Why An International Education?

The world is interconnected like never before, and today's students and graduates need to be able to navigate this

reality. At DIS, students rub shoulders daily with people from all over the world - our students, faculty and staff represent nearly 40 countries overall. They are used to working together with people who are different from them, speaking other languages, embracing different cultures. Our teachers also represent different continents and cultures, so our students absorb global-mindedness from a young age, which becomes a natural way of acting and learning. They become mature, open-minded thinkers, able to adapt quickly in many different, challenging contexts. 

Fluency in French, English, and one or more other modern languages is a crucial factor in the success of the world’s future citizens. Learning another language is not just about opening those essential doors of communication but also about expanding how we see the world, the ways in which we approach problems, and the ways in which we find solutions to those problems. Multilingual students know there is more than one way. They are open to others, which means they have increased empathy and understanding. They can synthesize what they learn in their classes in different languages, approaching academic content from different angles. This is an undeniable advantage we offer our students over many other more traditional schools.