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Questions & answers
Common questions about German International School, answered from Irtiqaa inspection data and ADEK records:
What did ADEK inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent Irtiqaa inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- Students achieve very well across most subjects and phases, supported by sustained high standards and a clear strategic direction from senior leaders and governors.
- Strong subject knowledge, positive relationships, and effective classroom routines enable teachers to create calm, purposeful learning environments where students are highly engaged and make very good progress. The curriculum is coherent, well-sequenced, aligned with German frameworks, and enriched with UAE values, cultural learning, extracurricular opportunities, and career guidance. Assessment systems in Phases 2–4 are robust, with effective moderation and analysis that inform planning, track progress, and support learners of most abilities.
- Health, safety, and child protection systems are exemplary, and pastoral care and inclusion provision ensure that students’ academic, social, and emotional needs are well supported.
- Parents and governors are strong partners in the school’s development, and very effective day-to-day management ensures a safe, well-maintained, and positive environment where students thrive.
What did ADEK say the school should improve?
ADEK inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Raise students’ attainment and progress to consistently Very Good or more across all subjects and phases
- Further improve the quality of teaching, assessment, and curriculum provision
- Further strengthen leadership and governance
How has this school's Irtiqaa rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's Irtiqaa rating has gone Very Good → Very Good (2015 to 2025). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 across 42 teachers.
Where is the school?
German International School is in Al Manhal, the area ADEK lists for it.