The Indian High School (IHS) is the first expatriate educational institution to be established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 1957 at which point it was called Bharatiya Vidyalaya by Hemalaka Behn. The school was established in 1961 with a view to providing education to children of Indian expats. The school is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Dubai, and is permanently affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi. It is a member of Dubai Quality Group and has acquired ISO : 9001 : 2000 Certification. The certification by Lloyds Register of Britain acknowledges the quality management system and the contribution of the Indian community-run school in giving international quality education to expatriates. The school has also received Sheikh Rashid bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished School and School Administration (2002 & 2005). Today, the school has grown from its initial enrollment of 8 students to over 15,000 students. The centerpiece of the School complex is the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, which can accommodate about 1800 guests and has been the venue of many significant events. The school is closely involved with the activities of the entire academic community in Dubai, and has special programmes aimed at creating awareness of the environment and enhancing ethical values.
