FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Our spectacular campus is perfectly positioned to make the most of one of the world’s most dynamic cities, as well as being just 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

Our full address is: Swiss International School Dubai, Dubai Healthcare City, Phase 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai, PO Box 505002, UAE.

Your journey to SISD starts with our incredible Admissions Team. Register your interest today by completing our short online enquiry form.

Our team will then get in touch with you to arrange a tour of our campus. We’re confident that seeing our school in action and experiencing our inclusive community firsthand will give you a true insight into the exceptional education we offer. If you can't make it to Dubai, we’ll be happy to arrange a virtual tour or personalised online meeting.

Your next step is to fill in our online application form. You’ll also need to upload some supporting documents.

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.

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.

Our fee structure is designed to accommodate families with varying requirements, whether you'd like your child to attend our day school, to board with us full-time, or somewhere in-between. Our fees also differ by age group.

You can find full details on our tuition fees page.

SISD is one of just 75 IB World Schools globally, offering the full continuum of IB programmes.

From 3 through to 18, our students 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). As part of the IBCP pathway, we also offer the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, providing a future-focused, career-oriented qualification.

The IB continuum is academically rigorous and respected around the world. Each programme is also packed with character-forming learning experiences that nurture critical thinking, spark creativity, and build resilience. This creates well-rounded individuals who not only achieve fantastic results, but also flourish as people.

Our school is home to the world’s best teachers and staff. Not only do they possess a wealth of qualifications and vast International Baccalaureate (IB) experience, but they also share our commitment to holistic learning, wellbeing, and bilingualism. 

Our educators are always refining their skills, too, thanks to ongoing professional development through the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and Nord Anglia University platform. Their dedication will guarantee that your child benefits from the highest quality teaching and learning.

We're proud to be a fully inclusive school, which recognises that every student is unique. Diversity is celebrated, valued, and viewed as a strength here, and all our children receive the personalised support and care they need to grow, develop, and progress as individuals, all within a nurturing environment.

This includes students who have additional learning needs and disabilities, who benefit from an outstanding education that's built around their preferences and goals.

Lots! We offer a holistic and well-balanced education that extends far beyond the classroom.

This includes an extensive after-school activity (ASA) programme, which features an array of sporting, creative, tech, and academic clubs, councils, and societies. Our learners also take part in life-changing trips and service projects that build confidence and instil a global perspective.

Yes, we offer boarding for 11 to 18-year-olds (Grades 6-12). We have three options: full, weekly, and flexi boarding.

Our boarders benefit from an exciting, culturally enriching, and truly immersive experience. Welcomed into our cosmopolitan community, our students grow intellectually, develop their cultural awareness, and make lifelong friends. Boarding with us also means exciting activities, expert academic support, and the very best pastoral care is available every single day.

Living at the best boarding school in Dubai means that an extensive range of exciting, character-building activities are available every day.

Weekend trips include days out at the beach, theme parks, and malls, as well as a myriad of cultural experiences across the UAE. These range from culinary courses and boat trips around Dubai Old Town to hiking in the mountains. Your child can enjoy unique activities every evening, too, which are carefully structured around study time and opportunities to relax, play games, and watch films with friends.

Our students’ success takes them to the very best universities in the world.

Armed with world-leading IB results and an impressive array of IB Learner Profile traits, every SISD graduate receives an average of four offers from leading global universities. These include top 100 institutions in France, Switzerland, the UK, and Canada.

Yes, we do. We offer a safe, smooth, and efficient bus service that covers destinations across Dubai.

You can find out more on our dedicated transport page.

Yes, all our students wear a bright and comfortable school uniform, which helps to create a sense of togetherness and community.

You can find out more on our uniform page.