Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
122 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
| Most common nationality |
Saudi Arabian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
12 : 49 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, at Turtle Bay International School, our language teachers for Spanish and Arabic are native speakers of the language they teach. For other subjects, our faculty consists of international bilingual educators who teach in their native language and English, ensuring high-quality instruction and strong language proficiency across the curriculum. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Acquisition (ELA) fees are charged in two-time frames, from September to January and February to June, as long as the service is deemed necessary for the student. The school’s commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework also emphasizes differentiated instruction and language acquisition as part of its holistic educational approach. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic and Spanish |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, our school employs teaching assistants. From Nursery 0 to PreK2, each classroom has a dedicated Teacher Assistant who supports the lead teacher and helps ensure that all students receive personalized attention and care throughout the day. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
To provide a personalised, blended, and technology-enhanced learning environment, SEK integrates over twenty digital tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, scientific experimentation, and self-assessment for the whole learning community. MySEK Educativo serves as a customised virtual workspace, placing students at the centre of their own learning journeys. SEK's curriculum also integrates STEAM education, ensuring that students engage with Maker environments and problem-solving challenges using state-of-the-art technologies. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in Nursery 1/2 |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline for registration |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:10h |
| School finish time |
14:10h |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Early Care: 6:30 - 7:15
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| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
TBIS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
PE and swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
SEK Games, Sports day |
| Facilities at the school |
- state-of-the-art laboratories
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- full size football field
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Turtle Bay International School is an innovative learning community at the heart of The Red Sea, where wellbeing, creativity, innovation, and international education come together to shape the future. |