WRITTEN BY
Eloise B
13 June, 2024

10 reasons to choose boarding at SISD

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Deciding where to send your children to boarding school can be very daunting as every country, programme, and style of school changes the student’s experience tremendously. With a multicultural and multilingual environment in Swiss quality facilities, we believe we’ve combined the best of everything to create a unique boarding experience for our students.  

Boarding at SISD also means joining a supportive community with bespoke academic support from in-house tutors and comprehensive pastoral care from dedicated counselors and nurses. We also ensure our boarding students have the resources for success. 

  1. Multilingual Education: SISD offers a bilingual curriculum with options for English/French or English/German instruction, promoting fluency in multiple languages in, and out, of the classroom. 
  1. Comprehensive Pastoral Care: The school's boarding program includes comprehensive pastoral care, providing a structured and nurturing environment that supports students' overall growth and development. 
  1. Bespoke Academic Support: Boarding students benefit from personalized support with qualified academic tutors available in-house to help with their studies and provide additional guidance as needed. 
  1. State-of-the-Art Boarding Facilities: SISD features modern and comfortable boarding facilities designed to provide a home-like environment, ensuring students feel safe and supported. 
  1. Cultural Diversity: With students from over 70 nationalities, the boarding environment at SISD encourages intercultural understanding and open-mindedness
  1. Community and Friendship: Living on campus allows students to form strong, lifelong friendships and be part of a close-knit community, enhancing their social and emotional development. 
  1. Experienced Faculty: SISD employs highly qualified and experienced teachers who are dedicated to providing personalized and high-quality education to each student. 
  1. Independence and Life Skills: Boarding at SISD fosters independence, self-discipline, and responsibility. Our unique Life Skills Programme equips students with essential life skills like cooking, laundry, finances, networking and communication. 
  1. Extracurricular Opportunities: Boarding students have extended access to the school's extensive extracurricular programs, including sports, arts, and clubs, ensuring a balanced and enriched school life. 
  1. Strategic Location: Located in Dubai, a global hub of commerce, culture, and innovation, students have access to a wide range of opportunities, internships, and cultural experiences. 

SISD is proudly part of the Nord Anglia Education family.