German International School Dubai
German International School Dubai
German International School Dubai (Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai, DISD) is a leading German school located in Dubai Academic City, established in 2008. The school follows the Thuringian curriculum (Thuringer Lehrplan) and awards the globally recognised German International Abitur (DIA), alongside the Hauptschulabschluss and Mittlere Schulabschluss qualifications. Part of a network of over 140 German schools abroad registered by the German Ministry of Education, DISD serves approximately 950 students from over 30 nationalities across a modern, purpose-built campus. The school emphasises German language mastery from kindergarten and guides students to native-level proficiency in multiple languages including German, English, Arabic, and French. DISD earned its first Very Good KHDA rating in the 2023-2024 inspection, with 37 improved ratings across six key performance standards - a level of improvement rarely seen in a well-established school. The campus features specialist MINT (STEM) labs, smartboard-equipped classrooms, iPad-integrated learning, and dedicated music and art rooms. Since its first Abitur graduating class in 2012, the school has produced over 350 Abitur holders.
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Fees are the KHDA-approved annual tuition for 2026/2027. The school's own fee table is still headed 2025/26, but KHDA's fact sheet for every year group carries the same figures under 2026-2027, and the school's table has been in force unchanged since 1 March 2024. KHDA registers no discount here, so the approved fee is the fee charged. Tuition includes textbooks, and excludes class trips, school outings, transport, uniform from Grade 1, canteen, the iPad required from Grade 1, and afternoon activities. German as a foreign or second language is a separate AED 4,800 a year and is offered in kindergarten only.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
German kindergarten programme following the Thuringian educational framework. Learning through play, exploration, and creative activities with German as the primary language of instruction. The Vorschule year (age 5-6) prepares children for the structured transition to Grundschule with early literacy and numeracy skills. Mixed-age groups of 18 children each.
German primary curriculum based on the Thuringian Lehrplan. Core instruction in German with intensive English from Grade 1 and Arabic as a second language per UAE MOE requirements. Class sizes of approximately 22 students. Strong emphasis on foundational literacy, numeracy, and scientific understanding.
German secondary curriculum with differentiated learning pathways leading to three possible qualifications: Hauptschulabschluss (Grade 9-10), Mittlere Schulabschluss (Grade 10), or continuation to Abitur. Subject specialisation with separate science disciplines. MINT (STEM) emphasis with specialised labs. French available as an additional language from Grade 6.
Intensive two-year programme preparing students for the German International Abitur (Deutsches Internationales Abitur, DIA), a globally recognised qualification for university entry. Students select core and profile subjects. Since 2012, the school has produced over 350 Abitur holders with strong results enabling entry to universities in Germany, Europe, and worldwide.
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Separate dedicated building for Pre-Primary through Vorschule with 12 mixed-age groups of 18 children each. Age-appropriate learning spaces and outdoor play areas.
Dedicated building for Grades 1-4 with smartboard-equipped classrooms and specialist teaching rooms.
Purpose-built facility for Grades 5-12 with subject-specific classrooms and examination preparation spaces.
Specialist science and technology labs supporting the German MINT programme with cutting-edge equipment for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and engineering projects.
Dedicated labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology practical work across secondary grade levels.
All classrooms across the campus equipped with interactive smartboards for modern teaching methods.
iPad classes integrated into the curriculum using an innovative, evidence-based approach to digital learning.
School library supporting independent study, research projects, and reading across all grade levels.
Principal
Assumed the role of Principal in 2024, bringing extensive experience from German international schools. Leads the senior leadership team driving the school to its first Very Good KHDA rating with 37 improved ratings across six key performance standards.
General Manager
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Dubai Academic City, Al Ruwayyah, Dubai, UAE
