Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
6000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
41 |
| Most common nationality |
Saudi Arabia |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic
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| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
21 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All Classes covered by Smart-board and LMS |
| 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? |
Yes
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| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT practice tests |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
1005 |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Al-Forsan does accept students who are able to work towards the successful
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| Learning support offered |
FIS provides a limited resource program for students requiring additional support in
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
MAP Test |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
September 1st |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:10 am |
| School finish time |
KG1 and KG2: 12:00 am
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Al-Forsan International School is unique in the international Education and
Al-Forsan International School inspires, challenges and empowers students to realize their unique potential: academically, intellectually, socially, ethically, and
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Al-Forsan's educational philosophy:
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