Drive Time from SISD

Join us as we welcome Pauline Nord, the incoming Principal at Swiss International School Dubai (SISD), who shares her inspiring journey from a young math teacher in Switzerland to leading a vibrant, multicultural school community in Dubai. Discover insights on leadership, multilingual education, and adapting to future challenges like AI in education. In this episode: Pauline’s career path from Swi...

Today we explore how the school adapted quickly to distance learning focusing on student wellbeing, teaching strategies and parental support. Join us for insights from a patent, a student and Alysha Clements, Assistant Head of Secondary. Key topics: Immediate steps schools took to ensure quality online education Differentiating online learning approaches for different age groups Strategies for man...

On this episode Simon discusses the 10-year anniversary of Swiss International School Dubai (SISD) with guests Rob Duncan and Saskia Theres. They explore the unique aspects of SISD, including its bilingual education, school traditions, and the supportive community. The conversation highlights proud moments, achievements, and aspirations for the future, emphasising the importance of teamwork and co...

Welcome to DriveTime, the podcast from Swiss International Scientific School Dubai. This is the place to go a little deeper in understanding more about the school community including, of course, the children here. Each episode we spend around 20 minutes exploring important topics through informal conversations with lots of different guests. It’s perfect for when you’re in the car, morning or after...