Dubai Schools · IB · 3–18 Years
Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai
The Swiss School in Dubai—that's what Russian-speaking parents most often call the Swiss International Scientific School (SISD). It's the only school in the city where children can study in English alone or in both languages, and where there's a full boarding program starting in 6th grade. Below, we'll tell you how much tuition costs, what the school's rating is, how to apply, and who it's suitable for.
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BRIEFLY ABOUT THE SCHOOL
IB · 3–18 years
from Pre-KG to Grade 12, boarding school with Grade 6
| Parameter | SISD |
|---|---|
| Owner | Nord Anglia Education |
| Program | IB: PYP, MYP, DP and CP |
| Languages | English; English with French or German |
| District | Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jaddaf |
| KHDA Rating | Very Good |
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KHDA rating: good, but not the highest
KHDA has six rating levels: Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Acceptable, Weak, and Very Weak. SISD has been rated Good for several years and has risen to Very Good in its most recent review. This is the second-highest rating level and a solid result. However, SISD is on par with Outstanding schools in terms of price. Therefore, if the highest rating is your priority, we offer Outstanding schools within the same budget. If the IB program, bilingualism, and boarding are more important, the Swiss school in Dubai wins: there's no other school with such a selection in the city.
PRICE
How much does a Swiss school cost in Dubai?
Below are school prices for the 2026–2027 academic year, expressed in dirhams per year. For example, up to grade 5, the English+ program is cheaper than the bilingual program, and from grade 6 onward, the price is the same for all programs.
| Class | Bilingual line | English+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 68 868 | 62 900 |
| KG1–KG2 | 76 903 | 69 886 |
| Grade 1–4 | 91 823 | 80 865 |
| Grade 5 | 94 693 | 83 317 |
| Grade 6–8 | 104 247 | 104 247 |
| Grade 9–10 | 112 992 | 112 992 |
| Grade 11–12 | 118 400 | 118 400 |
Boarding per year, including VAT: Full from AED 240,747 to AED 259,100, Weekly from AED 201,897 to AED 220,250, Flexible AED 2,500 for six nights.
One-time payments: Application fee: AED 525; registration fee for day students: AED 6,290 to AED 11,840, which is counted towards tuition; for boarders: AED 52,500.
Please note: if your child enters Grade 5, the cost will increase by approximately AED 20,000 a year later, when they enter Grade 6. Please budget for this in advance.
LANGUAGES AND CHOICE
Three language lines and who is SISD suitable for?
If your child isn't fluent in English yet, start with English+. Otherwise, learning a second foreign language during the first year at a new school often becomes an unnecessary burden.
ADMISSION
How to apply to a Swiss school in Dubai
The school accepts children throughout the academic year, as long as there's space in the desired class. The test can be taken online, without having to fly to Dubai.
Four steps to a place in SISD
From the first letter to the reception until confirmation of the place.
Steps to configure the How-to Schema:
We write to the reception office and arrange a campus tour or an online meeting.
The application is completed online and a fee of 525 AED is paid. Please include the child's passport and school reports for the past two years.
The child takes an online test, which can be taken from Russia. The school typically reports the results within five business days.
You must accept it and pay the registration fee within five days, otherwise the place may be given to another child.
DOCUMENTS
What documents are needed for SISD?
| Document | Who issues it? | What to do with it? | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport of the child and parents | Passport authorities | Scan of the page with the photo | To the application |
| Report cards for the last two years | Russian school | If in Russian, a certified translation into English is required. | To the application |
| Transfer Certificate | Russian school | On letterhead, with the director's signature and seal; please contact the school for certification requirements. | Before the first day of school |
| Teacher's recommendation | Russian school | The school can request it directly from the previous teacher. | After application |
| Residence Visa and Emirates ID | GDRFA / ICP | For boarders, the school issues a visa | After registration |
How WhatOx can help
We check whether SISD is a good fit for your child based on age, language, and budget, and compare it with other schools in the area. We communicate with the admissions team in English, prepare and translate documents, and help prepare for the test. If boarding is required, we explain the student visa process. Our service fees are calculated based on the specific needs of the child after a short discussion. We've covered how to request a certificate from a Russian school and what it should contain in this article. Transfer Certificate.
QUESTIONS
What Parents Ask About the Swiss School in Dubai
FIRST STEP
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Tell us your child's age, their English level, the area you'll be living in, and your budget. We'll then suggest two or three schools that suit you best and see if there's a place at a Swiss school in Dubai.
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If you don't need boarding and you're comparing schools for a 10-12 year old, check out this page School in Dubai for children aged 10–12, and if you are choosing between two IB campuses of the same group - analysis DIA schools in Dubai: Emirates Hills or Al Barsha. We wrote about two schools where a child can live on the school's premises on the page boarding school in the UAE, and the full review is in the material international schools in Dubai. All our materials about schools are collected in the section Selecting schools in Dubai.