Al Faris International School

• The school strives for excellence through balanced education.

• An inspiring cross-cultural learning environment.

• Nurturing compassionate and knowledgeable global citizens.

• The curriculum includes a solid foundation of core subjects, as well as computer skills courses, arts, French language, and physical education.

• A strong Arabic language course, as well as Islamic studies to enhance our culture and heritage.

• The school's classroom activities enhance your child's personal development and creativity.

• The school provides opportunities to enjoy time with classmates.

• The school believes in creating a cohesive bond between parents, students, and the school, bridging the gap between our children's potential and their actual achievements.

The admission process includes several steps:

Step One: Contact the School You need to fill out the form available on the school's official website, and then contact the administration by phone or email to inquire about anything related to the admission process.

Step Two: Admission Assessment All prospective students must pass an admission assessment/interview before registration. After submitting the form, the admission coordinator will contact you to schedule the assessment.

Step Three: Parent Registration and Student Registration After notification of acceptance, parents create their parent account through the parent portal on the official website of Al-Faris International School.

Required Documents Students from grades one through twelve must submit their original previous school records.

Other required documents:

• A copy of the student's and legal guardian's passport.

• A copy of the student's and legal guardian's residence permit (for non-Saudis).

• A copy of the family card (for Saudis).

• A copy of the vaccination certificate.

• A copy of the birth certificate.

• Health form (obtained from the school upon registration).

• Approval issued by the Saudi Ministry of Education.

• Financial clearance letter from the previous school.

• Identification letter from the guardian's sponsor (non-Saudis).

• A photo of the student.

Documents Required for Authentication

1. Transfer from an international school in Riyadh: Original school reports from first grade to the last grade studied from the previous school are required.

2. Transfer from a public or private school in Riyadh: Original school reports from first grade to the last academic grade, with the latest school report stamped by the Ministry of Education.

3. Transfer from a public, private, or international school in another city or region within Saudi Arabia: Original school reports from first grade to the last grade studied, with the latest school report stamped by the Ministry of Education in that region.

4. Transfer from outside the Kingdom: Original school reports from first grade to the last grade studied, with the latest two academic reports stamped by the Ministry of Education, the Saudi Embassy, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs according to the regulations of that country. *The required stamps must be obtained from abroad to get an equivalency from the Ministry of Education upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.

Fees can be paid via bank transfer to the "Arab National Bank." For more information about the bank account and other payment methods, you can contact the school's admission administration via phone or email.

• Primary Years Programme (PYP): Focuses on inquiry-based learning and development of the whole child.

• Middle Years Programme (MYP): Focuses on students' personal, social, and emotional well-being, while enhancing higher-order thinking skills.

• Diploma Programme (DP): Aims to provide broad and deep knowledge, preparing students for higher education.

• Computer skills, arts, French language, and physical education courses.

• Strong courses in Arabic language as well as Islamic studies.

Co-education is only in kindergarten, and there is no co-education in primary, middle, and diploma programs.

You can view the complete details of tuition fees through the school's page on the mdares.ai platform.

• The school is accredited by the Saudi Ministry of Education.

• Al-Faris International School is one of the International Baccalaureate schools accredited for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

• It is also accredited by Cognia, a global accreditation agency that works with a network of schools around the world to maintain quality standards and help implement improvements.

• Health and wellness support bazaar.

• Celebration of national holidays and occasions.

• Mother's Day celebration.

• Recreational activities such as Crazy Hair Day.

• International Baccalaureate curriculum.

• Saudi Ministry of Education curriculum in Arabic language and Islamic education.

Al-Taawun District, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Yes, the school provides transportation service.

• Interactive classrooms.

• Computer and science labs.

• 4 libraries serving various grade levels.

• Art rooms.

• Assembly hall.

• Gymnasium.

• Indoor and outdoor football fields.

• Two indoor swimming pools.

• Ballet and gymnastics rooms.

• Spacious and shaded playgrounds.

• School clinic.

• Cafeterias offering healthy snacks.

• The school conducts emergency evacuation training.

• It also cares about students' nutritional health by encouraging healthy habits to provide a nutritional environment that supports students' physical and cognitive development.

• The school provides a clinic that offers healthcare.

• Educating students about the importance of adhering to a healthy lifestyle to ensure their safety.