The KAUST School

The KAUST School of
Thuwal

 

3858 Oasis Lane, KAUST, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Thuwal, Makkah.

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The KAUST School (TKS) is a private international school sited inside the KAUST university campus at Thuwal, on the Red Sea coast some 80 kilometres north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It opened in 2009 and now reports 1,781 pupils drawn from 73 nationalities, supported by 370 faculty and staff. Provision runs from Pre-Kindergarten at age four up to Grade 12, using all three International Baccalaureate programmes; leavers earn a US high school diploma and most add the IB Diploma as well. Enrolment is restricted to residents of the KAUST community, and the university covers tuition for the children of eligible employees and postgraduates. The school holds accreditation from the IB organisation, NEASC, the Council of International Schools and the Middle States Association.

Educational System of The KAUST School


Method

Pedagogical method general Curriculum

School values

TKS sums up its mission as igniting curiosity, inspiring creativity and investigating solutions, so that learners can make the most of their opportunities and contribute to a complex world. Its vision is to be a bold leader in education that pursues excellence and discovery with a positive impact on humanity. Five values frame school life: adaptability, innovation, diversity, inclusivity and responsibility. In practice this means personalised learning, respect for many cultures and languages, a strong sense of belonging and attention to sustainability.

Number of Students: 1781

PTA PTA
Tutoring Tutoring

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Attention to Diversity at The KAUST School


Educational Psychologist Educational Psychologist
Speech therapist Speech therapist
Gifted and talented Gifted and talented

Educational Stages of The KAUST School


Nursery
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School
Vocational Training

Information about the educational stages of the The KAUST School

TKS is organised in four divisions. The Lower Elementary serves children aged about four to seven, from Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten into the first primary grades, using the IB PYP early years framework and a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. The Upper Elementary continues the PYP for pupils aged eight to ten. The Middle School (ages 11 to 14) follows the IB MYP, which runs from Grade 6 to Grade 10, and the High School (Grades 9 to 12) leads to the TKS high school diploma, with the IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12.

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Languages and International Programs at The KAUST School


Spanish Spanish (Half)
English English (Instructional)
Arab Arab (High)
French French (Half)

Information about languages of the The KAUST School

English is the medium of instruction throughout the school. Extra English support is available in the youngest grades, but from Grade 6 pupils are expected to follow the curriculum in English unaided. Arabic appears both as a literature subject and as an acquisition language, while French and Spanish are offered within the IB language acquisition options.

IB (International Baccalaureate) IB (International Baccalaureate)
Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN)
American Curriculum American Curriculum

Information about international degrees and programmes of the The KAUST School

TKS runs the whole International Baccalaureate continuum. The Primary Years Programme covers ages six to eleven, the Middle Years Programme spans five years across Grades 6 to 10, and the Diploma Programme occupies the final two years in Grades 11 and 12. Alongside the IB, the school awards an American high school diploma, so students can leave holding both credentials.

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Extracurricular Activities at The KAUST School


Arts activities

Music Music
Singing Singing
Art Art
Theater Theater

Cultural activities

Science Science
Programming Programming
Robotics Robotics

Sports activities

Athletics Athletics
Football Football
Basketball Basketball
Tennis Tennis
Swimming Swimming
Chess Chess
Volleyball Volleyball
Badminton Badminton
Rugby Rugby
Yoga Yoga

Information about extracurricular activities of the The KAUST School

TKS teams, the Sharks, belong to SAIKAC and the Red Sea Athletic Conference, fielding Under-14, Under-16 and Under-19 squads in badminton, basketball, cross country, football, golf, netball, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Elementary pupils have youth sports, enrichment clubs and a Learn to Swim programme. Middle and high school activities span sport and wellness (yoga, touch rugby, ultimate frisbee, pickleball, track and field), games and quiz clubs (chess, board games, Quiz Bowl), creativity (drama, choir, photography, circus skills, visual arts, yearbook) and STEM (robotics, underwater ROVs, drones, coding, Science Olympiad), plus MUN and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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