King Faisal School: Details and Fees

Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	20 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	from: ﷼ 49,000 to: ﷼ 67,500

School fees range in SAR valid for the academic year 2023/2024

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Nationalities

Number of students

1340

Languages

Language support for students not fluent in English	The English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is available to students in Grades 1 and 2 with additional consultative support to grades 3 through 5 as time permits. The EAL program combines pull-out intervention and in-class support (immersion).
Additional language classes offered by the school	Arabic

Classroom

Average number of students per class

Academics

External examinations or assessments available

IB Diploma

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

Depends on the subject and grade level.

KFS Primary Homework Schedule:
Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are reserved for homework in English, Math and Science. Mondays and Wednesdays are reserved for homework in Arabic, Islamic Studies and Islamic Social Studies. Students must be given homework regularly on those days.

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	Providing support for students identified as Gifted and Talented is accomplished extensively through the external Mawhiba Program. Gifted children are defined as those persons between the ages of six and twelve whose abilities, talents, and potential for accomplishment are so outstanding that they require special provisions to meet their educational needs.

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students

Interview and admission test.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

For Kindergarten and Pre-School, applicants shall be interviewed by the Kindergarten Management.
For Grades One & Two of the Primary School, applicants shall be interviewed by the principal with emphasis on Arabic, English and math skills.
For Grades Three through Ten, applicants shall be tested for their English and math in English skills.
For Grade Eleven, applicants shall be interviewed and tested for their skills in English, math and Sciences in English.

School day

School start time	7:15
School finish time	14:05
School bus service available	Yes
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Intramural sports, gymnastics, table tennis, swimming, karate, handball, dodge ball, soccer, creative arts, technology education, educational games, math club, Arabic club, socio-emotional learning activities.
Sports activities included	The Physical Education Program offered at King Faisal School follows an educational curriculum aligned with the IB curriculum, which offers a variety of educational games in football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, water polo, track and field, karate, fitness, badminton, table tennis, movement games and gymnastics.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Facilities

Sports facilities at the school

Indoor gym, outdoor pitches.

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

King Faisal School offers the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. KFS goal is to raise intellectual students using national and international educational programs.

Teaching approach of the school

The goal of the King Faisal School (KFS) is to develop young people through a rigorous national and international program of study. KFS students are encouraged to attain academic excellence based on a foundation of faith, knowledge and work in order to help create a sustainable, peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

KFS fosters respect for Arab Islamic heritage while embracing an international perspective which is vital to meet the demands of the modern world. KFS inspires students to succeed as world citizens and to be the best that they can be.

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