The Best of Three Worlds
SAMA International School (SIS), formerly the Italian International School, offers a trilingual Italian, English and Arabic pathway with rigorous academics, sport and the arts. Admissions are open for AY 2026/2027.
UAE-rooted • Italian heritage • Internationally minded • Academically ambitious
The Best of Three Worlds
UAE-rooted
Proudly part of the UAE community, with Arabic, Islamic and Moral Education at its heart.
Italian heritage
Formerly the Italian International School, we carry forward a tradition of culture, language and craft.
Internationally minded
A trilingual Italian, English and Arabic pathway for global citizens.
Academically ambitious
High expectations, a 1:7 staff-to-student ratio and support for every learner.
A complete school experience
Strong CBSE academics
Continuous assessment, remedial support and exam-ready preparation for every grade.
STEM & innovation
Science labs, a robotics club and coding from Grade 6 with regular competitions.
Sports & arts
Sports academies, swimming, chess, football, basketball, piano and art after school.
Safe transport
GPS-tracked buses with attendants on {len(routes)} routes.
Culinary & meals
A culinary programme for students plus breakfast, snack and lunch plans for every diet.
Parent portal
Attendance, homework, fees, results and wallet in one app.
A campus built for learning
Smart classrooms, a library with English and Arabic titles, science labs, sports facilities and optional boarding — all inside a welcoming community that celebrates the UAE's cultural diversity.
- Qualified, caring teachers
- Small-group remedial & enrichment classes
- Moral Education, Arabic and UAE Social Studies
Spaces that inspire
Enroll in four simple steps
Apply online
Submit the admission form.
Documents
Emirates ID, passport, last report.
Assessment
Interaction and grade-level test.
Enroll
Pay fees and get your portal login.
Upcoming events & trips
What our families say
Admissions are open for 2026-27
Limited seats from KG1 to Grade 12. Start your application in minutes.
Apply Online Book a Campus Tour