Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1735 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
73 |
| Most common nationality |
24% Saudi, 11% USA, 10% India, 6% UK, 5% Canada |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
24% local : 76% international |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Learning |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, Spanish, French |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
| Learning support offered |
For students requiring support, TKS offers Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Talent and Enrichment programs |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Volleyball, golf, yoga, swimming, bootcamp, football, badminton, netball, ultimate frisbee, touch rugby, pickleball, basketball, track and field, cross country, tennis, board games, drama, Dungeons and Dragons, photography, circus skills, creative writing, Yearbook club, visual arts, choir, drones, robotics, coding, hydroponics, game production |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Athletics holds a prominent position at TKS, where TKS proudly identifies as the home of the Sharks, inspired by the majestic whale sharks native to the Red Sea. As dedicated members of the Saudi Arabian Inter-Kingdom Activities Conference (SAIKAC), TKS offers its students a diverse range of athletic opportunities. TKS' commitment spans from the Middle School level, where TKS provides both competitive and developmentally appropriate teams, to the High School level, where TKS focuses on fostering competitive excellence. Athletic teams: badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf. netball, swimming, tennis, volleyball. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasiums, 25 meter swimming pool, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, soccer pitch, field house which includes two competition courts |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The KAUST School is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP, and IB Diploma, in addition to the American High School Diploma. As an integral part of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, located on the shores of the Red Sea, TKS has access to outstanding resources and unique opportunities. TKS is a diverse, coeducational Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 international school that serves the KAUST community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
TKS aspires to be a courageously bold leader in education, pursuing excellence, inspiring discovery, and positively impacting humanity. |