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German International School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum, German Abitur
Taught languages English, Arabic
Typical class size 23
Strengths German Education, STEM, Multilingual Environment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

German International School Dubai is a co-educational school founded in 2012, serving over 1,000 students from 30+ nationalities. The school follows the Thuringia state curriculum and offers the internationally recognised German Abitur. German is the primary language of instruction from kindergarten, with a comprehensive language support programme. The school has over 100 teachers and offers 50+ co-curricular activities and 20+ competitions per year. It has a KHDA rating of Very Good (2024) and is part of the German International Schools Network (DAS). Facilities include a school clinic, cafeteria, and modern campus with specialist learning spaces.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Essentials

German International School Dubai has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in German.

Location
The school is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Stages
The school operates across Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, and the Abitur stage. Students progress through to the German International Abitur, which is recognised globally for university admission.

Type
German International School Dubai is a private co-educational day school offering the German curriculum. It is part of the German International Schools Network (DAS).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 30 nationalities are represented across the student body of 1,000+ students.

Additional learning support
A dedicated inclusion programme supports students with additional needs. Comprehensive language support is available from kindergarten through secondary school.

Country affiliation
The school follows the Thuringia state curriculum from Germany and is part of the German International Schools Network (DAS), connecting it to German education standards worldwide.

Bus service
School bus transportation service is available.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
School uniform is required.

Food Options
A school cafeteria provides meals for students.

Governance and Ownership
The school has an advisory board structure. It is part of the German International Schools Network (DAS) and is recognised by the German government.
Academics

German International School Dubai teaches German Curriculum, German Abitur for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the Thuringia state curriculum from Germany. Students work towards the German International Abitur, a qualification recognised internationally for university admission. STEM (MINT) excellence programmes run from kindergarten through secondary school, with research facilities and partnerships with German industry.

Higher Education Progression
The German Abitur is recognised internationally and provides access to universities in Germany, Europe, and worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
STEM (MINT) excellence programmes support students with strong aptitude in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These programmes include research facilities and partnerships with German industry.
Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A dedicated inclusion programme supports students with additional educational needs within the school setting.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing initiatives are part of the school programme. An on-site school clinic provides medical support.
Parent Experience

History
German International School Dubai was founded in 2012 and has grown to serve over 1,000 students with more than 100 teachers, establishing itself as a leading German-language school in the Gulf region.

Community
The school community includes over 1,000 students from 30+ nationalities, united by the German educational tradition and a multilingual environment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus features modern, state-of-the-art facilities with specialised learning spaces. A school clinic, cafeteria, and school shop are on site.

Academic Facilities
Specialist learning spaces and research facilities support the STEM (MINT) programme and broader academic curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Over 50 co-curricular activities are available, including sports, music, and cultural programmes. More than 20 competitions are organised per school year.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
STEM (MINT) excellence programmes from kindergarten, research facilities, German industry partnerships, and 20+ academic competitions per year.

Arts & Creative
Music and cultural programmes are part of the 50+ co-curricular activities.

Cultural & Language
A multilingual environment with German as the primary language, plus English and Arabic. The school connects students to German culture and language through curriculum and activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing initiatives and sports programmes are included in the co-curricular offering. An on-site school clinic supports student health.
Languages

Language Provision
German is the primary language of instruction. Comprehensive language support helps students develop German proficiency from kindergarten through secondary school. English and Arabic are also taught.

Immersion Programs
German language is developed as a core competency from kindergarten, with full immersion in the German-language curriculum. This provides native or near-native German language acquisition even for students who start without German.
Reputation

Accreditations
KHDA rating: Very Good (2024).
German International Schools Network (DAS) member.
Recognised by the German government.
Admissions

Admissions
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2. Entrance requirements vary by level, with age requirements and placement testing for entry beyond kindergarten.
3. School tours are available to prospective families.
School Events
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