Swiss International School Dubai among global top 100

Swiss International School Dubai among global top 100

UAE - Swiss International School Dubai, the emirate’s first bilingual International Baccalaureate School, and one of the only two boarding schools in the region, has been admitted to the revered Spear’s 100 Schools Index.

UK-based Spear’s is a media and wealth management advisory company aimed at ultra-high net worth individuals. Each year it produces indexes listing the very best providers of a range of services, from legal and tax advice to travel and education.

And now, the bustling Al Jadaff School joins just 14 other schools across the Mena region in making the latest Spears list.

In adding the 1800-pupil school to its highly prized index with Top Flight’ status, Spears said: “Unique in Dubai, SISD is the only school to offer three language streams (German, French and English). It is also one of the few schools in the UAE to offer boarding. Located on the Creek, there are touches of its Swiss heritage, with climbing walls, sailing, a ski club and a strong focus on STEM subjects. Academically selective but inclusive, the school is a hub of internationalism.”

Ruth Burke, School Principal and CEO, said: “Recognition of this calibre stands as a powerful testament to the hard work all our staff and wider