Launching Pads to Top Universities: How SISD Prepares Students for Success

SISD does not just provide children with the opportunity to acquire knowledge; we also focus on equipping our students with not only the correct tools but also the mindset to thrive in the demanding world of higher education. From their early years to graduation, we at SISD meticulously try to cultivate a foundation for university […]

Nurturing Minds: A Guide to Supporting Gifted and Talented Students

SISD likes to promote an ethos of excellence, whether that be in each students schoolwork, extra-curricular activities or personal life, we encourage each student reach their full and unique potential. When we recognise a student’s skills we like to help them explore these and help them reach their full potential through encouragement and nurturing. Occasionally, […]

Grigorii Shavrin – my experience at the NAE-UNICEF Summit 2024

Going on this trip was one the best choices that I’ve made in recent memory, to put it bluntly. When I submitted my application, I didn’t think much of it. I thought I’d have a slim chance to get in, and I waited for the results. Even when I did get accepted, the trip was […]

Serena Shamji – my experience at the NAE-UNICEF Summit 2024

In the last seven days, I had the experience of a lifetime with the privilege of representing SISD as a student delegate in the NAE UNICEF Summit in Houston, Texas. I had the opportunity of forming new friendships, connections and networking with a diverse community of student delegates from all around the world and gained […]

Interview with Charlie Cherrier: SISD Student Athlete and Boarding Student

What was your main motivation for joining boarding? My main motivation to join boarding was to learn English and become completely bilingual. What advantages do you feel boarding gives you for swimming? The best advantage of boarding is the school’s facilities. I have everything I need on-site: gym, pool, and more. I can also train […]

Insights from NA Education Middle East Conference in Amman

Arabic to follow We are thrilled to share some of the illuminating insights gleaned from the recent NA Education Middle East Arabic and Islamic Conference. Held in Amman Academy and the Amman Academy Diwan Center, this transformative event gathered educators from across seven countries in the Middle East, representing 9 schools. It served as a […]

CV Writing Tips for Teenagers

The long summer holidays are upon us, and it might just be a good time to find something different to do over summer – like a part-time job or an internship. The first step in gaining any sort of work is to send out a CV (Curriculum Vitae), which is Latin for ‘course of life’. […]

WHAT TO SAY—AND NOT SAY—WHEN EXAM RESULTS ROLL IN

Written by Jenny Anderson originally published for Nord Anglia’s INSIGHTS Magazine. Exam season can be a lot to bear. Kids are stressed and tired and, as parents, we feel frazzled too. We worry about their stress but also about the results. How could we not? The world is competitive and grades, or marks, matter. We […]