International Schools Group (ISG) is a district of accredited international schools providing American and British education to expatriate families and national students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ISG currently operates seven schools in the Kingdom, of which one, Yanbu International School, is located in the Western Province with the remaining six schools located in the Eastern Province: Dhahran British Grammar School, Dhahran Elementary/Middle School, Dhahran High School (formerly Dhahran Academy), ISG Dammam (formerly Rahima Academcy), ISG Jubail (formerly Jubail Academy) and Sara Village School.
ISG is a ‘not-for-profit’ school district founded in 1962 with only 6 students on what was then called the Consular Academy. Schools are categorized into three divisions: American, British and International and are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and the Council of International Schools (CIS) depending upon the curriculum offered.
Schools are coeducational day schools delivering preschool/prereception to grade 12 and Key Stage Four programs for expatriate children and Saudi nationals. In 2011, ISG's Dhahran Baccalaureate Centre became an official IB World School. ISG students may pursue Advanced Placement (AP) college preparatory courses or elect to pursue an IB Diploma Programme. The District is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees and is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education.
ISG hires outstanding teachers with proven teaching skills and currently employs over 300 teachers with nearly 3,500 students. Students represent over 40 nationalities and are excepted by some of the world's most prestigious colleges and universities. The incredible diversity of third culture students and staff fosters a unique culture of caring and acceptance to support learning.
School facilities are excellent with outstanding technology resources, spacious student activity facilities, and well equipped classrooms. Quality extra-curricular programs in a wide-variety of athletic, artistic and academic-based programs support student development with annual opportunities for student travel also provided. The school year for teachers is 190 days and 179 for students. Professional development for teachers is considered essential with opportunities and funding provided. The ISG Alumni Network is a worldwide network of former students and staff who make a difference in their respective communities and support current ISG schools and students.
Information about International Schools Group (ISG) may be found at
Individual school web sites may be accessed through the links provided below:
- American Division
- Dhahran Elementary / Middle School (Grades Pre-KG – 8)
- Dhahran High School (Grades 9 – 12)
- ISG Jubail (Grades 6 – 10)
- Yanbu International School (Grades Pre-KG – 12)
- British Division
- Dhahran British Grammar School (Foundation Stage 1 – Year 11)
- Sara Village School (Foundation Stage 2 – Year 6) Please note that the Sara Village School is for BAE Systems and MoD employee families only.
- International Division
- ISG Dammam (Grades Pre-KG – 12) Note: Formerly known as Rahima Academy
- International Primary Curriculum:
- ISG Jubail (Grades Pre-KG – 5) (formerly Jubail American School and Jubail British School)
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