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American International School-Riyadh

Web: www.aisr.org

 

 

 

 

2008-2009

The American International School-Riyadh (AIS-R) is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from prekindergarten through grade 12. The School was founded in 1963. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from August 18 to December 03 and from January 04 to June 16.

Organization: The School is governed by a 7-member Board, elected for 2-year terms. The right to vote at general membership meetings is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The School is organized in three divisions: elementary school (Kdg.I-grade 5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12).

Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S. college-preparatory schools and offers an accredited U.S. High School Diploma plus the International Baccalaureate Program and Diploma. Instruction is in English, although English-as-a-Second-Language is also taught. There is no religious instruction. The School does not have a comprehensive special education program and, therefore, cannot accept students who are physically, mentally, or emotionally challenged to the degree that they cannot be enrolled in a regular program of study. AIS-R is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 126 full-time faculty members, including 32 U.S. citizens, 1 host-country national, and 93 third-country nationals.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 975 (PK: 23; Kdg.-grade 5: 428; grades 6-8: 235; and grades 9-12: 289). Of the total, 372 were U.S. citizens, 104 were host-country nationals, and 476 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, all were dependents of private U.S. citizens.

Facilities: The School operates on one main campus, constructed in 1977 with major additions in 1980, 1999, 2000 and 2001. Facilities include more than 175 classrooms, 2 cafeterias, a gymnasium, a theatre, large covered sports areas, 2 libraries with technology stations, a music building, and rooms for art and drama. There are 11 science laboratories (6 computerized) and 10 fully equipped computer laboratories. The School is fully air-conditioned.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, the School’s income derives from regular day school tuition. The annual tuition rates range from $7,940 to $14,810. The School also charges an assessment fee of $146, an annual capital levy fee of $533, a one-time registration fee of $1,867, and an ESL/Arabic fee of $800. These fees are payable in Saudi Riyals. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)