Swiss International Scientific School Dubai
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
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Per yearabout USD 18.8K–37.5K
AED 68.9K–138K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Bilingual International Baccalaureate day and boarding school in Dubai, offering IB programmes from age 3 to 18 with English, French and German pathways.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Nord Anglia Education. See all 90 schools of Nord Anglia Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
2,800
Language
English, French
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 100
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary (Bilingual) | AED 68,868≈ USD 18.8K |
| Pre Primary | AED 68,868≈ USD 18.8K |
| KG 1 | AED 76,903≈ USD 20.9K |
| KG 1 (Bilingual) | AED 76,903≈ USD 20.9K |
| KG 2 (Bilingual) | AED 76,903≈ USD 20.9K |
| KG 2 | AED 76,903≈ USD 20.9K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary (Bilingual) | AED 68,868 (about USD 18.8K) |
| Pre Primary | AED 68,868 (about USD 18.8K) |
| KG 1 | AED 76,903 (about USD 20.9K) |
| KG 1 (Bilingual) | AED 76,903 (about USD 20.9K) |
| KG 2 (Bilingual) | AED 76,903 (about USD 20.9K) |
| KG 2 | AED 76,903 (about USD 20.9K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 91,823 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 1 (Bilingual) | AED 91,823 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 91,823 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 2 (Bilingual) | AED 91,823 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 3 (Bilingual) | AED 91,823 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 91,823 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 4 (Bilingual) | AED 91,823 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 91,823 (about USD 25K) |
| Grade 5 (Bilingual) | AED 94,693 (about USD 25.8K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 94,693 (about USD 25.8K) |
| Grade 6 (Bilingual) | AED 109,042 (about USD 29.7K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 109,042 (about USD 29.7K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 109,042 (about USD 29.7K) |
| Grade 7 (Bilingual) | AED 109,042 (about USD 29.7K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 109,042 (about USD 29.7K) |
| Grade 8 (Bilingual) | AED 109,042 (about USD 29.7K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 126,259 (about USD 34.4K) |
| Grade 9 (Bilingual) | AED 126,259 (about USD 34.4K) |
| Grade 10 (Bilingual) | AED 126,259 (about USD 34.4K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 126,259 (about USD 34.4K) |
| Grade 11 | AED 137,736 (about USD 37.5K) |
| Grade 11 (Bilingual) | AED 137,736 (about USD 37.5K) |
| Grade 12 (Advance) | AED 137,736 (about USD 37.5K) |
| Grade 12 (Bilingual) | AED 137,736 (about USD 37.5K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (this school) | AED 68,868 (about USD 18.8K) | AED 137,736 (about USD 37.5K) |
| Al Diyafah High School | AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K) | AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K) |
| Arcadia British School | AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K) | AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| GEMS International School - Al Khail | AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K) | AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K) |
| The Winchester School Jebel Ali | AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K) | AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 525
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Sport
- Performing arts
- STEM
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 34
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
- Boarding
Sports
- Swimming
- Football
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Beach volleyball
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
After-school activities
- SISD ASAs
- STRYX Clubs
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- Competitive sports teams
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Grounded in Swiss educational principles and heritage, combined with Dubai's international setting.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
After-school transport is run by an external provider and must be arranged separately.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding is offered to students aged 11 and above, with around 200 boarders. Staff live on site.
- En-suite rooms
- 24/7 care and supervision
- Study lounges
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) with English-French and English-German bilingual pathways.
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related Programme
- BTEC
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
In 2024 every IB Diploma candidate passed, with an average score of 34. Graduates progress to universities worldwide.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
A multicultural community of more than 100 nationalities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A 70,000 sq m campus with an Olympic pool, 600-seat auditorium and science labs, built to Minergie energy standards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Includes a 50 m Olympic pool, 400 m athletics track, natural grass pitches, courts and a Technogym.
- 50 m Olympic pool
- 400 m athletics track
- Football pitch
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
- Beach volleyball court
- Technogym
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Ten science labs and innovation labs for coding, robotics and 3D printing.
- 10 science labs
- Innovation labs
- Design studios
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
A 600-seat auditorium, music suites, drama rooms and dance studios.
- 600-seat auditorium
- Music suites
- Drama rooms
- Dance studios
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Social and hobbies
Runs residential, international and local trips, including diving, robotics and culinary arts.
- Residential trips
- International trips
- Local trips
- Diving
- Robotics
- Culinary arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Older students can join CAS and internship programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award for Grades 8 to 12.
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English is the foundation, with French or German as partner languages taught by native-speaking teachers.
- English
- French
- German
- Arabic
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Students choose English-French or English-German from the early years, with bilingual subject teaching increasing through secondary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Rated among the top 100 private day and boarding schools in the world; the campus is described as award-winning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applications are made through an online form covering student, guardian, medical and academic information.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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