Our collaborations with top organizations across creativity, science, and social impact will inspire your child to follow their curiosities and talents at the highest level — always with the goal of making a difference.
Performing arts are so much more than what is seen on stage. They encourage self-expression and self-awareness, as well the development of empathy, confidence and cultural exploration. Our collaboration with Juilliard, the world-renowned performing arts school, combined with our outstanding dance, drama, and music programmes, inspires our students’ creativity, team-work and resilience.
The Juilliard School is recognised around the world as a leader in the performing arts; our exclusive collaboration with them harnesses their expertise and experience to create an arts programme that both inspires our students and sparks their passion to pursue their talents and interests.
Our global programme empowers students to develop essential life skills through the discipline of sport, guided by the world’s leading sports education institution.
We equip students with the tools to succeed both on and off the field by combining elite athletic training with personal development, wellbeing, and mindset coaching. Altogether, this builds their resilience, confidence, and leadership skills.
Our teachers also benefit from professional development led by IMG Academy’s expert coaches, ensuring they can inspire and support students in reaching their full potential.
CDS students can benefit from Nord Anglia's global expeditions at dedicated centers in Tanzania and Switzerland.
The Citizenship Expedition in Arusha, Tanzania nurtures global citizenship through service work with the local community. Students assist in building a village school while also learning about sustainable development and the environment.
The Personal Challenge Expedition in Les Martinets, Switzerland develops our students’ perseverance and challenges them to stretch their limits. Set in the breathtaking Swiss Alps, students hike through the mountains while working in teams to cook and navigate.
We actively work to build a strong community across students of all ages, teachers, staff, and parents, and we make sure every student feels they belong here. This begins in morning meetings in Elementary School, where students discuss important topics — taking the opportunity to be seen and heard — and in our "Second Step" program that nurtures social and emotional skills through weekly themed classes.
All our students have a school advisor as their contact point and mentor to guide them through personal growth. Students deepen their social and emotional skills and learn practical techniques, such as organization and time management. Another helpful initiative is our advisory program, where our students learn about gratitude, kindness, respect, and character development, allowing for wellness and balance.
Our fully sustainable campus is a welcoming and stimulating environment surrounded by nature. Across all learning spaces, our students become inspired to pursue their interests and aspirations.
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PURPOSEFUL LEARNING
Central to our ethos as a school, we help our students expand their worldview and move through meaningful experiences that work together to shape them as globally conscious leaders.
Many students lead, take initiative, and get involved in clubs that address various social concerns. These include the Zero Waste Youth Group, Student Council, Green Team, Sister School Program, Gay-Straight Alliance, Girl Up, and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). All contribute service, connect with different communities, create awareness, and raise funds or goods that benefit the environment and others.