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German International School DubaiTuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

Curriculum
German
KHDA
Very Good
Location
Dubai, Academic City
Fees
AED 39K - 73K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
None / FS 1
AED 38,760
KG 1 / FS 2
AED 38,760
KG 2 / Year 1
AED 42,843
Grade 1 / Year 2
AED 45,730
Grade 2 / Year 3
AED 45,730
Grade 3 / Year 4
AED 45,730
Grade 4 / Year 5
AED 45,730
Grade 5 / Year 6
AED 57,854
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 62,656
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 62,656
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 62,656
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 62,656
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 62,656
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 73,227
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 73,227
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
40/30/30
Payment Methods
Bank Transfer (AED)Cheque (AED)Cash (AED)

Admission fee (10% of annual tuition) and re-registration fee are credited against the Term 1 instalment. For international bank transfers, Purpose Code 'EDU' may be required. Late payments are subject to two formal reminders before potential legal action.

Additional Costs

Registration Fee

AED 525
one-time

Inclusive of 5% VAT; refundable only if school cannot offer a place

Admission Fee

AED
one-time

10% of annual tuition; non-refundable; credited against first year's fees

Re-registration Fee

AED
annual

5% of annual tuition; due mid-April each year; credited against following year's fees

School Bus

AED
annual

Not included in tuition; cost not specified

Uniform

AED
annual

Required from Grade 1; cost not specified

iPad

AED
one-time

Required from Grade 1; cost not specified

Canteen / Meals

AED
annual

Not included in tuition; cost not specified

School Trips / Excursions

AED
annual

Class trips and school outings not included in tuition; cost not specified

CCA / After-School Activities

AED
per-term

Not included in tuition; cost not specified

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Discount
20% discount on tuition fees for the third and any subsequent children (applied to the youngest child)

Value for Money

German International School Dubai (DISD) offers a German curriculum from Pre-Primary through Grade 12, with annual tuition fees ranging from AED 38,760 for Pre-Primary and KG 1 up to AED 73,227 for Grades 11 and 12. All fees are approved by the KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority). The school provides schoolbooks as part of the standard offering, which reduces the additional costs families need to budget for compared to many other international schools in Dubai.

Fees are payable in three instalments: 40% due on 15 August (Term 1), 30% due on 1 January (Term 2), and 30% due on 1 April (Term 3). A one-time registration fee of AED 525 (inclusive of 5% VAT) is payable upon application, and a non-refundable admission fee equivalent to 10% of annual tuition is required to secure a place. An annual re-registration fee of 5% of tuition is charged each April for returning students, which is credited against the following year's fees. Costs not included in tuition fees include school trips, the school bus, uniforms (from Grade 1), the canteen, iPads (from Grade 1), and after-school CCA activities.

The school offers a sibling discount of 20% on tuition fees for the third and any subsequent children (applied to the youngest child). Rated Very Good by DSIB in 2023–2024, DISD represents strong value for families seeking a high-quality German-curriculum education in Dubai, with fees that are competitive within the international school market for this curriculum type.