Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai
- German
Per yearabout USD 10.6K–19.9K
AED 38.8K–73.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Recognised German overseas school in Dubai offering kindergarten through to the German International Abitur. Teaching is in German under the Thuringian curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
- Part of German Schools Abroad (ZfA), a government-recognised school network abroad. See all 133 schools of German Schools Abroad (ZfA)
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
German
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,000
Language
German
Type
Foreign national school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 30
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 38,760≈ USD 10.6K |
| KG 1 | AED 38,760≈ USD 10.6K |
| KG 2 | AED 42,843≈ USD 11.7K |
| Grade 1 | AED 45,730≈ USD 12.5K |
| Grade 2 | AED 45,730≈ USD 12.5K |
| Grade 3 | AED 45,730≈ USD 12.5K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 38,760 (about USD 10.6K) |
| KG 1 | AED 38,760 (about USD 10.6K) |
| KG 2 | AED 42,843 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 45,730 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 45,730 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 45,730 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 45,730 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 57,854 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 62,656 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 62,656 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 62,656 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 62,656 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 62,656 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 73,227 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Grade 12 | AED 73,227 (about USD 19.9K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai (this school) | AED 38,760 (about USD 10.6K) | AED 73,227 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Greenwood International School | AED 20,124 (about USD 5.48K) | AED 30,860 (about USD 8.4K) |
| Ranches Primary School | AED 50,436 (about USD 13.7K) | AED 61,643 (about USD 16.8K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Pristine Private School | AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K) | AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K) |
| St. Mary's Catholic High School Dubai | AED 7,361 (about USD 2K) | AED 15,812 (about USD 4.31K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
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: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- STEM
- Teachers
- 100
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Provides individualised support for pupils with special needs as well as for gifted pupils.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Recognised as a German overseas school. Lessons are taught in German.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
School buses are run by a specialist transport company that follows RTA regulations. Fees and service areas are listed separately.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Uniform
Wearing the school uniform is compulsory from Grade 1. It can be bought online or from a designated shop.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the Thuringian curriculum and offers the German International Abitur. Emphasises STEM and German language as a core competence.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Over 350 pupils have gained the German International Abitur since 2012, with a graduation ceremony held in 2026.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
A wellbeing team offers a confidential space for pupils and staff, and runs anti-bullying initiatives and workshops.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
The school has operated for 15 years as a German overseas school. It reports over 350 Abitur graduates since 2012.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises a school community based on respect and responsibility, supporting pupil council and peer mediation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A modern building with classrooms, specialist rooms, outdoor areas, a pool and a library, equipped with recent technology.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has science laboratories, specialist teaching rooms and a library.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Pupils take part in academic competitions such as Harvard Model United Nations and the Jugend forscht science contest.
- Harvard Model United Nations
- Jugend forscht
- Jugend präsentiert
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Builds pupil leadership through a model G20 simulation and Model United Nations, with a pupil council.
- Model G20 simulation
- Model United Nations
- Schülermitverwaltung
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Runs German language support from kindergarten to secondary, including German support within subject lessons.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Pupils received a diplomatic award at HMUN, reached the federal final of a youth presentation contest and placed third in a science competition.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Recognised as a German overseas school. The German International Abitur is presented as an internationally recognised qualification.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admission involves age requirements and a placement test, with guidance pages on the application process.
- Altersanforderungen
- Einstufungstest
- Anmeldeprozess
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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