Top 10 Best International Schools in Dubai

Established in 1974, Sharjah English School is a pioneering not-for-profit educational institution in the UAE, proud of its rich heritage and commitment to providing a world-class education. We reflect on our journey of growth and innovation, guided by the principle of "Rich in History, Future Focused."

Our long-standing reputation for academic excellence, coupled with a broad and challenging curriculum at all ages, has made Sharjah English School a sought-after choice for families in Sharjah and beyond. We are accredited as an outstanding British School Overseas (BSO) across all 7 standards, solidifying our position as one of the highest-rated British curriculum schools in the region.

Recognising the importance of a well-rounded education, we offer a wide range of enrichment activities to complement our academic programs. Our dedication to providing a holistic learning experience has earned us the designation of a Beacon school by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA). As members of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), we are part of a global network of exceptional schools, fostering collaboration and recognition on an international scale.

While accolades and accreditations are important, our primary focus remains on the well-being and success of our students. We invite you to visit our school to experience firsthand our vibrant atmosphere, witness our commitment to our values, and discover why Sharjah English School is a truly exceptional place to learn and grow.

The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world.

SISD provides an inspiring, inclusive and challenging learning environment while celebrating academic excellence. We encourage and support all our students to become successful, global minded, enthusiastic lifelong learners who will confidently take advantage of future opportunities and help make a difference. Together with our teaching staff and parents, we support our students to develop their potential fully in a motivating, multilingual and international learning environment.

Our unique international and multilingual environment provides students with authentic exposure to English, French, German and Arabic. Students in the immersive bilingual programmes learn to communicate, think and reflect in two different languages.

We have a world-class campus and superb sporting. teaching and performing arts facilities. We are based in the heart of Dubai, close to the largest airport hub in the world, and central to all the main leisure and entertainment options in the city. Dubai was recently voted as one of the safest cities in the world, and has been accredited for its handling of the covid pandemic.

Our boarding houses are unique, purpose-built and situated on the school campus. Every student has their own en-suite bedroom, and can also use the communal lounge areas, and all the sports facilities across the school during their leisure time. The sporting facilities include a 50m Olympic-sized pool, indoor and outdoor running tracks, football pitches, tennis courts, beach volleyball, short tennis courts, basketball and badminton courts and a full size Techno Gym and cardio suite.