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International Indian School Taif

Saudi Arabia, Taif

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 410
Opened 1986
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Malayalam, Bengali
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

International Indian School Taif is part of the Indian International Schools network in Saudi Arabia, offering the CBSE curriculum with English as the medium of instruction. The school serves Indian nationals in Taif and follows CBSE guidelines from kindergarten through senior secondary, with English, Hindi and Arabic as core languages. Kindergarten classes integrate English, Hindi and Arabic, building handwriting and numeracy foundations. Primary and secondary grades teach English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, EVS and Social Science, while students select third languages such as Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Bangla and Kannada. Senior Secondary focuses on English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Business Studies and Accountancy, with language options based on the chosen stream. The campus spans 10,178 square metres and hosts 53 classrooms and four laboratories, including computer labs, with internet access. The school operates under the Embassy of India's patronage and follows a management charter with oversight from IIS leadership.

P.O. Box 6486, Sharey Ibrahim Khalil, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

International Indian School Taif has 410 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The mailing address is P.O. Box 6486, Taif 21944. It is part of the Indian International Schools network and is run under the patronage of the Embassy of India, monitored by the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Stages
Pre-Primary (LKG/UKG) and Class I to XII. LKG/UKG and Class I-X are offered; Class XII board results are published.

Additional learning support
Counselor and wellness teacher

Country affiliation
India (Embassy of India, Saudi Arabia)

School day structure
LKG and UKG: 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Class I to X: 7:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
CBSE affiliation No. 5730004. The school is governed by a School Managing Committee (SMC) and is registered under a society/trust/company as applicable. Address: INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL - TAIF, SAAD BIN ABI WAQAS STREET, P.O.BOX 6486, BUILDING 5740, TAIF 21944, SAUDI ARABIA. Principal: SHIJI VARGHEESE (INTERIM); Principal qualification: MA, B.Ed. School email: adminiistaif@gmail.com; contact: 012-7324744 / 966-533184245. Public disclosures include copies of extension of affiliation letter; copies of societies/trust/ COMPANY REGISTRATION/RENEWAL CERTIFICATE AS APPLICABLE; No Objection Certificate issued by Embassy of India Riyadh; copies of school license/recognition certificate under RTE Act 2009 and renewal; building safety certificate as per the National Building Code; fire safety certificate issued by the competent authority; self-certification submitted by the school for affiliation/upgradation of affiliation.
Fees
Application / Initial fees

- Registration fee: SAR 50.
- Admission fee (Indian students): SAR 400. Admission fee (Non‑Indian students): SAR 500.
- School Development fee (Indian students): SAR 1,200. School Development fee (Non‑Indian students): SAR 1,500.

Tuition fees by year group (fee heads and amounts)

- Indian students:
- Tuition Fee, KG to V: SAR 300.
- Tuition Fee, VI to X: SAR 325.
- Tuition Fee, XI–XII (Science): SAR 500.
- Tuition Fee, XI–XII (Commerce): SAR 400.
(These tuition amounts are presented as the school's fee heads and are shown in Saudi Riyals.)

- Non‑Indian students:
- Tuition Fee, KG to V: SAR 450.
- Tuition Fee, VI to X: SAR 475.
- Tuition Fee, XI–XII (Science): SAR 600.
- Tuition Fee, XI–XII (Commerce): SAR 500.
(These tuition amounts are presented as the school's fee heads and are shown in Saudi Riyals.)

Per‑term / per‑month details and how fees are charged

- The published schedule references monthly billing and monthly defaults; therefore the listed tuition amounts should be understood in the context of the school's monthly/term billing cycle (inference based on the school's payment schedule language).
- Term fee: First term SAR 100; Second term SAR 100.
- Lab fee (Classes VII–X): SAR 25 per month (charged for both Indian and Non‑Indian students).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The fee for March must be paid along with the fee for February. All fees payable for the complete academic year for students of KG to VIII, IX & XI, XII should be paid before the declaration of the annual examination results. Board‑going/Board exam students in Class X must pay February and March fees before collecting hall tickets.
- Late fee: SAR 1 for every day of default after the last day of each month (per child). Default payment for every completed month will be SAR 30. After a maximum default of two months the student's name will be struck off the rolls. Tuition is charged from the beginning of the session for the whole academic year.

Boarding / hostel fees

- No boarding or hostel fees are specified. There is no published boarding fee schedule.

Other recurring and one‑time costs

- School Development fee (one‑time/head or as listed under fee heads): Indian SAR 1,200; Non‑Indian SAR 1,500.
- Admission fee and registration fee listed above (Admission + Registration are one‑time at admission).
- Lab fee for Classes VII–X: SAR 25 per month.
- Term fees: SAR 100 per term (first term) and SAR 100 (second term).
- Uniforms, textbooks, transport, meals, extracurricular activity charges or other incidental charges are not itemized in the published fee heads.

Refund information

- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- No specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online portal, cash, etc.) are specified in the published fee schedule. The published material does not list payment channels or banking details.

Concise summary of missing items from the published fee schedule

- The published fee schedule provides the fee heads, amounts and payment terms (including late‑fee rules and the non‑refund policy) but does not list: explicit unit labeling for each tuition line (the schedule is presented as fee heads and amounts), itemized charges for uniforms/textbooks/transport, boarding rates (no boarding fees given), or the accepted payment methods and bank/portal details.
Academics

International Indian School Taif teaches CBSE Curriculum.

Curriculum
CBSE curriculum; affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; medium of instruction is English. Kindergarten classes are taught in English, Hindi and Arabic with development in handwriting and early numeracy. Primary and Secondary levels teach English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, EVS, and Social Science, with third languages such as Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Bangla and Kannada; Computer Science, Art and Craft, Physical Education, Saudi Arabian Culture, Islamic Studies, Moral Science and Life Skills are also taught. Senior Secondary focuses on English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Business Studies and Accountancy, with Urdu and Arabic offered based on the chosen group. The academic year begins in the first week of April and ends in March with a summer break.

Student Teacher Ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 1.47.

Exam Results
Class X board examination results: 2021 26 registered, 26 passed, 100%; 2020 28 registered, 27 passed, 96%; 2019 27 registered, 27 passed, 100%. Class XII board examination results: 2021 8 registered, 8 passed, 100%; 2020 0 registered, 0 passed, 0%; 2019 17 registered, 13 passed, 76%.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes holistic development within the CBSE framework, with activities and programmes designed to support students' social and emotional growth alongside academics.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The site does not publish specific SEN provisions in English; no additional information is provided here.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The medium of instruction is English. Hindi and Arabic are part of the language offerings at various levels; Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Bangla and Kannada are listed as third languages.

Mental Wellbeing
The site includes general wellbeing-related content under broader school programmes, but specific mental health or wellbeing initiatives are not detailed in the available content.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection information is not detailed in the available content on the provided pages.
Parent Experience

History
International Indian School Taif (IIST) is part of the Indian International Schools (IIS) network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. IISs in KSA are CBSE-affiliated and run under the patronage of the Embassy of India and supervised by the Ministry of Education. IIST was founded in 1986 as the Embassy of Indian School to provide education for Indian nationals residing in Taif. The school operates under a Charter with a School Management Committee, and a Higher Board oversees all IIS schools in the kingdom. The medium of instruction is English.

Community
IIST Taif serves the Indian community in Taif and is part of a network of 10 Indian International Schools in Saudi Arabia. These IISs are CBSE-affiliated and run under the patronage of the Embassy of India, supervised by the Saudi Ministry of Education, and governed by a Charter. Each school has a School Management Committee that reports to a Higher Board overseeing all IIS schools in the kingdom. The aim is to provide high-quality education and holistic development for students from the Indian community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent involvement is facilitated through Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) held by IIST Taif. A PTM General Body Meeting was held on February 1, 2026. The Downloads section contains the SMC nomination form IIS Taif for parental participation in the School Management Committee. The Circulars section includes PTM related documents such as 'PTM - Session 26-27' and 'PTM General Body Meeting' notices. The school distributes circulars and updates to inform families about admissions, calendars, examinations, and events. This demonstrates structured parental engagement in school governance.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a campus of 10,178 square metres. There are 53 classrooms on the campus. The school includes four laboratories, including computer laboratories. Internet facility is available. There are 9 girls' toilets and 6 boys' toilets.

Academic Facilities
Four laboratories including computer laboratories are available on the campus. Internet facility is available. The school follows the CBSE curriculum with English as the medium of instruction. The campus spans 10,178 square metres and contains 53 classrooms.
Languages

Language Provision
The medium of instruction is English. Languages taught include English, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Bangla, and Kannada; Hindi and Arabic are introduced in Kindergarten, and third languages are offered as part of the curriculum. In Kindergarten, children are taught spoken English, Hindi, and Arabic. In Senior Secondary, Urdu and Arabic are offered based on the group opted, alongside core subjects such as English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Computer Science; Economics, Business Studies, and Accountancy, Physical Education are also available as per group selection.
Admissions

Admissions
Online Registration & WaitList; Admission Procedure; Fee Structure. The school follows the CBSE curriculum and the medium of instruction is English. The academic year begins in the first week of April and ends in March with a summer break. Admission opens from January 15, 2026. Fee Structure: Indian Students – School Development Fee 1200; Admission Fee 400; Registration Fee 50; Tuition KG–V 300; VI–X 325; XI–XII (Science) 500; XI–XII (Commerce) 400. Non-Indian Students – School Development Fee 1500; Admission Fee 500; Registration Fee 50; Tuition KG–V 450; VI–X 475; XI–XII (Science) 600; XI–XII (Commerce) 500. The fee structure may change from time to time.

Waitlist
Online Registration & WaitList is available; a waitlist is maintained as part of the admissions process.
School Events
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