ISG Dammam

 

ISG Dammam employs teachers from countries representing the nationalities of the student population. The student population is made up of 30 nationalities including: Pakistani, Egyptian, Indian, Lebanese, Filipino, Sudanese, American, Jordanian, British, Canadian, and others. A support staff provides professional services to help carry out non-instructional elements of the school program. An American trained principal leads the school. All ISG Dammam educators participate in a strong professional development program.

 

The school is based on the ISG-adopted American curriculum. Staff and students use U.S. texts and materials. In addition to the core academic program which includes math, science, social studies, language arts, Arab culture, and physical education, the school's curriculum also includes a Global Language program that offers, Arabic, Filipino, French, Hindi and Urdu. Other specialized programs offered at ISG Dammam include, Technology, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and after-school activities. Special education services are not provided.

 

ISG Dammam is accredited by the Middle States Assocation of Colleges and Schools.

 

School activities promote the school's philosophy of developing the whole child. Students write for the quarterly school paper, practice leadership in the Student Council, develop effective writing and speaking skills for the annual ISG Dammam "Speak Out" program, show sportsmanship in the Mini Olympics, Sports Day, Intra-Kingdom/Inter-District events, and participate in other school programs.

 

ISG Dammam- International Division
Website: http://www.isgdammam.org
Geographic Area: Dammam, Eastern Saudi Arabia
Principal: Mr. John Rutten
Enrollment: 1170 (updated September 25, 2011)
Number of classroom teachers: 73
Levels of education: Pre-School - Grade 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
17 - 18 Oct - ISG Virtual School
5 - 9 Nov - Eid Al Adha
20 Dec - 4 Jan - Winter Break

 

31 Mar - 4 Apr - Spring Break
17 Jun - Last day of School for Students/Minimum Day
2011 - 2012 Tuition/fees:
Pre-school: 14,163 SAR
Kindergarten through Grade 5:

16,960 SAR
Grades 6 through 8:

18,485 SAR
High School (Grades 9 - 12): 25,374 SAR
High School (Grades 9 - 12):

24,635 SAR

 

3,000 SAR - Initial Registration Fee

250 SAR - Installment Fee
500 SAR - Late Payment Fee
1,500 SAR - Testing Fee

500 SAR - Building Fee