ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai is the largest Swiss school outside Switzerland, offering an exceptional International Baccalaureate education that combines Swiss educational values with multilingual learning to prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

THE LEADING PRIVATE SCHOOL IN DUBAI

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

We believe education should develop the whole child. Through the International Baccalaureate, personalised bilingual pathways and a culture of high expectations, we inspire curiosity, academic excellence and strong character. Our students become confident learners, compassionate leaders and internationally minded young people equipped to make a positive contribution to the world.

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our swiss heritage

Our position as the world's largest Swiss school outside Switzerland is reinforced by our patronage from the bilingual Swiss Canton of Valais, a partnership that strengthens our commitment to authentic Swiss educational excellence.

Through this enduring relationship, educational experts from the Canton collaborate with SISD to support quality assurance, curriculum development, teaching, learning and assessment. They also contribute to the ongoing professional development of our teachers, ensuring our educational practice reflects the highest Swiss standards while continuing to evolve and innovate.

Beyond the classroom, the partnership creates meaningful opportunities for students to engage with Swiss culture and traditions through educational exchanges, winter and summer camps, and authentic connections with Switzerland. These experiences deepen students' understanding of the languages, heritage and values that are central to our school's identity.

Our Swiss heritage is further reflected in our educational philosophy. The International Baccalaureate (IB), founded in Geneva, shares many of the principles that define Swiss education, including academic rigour, multilingualism, international mindedness and holistic development. Together, our Swiss heritage and the IB provide a distinctive educational experience that empowers students to become confident, compassionate and globally minded individuals, prepared to thrive at university and make a positive contribution in an interconnected world.

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OUR VALUES

Our BEST values underpin our educational approach, shaping our culture, uniting our community and guiding every student's learning journey.

Bilingualism

Our unique international bilingual school environment provides learners with authentic exposure to English, French, German, and Arabic. Students in our immersive bilingual programmes learn to communicate, think, and reflect in different languages. As global citizens, we embody international mindedness through multilingualism and intercultural understanding.

Excellence

We set and maintain high standards, aspiring to be the best we can be. Effort is rewarded and ambition cultivated at every opportunity. A spirit of inquiry, encouraging both creative and critical thinking, permeates the curriculum and extra-curricular provision both in and beyond our classrooms. The highest levels of care and support for every learner ensure their social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development is prioritised.

Sustainability

We believe that an education with a focus on social, cultural, economic, and environmental awareness prepares learners to play a part in shaping a better future, both for themselves and for those around them. Our school campus is eco-friendly, using less energy to create a comfortable and healthy environment, and our curriculum explores wide-ranging themes to motivate and inspire change-making, positive and impactful leadership.

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Togetherness

In our international community, we know that we are at our BEST when we all work together. We view active participation and leadership in the community as key to community wellbeing, and the foundation of a valuable and fulfilling life where everyone enjoys a real sense of belonging.

MEET OUR COMMUNITY

Our students’ education is enriched by the diversity and togetherness of our multicultural community.

Marie Lafond and Marco Schikore

Parent

“SISD is the perfect school for our trilingual family! Being in such an inclusive multinational and multilingual environment opens so many doors for our children.”

Kinda Chaar

Parent

“There are so many reasons why my family and I love being part of SISD. Academically, our children have learnt to thrive while shifting between languages. They also learn about different cultures and habits every day, which is truly amazing! As parents, we belong to an amazing group of families that make the school community really special.”

Julia Leiers

Parent

“We chose SISD because of the German-English bilingual programme. We’re so happy with the school – the teachers are highly qualified and the IB programme is outstanding. Our children are encouraged and challenged, and the choice of subjects unlocks lots of possibilities, too. SISD also has a fantastic community of families.”

Miriam Burger

Parent

“We chose Swiss International School 7 years ago for its bilingual curriculum and it was definitely a good move. Both our kids are fluent in English and French now, which will always be an added value for their future. We also discovered a unique community, coming from Switzerland and public schools. In UAE, the multiculturalism is a richness and we can feel it every day at SISD. But as parents, after 7 years, we noticed that our 2 kids still go at school with the smile, which is the most important to us and is the sign of their wellbeing.”

ACCREDITATIONS AND AWARDS

THE HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS

We’re incredibly proud of the innovative holistic education we offer at SISD, which is endorsed and accredited by several leading organisations. These include the UAE’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).

Our accreditations

"SISD stands out in the region for its trilingual curriculum, offering German, French, and English language streams. With this multilingual option it is not surprising that the pupil body is very diverse and international, with the majority hailing from Europe and the US. The school is academically selective yet inclusive, contributing to its strong sense of internationalism."
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Dubai Healthcare City, Phase 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai, PO Box 505002, UAE

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