A Campus Built for Learning, Movement and Creativity
The campus is regularly reviewed and upgraded to ensure facilities continue to meet the academic, physical and creative needs of a growing international school community.
Every space at DIS is designed with purpose, to support learning, encourage movement, inspire creativity and provide students with room to grow.
Sports and Physical Education Facilities
Sport is a core strength at DIS, supported by extensive indoor and outdoor facilities that allow students to train, compete and stay active throughout the year.
Our sports facilities include:
- Two temperature-controlled swimming pools
- Natural grass football and rugby pitches
- Three astroturf football pitches, including a full-size FIFA-approved pitch
- Two indoor, air-conditioned sports halls
- Netball and basketball courts
- Cricket nets
- A Multi-Purpose Hall used for sport, assemblies and events
These facilities support both curriculum PE and a wide-ranging sports programme, enabling students of all ages to participate, develop skills and build confidence through physical activity.
Creative, Performing Arts and Music Spaces
Students have access to dedicated spaces that support artistic expression, performance and collaboration. Creative facilities include:
| Creativity plays an important role in school life at DIS. |
These environments allow students to explore the arts alongside their academic studies, building confidence, creativity and communication skills.
Science, Technology, AI and Robotics
DIS provides specialist learning spaces that support practical, hands-on learning across science and technology subjects.
Facilities include:
- Purpose-built science laboratories
- Design and technology spaces
- ICT and computer laboratories
- Learning environments that support coding, robotics and digital learning, aligned with the school’s approach to future-focused education
From Primary through to Secondary, students are encouraged to engage with technology as creators and problem-solvers, not just users.
Libraries, Study and Sixth Form Spaces
These areas are central to supporting academic growth and independent learning habits. | Reading, research and independent learning are supported through:
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Early Years and Play Spaces
Our youngest learners benefit from spaces designed specifically for their stage of development.
Facilities include:
- Purpose-built Early Years indoor learning spaces
- Dedicated outdoor play areas
- Foundation Stage playgrounds, with fencing and shaded areas
- Primary playgrounds, enhanced with additional shading to support year-round use
These areas allow children to learn through play, exploration and movement in a safe and supportive environment.
Dining, Health and Wellbeing
Daily school life is supported through:
- Separate Primary and Secondary cafeterias
- A fully equipped school clinic, staffed to support student health and wellbeing
- Shaded outdoor areas and social spaces across the campus
Entry, Access and Campus Flow
The school operates five fully functional gates, helping to manage traffic flow and improve safety during busy drop-off and pick-up times.
| Access and safety are a priority at DIS. |
A newly added pedestrian pathway at Gate 1 has improved safety for families walking to and from school. Landscaping upgrades have also enhanced how the campus connects with the surrounding Al Badia Living community, creating a calmer and more welcoming arrival experience.
As an Outstanding-rated school, DIS continues to invest in its campus to ensure it remains a place where students feel safe, inspired and ready to learn, every day.
