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Dammam is home to 6 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
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Al Majd International School in Dammam is an international day school serving expatriate families in the Eastern Province. It offers Cambridge General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Cambridge A/AS Levels, with classes from KG-1 through Grade 12 (O' Level up to Grade 10; A' Levels for Grades 11–12). The campus includes four libraries, four IT laboratories, four audiovisual rooms, and a multi-purpose auditorium and science laboratories to support practical learning. The school emphasises Cambridge CAIE outcomes, and reports strong achievement in CAIE examinations, with a history dating back to its founding in 1997. The school operates with separate boys' and girls' sections, and describes itself as a center for the expatriate community in the Eastern Province; the overall student body is described as diverse and international.
BISAK (British International School Al Khobar) was established in 1977 and moved to a new 20 million SAR state‑of‑the‑art campus in 2019 in the As Sadafah District of Al Khobar, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The school delivers the English National Curriculum with a three‑section structure: Preparatory School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to 11), and Sixth Form (Year 12 to 13). BISAK is accredited by major British‑international bodies and serves a diverse, international community drawn from around 50 nationalities. The campus includes sports facilities such as a gymnasium and other resources, and the school runs a broad after‑school activities programme. The language of instruction is English; Arabic and Spanish are taught as part of the curriculum, with French offered at senior levels. Tuition is published with separate transport costs; the Capitation and registration fees apply.
Al Hussan International Academy Khobar is a well-established educational institution in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, having served the community since 1998. The academy operates on a large, purpose-built campus in Al Rakah, featuring three distinct sections to accommodate students from early childhood through high school. The school is distinguished by its dual accreditation and comprehensive academic offerings, providing both the British Curriculum (Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Levels) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), alongside an American High School Diploma track. The academy places a strong emphasis on preparing students for global citizenship, integrating 21st-century skills into its rigorous academic framework. Notable facilities include specialized science and computer laboratories, a robotics program, and extensive sports amenities. Unique to the school is its long-standing "Honor Roll" tradition and a robust student leadership program through the Student Council, which fosters discipline and responsibility from a young age.
Madariz International School is an English‑medium CBSE‑affiliated school located in Dhahran, Al Khobar in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The campus emphasizes experiential and inquiry‑based learning, with an integrated language enrichment program, Information & Communication Technology, a Mobile Science Lab, Coding and Robotics as core elements of the KG to Grade 6 curriculum. The school plans to extend its offerings to higher grades up to Class XII next year. The campus is described as eco‑friendly and supportive of physical activity, with a broad sports program. The principal is K M Abdul Azeez, and the school offers a transportation service by bus. The school aims to provide a CBSE framework with English‑medium instruction.
Al Khozama International School (AKIS) in Dammam is located in Al Rakah, the educational hub in the Eastern Province. The school is recognized by the Saudi Ministry of Education and affiliated to CBSE Delhi, offering CBSE curriculum from Grade 1 onward and senior secondary level. The medium of instruction is English, with Hindi and Arabic offered as additional languages and Malayalam as a third language. The campus provides school buses and transport arrangements, libraries, and programs such as Understand Quran and NIIT Nguru in IT. Co-curricular programs include Gavel Club (Toastmasters), Scouts and Guides, and the Bunnies program for younger children. The school emphasizes experiential learning with a five-step method and aims to develop life skills, emotional intelligence, and responsible global citizens. The principal is Susan Liju Ipe.
International Indian School Dammam (IISD) is a prominent educational institution established to serve the Indian community in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1982, the school has grown into one of the largest in the region, offering the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The campus is divided into specialized sections for boys and girls, ensuring focused attention at every stage of development. IISD is renowned for its consistent performance in board examinations and its commitment to nurturing talent through a wide range of co-curricular activities. The school features dedicated facilities for science, IT, and libraries, alongside extensive sports grounds that support its active physical education program. A unique highlight is the school’s robust Scouts and Guides program, which fosters leadership and community service among students. With a diverse offering of regional languages and a vibrant student life, IISD provides a familiar yet dynamic environment for students away from home.
Al Bassam Schools in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, comprise three campuses serving Kindergarten through Grade 12. The group began in 2001 as a girls' school; the boys' campus opened in 2002, and the system now operates three sites (boys, girls, and international). The schools offer multiple curricula, including the American and British curricula and the Saudi national curriculum, with Cambridge elements in the national schools and IB programs. The PYP runs Pre-KG to Grade 5; the MYP covers ages about 11–16; the DP serves Grades 11–12. The language of instruction includes English and Arabic. English language learning uses Savvas Realize in the early years, and language acquisition includes French in the MYP. The campuses emphasise active, inquiry-based learning, digital empowerment, leadership and service, and programs such as Mawhiba and student parliament, plus range of clubs and community projects.
Excellence International School (EIS) in Dammam, Eastern Province, was established and licensed in 2002. It operates Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel, and OxfordAQA international qualifications and runs Preschool (KG) through Grade 9. The language of instruction is English, and the school offers English-led subjects alongside Arabic and other language options. EIS provides digital learning via Classera and supports sport through the EIS Football Academy, as well as arts activities such as Art Activities. The school maintains an active community framework with a PTA and multiple section leadership roles.
Al Jazeera International School Dammam is a Philippine-focused school in the Dammam area of Al-Khobar, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It began operations in June 1995 as the Philippine School in Dammam (PSD) under host government permit 268/S and was renamed in 2005. The school offers the DepEd Basic Curriculum (Philippine education) for nursery through high school, operating under a Special Permit from both the Saudi Ministry of Education and the Department of Education in Manila. It has about 509 enrolled students, all Filipino, and is owned by HH Princess Jawaher Bint Mohammed Bin Fahad Bin Jalwe Al Saud. The campus address is P.O. Box 76240, Rakah, Al-Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia. The school's history notes the PSD-to-AJISD transition in 2005, and the permit was issued in 1999 (268/S).
ISG Dammam is a not-for-profit, American-accredited day school located in the An Nur district of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1985, the school serves a diverse international community representing over 40 nationalities. The curriculum is based on American standards, leading to a U.S. High School Diploma, with the option for students to pursue the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma, a program that distinguishes the school’s commitment to college preparatory academics.
The International Programs School (IPS) in Al Khobar opened in 2000 with 19 students and today enrolls more than 1,443 students from over 53 nationalities. IPS offers a North American curriculum and is IB World School authorized to run the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) since 2016–2017, with an American Diploma Pathway in place for older grades. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education. Classes are conducted in English, with a robust Arabic language program taught by specialist staff. IPS operates as a gender-segregated campus within a large EuroVillage Compound, and provides a wide range of after-school activities, including a Student Council and diverse clubs. The program emphasizes international mindedness and 21st-century skills, supported by a diverse faculty and modern facilities that facilitate learning across Pre-K through Grade 12.
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