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Dhahran Campus Schools

Web: www.isgdh.org

2008-2009

The three Dhahran Campus Schools (Dhahran Elementary/Middle School, Dhahran High School, and Dhahran Grammar School) are coeducational day schools delivering preschool through grade 12 programs for expatriate students on a shared 40-acre campus. The site is also the location of the District Office of the International Schools Group (ISG). ISG (formerly SAIS-Saudi Arabian International Schools) was founded in 1962 and operates six schools throughout Saudi Arabia, serving more than 3,000 students. Muslims are allowed to attend only after obtaining the approval of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Education. The school year comprises two semesters extending from late August to mid-June.

Organization: The School is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees. The School operates under a license granted by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education.

Curriculum:In addition to the three Dhahran Campus Schools, ISG operates four other schools within three curriculum divisions. A U.S. curriculum is offered at Dhahran Elementary/Middle School, Dhahran High School, ISG Jubail, and Yanbu International School. These Schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Students in the American Division have a course of studies typical to that of North American schools. Subjects offered include the core curricular areas of mathematics, social studies, English/language arts, and science, as well as Arabic, Spanish, French, technology, physical education, drama, instrumental and vocal music, and a variety of AP courses. Students also participate in a full range of cocurricular activities including sports, drama, music festivals, study trips, MUN, and Habitat for Humanity. ISG Dammam is operated within the International division and delivers a modified U.S. curriculum. ISG Dammam is also accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 83 full-time equivalent educators at Dhahran Elementary/Middle and High Schools, including 44 U.S. citizens, 1 host-country national, and 38 third-country nationals.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment in the Dhahran Elementary/Middle and High Schools was 764, including 273 U.S. citizens and 491 third-country nationals. Currently, there are no dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees enrolled. All U.S. students are children of U.S. private citizens employed in Saudi Arabia. ISG also has 57 host-country national students, most of whom carry other passports.

Facilities: Dhahran Campus is located on a 40-acre compound adjacent to the U.S. Consulate. The campus provides for the operational needs of Dhahran Elementary/Middle School and Dhahran High School. A library resource center with approximately 100,000 items (books, DVDs, videos) serves the two schools. Other facilities include a cafeteria/auditorium, 3 multipurpose gymnasiums, mini-theater, preschool, and a clinic. All facilities are air–conditioned.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, the tuition rates are as follows: PS (full day): $5,371; elementary: $13,003; middle school: $13,783; and high school: $15,357 (all rates include the $2000 new enrollment fee). Fees are payable by company reimbursement or direct parent payment. ISG Schools are operated on a nonprofit basis, and fees are payable in Saudi Riyals. (All fees are quoted in US dollars.)