Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
1000 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Various nationalities |
Native English speaking teachers |
Some of them |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer learning support sessions |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French and Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
16 |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The classrooms are equipped with touch screens and smartboards, modern computer labs, robotics lab, students use their tablets and laptops during classes, students' follow-up and communication through Microsoft Teams. |
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) |
The school introduces virtual classes when needed. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islamic Religion |
External examinations or assessments available |
MAP Tests |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the grade level: grades 1-4: 30-4- minutes per day, Grades 5-8: 45-50 minutes per day, Grades 9-12: 80 120 minutes per day. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
All of our students attend higher educational institutions locally and abroad. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
The learning support specialist prepares a schedule of special classes and special exam committees. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Encourage them through different programs, activities and competitions. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We have specialized counselors and those who needs more specialized attention are referred to a center. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We conduct interviews and admission written tests. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
If the student is transferring from another school in Riyadh, he's accepted within the first 2 weeks of each semester. if the student is transferring from outside Riyadh, there's no limited date. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Depending on where they are coming form; locally or internationally. |
School start time |
7:30 am |
School finish time |
1:50 pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
We accommodate students starting 7:00 am. afterschool they can join our paid afterschool activities for an extra hour twice a week per activity. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
We offer light snacks, and the students buy what they want from the cafeteria |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, Music and Sports |
Sports activities included |
PE classes |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Basketball and handball |
Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, robotic lab, little engineer lab, computer labs, Auditorium, |
Sports facilities at the school |
KG Main GYM, School GYM with a stage and stadium stands, Ballet Room, outdoor football field and volleyball/Tennis court. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Alafaq International Schools established in 2004. Alafaq introduces the Montessori Method in the Nursery and KG and provides the best practices of the American program to the students in grades 1-12. Our Vision:
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Teaching approach of the school |
Nursey and KG offer Montessori Method, throughout the grades 1-12 we depend on hand on learning, inquiry-based learning, research skills, projects, STEAM projects and interactive classes. |