Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
250 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Saudi Arabia, Jordanian, Portuguese, Lebanese, Egypt, Pakistan, India, American |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
8 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Projectors, SmartBoard |
| 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 teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
6:00 AM |
| School finish time |
1:00 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Computer labs, Science Labs, Library |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
CIS provides an enriched American curriculum with an international perspective, following the esteemed Californian Standards of Education. Our core program focuses on English and Arabic reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Alongside these fundamental subjects, CIS also offers engaging instruction in art, physical education, French, and computer technology. Islamic Studies classes are an integral part of our syllabus, catering to cultural and religious needs. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
American Curriculum |