IGCSE Schools in Sharjah 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Last updated · Sources: SPEA inspection reports · methodology
German International School Sharjah (DISS) is a German school located in Al Abar (Halwan suburb), Sharjah. Established in 1976 as a non-profit by Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the school provides education following the German curriculum based on the state of Thuringia, offering families in the emirate a German-language educational pathway.
The institution serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 seeking a German-language education in the UAE. Classes follow German standards with subjects taught in German, English, and Arabic, including language lessons in small groups.
Students at German International School Sharjah (DISS) study under German curriculum standards and prepare for the International Baccalaureate Diploma in senior years. This pathway supports qualifications recognized internationally for higher education in Germany and other countries.
The school offers families in Sharjah access to German educational methodology within the UAE. Parents interested in enrollment can contact the school directly for current availability and admission requirements.
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 | Fact Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades2026-2027 (year unverified) | See PDF AED | - | - |
This SPEA review found German International School Sharjah's overall effectiveness remains good, unchanged since 2022-23. Achievement improved in mathematics and science in Primary and English and German in High. Personal development, parent partnerships and governance are very good, though curriculum adaptation, teaching consistency, and support for higher-attaining and SEN/gifted students need improvement.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2025 (PDF, pages 2–25), inspected 11 to 14 November 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 3 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 0 declined and 2 kept the same rating.
| Indicator | Phase | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | High | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Islamic Education — Progress | High | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Attainment | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Attainment | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Primary | Acceptable | — |
| Arabic — Progress | Middle | Acceptable | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Social Studies — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| German (Language of Instruction) — Attainment | KG | Good | — |
| German (Language of Instruction) — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| German (Language of Instruction) — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| German (Language of Instruction) — Attainment | High | Very good | — |
| German (Language of Instruction) — Progress | KG | Good | — |
| German (Language of Instruction) — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| German (Language of Instruction) — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| German (Language of Instruction) — Progress | High | Very good | — |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| English — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| English — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| English — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Middle | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Attainment | High | Good | — |
| Mathematics — Progress | Whole school | Good | — |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Good | Very good |
| Science — Attainment | Middle | Good | Good |
| Science — Attainment | High | Good | Good |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | Middle | Good | — |
| Science — Progress | High | Good | — |
| Islamic Education — Achievement | Whole school | — | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Whole school | — | Acceptable |
| Social studies — Achievement | Whole school | — | Very good |
| English — Achievement | Whole school | — | Good |
| English — Achievement | High | — | Very good |
| Science — Achievement | Whole school | — | Good |
| Science — Achievement | Primary | — | Very good |
| German — Achievement | Whole school | — | Very good |
| German — Attainment | KG | — | Very good |
| German — Attainment | Primary | — | Very good |
| German — Attainment | Middle | — | Very good |
| German — Attainment | High | — | Very good |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | — | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Middle | — | Very good |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | High | — | Very good |
| Care and support | Primary | — | Good |
| Care and support | Middle | — | Good |
| Care and support | High | — | Good |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | — | Good |
| Self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | — | Good |
| Partnerships with parents and the community | Whole school | — | Very good |
| Governance | Whole school | — | Very good |
The German International School Sharjah was rated good overall, an improvement since 2018. Strengths include good achievement in most subjects, very good German achievement in High, positive student attitudes, and strong teamwork under the principal. Inspectors recommend more consistent challenge for higher-attaining students and stronger, staff-involved self-evaluation processes.
Source: SPEA inspection report 2023 (PDF, pages 1–23), inspected 30 January - 2 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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