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Nationalities
| Number of students |
393 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
17 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10% local : 90% international |
Languages
| Native German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in German |
Yes, German as Foreign Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Arabic, French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart Boards |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, our school has completed shifted to virtual learning through online video calls. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Our students attend either Islamic Religion or Ethics & Moral Education. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students may attend Ethics & Moral Education. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
German graduate diploma (Abitur) |
| Results in these examinations |
Last year the average of our graduating class was 1.4 (A+) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
Student support
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Children’s admission to the kindergarten is subject to interview. Students entering other grades provide a report from their previous school and may have to be interviewed by the respective head of school. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The students are asked to do a brief evaluation test and then meet with the head of their grade. |
| Waiting list |
There is no waiting list for grade 1 - 12 but the kindergarten does have a waiting list. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, but we do need to liaise with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). |
School day
| School start time |
8 a.m. |
| School finish time |
This depends on the individual lesson plan of the child. Either 13.10h or 15:20h. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We have afternoon care |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we work with Keita as an external caterer |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We cooperate with several ECA provider such as: Pass Abu Dhabi, Elite Music Institute and TechShop. Further our teachers & teachers provide afternoon programs such as basketball, yoga or theatre. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor gymnasium & outdoor basketball |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
German International School Abu Dhabi is a German international school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates certified as an excellent German abroad school by the German government. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school follows German curriculum. |