Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
450+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 |
| Most common nationality |
Multicultural |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Balanced - truly multicultural |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic , French |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart Boards and Interactive Displays , LMS , Ipads , Laptops , Chromebooks , Educore Academic , Educational Apps , Virtual Labs , Coding & Robotics Programs , Multimedia & Presentation Tools. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Free to practice their faith in accordance with local regulations. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Our focus is on shared values such as respect, empathy, and global citizenship ensuring every student feels safe, included, and supported regardless of their religious background. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Check Points , Nafis Exam , IGCSE / A Levels , Cambridge IGCSE , Map |
| Results in these examinations |
Excellent Results, above International Standards. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100 % |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning support , Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The Learning Support Team consists of a group of certified, highly experienced, qualified, and well-trained learning specialists, teachers, and assistants. They collaborate with parents, home/subject teachers, and community professionals to meet the students’ individual needs and to craft the first steppingstone in their brighter future. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We provide differentiated learning opportunities, students learn alongside their peers in regular classrooms ensuring a balanced and collaborative environment. Challenging projects, and enrichment programs tailored to their strengths and interests. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Basic Student Interviews |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Based on enrollment availability |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
14:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
MSD offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Swimming , Gymnastics, Basketball, Cooking, Art, Taekwondo, Football, volleyball, coding, french |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Canteen, library, Stem room , Student Support Services, |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, playground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Multinational School Dhahran stands out as the FIRST International Inclusive School in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. MSD is a pioneer in celebrating diversity, ensuring that every student—regardless of background, ethnicity, ability, religion, or gender—feels safe, accepted, included, and has equal access to education and services. MSD strongly believes that all students working together can achieve better learning outcomes. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
MSD is dedicated to providing a rich and dynamic curriculum that ensures its students receive the highest quality education. MSD's programme integrates the best elements of the Cambridge International curriculum, spanning Early Years, Primary, and Lower Secondary, while also being tailored to meet the specific requirements of the Ministry of Education for international schools in Saudi Arabia. |