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welcome to SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI (SISD)

Unrivalled in the Middle East, SISD day and boarding school offers an exceptional bilingual International Baccalaureate education that inspires our students to excel academically, secure top university placements, and thrive in sports and arts.

KEY FACTS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Application Open
Students can join after academic year begins
Tuition Fees
From AED67,287 per annum
Age range
From 3 to 18 years old
Curricula
the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), IB Diploma (IBDP), and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).
Number of students
2394
Languages of instruction
English, French, German, Bilingual
A LEADING INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN DUBAI

ADMISSIONS OPEN

We’re delighted that you’re considering Swiss International School Dubai (SISD) for your child’s education.

Home to bright young minds from around the world, SISD is an inclusive and inspiring place to learn, where your child will feel valued, supported, and challenged to create their own personalised pathway to success. In a community united by values of Bilingualism, Excellence, Sustainability, and Togetherness, we embrace diversity and celebrate achievement and effort.
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Early years
  • Early years
  • Primary
  • Middle
  • Secondary

AN IB JOURNEY TO SUCCESS 

From the Early Years through to Grade 12, every SISD student’s academic journey is underpinned by a continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), IB Diploma (IBDP), and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).

As well as being academically rigorous – and providing a consistent, high-quality education – our bilingual IB curricula are packed with character-building learning experiences. Every day, your child will immerse themselves in learning that develops the 10 qualities set out in the IB Learner Profile. This will ensure they become a well-rounded, lifelong learner and achieve outstanding results. 

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3 to 6 years old
Primary Years Programme (PYP) 
In dedicated Early Years classrooms and outdoor spaces, our youngest students embark on a stimulating journey packed with experiences that nurture their natural curiosity. Learning takes place across different subjects through meaningful play and exploration, which are led both by our expert teachers and directed by children. With wellbeing at happiness at the heart, our learners develop formative social, thinking, communication, inquiry, and collaborative skills.
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AN IB JOURNEY TO SUCCESS 

From the Early Years through to Grade 12, every SISD student’s academic journey is underpinned by a continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), IB Diploma (IBDP), and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).

As well as being academically rigorous – and providing a consistent, high-quality education – our bilingual IB curricula are packed with character-building learning experiences. Every day, your child will immerse themselves in learning that develops the 10 qualities set out in the IB Learner Profile. This will ensure they become a well-rounded, lifelong learner and achieve outstanding results. 

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6 to 11 years old
Primary Years Programme (PYP) 
In a vibrant multilingual environment, we deliver a broad PYP curriculum that inspires and engages our Grade 1-5 students. Our Primary specialists use an innovative inquiry-based learning approach that encourages our children to make connections and develop their understanding across different subjects. Students also investigate global concepts and apply their knowledge in real-life contexts, giving learning purpose and meaning, and developing an international mindset. 
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AN IB JOURNEY TO SUCCESS 

From the Early Years through to Grade 12, every SISD student’s academic journey is underpinned by a continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), IB Diploma (IBDP), and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).

As well as being academically rigorous – and providing a consistent, high-quality education – our bilingual IB curricula are packed with character-building learning experiences. Every day, your child will immerse themselves in learning that develops the 10 qualities set out in the IB Learner Profile. This will ensure they become a well-rounded, lifelong learner and achieve outstanding results. 

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11 to 16 years old
Middle Years Programme (MYP) 
Our innovative MYP builds on the knowledge and principles developed through the PYP, preparing our students for the academic challenges of the IBDP or IBCP. Following flexible language pathways, our learners immerse themselves in themed units of inquiry across eight subject areas. As well as providing an outstanding academic education, our MYP prepares each student for the demands and opportunities of the 21st century by focusing on skill development and transdisciplinary understanding. 
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AN IB JOURNEY TO SUCCESS 

From the Early Years through to Grade 12, every SISD student’s academic journey is underpinned by a continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), IB Diploma (IBDP), and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).

As well as being academically rigorous – and providing a consistent, high-quality education – our bilingual IB curricula are packed with character-building learning experiences. Every day, your child will immerse themselves in learning that develops the 10 qualities set out in the IB Learner Profile. This will ensure they become a well-rounded, lifelong learner and achieve outstanding results. 

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16 to 18 years old
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) 
Our IBDP is the gold standard of international education. A comprehensive and challenging pre-university programme, our Diploma nurtures the holistic development of our students through subject-specific learning, an Extended Essay, a Theory of Knowledge course, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) opportunities. This empowers them to become confident, resilient, and globally minded young people, ready to create their own future. 
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16 to 18 years old
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) 
Our two-year IBCP combines the academic rigour of the IB Diploma with practical, future-focused experiences that prepare our learners for the working world. Students develop a breadth of transferable skills by completing the IBCP core programme, which includes service learning and a reflective project. They also study three specialist subjects. This holistic approach sets our learners up for the future of their choice, whether that’s further education, an apprenticeship, or employment. 
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BTEC Business Management and Hospitality 
Aimed at students looking to progress into sector-related higher education courses or employment, our BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is an experiential qualification tailored to the future. The BTEC covers a variety of areas, including HR, accounting, marketing, and retail, as well as offering practical work experience. Our comprehensive programme sets our students up for success in their chosen careers.
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IGNITING PASSIONS, BUILDING CHARACTER 

Whether they’re programming robots, debating global issues, or representing one of our sports teams, your child will discover their passions through an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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Sport 
Sport is an important part of life at SISD, instilling pride, passion, and togetherness. We offer a huge variety of team and individual activities, which take place in some of the best sports facilities in Dubai. Talented athletes strive for excellence as part of our Speedo Swim Academy and Athletics Academy, while our school teams compete against the best in the country and overseas. We also offer recreational clubs for all abilities, from football and beach volleyball to padel tennis and water polo.
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After-school activities (internal) 
Alongside sports, our internal ASA programme features a wide range of artistic, academic, and tech-focused opportunities. Our students’ natural creativity blossoms at origami, creative writing, and mindfulness art clubs. Lego builder, chess, and robotics activities put our learners’ critical thinking skills to the test, while our ‘entreprenursery’ and economic world cup groups cultivate the bright business minds of the future. We also encourage our students to pursue their passion for the performing arts through music lessons and the LAMDA curriculum and exams.
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After-school activities (external) 
We work with the very best providers to offer an extensive range of external ASAs. Our Early Years children discover exciting new experiences at ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, engineering, and art attack clubs. In Primary, inquisitive innovators develop their problem-solving skills at virtual reality and ‘adventures in coding’ clubs, or try street jazz dance, parkour, and wall climbing. At Secondary, our young people have access to career and confidence coaching workshops, as well as an extraordinary simulator pilot programme.
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Councils and societies 
Our student-led councils and societies bring likeminded Grade 6-12 learners together. Our House Council organises fun events and competitions, while our Sustainability Council works tirelessly to make our school and local community an eco-friendly place. Our engineering, medical, arts, and politics societies are dynamic groups where students bond over shared passions and explore pathways to potential careers.
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Model United Nations 
Our popular Model United Nations (MUN) group simulates the work of United Nations delegates and committees. Being part of the MUN develops critical thinking, diplomacy, and public speaking skills, while simultaneously deepening our students’ understanding of international affairs. The programme also encourages teamwork and collaborative research. With a host of IB Learner Profile attributes and knowledge, our students go on to shine at prestigious local and global conferences.
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award challenges our older students to find their purpose, passion, and place in the world. Our young people take part in adventurous activities, set personal goals and challenges, and get involved in community service projects that make a difference. As they progress through the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards, they grow in confidence, develop a host of transferable skills, and learn more about themselves and others.
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JOIN OUR VIBRANT MULTILINGUAL COMMUNITY 

We’re thrilled you’re considering Swiss International School Dubai for your child’s education. Our admissions process is tailored to your needs, and our friendly team will support you every step of the way. 
  • Start your journey to SISD today by contacting our Admissions Team. 
  • Book a personalised tour of our campus – or enjoy our virtual tour. 
  • Fill in our online application form and send us some supporting documents. 
  • After reviewing your documents, we’ll invite your child to sit an age-appropriate assessment. 
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STEP-BY-STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Ready to start your child’s application? This is what you need to do next. 
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Take a tour
Your journey to SISD starts with a tour of our spectacular campus. We’re confident that seeing our school in action and experiencing our inclusive international community firsthand will provide the best insight into the exceptional education we offer. If you're unable to come to Dubai, we’ll be happy to arrange a virtual tour or personalised online meeting. 
TAKE A TOUR 
Send us your application
Your next step is to fill in our online application form. You’ll also need to upload some supporting documents.  
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
SEND US YOUR APPLICATION 
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Assessment and interview
Once we’ve received your completed form and documents, we’ll invite your child to sit an age-appropriate admissions assessment. Depending on the grade they’re joining, we may also ask them to an interview. You’ll need to pay a non-refundable application fee of AED 525 before or at the time of the assessment. 
ASSESSMENT AND INTERVIEW 
Offering your child a place
If all goes well, we’ll send you a formal offer letter within five working days of the assessment and/or interview. To secure your child's place, you’ll need to sign and return the offer letter and pay a registration fee within seven days.
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OFFERING YOUR CHILD A PLACE 

OUR COLLABORATIONS 

Our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF enhance our students’ school experience, both in and beyond the classroom. 

MIT 
Through the MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme, our students develop problem-solving skills through real-world challenges that encourage innovative thinking. 
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The Juilliard School

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.

The Juilliard School  

Our collaboration with the world leader in performing arts nurtures our students’ love of dance, drama, and music. 

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MIT
Our global programme inspires students to look beyond individual subjects and harness the benefits of an interdisciplinary, practical, hands-on approach to learning guided by the world’s leading STEAM institution. Our students are encouraged to solve problems creatively, to embrace curiosity and to learn from world-leading experts at MIT. It also gives our teachers the chance to learn and receive professional development from inspiring figures in the world of STEAM and pass on their passion for learning to our students.
UNICEF
Students are challenged to make a difference both locally and internationally, working together to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 
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UNICEF
We want to give both our students and our teachers the chance to make a meaningful, positive impact on the community around them. This includes embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in all aspects of teaching and learning across our schools, using materials developed by UNICEF.
IMG Academy
IMG Academy's sports and wellbeing programme helps students build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through world-class athletic training, personal development, and elite coaching.
IMG Academy

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.  

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

  • How long does the admissions process take?  
    From the moment you get in touch with us to the offer of a place, our admissions process can take as little as two to three weeks. Timings do vary, though, as each family’s application journey is different. Please speak to our Admissions Team to find out more. 
  • Can my child start at any time? 
    We accept applications all year round and your child can start at any time during the academic year.  
  • Do you offer boarding? 
    Yes, we offer boarding for 11 to 18-year-olds (Grades 6-13). We have three options: full, weekly, and flexi boarding.  

    Our boarders enjoy an exciting, culturally enriching, and immersive experience. Wellbeing is central our approach, and our experienced on-site boarding team takes the time to get to know each student, ensuring they feel valued, happy and comfortable.
  • What curriculum do you teach? 
    SISD is one of just 50 IB World Schools globally offering the full spectrum of IB programmes. Our students, from ages 3 to 18, follow seamless pathways from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) through to the Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma (IBDP), and/or the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP). 
  • Is SISD a fully bilingual school? 
    Yes, we are. In the Early Years and Primary, our students learn in either English, French and English, or German and English. In Middle and Secondary, they choose the language for each subject, with the flexibility to change yearly. 
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