2025-2026 ADMISSIONS OPEN
Admissions for the 2025/26 school year are now open! Secure your spot and be part of an inspiring journey. Apply today!
The best start in life
Swiss International School (SISQ) is an IB Continuum World School for children aged 3 to 18 years. We are proud to be the fastest growing school in Qatar with more than 800 students who joined us this year, our fifth year. The school provides a truly multilingual learning environment combined with a high quality international education. As an inclusive school, we welcome families of all nationalities into our learning community.
SISQ offers a high quality education in an inspiring and supportive environment. As an IB World School, we follow the International Baccalaureate Curriculum. Our teachers are highly experienced and talented with expertise in delivering an international curriculum in engaging and innovative ways. We are committed to providing an educational environment that excites, inspires, and challenges every student to excel academically and socially.
A warm welcome
Riyad Yaghi I Head of School
Riyad, an Arab-American educator with 27 years of experience in the USA and the Middle East, has led schools with American, British, and IB curricula. He holds a BSc in Science from New York and a Master’s from Australia. With over 22 years in IB programs, he's a certified IBDP and IBMYP Workshop Leader and IB Evaluation Leader. Passionate about school improvement, he focuses on developing students and staff.
A warm welcome
Yolandé Stander I Primary School Principal
A postgraduate degree in Professional Curriculum Design has enabled her to indulge in her passion for developing curriculum and working with other educators. She continues to be a life-long learner, actively furthering her own education.
A warm welcome
Dan Dorran I Senior School Principal
Originally from Ireland, Dan is an experienced and passionate teacher of Chemistry and Physics who has worked in an IB Diploma school in Egypt for over 15 years. Dan held various leadership roles including Head of Senior School and Principal and was involved in numerous accreditation processes. He holds a BA in Chemistry (Trinity College Dublin) and Masters Degree in Educational Leadership (Leicester University).
