Yes, our teachers are native or fluent in the languages in which they are instructing.

Yes, we offer additional English learning support for student-athletes.

On top of English, we offer Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, and Arabic.

Our students participate in a hybrid program with Dwight Global School, so most classes will be completed synchronously online, but with Dwight's brick-and-mortar school on ISD Academy's campus, there will also be availability to meet with teachers and complete labs in-person when necessary.

Each class will have between 10 and 30 students, and there will be additional office hours with teachers if students want one on one or small group time to discuss anything they need.

For the larger classes, there will be teaching assistants present. Additionally, each student will be assigned a dean they can go to for any questions or extra resources they may need academically.

We stay up-to-date on the most advanced learning technologies in our classrooms and labs.

Yes, as our program is delivered as a hybrid program and online, each student will have their own laptop as most of our classes will be completed in a live, online classroom.

ISD Academy does not offer religious studies, we are a secular school, however we respect all religious affiliations and individual students are free to practice their religion of choice at ISD Academy.

We understand that our students come from a large variety of backgrounds and religions, so we are open and willing to accommodate all religious requirements, such as catering to specific meal needs (halal, kosher) having designated prayer rooms etc..

Students are encouraged to schedule and complete an SAT or ACT test for general aptitude and a TOEFL or IELTS to measure English language proficiency during their time at ISD Academy.

Students must pass these standardized examinations in order to be accepted by American colleges and universities.

Yes, students will have homework to complete.

Student-athletes will follow a strict schedule through the day to manage their premier educational and sports development, and they will have 1-2 hours of homework on average each night to complete following their evening sports training.

Our goal is for every ISD Academy graduate to earn a full scholarship to a college or university in the United States or Europe, and/or to have an opportunity in professional sports.

The Quest program provides more extensive support to students with documented learning differences (for a fee).

These students will receive extra care and attention at their student housing, in the classroom, and on the sports fields or courts.

ISD Academy gives every student the greatest opportunity to achieve their largest goals through success in both academics and athletics. Our athletics programs are all developed on basis of high performance athletes.

Each student will be assigned a Dwight School dean who will be able to support them for any educational questions or concerns they may have in their time at ISD Academy.

Yes.

When a student or parent is interested in registering, they should contact isdacademy@isddubai.com and the ISD Academy representative will collect the necessary documents and information to pass along to coaches and Dwight admissions associates. Students are evaluated on both their academic transcripts and athletic performance.

Yes. Students will submit their applications and be placed on the waiting list for evaluations

ISD Academy considers applications on a rolling basis as students who miss the first term deadline can commence in the second term.

You may file an application any time throughout the year. However, admission is on semester basis enabling the students to earn the credits for a full semester.

We begin morning sports training between 7:00 and 9:00 am. Class times vary, but most students will begin between 10:00 and 11:00 am.

Class will be finished by 5:30 or 6:00 pm, so students can arrive on time for evening sports training, which will go until 8:00 or 9:00 pm.

ISD Academy students live on campus in student housing, so there will be an RA on the floor for any student needs.

The only activities not on ISD Academy's campus are external sports competitions, and we will provide transportation to these.

ISD Academy has a healthy, nutritional food provider on campus: Theo's Point. They provide students with all three meals and snacks, delivered each day of the week to the student's apartment.

Theo's Point can accommodate any special diet that a student may have.

Uniforms are required for class and sports training.

The focus for our students is on maximizing athletic development and academic intelligence. Their prefered sport will have them joining a sports club.

We have gold-standard sports development programs for football, tennis, cricket, rugby, athletics, basketball, and padel. Each student will participate in one of the seven sports.

Each sport will compete with and against the top players at their age in the region. They will also take two two-week trips internationally for collegiate and professional scouting, one to the United States and one to Europe or Asia depending on the sport. More information on sports development and competition can be found at https://academy.isddubai.com/football/

On campus, we also have the Eupepsia Performance Lab, Footlab, The Square, as well as multiple coffee shops and restaurants. More information about Inspiratus Sports District can be found at https://isddubai.com/.

We have world-class facilities for each of these sports on ISD Academy campus. Our campus boasts 4 football pitches, 2 rugby pitches, 4 tennis courts, 2 outdoor padel and 6 indoor padel courts and 1 9 lane athletics track as well as 3 fully equipped performance lab gyms. More pictures and information about facilities can be found at https://academy.isddubai.com/facilities/.

ISD Academy provides student-athletes from across the world a premier education while receiving elite sports coaching in facilities honed to deliver the perfect developmental environment. Everything our student-athletes could want or need is delivered to them in a centralized, walkable campus community in the heart of the fastest-growing city in the world: Dubai.

At ISD Academy, we provide athletes with a proven pathway to earn an opportunity in professional sports or receive a scholarship to a college or university in the United States. By furthering their education through our IB or AP curriculum options, our students will open avenues to high-level academic opportunities with sporting excellence at their heart.

We build upon our own established academies and development programs to offer year-round training regimens in football, tennis, athletics, cricket, rugby, padel, and basketball within Inspiratus Sports District.

ISD Academy has partnered with Dwight Schools to provide the highest level of AP and IB curriculums available. With an online program recently ranked the #2 in the United States by Newsweek magazine, Dwight has a rich, 150-year heritage and worldwide network with proven success in creating hybrid programs for students aged 13-18 to maximize their academic achievements.

Small class size, discussion, and collaboration are prioritized in both their in-person and online curriculums. Along with world-class teachers, Dwight also provides dedicated college counseling and access to the best universities and colleges around the world. Countless alumni attend and have attended Ivy League schools and other highly-acclaimed U.S. and U.K. colleges and universities. Dwight is dedicated to igniting the spark of genius in every child. Through the kindling of their students’ interests, Dwight develops inquisitive, knowledgeable, self-aware, and ethical citizens who will build a better world.