3858 Oasis Lane, KAUST, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Thuwal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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
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Tutoring
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Attention to Diversity at The KAUST School
Educational Psychologist
Speech therapist
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 (Half)
English (Instructional)
Arab (High)
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)
Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN)
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
Singing
Art
Theater
Cultural activities
Science
Programming
Robotics
Sports activities
Athletics
Football
Basketball
Tennis
Swimming
Chess
Volleyball
Badminton
Rugby
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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Services and Facilities of The KAUST School
Dining room
Dining room - External catering
Other services
School nurse
Field trips / retreats
Information about the services offered by the The KAUST School
Support services at TKS include learning support for mild to moderate needs, English language support up to Grade 5, and talent and enrichment programmes. The school offers speech and language therapy and occupational therapy and employs two educational psychologists. High school students each have an advisory group and a counsellor who also guides university applications. A health office checks immunisation records, school lunch menus are published online, and parents can volunteer through the Parent Connection group. Intensive learning support carries an extra annual fee.
Facilities
Swimming pool
Facilities
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Maker space
Information about the facilities of the The KAUST School
The KAUST School sits within the KAUST university campus at Thuwal and runs two main sites: the East and West campuses for the Lower Elementary and the Gardens campus for Upper Elementary, Middle and High School. It describes itself as a one-to-one connected campus, and its technology and materials charge funds devices, design technology, robotics equipment and makerspaces. Younger pupils learn to swim at the Harbor Elementary East pool with certified instructors, and students regularly use university resources such as the KAUST Core Labs. The wider campus offers pools, gyms, tennis courts, playgrounds and beaches.
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