Deutsche Internationale Schule Abu Dhabi
- German
Per yearabout USD 9.97K–15K
AED 36.6K–55.1K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
About
German International School Abu Dhabi (GISAD) runs kindergarten, primary, lower and upper secondary levels, with instruction in German and English leading to the German Abitur. Founded in 1976; rated 'Very Good' by ADEK.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Part of German Schools Abroad (ZfA), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 133 schools of German Schools Abroad (ZfA)
Info checked 2026-11-08 · Fees 2025-26
Curriculum
German
Language
German, English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1976
- Inspection
- ADEK (Irtiqaa inspection programme) · Very Good
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | AED 36,610≈ USD 9.97K |
| Primary School (grades 1-4) | AED 43,630≈ USD 11.9K |
| Middle School (grades 5-10) | AED 49,270≈ USD 13.4K |
| High School (grades 11-12) | AED 55,150≈ USD 15K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | AED 36,610 (about USD 9.97K) |
| Primary School (grades 1-4) | AED 43,630 (about USD 11.9K) |
| Middle School (grades 5-10) | AED 49,270 (about USD 13.4K) |
| High School (grades 11-12) | AED 55,150 (about USD 15K) |
Source: school website (gisad.ae) · checked 2026-11-08 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Internationale Schule Abu Dhabi (this school) | AED 36,610 (about USD 9.97K) | AED 55,150 (about USD 15K) |
| American International School in Abu Dhabi | AED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K) | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
| The International School of Choueifat Abu Dhabi Khalifa City | AED 23,420 (about USD 6.38K) | AED 41,370 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Abu Dhabi Grammar School Canada | AED 23,350 (about USD 6.36K) | AED 49,190 (about USD 13.4K) |
Source: school website (gisad.ae) · checked 2026-11-08 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- AED 1,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-08)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Deadline
- 2026-05-31
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Floorball
- Gymnastics
- Self-Defence
- Dance
Arts
- Art
- Dance
- Band
- Singing, Speaking & Presenting
After-school activities
- Cooking Club
- Dance Club
- Art Club
- English Intensive Programme
- Gymnastics
- Music tutoring
- DIY Creative Workshop
- Self-Defence
- Colourful & Strong
- Football
- Band
- Baustein Tech
- Experiments
- Arabic
- Floorball
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Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
School social work counselling, tutoring referrals and individualised learning support.
- School social work
- Tutoring
- Individualised learning
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Bus service
Operates 11 school buses with annual fees by zone. Afternoon services run at 1:45 PM and 3:45 PM.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Food options
Warm lunches are provided through a collaboration with an external catering company.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Governance and ownership
Students, parents and teachers take part through elected student, parent and teacher councils.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Leads to the German International Abitur, with several subjects taught in English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Mental wellbeing
Confidential counselling for students and parents in German and English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1976; part of the German Schools Abroad network.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Community
Emphasises an international community of students, families and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Offers a medical station, school bus, media library and school shop.
- Medical station
- School bus
- Media library
- School shop
- Cafeteria
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Academic facilities
Media library with books and audiovisual material in German, English and Arabic.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include reading workshop, science experiments and LEGO technology.
- Reading Workshop
- Experiments
- Baustein Tech
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Arts and creative
Art, dance, band and singing and presenting clubs.
- Art
- Dance Club
- Band
- Singing, Speaking & Presenting
- DIY Creative Workshop
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Cultural and language
Language and culture activities include Arabic, German for parents, an English intensive programme and a world-culture club.
- Arabic
- Arabic for Adults
- German for Parents
- English Intensive Programme
- Around the World
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Social and hobbies
Hobby clubs include cooking, dance, sewing and craft workshops.
- Cooking Club
- Needle & Thread
- Dance Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Clubs focusing on fitness and wellbeing include gymnastics, self-defence and a mindfulness-based club.
- Gymnastics
- Self-Defence
- Colourful & Strong
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Instruction in German and English, with additional Arabic and German clubs.
- German
- English
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual instruction in German and English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Rated 'Very Good' by ADEK and authorised to award the German Language Diploma (DSD).
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Kindergarten scholarship applications are made via an online form, deadline 31 May 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Scholarships
Full scholarship for Emirati kindergarten children, with limited places.
School website · Checked 2026-11-08
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
P.O. Box 4150 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
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