Our Unique
Bilingual
Curriculum

SISD is not only an IB World School, but also home to bilingualism in the UAE. Using biliteracy, enhanced awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, and high levels of academic achievement through instruction in two languages, SISD offers an immersive IB programme to students aged 3-19 that can be accessed in English, French and German.

Two classroom teachers, speaking English and French/German, co-teach the Early Years and Primary Years Programme, and select subjects allow Secondary students to matriculate with Bilingual MYP and DP qualification. 

In our Secondary school, we also offer students the opportunity to graduate with a Bilingual Diploma or an Advanced Bilingual Diploma. We are the only school in the UAE to offer an Advanced Bilingual Diploma.

As an IB World School, bilingual allows students to “learn by doing”, a core education strategy of the 4 programmes. Neuroanatomical science has shown evidence that studying a second language increases brain functioning and plasticity and improved memory, leading to better academic achievements, strong social skills, enhanced performance in creative thinking and problem solving. Research also highlights that speakers of multiple languages learn further languages more easily and has significant cognitive benefits. Overall the benefits are enormous!

The bilingual pathway at SISD reflects a commitment to the school’s mission of recognising the unique potential of every student and providing our learners with an opportunity to play a responsible role in a multicultural world, and the recognition of the benefits of being multilingual demonstrated in research.