Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
943 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
55 |
| Most common nationality |
United Kingdom |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
13:943 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart boards. Computer labs. ICT labs. DT Room. 3D printers and laser cutters. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
All our results are available on our website. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Awards. Competitions. Special opportunities. Internship for older pupils. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. Standarised CAT4 and in class assessments. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
EYFS pupils will spend 2 full days in class with observations made on their phonics, basic Maths and emotional development. Pupils in prep school will undergo a standarised CAT4 and a full one day in class assessments. Senior pupils will undergo a standarised CAT4 and English essay writing assessment. We review their previous school report and health records. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept children throughout the academic year conditional of passing their assessments and MoE approvals |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:15 am |
| School finish time |
1:00 pm for prep school. 2:00 pm for Senior school. Thursdays 1:00 pm finish for all school |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
50+ after school activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball. Football. Netball. Dancing. Badminton. Volleyball. Athletics. Track and field. Cricket. Table tennis. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. BSME and SAIKAC. |
| Facilities at the school |
Libraries. Dance studio. Art studio. DT Room. Science labs. Food labs. Auditorium. Music room. Recording studio. 6th Form Area. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, running track, multi sports court, indoors sports hall. Dancing studio. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
British International School Al Khobar is a co-educational not-for-profit school, catering pupils aged between 3-18. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BISAK's goal is to provide pupils with the best learning environment and outstanding teaching, in an atmosphere of order, discipline and care. BISAK is a community, and a family. This ideal is reflected upon every element of its academic and personal lives. BISAK's motto, “Let there be peace on earth” symbolises what BISAK expects from all members of its school. |