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Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	15 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	﷼ 19,000

School fees for a 12 year old child , in SAR

Important notes about this school

SIS has co-educational sections from KG to Gr-3, separated boys’ and girls’ sections from grade 4 – 9, and only a girls’ section from grade 10 – 12.

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Nationalities

Number of students

700

The classroom

Average number of students per class	15
Additional language classes offered by the school	Arabic, French
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	Depends on the subject and grade level.

School policies

Uniform required	Yes
Entry evaluation for students	Placement test
School bus service available	Yes

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes

Extracurricular activities

School provided lunches	Yes
Sports activities included	The school provides various outdoor and indoor games such as basketball, table tennis, soccer, aerobics and other fun activities and exercises.
Sports facilities at the school	The school provides various outdoor and indoor games such as basketball, table tennis, soccer, aerobics and other fun activities and exercises. Athletic events and sports competition are held in the grounds, and there are special arrangements for water play during summer.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	Sands International School is a private and independent school with English-medium day serving both the local and expatriate communities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. SIS has co-educational sections from KG to Gr-3, separated boys’ and girls’ sections from grade 4 – 9, and only a girls’ section from grade 10 – 12 . It is operating legally under the supervision of the Ministry of Education.
Teaching approach of the school	The school's primary goal is to help every student to realize his/her unique potential so that he/she acquires knowledge in order to face the challenges of an ever-changing life.