German International School Abu Dhabi
- German
Per yearabout USD 10.2K–15.4K
AED 37.6K–56.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)
About
German international school in Abu Dhabi offering kindergarten through to the Abitur, with bilingual German-English teaching and membership of the German Overseas Schools network.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sourcesRead from the school's website
Curriculum
German
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
German, English
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1976
- Scholarships
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
- Inspection
- ADEK · sehr gut (very good)
Fees
Source: Read 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 |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | AED 37,570≈ USD 10.2K |
| Primary School (grades 1-4) | AED 44,780≈ USD 12.2K |
| Middle School (grades 5-10) | AED 50,570≈ USD 13.8K |
| High School (grades 11-12) | AED 56,600≈ USD 15.4K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | AED 37,570 (about USD 10.2K) |
| Primary School (grades 1-4) | AED 44,780 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Middle School (grades 5-10) | AED 50,570 (about USD 13.8K) |
| High School (grades 11-12) | AED 56,600 (about USD 15.4K) |
Source: school website (gisad.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| German International School Abu Dhabi (this school) | AED 37,570 (about USD 10.2K) | AED 56,600 (about USD 15.4K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| American International School in Abu Dhabi | AED 32,950 (about USD 8.97K) | AED 59,900 (about USD 16.3K) |
Source: school website (gisad.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- AED 1,000
- Capital levy
- AED 5,000
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 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Strengths
- Languages
- Academics
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
After-school activities
- DIY Creative Workshop
- Dance
- Self-Defence
- Gymnastics
- Art
- Colourful & Strong
- Football
- Band
- Baustein Tech
- Experiments
- Arabic
- Floorball
- Badminton
- Singing, Speaking & Presenting
- Volleyball
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More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
The school is part of the German Overseas Schools network.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
The school runs a full-day programme that includes after-school clubs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Pupils take part in an anti-bullying project focused on respectful interaction and empathy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 1976 as an international school in Abu Dhabi.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school academic clubs include experiments, LEGO building and a reading workshop.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts clubs include art, dance, band, singing, DIY crafts and needle work.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Language and culture clubs include Arabic, German for parents and an Around the World club.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Team sports clubs include football, badminton, volleyball, basketball and floorball.
- Football
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Floorball
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Wellbeing clubs include gymnastics, self-defence and a mixed active and relaxing club.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Besides German and English lessons, the school offers Arabic and Spanish courses.
- German
- English
- Arabic
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
The school runs a bilingual programme with teaching in German and English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The school presents Teacher Awards to recognise staff for their work with pupils.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
The school states it regularly receives a 'very good' rating from ADEK.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Scholarships
A scholarship programme is listed for the kindergarten.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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