Inspection Rating
Very Good-- ADEK
Languages Taught
German, English, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
Al Zaab District, PO Box 4150, Abu Dhabi, UAE
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten (ages 3-6). German-immersion, competency-based early years.
1 year / Grundschule (Primary)
Grade 1 / Klasse 1 (age 6-7). Grundschule (primary) begins.
1 year / Grundschule (Primary)
Grade 2 / Klasse 2 (age 7-8). German, Mathematics and Sachunterricht.
1 year / Grundschule (Primary)
Grade 3 / Klasse 3 (age 8-9). Building core literacy and numeracy.
1 year / Grundschule (Primary)
Grade 4 / Klasse 4 (age 9-10). End of the Grundschule.
1 year / Sekundarstufe I
Grade 5 / Klasse 5 (age 10-11). Sekundarstufe I begins; French from Grade 6.
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Kindergarten | 3-6 | 36,610 | - |
| Grade 1 | Grundschule (Primary) | 6-7 | 43,630 | - |
| Grade 2 | Grundschule (Primary) | 7-8 | 43,630 | - |
| Grade 3 | Grundschule (Primary) | 8-9 | 43,630 | - |
| Grade 4 | Grundschule (Primary) | 9-10 | 43,630 | - |
| Grade 5 | Sekundarstufe I | 10-11 | 49,270 | - |
| Grade 6 | Sekundarstufe I | 11-12 | 49,270 | - |
| Grade 7 | Sekundarstufe I | 12-13 | 49,270 | - |
| Grade 8 | Sekundarstufe I | 13-14 | 49,270 | - |
| Grade 9 | Sekundarstufe I | 14-15 | 49,270 | - |
| Grade 10 | Sekundarstufe I | 15-16 | 49,270 | - |
| Grade 11 | Sekundarstufe II | 16-17 | 55,150 | - |
| Grade 12 | Sekundarstufe II | 17-18 | 55,150 | - |
Estimate total annual fees for your family
2025/26 official fee table, banded by stage (Kindergarten / Grades 1-4 / 5-10 / 11-12). Materials and books are covered by the refundable book deposit. Transport by zone: AED 5,500 (Zone 1) to AED 8,000 (Zone 4).
One-time registration fee (Aufnahmegebühr); plus a refundable AED 5,000 book deposit. Re-registration 5% of the annual fee.
Annual; instalment plans available (4-6 instalments +2%, 7-10 instalments +3%).
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | V. GoodVery Good |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment & Progress | N/A | V. GoodVery Good | V. GoodVery Good |
Source: Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge (ADEK) — Irtiqa'a — October 2025
Language
German and English (bilingual), with German-as-a-Foreign-Language (DaF) support
Play- and competency-based early years with German immersion and German-as-a-Foreign-Language support.
Teaching Approach
Play-based German-immersion early learning.
The German primary curriculum: German, Mathematics, Sachunterricht (general science/social), English, plus Arabic and Islamic Education (UAE MoE).
Teaching Approach
German Grundschule teaching.
Lower secondary (Thüringen/KMK): German, English, Mathematics, the sciences, Geography and History, with French from Grade 6. Leads to the Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss / MSA and the DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom).
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist secondary teaching.
A purpose-built campus in the Al Zaab district (government-donated, 2008) with three science laboratories, a multilingual Mediothek (8,000+ titles), two ICT suites, Arabic and French language labs, a geography theatre, a fine-art studio and a music room, plus a gymnasium, outdoor play areas and a dedicated KG movement room.
Three science laboratories.
A multilingual library/Mediothek of 8,000+ titles.
Two ICT/computer suites.
Dedicated Arabic and French language labs and a geography lecture theatre.
A fine-art studio, a music room and drama/event spaces.
An indoor gymnasium/sports hall.
Outdoor activity areas and a dedicated KG movement room.
A medical centre (school nurse) and a school social-work/counselling department (school psychologist).
A cafeteria and after-school / all-day care.
A school bus fleet (~11 buses across four zones).
Schulleiter (Principal)
Schulleiter (Principal) of the German International School Abu Dhabi, leading the recognised German School Abroad through its sustained ADEK Very Good rating.
Verwaltungsdirektorin (Administrative Director)
Administrative Director (Verwaltungsdirektorin) of the German International School Abu Dhabi.
German International School Abu Dhabi
AED 36,610 - 55,150/yr