An authentic Canadian curriculum, delivered in English with French and Arabic, from KG1 to Grade 12.
Canadian International School Djibouti provides a Canadian-based educational programme from KG1 to Grade 12. English is the principal language of instruction, supported by French, Arabic, and Islamic Studies.
Our curriculum develops academic knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, communication, independence, and responsible global citizenship.
Explore each stage of the CIS journey. Click a stage to see what students learn.
A safe and nurturing introduction to learning. Children develop their language, numeracy, social, emotional, creative, and physical skills through structured lessons, guided play, and exploration.
Ages 3–5. Structured play, big imaginations, strong foundations.
A homeroom-based model: the homeroom teacher leads the main academic subjects, with specialist teachers for languages, Islamic Studies and Physical Education.
Strong literacy and numeracy, hands-on discovery, growing independence.
Taught by specialist subject teachers, developing stronger academic knowledge, research skills, independent learning, teamwork and personal responsibility.
Where curiosity becomes capability and students find their strengths.
Specialised subject instruction with academic and career guidance, preparing students for university, further education and future careers.
Preparing confident graduates for the world's best universities.
Enrolment for 2026–2027 is now open, KG1 through Grade 12.