Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Language support for students not fluent in German |
German as a foreign language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Arabic |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Deutches Internationales Abitur |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Lunch at DISD offers a range of healthy and delicious combinations. Each meal consists of a plant-based starter, a protein-based main course with a side dish and ends with a healthy dessert. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
50+ activities |
| Facilities at the school |
Library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoors:
Outdoors:
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai is a recognized, excellent German School Abroad that offers an outstanding learning environment and has been in existence for 15 years. DISD is a modern and innovative school with heart. From kindergarten through Primary School and Secondary School to the Abitur, DISD's students develop into true global citizens. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
DISD offers an outstanding, inspiring learning environment with science laboratories, libraries and modern sports facilities that meet the needs of students in all areas. It promotes the unique German engineering spirit and strives for STEM excellence (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology). The city of Dubai, the region and the world serve as additional learning venues in stimulating field trips and exchange programs. All classes at Primary School and Secondary School work with the latest IT technologies, using an innovative, evidence-based approach. DISD's students thrive in a multilingual environment, developing into true global citizens, with German as a core competency. Many of the students reach the level of a native speaker in English and Arabic, in addition to German. |