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German School Dubai — DISD, Curricula, Fees 2026

German School Dubai

The German International School Dubai (DISD) in Al Sufouh is the city's only fully German-language school — KMK-recognised, with ZfA funding, approx. 1,500 pupils. In addition, the Swiss International Scientific School (SISD) in Al Jaddaf offers a bilingual German-English IB track.

School Fees

DISD AED 47,500–88,500/year depending on grade level.

DISD vs SISD — Direct Comparison

Feature	DISD	SISD
Location	Al Sufouh 1	Al Jaddaf
Language of instruction	German (English from Grade 3)	Bilingual DE/EN from KG
Qualification	German International Abitur (DIA)	International Baccalaureate (IB)
KMK recognition	Yes (German School Abroad)	Via Swiss Matura recognition
Class size	22–25	16–22
School fees (range)	AED 47,500–88,500	AED 65,000–115,000
Admission fee	AED 5,000	AED 10,000+

School Fees DISD 2025/26 by Grade Level

Kindergarten: AED 47,500/year (EUR approx. 12,100)
Primary school (1–4): AED 58,500–63,500/year
Lower secondary (5–10): AED 76,500/year
Upper secondary (11–12 Abitur): AED 88,500/year (EUR approx. 22,500)
School bus: AED 6,000–10,000/year depending on district
Lunch optional: AED 3,000–5,000/year

Consecutive siblings typically receive a discount (5–10 %). Verify current fees via the DISD website.

Residential Districts with Good DISD Access

Directly on the school route: Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters Island, Emirates Hills, The Meadows.

Medium travel time (20–30 minutes): Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate, Al Barsha, JVC.

Long journey (35+ minutes): Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Mirdif — school bus possible, but a long school day.

Sources

German International School Dubai (DISD)
Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD)
KHDA — Knowledge and Human Development Authority
ZfA — Central Agency for Schools Abroad

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German School Dubai — DISD, Curricula, Fees 2026