United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Swiss International Scientific School Dubai has instruction in English, French, German.
The SISD campus is located in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai. It sits adjacent to Dubai Creek and is near the Creek Metro Station, opposite Festival City. Address: Dubai Healthcare City, Phase 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai, PO Box 505002 UAE.
SISD is an all-through day and boarding private school for students aged 3 to 18, providing the IB continuum from Pre-KG through DP/CP. Early Years serves ages 3 to 6, with primary and secondary offerings aligned to the IB framework.
The school is co-educational and offers both day schooling and boarding. Boarding houses are available for students aged 11–17, with full-time, weekly, and flexi-boarding options.
The school represents more than 100 nationalities; the majority of families come from Europe and the United States. The exact local to international student ratio is not published.
SISD is an inclusive school that welcomes students with a range of learning needs. The Inclusion team oversees provisions, with tailored adjustments to teaching strategies and accommodations for students of determination.
SISD has Swiss heritage and follows Swiss-inspired education within an international IB framework.
There is no formal religious affiliation listed for SISD.
The school day runs from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
SISD contracts Maverick Passenger Transport LLC to operate its school bus service. Buses meet RTA standards, with qualified attendants and drivers; travel time is capped at one hour; a three-check security system is in place after each run. For bus queries, contact transportsisd@maverickrental.com.
Annual tuition at Swiss International Scientific School Dubai ranges from AED 68,868 to AED 114,268 for 2026/27.
Swiss International Scientific School Dubai teaches Swiss Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Swiss International Scientific School Dubai delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum from early years to post-16, offering PYP, MYP, DP, and CP within a bilingual, Swiss-inspired framework. The Primary Years Programme (Grade 1–5, ages 3–12) is delivered through a bilingual two-stream model (English–French or English–German) with an IB STEAM option, Arabic and additional language study, and culminates in the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition. In the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10, ages 11–16), the school offers four language pathways—English–French, English–German, English-language, and a Pre-Swiss Matura route for Grades 6–8—and includes Arabic, with Community Project (Grade 9) and Personal Project (Grade 10) as part of the IB framework. The Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12, ages 16–18) provides the IBDP with six subject groups (Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Creative Arts), three HL and three SL courses, plus TOK, the Extended Essay, and CAS; bilingual or advanced bilingual Diploma options are available. The Career-related Programme (CP) is offered as an alternative pathway for ages 16–19, combining diploma-level subjects with a career-focused component. SISD emphasizes multilingual, all-through IB learning in a Swiss-inspired environment with language offerings in English, French, German, and Arabic, and operates as a day and boarding campus.
Swiss International Scientific School Dubai integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a holistic wellbeing framework with student welfare at its core. The school provides experienced school counsellors, mentors, medical professionals, and teachers who deliver pastoral support across all phases. Wellbeing education emphasizes mental health awareness and ongoing support for every student. Student Wellbeing Councils empower student leaders to plan wellbeing activities and campaigns, including Mindful October and Wellness Wednesdays. Weekly wellbeing surveys help staff tailor support and monitor students' wellbeing.
Swiss International Scientific School Dubai describes itself as inclusive, welcoming students of determination and those with special educational needs and disabilities. The Inclusion page states SISD provides access to appropriate provisions, resources and curricular options, and that staff build quality relationships to support learning needs. The Inclusion Vision emphasizes educating all students, including those with SEND, in a common learning environment. SISD welcomes a wide variety of learning preferences and adjusts teaching strategies and accommodations to meet diverse needs. The Inclusion policy is published with related guidance to outline provision delivery and parent consultation, and aligns with local policy frameworks such as the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework.
Qualified English, French and German language specialists provide EAL, FAL and GAL support from KG1 to Grade 9 to help learners access the curriculum when language barriers exist. Automatic enrollment for non-native speakers is offered at admission for declared beginners, with ongoing enrollment possible during the year upon referral. In Primary, language support uses pull-out and push-in formats, with English, French and German support across bilingual streams in Grades 1–5 and English support in the IB pathway; in Secondary, EAL programs continue within bilingual IB pathways or as English EAL programs. Language progress is tracked using CERFL descriptors, with progress monitored and updated through passports and six-weekly reports. The Arabic department offers Arabic A and Arabic B support from Grade 1 to Grade 9, including extra support for learners with no prior Arabic knowledge.
Wellbeing is a central priority at SISD, with a focus on mental health awareness, wellbeing education, and ongoing support for all students. A team of experienced school counsellors, mentors, medical professionals, and teachers provides pastoral support across all phases. Student Wellbeing Councils empower student leaders to implement wellbeing programs such as Mindful October and Wellness Wednesdays. Weekly wellbeing surveys enable staff to check in with students and tailor support accordingly. Dubai 30x30 and other whole-school wellbeing initiatives are part of SISD's broader mental wellbeing strategy.
SISD has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy with zero tolerance for child abuse and robust systems for identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns. The policy sets out the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child framework, UAE context, and clear procedures for safeguarding and reporting concerns. Responsibilities for safeguarding include a Designated Safeguarding Lead (and deputies), safeguarding training for staff, and a requirement to follow safeguarding policies and to log concerns. CPOMS is used to maintain safeguarding records and coordinate disclosures and reminders. The policy covers safeguarding during trips and for visitors and includes Safer Recruitment procedures and linked safeguarding policies.
The Swiss International School Dubai (SISD) is a day and boarding school in Dubai and is part of the Nord Anglia Education family.
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