German International School

Q: Where is German International School Dubai located in Dubai?

German International School Dubai is located in Silicon Oasis & Academic City , operating in Academic City serving German-speaking families across Dubai with convenient access from Silicon Oasis, Mirdif, Al Warqa , and International City.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at German International School Dubai?

Students enrol from KG to Grade 12 , covering ages 3 to 18 through the complete German educational pathway.

Q: What are the tuition fees at German International School Dubai?

Annual fees range from AED 38,760 to AED 73,227 , varying by grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Q: Who is German International School Dubai best suited for?

German International School Dubai is best suited for German -speaking families seeking authentic German education leading to the Abitur qualification. The school attracts residents of Academic City , Silicon Oasis , Mirdif , and Al Warqa from the German , Austrian , and Swiss expatriate communities.

Also known as Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

German

Annual Fees

39K - 73K AED

Location

Dubai Academic City

About German International School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

German International School is a German school located in Dubai Academic City, welcoming students since 2008. The school provides authentic German education following the German national curriculum framework.

The school enrols 946 boys and girls aged 3 to 18, covering Pre-KG through to Grade 12. Students benefit from instruction in German language while also developing strong English proficiency throughout their academic journey.

Academic programmes lead to the Deutsches Internationales Abitur, a qualification recognized by universities worldwide. The school holds accreditation from Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA), confirming adherence to German educational standards. KHDA has awarded the school a "Good" rating in its 2023-2024 inspection.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 38,760 to AED 73,227 depending on grade level. The campus offers convenient access for families residing in Academic City, Al Rowaiyah First, and Al Rowaiyah Second.

Location

Dubai Academic City

Latest from German International School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

14 Jul 2026Award
DISD students win Diplomatic Commendation Award at Harvard Model United Nations
Twenty-three DISD students from grades 9, 10 and 11 took part in the Harvard Model United Nations, which brought together over 820 participants from more than 30 nations. Two Grade 10 students received the Diplomatic Commendation Award for their performance.
Source: school website

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)	38,760 AED	~3,230 AED
KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)	38,760 AED	~3,230 AED
KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)	42,843 AED	~3,570 AED
GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)	45,730 AED	~3,811 AED
GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)	45,730 AED	~3,811 AED
GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)	45,730 AED	~3,811 AED
GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)	45,730 AED	~3,811 AED
GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)	57,854 AED	~4,821 AED
GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)	62,656 AED	~5,221 AED
GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)	62,656 AED	~5,221 AED
GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)	62,656 AED	~5,221 AED
GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)	62,656 AED	~5,221 AED
GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)	62,656 AED	~5,221 AED
GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)	73,227 AED	~6,102 AED
GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)	73,227 AED	~6,102 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated German International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 13 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Successful actions by the principal and senior leaders to improve the school
High-quality facilities, resources and health and safety arrangements supporting the wellbeing of the school community
The involvement and support of parents and the Advisory Board
The personal and social responsibility of the students
Very positive start for children in KG and very good progress in Primary, especially in Arabic

What the school was asked to improve

Review and update the school's improvement plans based on self-evaluation outcomes, ensuring actions positively impact student outcomes
Develop clear and consistent approaches for tracking the progress of different groups of students
Establish peer- and self-assessment practices to consolidate learning in lessons
Ensure improvement plans have clear and measurable targets
Consult with parents about additional information that could be provided in reports for older students
Consider providing a specialist science room for Primary

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 04 to 08 March 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 91 performance indicators rated in both reports, 38 improved, 2 declined and 51 kept the same rating.

Students

925 → 946

+21 (+2%)

Teachers

98 → 97

-1 (-1%)

Students of determination

61 → 89

+28 (+46%)

Emirati students

0 → 0

unchanged

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Secondary 1: Acceptable → Good
Islamic Education — Progress · Secondary 1: Acceptable → Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment · Primary: Good → Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress · Primary: Good → Very good
Language of instruction — Attainment · KG: Good → Very good
Language of instruction — Attainment · Primary: Good → Very good
Language of instruction — Attainment · Secondary 2: Good → Very good
Language of instruction — Progress · KG: Good → Very good

and 30 more

Declined

English — Attainment · Secondary 2: Outstanding → Very good
English — Progress · Secondary 2: Outstanding → Very good

Did German International School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 2 show an improvement, 1 no change yet.

Improve the quality and use of assessment data to measure progress accurately, personalise learning, and modify task difficulty to match students' needsNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Provide more opportunities for enquiry, independent scientific and mathematical investigations, critical thinking, and problem solvingImproved
Mathematics — Attainment (KG): Good → Very good · Mathematics — Attainment (Primary): Good → Very good · Mathematics — Progress (Primary): Good → Very good · Learning skills (KG): Very good → Outstanding
Ensure all Islamic Education and Arabic teachers hold the appropriate KHDA teaching approvalsImproved
Islamic Education — Attainment (Secondary 1): Acceptable → Good · Islamic Education — Progress (Secondary 1): Acceptable → Good · Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary): Good → Very good · Arabic as a First Language — Progress (Primary): Good → Very good

Performance standards by year (91 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary 1	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary 2	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary 1	Acceptable	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary 2	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary 1	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Attainment	Secondary 2	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Primary	Good	Very good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary 1	Good	Good
Arabic as a First Language — Progress	Secondary 2	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary 1	Good	Good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary 1	Good	Good
Language of instruction — Attainment	KG	Good	Very good
Language of instruction — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
Language of instruction — Attainment	Secondary 1	Good	Good
Language of instruction — Attainment	Secondary 2	Good	Very good
Language of instruction — Progress	KG	Good	Very good
Language of instruction — Progress	Primary	Good	Very good
Language of instruction — Progress	Secondary 1	Good	Very good
Language of instruction — Progress	Secondary 2	Good	Very good
English — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary 1	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Secondary 2	Outstanding	Very good
English — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary 1	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Secondary 2	Outstanding	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	KG	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary 1	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary 2	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary 1	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary 2	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	KG	Good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary 1	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary 2	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	KG	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary 1	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary 2	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	KG	Very good	Outstanding
Learning skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary 1	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Secondary 2	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development
Personal development	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary 1	Very good	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary 2	Very good	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	KG	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary 1	Good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary 2	Good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	KG	Very good	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Very good	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary 1	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary 2	Very good	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	KG	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary 1	Good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary 2	Very good	Very good
Assessment	KG	Good	Good
Assessment	Primary	Good	Good
Assessment	Secondary 1	Good	Good
Assessment	Secondary 2	Good	Good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	KG	Very good	Outstanding
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary 1	Good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary 2	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	KG	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary 1	Good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary 2	Very good	Very good
Protection, care, guidance and support
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	KG	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary 1	Outstanding	Outstanding
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary 2	Outstanding	Outstanding
Care and support	KG	Very good	Outstanding
Care and support	Primary	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Secondary 1	Very good	Very good
Care and support	Secondary 2	Very good	Outstanding
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Good	Very good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Good	Very good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Governance	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Good	Very good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

This German-curriculum school was rated good overall. Inspectors highlighted outstanding English achievement in Secondary 2, strong science outcomes, and consistent Kindergarten performance, alongside very good support for students of determination and strong parent and governor engagement. Recommendations focus on improving assessment use, task challenge, and opportunities for independent, critical thinking.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' attainment and progress across almost all subjects and phases, including outstanding achievement in English in Secondary 2
Very good provision and learning outcomes for students of determination
High-quality health, safety, care, and support provided for all students
Very supportive parents and governors
Consistently high personal development, social responsibility, and innovation skills

What the school was asked to improve

Improve the quality and use of assessment data to measure progress accurately, personalise learning, and modify task difficulty to match students' needs
Provide more opportunities for enquiry, independent scientific and mathematical investigations, critical thinking, and problem solving
Ensure all Islamic Education and Arabic teachers hold the appropriate KHDA teaching approvals

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 20 to 24 March 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

2016-2017Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is German International School Dubai located in Dubai?

German International School Dubai is located in Silicon Oasis & Academic City, operating in Academic City serving German-speaking families across Dubai with convenient access from Silicon Oasis, Mirdif, Al Warqa, and International City.

What curriculum does German International School Dubai offer?

The school follows the German curriculum (Deutscher Lehrplan), providing education according to German educational standards and structure, leading to German qualifications including the Abitur.

What age groups and grade levels are available at German International School Dubai?

Students enrol from KG to Grade 12, covering ages 3 to 18 through the complete German educational pathway.

What are the tuition fees at German International School Dubai?

Annual fees range from AED 38,760 to AED 73,227, varying by grade level. Additional charges may apply.

Who is German International School Dubai best suited for?

German International School Dubai is best suited for German-speaking families seeking authentic German education leading to the Abitur qualification. The school attracts residents of Academic City, Silicon Oasis, Mirdif, and Al Warqa from the German, Austrian, and Swiss expatriate communities.

What is German International School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated German International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 13 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about German International School in 2023-2024?

German International School Dubai received a very good overall rating. Students achieve well across all phases and subjects, with outstanding personal development, especially in KG. Leadership is effective, though assessment consistency and measurable improvement planning need strengthening, and parents of older students want more detailed reports. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: successful actions by the principal and senior leaders to improve the school; high-quality facilities, resources and health and safety arrangements supporting the wellbeing of the school community; the involvement and support of parents and the Advisory Board; the personal and social responsibility of the students; very positive start for children in KG and very good progress in Primary, especially in Arabic.

What was German International School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: review and update the school's improvement plans based on self-evaluation outcomes, ensuring actions positively impact student outcomes; develop clear and consistent approaches for tracking the progress of different groups of students; establish peer- and self-assessment practices to consolidate learning in lessons; ensure improvement plans have clear and measurable targets; consult with parents about additional information that could be provided in reports for older students; consider providing a specialist science room for Primary.

Has German International School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 38 of the 91 indicators rated in both reports improved, 2 declined and 51 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Secondary 1) from Acceptable to Good, Islamic Education — Progress (Secondary 1) from Acceptable to Good, Arabic as a First Language — Attainment (Primary) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 925 to 946 students (+2%). Of the 3 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 3 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 2 were followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

Pre-KG- to Grade 12

Age

3 to 18

Students

946

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

German

Language

German

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Jinev Patricia Reisyan

Since 8/1/2019

Opening year

2008

Teachers

97 (+15 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

German

Largest nationality students

German

Emirati students

Determination students

Accreditation

Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA)

Curriculum examinations

Deutsches Internationales Abitur

Last inspection: 04 to 08 March 2024

About German International School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Latest from German International School

Facts reported by the school on its own channels, summarised by BestSchool.ae with a link to each source.

14 Jul 2026Award

DISD students win Diplomatic Commendation Award at Harvard Model United Nations

Twenty-three DISD students from grades 9, 10 and 11 took part in the Harvard Model United Nations, which brought together over 820 participants from more than 30 nations. Two Grade 10 students received the Diplomatic Commendation Award for their performance.

Source: school website

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

Pre primary2026-2027 (year unverified)

38,760 AED

~3,230 AED

KG 12026-2027 (year unverified)

38,760 AED

~3,230 AED

KG 22026-2027 (year unverified)

42,843 AED

~3,570 AED

GRADE 12026-2027 (year unverified)

45,730 AED

~3,811 AED

GRADE 22026-2027 (year unverified)

45,730 AED

~3,811 AED

GRADE 32026-2027 (year unverified)

45,730 AED

~3,811 AED

GRADE 42026-2027 (year unverified)

45,730 AED

~3,811 AED

GRADE 52026-2027 (year unverified)

57,854 AED

~4,821 AED

GRADE 62026-2027 (year unverified)

62,656 AED

~5,221 AED

GRADE 72026-2027 (year unverified)

62,656 AED

~5,221 AED

GRADE 82026-2027 (year unverified)

62,656 AED

~5,221 AED

GRADE 92026-2027 (year unverified)

62,656 AED

~5,221 AED

GRADE 102026-2027 (year unverified)

62,656 AED

~5,221 AED

GRADE 112026-2027 (year unverified)

73,227 AED

~6,102 AED

GRADE 122026-2027 (year unverified)

73,227 AED

~6,102 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated German International School "Very good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, up from "Good" at the previous inspection. The school has been inspected 13 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Very good

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