On 29 November, Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD), Dubai’s first multilingual school, hosted a series of events and activities in celebration of the UAE’s 45th National Day in its new sports facilities. With camel rides and woven bag making, there were multiple interactive stations for the children to enjoy. SISD also hosted oud players, falconry experts and falcons, live cooking stations, yola dancers, and henna artists for the students and their families to visit throughout the celebration.
Swiss International Scientific School Dubai embrace multiculturalism and take great pride in living and educating in the great nation of the UAE. With 57 different nationalities of pupils and 32 different nationalities of teachers and staff, there are an impressive 46 languages spoken on the 67,845 sqm low-energy consumption campus.
About SISD
The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai is a leading international school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic life-long learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges in a global world.
Our school offers the full continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) programme from Pre-KG to Grade 9 (Grade 10 opening in 2017*) in English or in two bilingual English-French and English-German sections. We believe in having high standards; encouraging our students to stretch themselves to achieve success, unlocking talents and discovering new strengths.
In June 2016, we received the Happy Healthy School award by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) for our school-wide initiatives aimed at improving healthy eating, active living and a positive environment. Our large eco-friendly campus ensures that we can offer a wide range of sporting facilities, including water sports that make the most of our location adjacent to Dubai Creek. From September 2017 onwards, SISD will offer students full and weekly boarding in state-of-the-art facilities.
*Grade 10 opening subject to KHDA approval