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).

Arabic

20

IB Diploma

Yes

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.

Yes

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.

Interview and admission test.

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.

7:15

14:05

Yes

Yes

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.

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.

Yes

Indoor gym, outdoor pitches.

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.

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.