📍 How Many CBSE‑Affiliated Schools Are There in West Asia?

  • The Central Board of Secondary education (CBSE) has schools outside India, including in West Asian countries such as Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • According to CBSE data, there are approximately 150 affiliated CBSE schools across these West Asian countries. These schools serve the indian expatriate community and sometimes local students as well.

🌍 Where CBSE Schools Exist in the Region

CBSE‑affiliated schools in West Asia are mainly found in:

  • United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Kuwait
  • Bahrain
  • Iran
    (This aligns with official CBSE listings for board exam scheduling as well.)

📚 What Books and Curriculum They Follow

  • All CBSE‑affiliated schools abroad—including those in West Asia—follow the Indian national curriculum prescribed by the CBSE.
  • The core syllabus and textbooks are based on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) standards, especially for classes 6–12. So students study the same subjects and material as they would in India.
  • While schools may include additional language options or local subjects, the main curriculum and evaluation pattern remain identical to CBSE schools in india if the school is genuinely affiliated.

✔️ Why It Matters

  • Students in these West Asian CBSE schools take the same Class 10 (AISSE) and Class 12 (AISSCE) board exams as those in India.
  • The textbooks, assessment structure, and academic standards are uniform because they’re tied to the CBSE board and NCERT curriculum.

✨ Quick Summary

  • 🏫 About 150 CBSE‑affiliated schools are in West Asian countries.
  • 📘 These schools follow the CBSE curriculum and use NCERT textbooks, just like schools in India.

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Kokila Chokkanathan

09/03/2026 10:58 AM