United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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The German International School Abu Dhabi operates as an all-day school with after-school care. A new outdoor schoolyard provides a running track and spaces for basketball, football, volleyball, and badminton. The campus includes a cafeteria with meals provided by Food Nation and offers two bus schedules for student transport. A fully equipped medical station supports student health and safety. An extensive afternoon program offers extracurricular activities and homework assistance.
Outdoor facilities include a new schoolyard with a running track and spaces for basketball, football, volleyball, and badminton. Kindergarten participates in sports through dedicated clubs and activities. Extracurricular activities include sports as part of the extensive after-school program.
GISAD offers bilingual instruction in German and English. The school provides pathways to the German Abitur and Realschulabschluss. The German Language Diploma (DSD) is awarded by KMK. The Lateral Entry Program enables non-German-speaking children to join from kindergarten and higher grade levels. The school regularly receives ADEK 'very good' ratings.
There is an extensive afternoon program with extracurricular activities and homework assistance until 3:20 PM. Kindergarten offers a sports club and various extracurricular activities such as arts and events. The school fosters a diverse, engaged community with activities and events organized throughout the year.