United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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1. Determine the entry level and submit the appropriate admission application. Kindergarten Admission Application is used for the Kindergarten track, while School Admission Application is used for primary and secondary levels. The admission forms are available in the Downloads section under Registrations. A Kindergarten Tour can be booked as part of the admissions process to visit GISAD. 2. Prepare and submit the required documents and pay related fees. The Downloads include documents such as Medical Record and School Regulations; the admissions process requires the Registration Fee (AED 1,000) and a Deposit for books (AED 5,000), with a Re-registration fee of 5% of the yearly school fee. Fees for tuition and transport are published in the GISAD Fees Table. 3. Review tuition, transport, and language supports and plan accordingly. Tuition is published per year by level (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary) and bus transport fees vary by zone (AED 5,500–AED 8,000 per year). Language support options are available (e.g., German as a foreign language, English intensive) as part of the overall language packages. A Kindergarten Tour can assist families in assessing fit before finalizing enrollment. 4. Explore scholarships if eligible. The H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Scholarship for the GISAD Kindergarten is available for Emirati children born in 2023, with an application deadline of March 15, 2026. There is also a Scholarship for Emirati Students offered by GISAD. These scholarships reflect GISAD's participation in the German Schools Abroad network and its commitment to Emirati eligibility programs.
GISAD offers scholarships including the H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Scholarship for GISAD Kindergarten, available to Emirati children born in 2023 with the application deadline of March 15, 2026. There is also a Scholarship for Emirati Students at GISAD. These programs illustrate GISAD's support for Emirati families and its participation in international education programs. The school is part of the German Schools Abroad network and maintains strong ties with Emirati education initiatives.