Fired by a desire to light the lamp of education, Mr. John M. Thomas, the founder and chairman, started the school in 1979 with only 200 students and 35 teachers, the goal was crystal clear – we wanted to partner in the educational sector of Dubai by offering value-based education that will in turn contribute to the growth of this city.

An African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child”. That simple statement, yet so profound in its wisdom is one of the cornerstones of Gulf Indian High School’s (GIHS) ethos. Education is the key to UAE’s future success in an increasingly globalized economy. With education emerge qualified human resources to turn the engines of the nation’s prosperity.

Mr. John M. Thomas,

Founder and Chairman