Dhahran High School

 

Dhahran High School (formerly Dhahran Academy) was organized in 1999. DHS offers an American based curriculum that was tailored to meet the needs of international students in grades 9 through 12.

 

Dhahran High School is located in Dhahran adjacent to the American Consulate for the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. This site is in close proximity to the commercial and government centers of Al-Khobar and Dammam, the Royal Saudi Air Base, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and Saudi Aramco Oil Company.

 

The core academic program includes college preparatory math, science, social studies, language arts, and physical education. Nine advanced placement courses are available. A wide range of elective courses are offered including drama, media arts, instrumental music, general music, art, photography, computer programming and literacy, and psychology. Students also have the opportunity to study French, Spanish, and Arabic languages. DHS provides extensive opportunities for after-school activities. Activities such as Model United Nations, Honor band and choir, drama, Habitat for Humanity, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and various clubs revolving around different student interests.

 

Dhahran High School is accredited by the Middle States Assocation of Colleges and Schools.

 

Dhahran High School - American Division
Website: http://www.dahs.org
Geographic Area: Arabian Gulf near Al-Khobar
Principal: Mr. David Dorn
Enrollment: 515 (updated September 25, 2011)
Number of classroom teachers: 38
Levels of education: Grades 9 - 12
2011/2012 Calendar:

3 Sep - First Day of School for Staff
6 Sep - First Day of School for Students

30 Aug - 1 Sep - Eid Al Fitr
24 Sep - Saudi National Day

1 Oct - No Students/Teacher Workday
17 - 18 Oct - ISG Virtual School
5 - 9 Nov - Eid Al Adha
28 Nov - Student Minimum Day

3 Dec - No Students/Teacher Workday

24 Dec - 4 Jan - Winter Break

11 - 12 Feb - School Holiday

5 Mar - Student Minimum Day

31 Mar - 11 Apr - Spring Break

5 May - No Students/Teacher Workday

 

25 Jun - Last day of School/Minimum Day
2011 - 2012 Tuition/fees:
High School:

54,688 SAR - Tuition (9-12)

9,000 SAR - Transportation Fee (Jubail to/from Dhahran)

 

7,500 SAR - Initial Registration

1,000 SAR - Installment Fee
1,000 SAR - Partial Year Enrollment Fee
500 SAR - Late Payment Fee
1,500 SAR - Testing Fee
STAR Program Surcharge
(Special Education Services) 		10,683 SAR