International School of Choueifat - UAE

What International School of Choueifat - UAE does

The International School of Choueifat - Dubai (ISC-Dubai) is a private, English-medium, K-12 day school incorporated as THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHOUEIFAT L.L.C and operating from a single campus on Hessa Street in the Al Sufouh 2 / Jumeirah area of Dubai, UAE. Founded in 1993 as a member of the global SABIS Network (managed by SABIS Educational Systems Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA), the school serves students from Pre-KG through Grade 12 across four program tiers — Kindergarten, Lower School (Grades 1-6), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12) — with differentiated Science and Arts tracks at the high school level and preparation for AP, SAT, IGCSE, AS/A Level, and UAE national examinations.

The school's core technology stack is the SABIS Digital Platform (SDP), a web-based LMS that centralizes academic performance monitoring, exam results, attendance, discipline records, calendar, and study materials, complemented by the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO), a student-governance and life-skills development framework. Supporting infrastructure is hosted on Microsoft Azure (Europe region) with Barracuda cloud backup spanning Azure and AWS, Google Analytics and Maps for site traffic and wayfinding, and Microsoft Online OAuth 2.0 SSO for identity. The curriculum draws from American, British, and Emirati educational systems, and the school holds concurrent accreditations from the Middle States Association, Accreditation International, and the NCPSA, plus regulatory oversight from the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition fees paid by families, with grade-specific fee schedules for Pre-KG through Grade 12 (the specific amounts are published as downloadable PDFs and were not captured in scraped data) plus an application fee at registration. The school pursues a sales-led go-to-market via online interest forms, in-person enrollment at campus reception, and prospective-family campus tours, with rolling admissions contingent on diagnostic testing for Grade 1+ and interviews for kindergarten. Marketing channels include the official website (iscdubai.sabis.net), social media (Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo), and cross-promotion through the SABIS Network. Customer evidence centers on graduate outcomes, with named alumni reporting placements at the University of Toronto, Cornell University, George Washington University, McGill University, and Savannah College of Art and Design.

Name

International School of Choueifat - UAE

Legal name

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHOUEIFAT L.L.C

Website

https://iscdubai.sabis.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Private English-medium K-12 day school in Dubai, UAE, operating as a member of the global SABIS Educational Systems network. Serves Pre-KG through Grade 12 students across four program tiers, with Science/Arts tracks, AP/SAT/IGCSE preparation, and the SABIS Digital Platform and Student Life Organization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Placement & College Credit Exams (CLEP/DSST) Prep (EDANABAF), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• Private school programs
• University preparation courses
• Standardized exam preparation
• Student life development

Headquarters

HQ city

Adma

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by families. Fee structures exist for different grade levels from Pre-KG through Grade 12, with separate fees for Science and Arts tracks in grades 9-12. An application fee is required at the time of registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The International School of Choueifat - Dubai is a private, English-medium day school delivering a complete Pre-KG through Grade 12 international education built on the SABIS educational framework, integrating American, British, and Emirati curricula. Families purchase annual tuition across four tiered programs (Kindergarten, Lower School, Middle School, High School) with differentiated Science and Arts tracks in high school, all anchored by the SABIS Digital Platform learning management system and the SABIS Student Life Organization student development framework.

Product overview

The International School of Choueifat - Dubai offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem built around the SABIS® Network framework. The core offering consists of the SABIS Digital Platform (LMS) and the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO), which together deliver academic instruction and student development. The school provides a complete K-12 educational pathway through four distinct program tiers: Kindergarten (Pre-KG to KG 2), Lower School (Grades 1-6), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12), each preparing students for standardized international examinations including AP, SAT, IGCSE, and AS/A Level. Supporting the academic programs are specialized modules including Extra-Curricular Activities, Student Support Services, Education Technology, and competitive programs such as SABIS STARS and SABIS STEAM Competition. The school leverages its state-of-the-art campus and SABIS Digital Platform to deliver a world-class education drawing from American, British, and Emirati educational systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten Program (Pre-KG to KG 2) Early childhood education program for children aged 3-5, focusing on foundational learning, socialization, and preparation for primary school. Requires an interview process and toilet-training readiness for entry.
• Lower School Program (Grades 1-6) Primary education program building foundational knowledge across core subjects with emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills for Grades 1 through 6.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Secondary education program preparing students for higher academic demands and standardized examinations including IGCSE preparation across Grades 6 through 8.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) Upper secondary program preparing students for university admission through AP, SAT, IGCSE, AS/A Level, and UAE national exam preparation, with differentiated Science and Arts tracks in Grades 9-12.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Program Comprehensive activity program including during-school activities, after-school activities, weekend activities, and regional and international experiences such as the SABIS Global Sports Tournament and STARS competition for enrolled students.
• Student Support Services Academic and personal support services including counseling, special academic support, and intensive classes for students requiring additional assistance, delivered to enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates accepted to universities worldwide including University of Toronto, Cornell University, George Washington University, McGill University, and Savannah College of Art and Design
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SABIS Educational Systems, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a member of the SABIS Network, ISC-Dubai operates under the SABIS educational system and methodology. SABIS Educational Systems, Inc. (based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA) maintains the school's website and databases. The partnership provides the school with the SABIS curriculum, digital platform, student life organization framework, and access to global network events and competitions.
• SABIS Educational Services S.A.L.coreTechnology or IntegrationBased in Adma, Lebanon, this entity provides technical support for the school's databases and digital platforms. Authorized employees from this entity may access personal data stored in the school's databases for technical support purposes.
• Microsoft AzuresupportingTechnology or IntegrationThe school utilizes Microsoft Azure data centers in Europe for hosting and storing data, including personal data, through the School's CRM web application and SharePoint storage. Azure backup tools are used for data protection within the Azure environment.
• Barracuda NetworkssupportingTechnology or IntegrationBarracuda Cloud Backup service is utilized for online data backup, utilizing Azure and Amazon AWS cloud infrastructure in the US for disaster recovery purposes.
• Google LLCsupportingTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses Google Analytics for web analytics and Google Maps for displaying the school's address and providing directions. Google processes data according to their privacy policies when users access these services on the school website.
• Lumen Technologies, Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationLumen Technologies, Inc. collaborates with SABIS Educational Systems, Inc. on provisioning of IT systems for the school network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: GEMS is the largest private K-12 operator in the UAE and globally, running dozens of premium international schools in Dubai under multiple curricula (British, American, IB). Directly comparable to ISC-Dubai in serving Dubai's fee-paying expat market, though significantly larger in scale and portfolio breadth.
• Nord Anglia International School Dubai: Premium international school in Dubai operated by global premium-school group Nord Anglia Education. Comparable premium positioning, KHDA oversight, and university-prep outcomes, with the additional leverage of a global operator's brand.

Direct peers

• Dubai American Academy: Premium American-curriculum K-12 school in Dubai serving a similar expat fee-paying demographic. Comparable in accreditation profile and university-preparation outcomes, and competes directly for the same admissions pool.
• American School of Dubai: Established American-curriculum private school in Dubai with comparable grade range and university-prep orientation. Targets the same premium expat families and competes for similar accreditation-driven brand positioning.
• Dubai British School (Taaleem): Premium British-curriculum K-12 school in Dubai operated by Taaleem, one of the UAE's largest private school operators. Comparable fee tier and target demographic; competes for families seeking international curricula with strong university placement.
• Repton School Dubai: Premium UK-branded international school in Dubai offering British curriculum through Grade 12, with explicit university preparation focus. Comparable in positioning as a premium fee-paying school serving expat families.
• GEMS World Academy Dubai: IB and international curriculum school within the GEMS network in Dubai. Targets a similar premium-segment family base with comparable university-prep outcomes and KHDA oversight.
• Dubai International Academy: IB-curriculum private school in Dubai serving a multi-national student body across K-12. Comparable in offering an internationally accredited, fee-paying international education to expat families.
• Deira International School: Premium K-12 international school in Dubai offering British and IB pathways. Comparable fee tier and target demographic of fee-paying expat families seeking accredited international education.
• International School of Choueifat - Adma (SABIS): The original and flagship SABIS Network school in Adma, Lebanon. Operates the same SABIS curriculum, SDP platform, and SLO framework as ISC-Dubai; the closest like-for-like operating model and serves as the network reference benchmark.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sabis-educational-services

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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