Admissions Counsellor
at Abu Dhabi Indian School · United Arab Emirates · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Admissions Counsellor
- School
- Abu Dhabi Indian School
- City
- United Arab Emirates
- State
- Foreign Schools
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹3.8L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2026
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Admissions Counsellor salary in United Arab Emirates — snapshot
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Admissions Counsellor
at Abu Dhabi Indian School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Abu Dhabi Indian School is hiring a Admissions Counsellor in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Abu Dhabi Indian School: a senior secondary institution in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1975,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: the Admissions Counsellor sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.1 LPA – ₹3.8 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Abu Dhabi Indian School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Abu Dhabi Indian School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Does Abu Dhabi Indian School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in United Arab Emirates offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Can I negotiate the salary at Abu Dhabi Indian School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
What is the salary for this Admissions Counsellor role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What is the average Admissions Counsellor salary in United Arab Emirates?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Admissions Counsellor pay in United Arab Emirates varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Abu Dhabi Indian School
Key facts about Abu Dhabi Indian School
- Founded
- 1975
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Rishikesh Padegaonkar
- Affiliation #
- 6630004
Abu Dhabi Indian School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.
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