What sets us apart?
Join our international community of learners in the heart of Dubai
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Internationally-minded
and bilingual
With 100 nationalities of families and 40 mother-tongue languages spoken, we are one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse schools in the Middle East.
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Educating for a Better Future
One of the only IB continuum schools globally, offering a bilingual and exciting curriculum, our students are inspired to become confident, lifelong learners, ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of a global world – and make a difference.
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Inclusive, innovative and academically rigorous
We encourage and support all our students to become successful, global minded, enthusiastic lifelong learners who will confidently take advantage of future opportunities and help make a difference.
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A boarding environment
like no other
Luxury and purpose-built boarding houses on campus offer our students the opportunity to enjoy a boarding school experience in one of the safest and most dynamic cities in the world.
Learning
Streams
We offer three
unique educational
programme
Learning Streams
We offer three unique educational programme
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English-French
Bilingual Programme
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English-German
Bilingual Programme
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IB STEAM Programme
(French/German as an additional language)
IB Programmes & Pathways
Inspiring
Excellence
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More facts about SISD
100+
Nationalities
8:1
Student : Teacher
2150+
Students
60+
After-School Activities
1:1
EAL support
20+
Language Support Teachers
LATEST NEWS
What’s On At SISD
@sisddubai
Throwback to our action-packed Duke of Edinburgh programme this year! Our Secondary students embarked on a Bronze expedition in Al Ain, testing their resilience and connecting them with nature. Meanwhile, our Primary Junior Dukes are busy developing essential motor and social skills. This internationally recognized program challenges students to grow physically, develop new skills, and give back to their communities.
Proud of our young explorers pushing their limits and growing every step of the way.
Lots more to come from the programme next academic year - watch this space!
#DukeofEdinburgh #IBSchool #YoungExplorers #BilingualSchool #BoardingSchool ...
The Olympics and Paralympics 2024 in Paris kicks off tomorrow, and we can`t wait!
Are you ready? Are you staying active? Are you watching the world`s best athletes compete for Gold?
Send us your photos on Instagram @sisdubai
We would love to share them and see you in action.
#Didyouknow #France #FrenchOlympics #Olympics2024 #Paris2024 #Olympics #Paralympics ...
A very action-packed year for our boarding students this year!
From adventurous trips to Al Ain and ICCA culinary classes (by popular demand, twice!), to sailing, hiking in RAK, exploring Global Village, golfing, kayaking, tree planting, experiencing Iftar, diving into UAE culture, and thrilling desert adventures – the weekends have been packed with excitement.
Stay tuned to discover what`s next for them in the upcoming year - surf school, sailing, golf, drama and music classes, climbing and lots more!
#BoardingLife #BoardingSchoolDubai #IBSchool #BilingualSchool #Lifeskills ...
Work in Progress: Exciting updates at SISD this summer as we enhance our learning spaces and environments for both staff and students! We`re currently expanding with 15 new classrooms, a dedicated Art hub, specialized Arabic learning spaces, a relaxing boarding `chill-out` garden, and a new Grade 11 and Grade 12 study centre & common room.
Stay tuned for the big reveal coming soon!
#EducationExpansion #EnhancedLearning #NewLearningEnvironments #BilingualSchool #BoardingSchool #IBSchool #NordAngliaEducation @NordAngliaEducation ...
Throwback to our vibrant UAE National Day celebration!
Embracing and honoring the rich culture and traditions of our host country is a vital part of our school`s ethos. These moments of unity and cultural integration enrich our community and foster a deeper understanding and respect for the UAE and we already can`t wait for the next one!
#BilingualSchool ...
Reflecting on our year of sustainability initiatives!
From our Primary Green Team leaders to a dynamic Sustainability Week packed with projects, presentations, and workshops, we`ve had an incredible journey. Highlights include a visit from Olivier the bee farmer for KG2, an inspiring sustainable `trashion` show in Early Years, and a Grade 6 Sustainable City exhibition. Secondary students amazed us with a sustainable water bottle sculpture, World Water Day activities and we celebrated the grand opening of our solar panel carpark!
#Sustainability #IBSchool ...
This year at SISD, we celebrated a series of vibrant German events.
Last month, Grade 6 delivered a remarkable performance of ‘Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten.’ In November, we embraced the Laternelaufen tradition with student-made lanterns and stories about St. Martin. February’s German Carnival brought colorful costumes and festive cheer. In May, our students painted cards for German Mother’s Day and later participated in the UAE-wide German reading competition. In October, we celebrated German Unity Day. Looking forward to another year ahead of celebrating German language, culture and traditions! ...
AIS Athletics are thrilled to announce a FREE two-week athletics camp for SISD students who were part of a DASSA school team this year!
📅 Dates: Monday 12th August – Friday 23rd August 2024
⏰ Time: 7:30am - 11:00am daily
📍 Location: Swiss International School (indoor & outdoor)
🌟 Special Guests:
Paris Olympics competitor
Matt Lee – Former Team GB Decathlete
Kate Anson – Team GB High Jumper
Tommy Ramadhan – Team GB sprinter
Mohammed Sinan – UAE 400m champion
Rania Karbich – Former Team Morocco hurdler
Click the link in our bio to secure your spot! ...
Our Local and International Inquirers! Reflecting on our schools trips from this year, our students have enjoyed an array of excursions and adventures.
From exploring sustainability at EXPO to skiing the slopes in Verbier, diving into team building at Ecoventure, competing in the World School Games in London, experiencing the vibrant cultures of Kenya and Sri Lanka, and enjoying play-based learning at Oli Oli – just to name a few! These trips highlight the importance of out-of-classroom learning, encouraging growth, curiosity, and global understanding.
The plan for our residential trips for 2024/25 is in our bio link 🔗 ...
This week we celebrated our 1 year anniversary as part of the Nord Anglia Family.
It’s been a very exciting year for our staff and students who had the chance to partake in unique opportunities across the globe as part of Nord Anglia’s Global campus initiatives.
Discover what they had to say about it! @nordangliaeducation ...
As the school year draws to a close and our campus now falls silent, it’s time to acknowledge the efforts of those who make everything possible behind the scenes. Our dedicated facilities team, security personnel, maintenance and cleaning teams are the champions who will be working tirelessly this summer to ensure our school is in perfect shape.
The team will be hard at work within our school - creating new learning areas and upgrading playgrounds to setting up a brand-new Sixth Form centre, their commitment and hard work will set the stage for an amazing new academic year ahead.
Here’s to our unsung heroes who make it all happen! 👏
#IBSchool #BilingualSchool #BoardingSchool #Thankyou #FacilitiesTeam ...
We`re here to welcome you all summer!
Our Admissions team will be here during the summer break, and would be delighted to welcome any families who wish to come and see our state of the art campus, and to find out more about our bilingual day and boarding education - book a tour today and see what makes SISD unique!
📧 info@sisd.ae
📞 +971 4 375 0600
We look forward to meeting you! ...
Yesterday, we celebrated the culmination of creativity and critical thinking at our Grade 11 IBDP and IBCP students` final TOK & Personal Project Exhibition. This event showcases their exploration of knowledge questions, critical thinking skills, and reflections on real-life and academic challenges.
The exhibition is also an opportunity for students to demonstrate their intellectual curiosity, analytical abilities, and engagement with the core principles of the IB curriculum.
#IBSchool #BilingualSchool #BoardingSchool #IBDP #IBCP #TOKExhibition ...
Celebrating Excellence at the Secondary BEST Awards!
Today we honoured our outstanding students with awards for each grade and subject, recognizing those who best represent our BEST values, and gave special commendations for pastoral, boarding achievements, and the Head of Secondary`s exceptional recognition. Congratulations to everyone on their hard work!
Special mention to our musically talented students who performed on stage throughout the awards. ...
It`s our one year anniversary! Today, we celebrate 365 days of being part of the Nord Anglia family of schools - and what an adventure it has been so far..
From Houston to MIT in Boston, Vietnam, Tanzania, and beyond, we`ve embraced a wealth of local and international opportunities for our students and staff. Being part of the Nord Anglia Global Campus initiative has empowered our community to collaborate globally, share ideas, and enhance our sense of global citizenship and changemaking.
Our teaching and support teams have benefited greatly from personal development and training opportunities, connecting and collaborating with colleagues across the GCC region and beyond.
As we continue to uncover the benefits of being part of this global group, we`re excited about the journey ahead and the opportunities it will bring.
@NordAngliaEducation #NordAnglia #IBSchool #BilingualSchool #BoardingSchool #OneYearAnniversary #OneYear ...
Stryx ASA Open Week!
This week, parents had the opportunity to observe students engaging in a diverse array of activities, aimed at honing their skills and abilities, as part of our ASA Open Week. From ballet and tennis to karate and rollerblading, not to mention swimming and basketball, our young learners showed tremendous growth and enthusiasm!
#ASAOpenWeek #SkillDevelopment #TalentShowcase #IBSchool #BilingualSchool #BoardingSchool ...