The school’s programs are designed to meet the philosophy and objectives of the school, and they are continuously modified accordingly.  Highly qualified and experienced heads of departments follow the implementation of each program in each department.  The following subjects are offered in the stages mentioned earlier.
 
Grades 1 - 3:
Arabic Language, Islamic Education, English Language, French Language, Mathematics, Sciences, Computer Science, National Education, and civics for non Muslims.
 
Grade 4 - 9:
Arabic Language, Islamic Education, English Language, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Sciences, and civics for non Muslims. .Students at this level will choose either to take French or Computer Science.
 
Grade 10 – 12:
Arabic Language, Islamic Education, English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, Computer, Commercial Science, and civics for non Muslims .
 
In addition, students are prepared for and are ready to take the American Examinations, SAT 1 and TOEFL, by the end of grade 11.  In grade 12 they will have the chance to sit for the SAT 2 examinations.  DIS is an exam center for the SAT.

Languages:
D.I.S. is a bilingual school, where English is the medium of instruction in all classes for all subjects except for those prescribed by the Ministry of Education i.e. Arabic Language, Islamic Education, and Social Studies are taught in Arabic.   An emphasis is also placed on the teaching of the French Language which starts at the Kindergarten.
 
Extra-curricular and Class-related Activities:
In addition to the academic offerings, the school puts a lot of emphasis on Extra-curricular and lesson-related activities.  The school offers Arts and Music to all students starting from the KG levels up to grade 6.  Physical Education and swimming classes are offered to all classes.
 
The school is keen on linking the theoretical methods studied in the classrooms with their practical uses.  Thus, the school organizes field trips to different places and special events to fulfill this objective.  A minimum of two trips per year is planned to locations such as ports, water and electricity plants, museums, and important sites.  The school also plans for in-school and out-of- school activities throughout the year.  Students are encouraged to take part in all festive activities, local and national.  Furthermore, it schedules recreational and fun trips inside and outside the UAE.