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Swiss International Scientific School Dubai

Instructs in English, French, German

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees AED 68,868 - 114,268

Location

The SISD campus is located in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai. It sits adjacent to Dubai Creek and is near the Creek Metro Station, opposite Festival City. Address: Dubai Healthcare City, Phase 2, Al Jaddaf, Dubai, PO Box 505002 UAE.

Stages

SISD is an all-through day and boarding private school for students aged 3 to 18, providing the IB continuum from Pre-KG through DP/CP. Early Years serves ages 3 to 6, with primary and secondary offerings aligned to the IB framework.

Type

The school is co-educational and offers both day schooling and boarding. Boarding houses are available for students aged 11–17, with full-time, weekly, and flexi-boarding options.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school represents more than 100 nationalities; the majority of families come from Europe and the United States. The exact local to international student ratio is not published.

Additional learning support

SISD is an inclusive school that welcomes students with a range of learning needs. The Inclusion team oversees provisions, with tailored adjustments to teaching strategies and accommodations for students of determination.

Country affiliation

SISD has Swiss heritage and follows Swiss-inspired education within an international IB framework.

Religious affiliation

There is no formal religious affiliation listed for SISD.

School day structure

The school day runs from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Bus service

SISD contracts Maverick Passenger Transport LLC to operate its school bus service. Buses meet RTA standards, with qualified attendants and drivers; travel time is capped at one hour; a three-check security system is in place after each run. For bus queries, contact transportsisd@maverickrental.com.

Application and Assessment Fees
- Application / assessment fee: AED 525 (inclusive of VAT), payable at the time of assessment.
- Deductible registration fee (non-refundable; deducted from the total tuition fee for the academic year once paid):
- Pre-KG: AED 6,240.
- KG1 - KG2: AED 6,950.
- Grades 1–4: AED 8,000.
- Grade 5: AED 8,250.
- Grades 6–8: AED 8,800.
- Grades 9–10: AED 9,500.
- Grades 11–12: AED 9,900.

Tuition Fees — Day School (annual and per-term amounts)
- All amounts stated in AED. Semester billing is 50% / 50% of the annual tuition (Semester 1 payment = 50% of annual fee; Semester 2 payment = 50% of annual fee). The per-term amounts below reflect that 50% split.

International Baccalaureate (Bilingual) — Fees payable (annual) and per term:
- Pre-KG: Annual AED 68,868 — Per term AED 34,434.
- KG1: Annual AED 76,903 — Per term AED 38,451.50.
- KG2: Annual AED 76,903 — Per term AED 38,451.50.
- Grade 1: Annual AED 91,823 — Per term AED 45,911.50.
- Grade 2: Annual AED 91,823 — Per term AED 45,911.50.
- Grade 3: Annual AED 91,823 — Per term AED 45,911.50.
- Grade 4: Annual AED 91,823 — Per term AED 45,911.50.
- Grade 5: Annual AED 94,692 — Per term AED 47,346.
- Grade 6: Annual AED 100,976 — Per term AED 50,488.
- Grade 7: Annual AED 100,976 — Per term AED 50,488.
- Grade 8: Annual AED 100,976 — Per term AED 50,488.
- Grade 9: Annual AED 109,205 — Per term AED 54,602.50.
- Grade 10: Annual AED 109,205 — Per term AED 54,602.50.
- Grade 11: Annual AED 114,268 — Per term AED 57,134.
- Grade 12: Annual AED 114,268 — Per term AED 57,134.

International Baccalaureate (English+) — Fees payable (annual) and per term:
- Pre-KG: Annual AED 60,834 — Per term AED 30,417.
- KG1: Annual AED 67,579 — Per term AED 33,789.50.
- KG2: Annual AED 67,579 — Per term AED 33,789.50.
- Grade 1: Annual AED 78,111 — Per term AED 39,055.50.
- Grade 2: Annual AED 78,111 — Per term AED 39,055.50.
- Grade 3: Annual AED 78,111 — Per term AED 39,055.50.
- Grade 4: Annual AED 78,111 — Per term AED 39,055.50.
- Grade 5: Annual AED 80,477 — Per term AED 40,238.50.
- Grade 6: Annual AED 100,976 — Per term AED 50,488.
- Grade 7: Annual AED 100,976 — Per term AED 50,488.
- Grade 8: Annual AED 100,976 — Per term AED 50,488.
- Grade 9: Annual AED 109,205 — Per term AED 54,602.50.
- Grade 10: Annual AED 109,205 — Per term AED 54,602.50.
- Grade 11: Annual AED 114,268 — Per term AED 57,134.
- Grade 12: Annual AED 114,268 — Per term AED 57,134.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Registration fee is payable within 5 days of acceptance; payment of the registration fee and the signed offer reserves the student's place. The registration fee is non-refundable and is deducted from the total tuition fee for the academic year.
- Semester payment structure: Semester 1 — 50% of annual tuition; Semester 2 — 50% of annual tuition. Specific deadline dates published for the academic year include: Semester 1 due 18 August 2025 and Semester 2 due 31 January 2026. Re-enrolment fee date and upfront payment discount deadlines are published for the academic year as well.
- Upfront payment discount: 5% discount on annual fees if the full annual tuition is paid in advance by the published deadline for the academic year.

Boarding Fees and Terms (Full, Weekly, Flexi)
- Full boarding — annual total fees by grade (amounts shown in AED; USD equivalents are published):
- Grades 6–8: AED 237,475 (USD equivalent published).
- Grades 9–10: AED 245,705 (USD equivalent published).
- Grades 11–12: AED 254,968 (USD equivalent published).
- Weekly boarding — annual total fees by grade (amounts shown in AED; USD equivalents are published):
- Grades 6–8: AED 198,625 (USD equivalent published).
- Grades 9–10: AED 208,955 (USD equivalent published).
- Grades 11–12: AED 216,118 (USD equivalent published).
- Flexi boarding: AED 2,500 per 6-night stay; AED 525 (inclusive of VAT) per additional night. Flexi boarding fees cover meals, accommodation, structured homework sessions and evening boarding activities for the nights covered.
- Boarding registration and additional payments: A non-refundable boarding registration payment is required (published amount shown as AED 50,000 equivalent). A deposit of USD 2,725 (AED 10,000) is charged at the start of the semester to fund compulsory external activities and extra weekend activities; any remaining balance of that deposit is refunded at the end of Semester 2. Medical insurance and other specified charges are billed at the start of the semester. Boarding fees are inclusive of the applicable VAT on boarding components.
- Boarding fees include accommodation, meals and snacks, a set number of internal after-school activities, evening activity programmes, books/exam fees (as published per boarding package), student visa where applicable, laundry service (details vary by year group), and use of school facilities. Boarding fees do not include optional social trips, additional uniforms, whole-school trips, personal items, private lessons, stationery/laptop/class materials, ESL/EAL classes, and certain insurance items.

Other Costs and Optional Charges
- Tuition fees generally include books, additional Early Years childcare when available, and internal after-school activities when available. Tuition fees explicitly exclude school trips, transportation, school uniform, food & beverage (where applicable), external after-school activities, and IB/BTEC registration fees.
- Optional charges: school trips, optional social trips for boarders, external after-school activity fees, additional uniforms, private learning (tutoring, music, sports) and personal items are charged separately. Medical insurance for boarders and any other semester-start charges are billed in addition to published tuition/boarding fees. A boarding deposit is charged and partially refundable as noted above.

Refund Information
- The registration fee paid to reserve a place is non-refundable but is deductible from the total annual tuition fee.
- Boarding deposit: the portion of the boarding deposit that remains after funding compulsory external activities and weekend activities is refundable at the end of Semester 2. Other published refund or cancellation terms are set out in the school's terms and conditions and in the KHDA School Fee Fact Sheet referenced by the school.

Fee Payment Options and Payment Allocation
- Recommended payment method: Zenda mobile app (school code SISD) for quick payments. Instructions for setup and one-time verification are provided.
- Alternative payment methods: Bank transfer (bank details are supplied on the invoice); card or cash payments can be accepted at the school payment counter. For bank transfers, payment confirmation should be emailed to accounting@sisd.ae with the child's full name, student ID or invoice number to ensure correct allocation.

Notes
- Sibling discounts are available and applied successively according to the published scale.
- Specific payment dates and deadlines, full terms and conditions, and the KHDA School Fee Fact Sheet are provided by the school as part of the published fee documentation.

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is available for students aged 11 to 18 (Grades 6-12). There are three options: full boarding, weekly boarding, and flexi boarding. Boarding houses are on campus and provide en-suite bedrooms with pantries on each floor; older boarders may access a cooker and laundry facilities. The program includes on-site pastoral care and structured evening and weekend activities.

Uniform Requirement

SISD uses a formal uniform. Uniforms are available for purchase at Zaks Uniform Store on Jumeirah Beach Road and must be worn on campus and for off-campus representation unless permission is granted. For Grades 11 and 12, business attire replaces the standard uniform.

Food Options

Meals are prepared by the on-site caterer Swiss Canonica. Students use canteen cards to receive lunches, with meal orders placed via the SPARE app and term meal plans available; dietary needs can be accommodated.

House System

Every student is a member of SISD's Houses, which cultivate community spirit across the age groups. The page does not specify details on house-specific activities or competitions.

Governance and Ownership

SISD Dubai is part of Nord Anglia Education; it joined Nord Anglia Education on July 6, 2023. The school operates within the Nord Anglia Education network of premium international schools.

Curriculum

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum from early years to post-16, offering PYP, MYP, DP, and CP within a bilingual, Swiss-inspired framework. The Primary Years Programme (Grade 1–5, ages 3–12) is delivered through a bilingual two-stream model (English–French or English–German) with an IB STEAM option, Arabic and additional language study, and culminates in the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition. In the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10, ages 11–16), the school offers four language pathways—English–French, English–German, English-language, and a Pre-Swiss Matura route for Grades 6–8—and includes Arabic, with Community Project (Grade 9) and Personal Project (Grade 10) as part of the IB framework. The Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12, ages 16–18) provides the IBDP with six subject groups (Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Creative Arts), three HL and three SL courses, plus TOK, the Extended Essay, and CAS; bilingual or advanced bilingual Diploma options are available. The Career-related Programme (CP) is offered as an alternative pathway for ages 16–19, combining diploma-level subjects with a career-focused component. SISD emphasizes multilingual, all-through IB learning in a Swiss-inspired environment with language offerings in English, French, German, and Arabic, and operates as a day and boarding campus.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a holistic wellbeing framework with student welfare at its core. The school provides experienced school counsellors, mentors, medical professionals, and teachers who deliver pastoral support across all phases. Wellbeing education emphasizes mental health awareness and ongoing support for every student. Student Wellbeing Councils empower student leaders to plan wellbeing activities and campaigns, including Mindful October and Wellness Wednesdays. Weekly wellbeing surveys help staff tailor support and monitor students' wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai describes itself as inclusive, welcoming students of determination and those with special educational needs and disabilities. The Inclusion page states SISD provides access to appropriate provisions, resources and curricular options, and that staff build quality relationships to support learning needs. The Inclusion Vision emphasizes educating all students, including those with SEND, in a common learning environment. SISD welcomes a wide variety of learning preferences and adjusts teaching strategies and accommodations to meet diverse needs. The Inclusion policy is published with related guidance to outline provision delivery and parent consultation, and aligns with local policy frameworks such as the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Qualified English, French and German language specialists provide EAL, FAL and GAL support from KG1 to Grade 9 to help learners access the curriculum when language barriers exist. Automatic enrollment for non-native speakers is offered at admission for declared beginners, with ongoing enrollment possible during the year upon referral. In Primary, language support uses pull-out and push-in formats, with English, French and German support across bilingual streams in Grades 1–5 and English support in the IB pathway; in Secondary, EAL programs continue within bilingual IB pathways or as English EAL programs. Language progress is tracked using CERFL descriptors, with progress monitored and updated through passports and six-weekly reports. The Arabic department offers Arabic A and Arabic B support from Grade 1 to Grade 9, including extra support for learners with no prior Arabic knowledge.

Mental Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a central priority at SISD, with a focus on mental health awareness, wellbeing education, and ongoing support for all students. A team of experienced school counsellors, mentors, medical professionals, and teachers provides pastoral support across all phases. Student Wellbeing Councils empower student leaders to implement wellbeing programs such as Mindful October and Wellness Wednesdays. Weekly wellbeing surveys enable staff to check in with students and tailor support accordingly. Dubai 30x30 and other whole-school wellbeing initiatives are part of SISD's broader mental wellbeing strategy.

Safeguarding

SISD has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy with zero tolerance for child abuse and robust systems for identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns. The policy sets out the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child framework, UAE context, and clear procedures for safeguarding and reporting concerns. Responsibilities for safeguarding include a Designated Safeguarding Lead (and deputies), safeguarding training for staff, and a requirement to follow safeguarding policies and to log concerns. CPOMS is used to maintain safeguarding records and coordinate disclosures and reminders. The policy covers safeguarding during trips and for visitors and includes Safer Recruitment procedures and linked safeguarding policies.

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