. A truly inspirational day for all of our staff and students to be able to meet this extraordinary personality.
IHS becomes the first school in the Gulf to receive the ISO 9001-2000 certification. The certification attests to the Quality Management Systems that are in place at IHS in all aspects of the school’s operations, both academic and non-academic.
IHS becomes the first school in the Gulf to receive the ISO 9001-2000 certification. The certification attests to the Quality Management Systems that are in place at IHS in all aspects of the school’s operations, both academic and non-academic.
Completing 50 years was a major milestone for IHS as the school fulfilled some of its long-standing goals in this golden year. The school entered its 50th year with style and panache as more than 1000 students, parents, teachers and administrators gathered at the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium to celebrate the Golden Anniversary.
Completing 50 years was a major milestone for IHS as the school fulfilled some of its long-standing goals in this golden year. The school entered its 50th year with style and panache as more than 1000 students, parents, teachers and administrators gathered at the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium to celebrate the Golden Anniversary.
Completing 50 years was a major milestone for IHS as the school fulfilled some of its long-standing goals in this golden year. The school entered its 50th year with style and panache as more than 1000 students, parents, teachers and administrators gathered at the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium to celebrate the Golden Anniversary.
Completing 50 years was a major milestone for IHS as the school fulfilled some of its long-standing goals in this golden year. The school entered its 50th year with style and panache as more than 1000 students, parents, teachers and administrators gathered at the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium to celebrate the Golden Anniversary.