GEMS United Indian School began as the well known Our Own English School, which opened in September, 1990. Following a restructure and the building of a new, state-of-the-art campus, we began enrolments in November 2015, for our school, re-named as GEMS United Indian School. GEMS United Indian School carries on the GEMS Education passion for delivering internationally comparable quality Indian education, built on our belief that the culture of education is to pass on the light of skill and knowledge, helping students expand their physical and intellectual horizons through value-based and value-added educational programmes. Our motto 'Lead Kindly Light’ encapsulates this belief. And today, our restructured school is regarded as one of the premier educational institutions in Abu Dhabi. Our school offers a Ministry of Education (MOE), UAE, approved Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliated curriculum. Through this, GEMS United Indian School combines the best educational practices of today with the promises of tomorrow. We offer a premium, value-based education that instils 21st century skills. We take education beyond the primary stage of reading and writing, by taking it to the level of learning, unlearning, innovating and relearning. It is through this style that our students have proudly attained outstanding achievements in their CBSE examinations. At GEMS United Indian School our mission is for each student to: Impart desirable traits of integrity, punctuality, courtesy and cooperation Proudly preserve their cultural heritage while honouring the national identity and culture of the UAE Acquire a high standard of academic, social and personal competencies and skills Develop lively, enquiring minds with a drive to learn and strive for academic excellence Be critical thinkers and creative problem solvers Develop a strong sense of self-esteem and individuality, encouraged by self-reliance and independence Imbibe sound moral and spiritual values within the supportive and caring school community and society at large Be useful citizens who will contribute towards the environmental preservation of the societies in which they live At GEMS United Indian School, our students’ academic and extra-curricular needs are met, giving each student the chance to broaden their learning experience and enjoy their years at school. Our campus has science, technology, sporting, culture and performing arts facilities. All facilities have been designed to allow students to stimulate and support their learning experience.