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German International School Dubai

DISD

Secular, Founded 2008

Updated July 2026

3–18Ages
Co-edGender
DayType
1,000Students
Non-profitOwnership

Languages

German flagGermanEnglish flagEnglishArabic flagArabicFrench flagFrench

The German International School Dubai is a recognized, innovative German school abroad located in Academic City, serving students from kindergarten to grade 12. It provides an excellent learning environment that combines German educational standards with international perspectives.

Term structure

Three terms

Teaching approach

The school aims to develop students into responsible, self-confident global citizens within a respectful and open-minded atmosphere. It emphasizes German as a core competency while fostering multilingualism, creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial skills. The school is committed to STEM excellence and the unique German engineering spirit.

Programmes

The school follows the Thuringian curriculum from kindergarten through secondary school. The academic programme focuses on STEM subjects, multilingualism, and the development of leadership skills. Students work toward the German International Abitur, as well as the Hauptschulabschluss and Mittlere Schulabschluss.

Outcomes

The school is a recognized German school abroad that has been rated "Very Good" by the KHDA. It offers the Hauptschulabschluss, the Mittlere Schulabschluss, and the German International Abitur. Since 2012, more than 350 students have graduated with the Abitur.

Student support

EAL support
Unknown
Learning support
Dedicated department

Learning support

The school provides individual support for students, including those with special needs and gifted students. A dedicated team offers language promotion and support from kindergarten through to the secondary level.

Frequently asked questions(7)
What curriculum does German International School Dubai offer?
German International School Dubai offers German National Curriculum (Abitur).
How much is tuition at German International School Dubai?
Annual tuition at German International School Dubai is AED 38.8K–AED 62.7K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
What ages does German International School Dubai teach?
German International School Dubai enrolls students aged 3 to 18.
Is German International School Dubai a day or boarding school?
German International School Dubai is a day school.
What accreditations does German International School Dubai hold?
German International School Dubai holds accreditations including IB and Deutsche Auslandsschule.
Is German International School Dubai co-educational?
German International School Dubai is a co-ed school.
Where is German International School Dubai located?
German International School Dubai is an international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

2025-2026
Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
Pre primaryAED 38.8K
KG 1AED 38.8K
KG 2AED 42.8K
GRADE 1AED 45.7K
GRADE 2AED 45.7K
GRADE 3AED 45.7K
GRADE 4AED 45.7K
GRADE 5AED 57.9K
GRADE 6AED 62.7K
GRADE 7AED 62.7K

Source:PDFDISD-Academic-Calendars-25-26-and-26-27.pdfPDFKHDA_School-Fee-Fact-Scheet-DISD_2025_2026.pdfPDFDL_FORM_DEU_ENG_20220709_DISD_Abmeldeformular.pdfPDFLocal-Association-of-German-International-School-Dubai-EN-Info.pdf

Other fees(7)
Other fees
Application fee· A one-off fee of AED 525 (incl. 5% VAT) per child is payable immediately upon registration. Refundable if the school does not offer the child a place, non-refundable if offered but not accepted.AED 525
Deposit· Admission fee / Registration deposit: 10% of the annual school fee, non-refundable, payable within 7 days of offer letter to secure the place, deducted from the first term's fees.
Registration fee· Re-registration deposit: 5% of the annual school fee, non-refundable, due in mid-April, credited against the school fees for the coming school year.
Uniform· AED 500 to 1,200
Materials· Stationery: AED 50 to 300
Bus / transport· Transport: AED 8,500 to 11,650
EAL· German as a foreign/second language in Kindergarten / German Language Immersion ProgramAED 4.8K

Discounts

  • Sibling discount: 20%

Admissions

The school admits students from kindergarten to grade 12, with the academic year running from August to June. Admissions are subject to availability and compliance with KHDA guidelines, and the process includes a placement test. Interested families can contact the admissions office for details on the registration process and age requirements.

Calendar

The school year begins in August and concludes in June. A detailed holiday calendar is available on the school's website.

Facilities

LibraryGymnasiumSports fieldSwimming poolScience labs

About the campus

The campus in Academic City features modern facilities including science laboratories, libraries, and a school hospital. Sports facilities include a triple sports hall, gymnastics rooms, a FIFA-standard football field, athletics facilities, a 25m x 15m swimming pool, padel courts, and basketball courts. All classrooms are equipped with the latest IT technologies to support an innovative, evidence-based learning approach.

Co-curriculars

The school offers an extensive afternoon programme featuring over 50 activities, including various sports, musical, and cultural options. These co-curricular activities are designed to be age-appropriate for students from kindergarten through secondary school.

  • Sener Erkol
    Sener ErkolGeneral Manager

    General Manager of the German International School Dubai.

  • Patricia Reisyan
    Patricia ReisyanSchulleiterin

    Principal of the German International School Dubai.

  • Dr. Sammy Wafi
    Dr. Sammy WafiStellvertretender Schulleiter

    Deputy Headmaster of the German International School Dubai.

  • Stephanie Knauer
    Stephanie KnauerVerwaltungsleitung

    Administrative lead at the school.

  • Ümit Terzi
    Ümit TerziKoordination SEK I

    Coordinator for Secondary School I.

  • Daliah Chahin
    Daliah ChahinKoordination SEK I

    Coordinator for Secondary School I.

  • Sitem Kolburan
    Sitem KolburanKoordination SEK II

    Coordinator for Secondary School II.

  • Inga Rehbein
    Inga RehbeinGrundschulleitung

    Head of Primary School.

  • Anja Beckert
    Anja BeckertStellv. Grundschulleitung

    Deputy Head of Primary School.

  • Tanja Meyer Marelja
    Tanja Meyer MareljaKindergartenleitung

    Head of Kindergarten.

  • Julia Badrakhan
    Julia BadrakhanStellvertretende Kindergartenleitung

    Deputy Head of Kindergarten.