Swiss International Scientific School Dubai

Swiss International School Dubai (SISD) was founded in 2015 by Omar Danial, a Swiss entrepreneur who envisioned a Swiss-style bilingual school in Dubai. It opened with about 250 students and has since grown into a sizeable K-12 day and boarding institution. SISD remains under the patronage of the bilingual Swiss Canton of Valais, which provides advisory input and cultural ties to help maintain Swiss standards. The Dubai Healthcare City, Phase 2 campus spans roughly 70,000 square metres and offers extensive facilities for day students and boarders. In 2023, SISD joined Nord Anglia Education, becoming the second Nord Anglia school in Dubai and reinforcing its status as the largest Swiss school outside Switzerland.

The SISD community is international, with more than 2,500 learners from over 100 nationalities. It engages in global citizenship and service initiatives through partnerships with UNICEF and school‑level activities such as Model United Nations, fostering diplomacy and awareness of international issues. The school's social‑purpose activity, under the

SISDGivesBack umbrella, includes events like World Animal Day, Pink October, Jeans for Genes Day, and International Food Day, along with sustainability and health initiatives. Community life is supported by events that invite family participation, performance showcases, and parent involvement as part of a connected, inclusive school culture.

The SISD Parents Association (PA) is the formal body representing SISD parents and is led by an Executive Committee, operating under an official Terms of Reference that governs its membership and processes in alignment with SISD policies. The PA maintains published information on its structure and elections, including an election list for committees. It actively organises events to foster a sense of community—such as National Day celebrations and new parent socials—and invites parents to attend school celebrations, musical performances, and regular coffee mornings. The PA also supports school initiatives and fundraising activities, aligning with SISD's BEST values and serving as a bridge between families and staff.