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We are proud to announce that Swiss International Scientific School (SISD) has been included in the Spear’s Schools Index 2026, one of the world’s most respected listings of top private schools.
The Spear’s Schools Index highlights schools that provide exceptional education and outstanding care for their students. The selection process considers the quality of teaching, the strength of pastoral care, the range ofopportunities, and the school’s ability to help young people grow into capable, confident individuals.
SISD continues to set a high benchmark in the Middle East. Our school combines Swiss educational values, bilingual pathways, and the full IB continuum to provide a learning experience that is distinctive, inclusive, and future focused.
At SISD, your child learns through a carefully curated IB experience in French, German and English. Here, learning a new language is not just another subject in school, but rather,it is something that builds confidence, cultural understanding and awareness of language diversity.
In our Early Years and Primary Years students, this bilingual approach is brought to life through a co-teaching model, where two qualified teachers come together in a classroom and teach in different languages. This consistent exposurehelps students oodevelop strong communication skills and academic versatility that support success in an international environment.
We are one of the few schools in the region authorised to deliver the full IB pathway from Age3-18.
Our IB curriculum begins with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), an inquiry-based approach helps develop students’ knowledge, skills, and global understanding and this, along with bilingual learning, lay strong foundations. This continues into the Middle Years Programme (MYP), with a focus on the development of the IB Learner Profile attributes. By focusing on broader skill development and transdisciplinary knowledge, children develop critical thinking, independence and subject understanding across a broad range of disciplines.
In the senior years, students can progress to the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the IB Careerrelated Programme (IBCP), including BTEC pathways, allowing them to choose an academic path that best suits their strengths, interests and future goals. All programmes are delivered within a framework rooted in Swiss standards of excellence.
This clear progression ensures continuity, challenge and flexibility, helping students build the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed both at school and beyond.
As the only bilingual boarding school in the Middle East, SISD offers a truly distinctive boarding experience.Our boarding programme combines Swiss educational excellence with worldclass facilities and bilingual academic and pastoral support.
We have created a home away from home for students from many different countries.Within this warm and supportive environment, students develop independence, resilience and a strong sense of global awareness, qualities that families value deeply.
Pastoral care at SISD focuses on supporting each student’s emotional wellbeing, personal growth and sense of belonging. Our approach is personalised and recognises individual needs. Strong relationships between students and staff create a supportive environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to learn and grow.
Families often highlight the positive impact of bilingual learning on their child’s confidence and communication skills. Students share how the IB approach helps them think independently, solve problems and understand the world around them.
These real experiences reflect the qualities recognised by the Spear’s Schools Index, a school that delivers academic excellence and strong personal development in equal measure.
By preparingstudents for universities through IB and Swiss educational values,SISD ensures graduates build strong language skills, analytical thinking, creativity and global awareness.
Our students have secured places at leading universities around the world, including institutions such as King’s College London, University College London, Durham University and ESADE, supported by a rigorous academic foundation and personalised guidance throughout their senior years.
The Spear’s recognition highlights these strengths and reinforces our commitment to delivering an education that prepares every student for tomorrow.
If you are looking for a school that is globally recognised, future focused and supportive of every child, we invite you to visit our campus.
Book a school tour today and discover what it means to be recognised among the best schools in the world.