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Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
ISG Dammam is a not-for-profit, American-accredited day school located in the An Nur district of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1985, the school serves a diverse international community representing over 40 nationalities. The curriculum is based on American standards, leading to a U.S. High School Diploma, with the option for students to pursue the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma, a program that distinguishes the school’s commitment to college preparatory academics.
ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) has 1,300 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.
Location
ISG Dammam is located in the Al Noor (An Nur) district of Dammam, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The campus sits in a residential area of the eastern coastal city and is accessible by local roads. The mailing address is An Nur, Dammam 32445, Saudi Arabia.
Stages
ISG Dammam provides education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school serves a continuum from early years to high school, and is organized into three broad levels: elementary, middle and high school.
Type
Independent, not-for-profit, coeducational international school. There are no boarding facilities.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body includes around 40 nationalities; the majority are international expatriates, with local Saudi students making up a minority. The exact local-to-international ratio is not published.
Additional learning support
Language and learning support is available (including English as an Additional Language, EAL) but resources are limited. Admissions may be declined for students whose needs cannot be accommodated; ISG does not offer a gifted and talented program.
Country affiliation
Located in Saudi Arabia; American-accredited with a U.S.-standards-based program and AP Capstone offerings.
Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated.
School day structure
The school day typically runs from about 7:30 to 15:00, with a lunch break; exact times may vary by division.
Bus service
ISG Dammam does not provide school transportation; families arrange private transport or use transport offered by residential compounds.
Fees
Annual tuition at ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) ranges from SAR 26,220 to SAR 60,490 for 2026/27.
Application Fees
- Application fee: SAR 2,400 (plus 15% VAT where applicable; total including VAT SAR 2,760). - New student enrollment (one-time) fee: SAR 5,000 (plus 15% VAT where applicable; total including VAT SAR 5,750). - Installment-plan administration fee (one-off when selecting the installment option): SAR 3,000 (plus 15% VAT where applicable; total including VAT SAR 3,450). - Partial-year enrollment-plan fee (for families who declare attendance for only part of the school year): SAR 3,000 (plus 15% VAT where applicable; total including VAT SAR 3,450).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-invoice where applicable)
All tuition values shown below are the published tuition with the 15% VAT component indicated in the school's fee schedule and the total annual tuition amount including VAT.
- Pre-K: Tuition (net of VAT) SAR 22,800 — VAT SAR 3,420 — Total annual tuition SAR 26,220. Per-invoice amount if spread over three invoices (installment plan): SAR 8,740.00 (annual total divided by 3).
- KG1–KG2: Tuition (net of VAT) SAR 25,000 — VAT SAR 3,750 — Total annual tuition SAR 28,750. Per-invoice (3-way): SAR 9,583.33.
- Grade 1–5: Tuition (net of VAT) SAR 38,200 — VAT SAR 5,730 — Total annual tuition SAR 43,930. Per-invoice (3-way): SAR 14,643.33.
- Grade 6–8: Tuition (net of VAT) SAR 41,600 — VAT SAR 6,240 — Total annual tuition SAR 47,840. Per-invoice (3-way): SAR 15,946.67.
- Grade 9–12: Tuition (net of VAT) SAR 52,600 — VAT SAR 7,890 — Total annual tuition SAR 60,490. Per-invoice (3-way): SAR 20,163.33.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Two billing options are offered: a single (one‑time) payment invoiced for the full annual tuition, or an installment plan that issues three separate invoices and carries the one-off installment-plan administration fee. The installment plan is not a per-term attendance pro‑rata; all three installment invoices remain payable even if a student withdraws mid‑year.
- New students enrolling after the school's published deadline (the school's published policy for recent years specifies a cut‑off for installment eligibility) will be offered only the single payment option and their tuition is prorated from the confirmed start date.
- VAT note: Saudi nationals are not charged VAT on tuition; VAT appears in the published breakdown for non‑exempt families. The tuition figures above show the VAT component and the total including VAT as published.
Boarding fees
- ISG Dammam does not list any boarding or residential provision and no boarding fees are published for ISG Dammam in the school's tuition and fees material. There are therefore no boarding fees applicable.
Other costs or fees (uniforms, transport, extras)
- The school's published fee schedule lists application, enrollment, installment and partial‑year plan fees as the designated additional charges. Specific charges for uniforms, transport (school bus), textbooks, or meal plans are not itemized on the published tuition & fees pages; such items either are charged separately through school services or are not shown in the main tuition schedule.
Refund information
- The application fee is non‑refundable and non‑deferrable as published. The school's published terms state that the new student enrollment fee applies when a student returns after an absence of more than three years. The published material also indicates that the installment option remains payable in full across its invoices even if a student withdraws mid‑year. A detailed per‑day or per‑term refund schedule is not presented on the main tuition pages.
Fee payment options and banking details (how families typically pay)
- Bank transfer to the school's Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) accounts is provided as the established payment route; ISG Dammam has a dedicated SAB account for transfers with the published account number and IBAN.
- Finance contact for ISG Dammam is published for payment queries and to confirm accepted methods in individual cases; families may use the finance contact for confirmation of additional payment methods (for example card or in‑person payment) or to request invoicing details.
Sibling discount
- Families with three or more children enrolled in ISG schools are eligible for a sibling discount: the third child (and subsequent children) in the youngest grade(s) receive a 20% discount on that child's tuition, applied to the appropriate invoice structure.
Academics
ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) teaches Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
ISG Dammam offers Pre-K through Grade 12 with an American standards-based curriculum and is American-accredited. In elementary, the program emphasizes literacy through Writer's Workshop and Reader's Workshop, with co-curricular offerings in art, technology and physical education and an annual Literary Fair. ISG Dammam Middle School (grades 6–8) follows a standards-based approach with English, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts and Arabic required by the Saudi MOE; electives in grade 6 include visual arts, digital citizenship and library, while grades 7–8 offer visual arts, graphic design, chemistry in the kitchen and the physics of toys. ISG Dammam High School provides math, science, language arts, social studies, physical education, information technology and art, and offers Advanced Placement courses including the AP Capstone Diploma. A robust extracurricular program runs alongside academics, including Student Council, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Debate, Drama, Music and Chess clubs.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISG Dammam provides social and emotional learning through a middle-school counselor who works with teachers to offer guidance and social-emotional support to students.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Middle School describes support for students' particular needs, including opportunities to plan and manage activities, with counseling and academic support available through the school's counseling staff.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered, along with a Global Language program that includes Arabic and French.
Mental Wellbeing
A focus on mental health and wellbeing is emphasized across ISG, with pastoral care and counselors providing social and emotional support to students in ISG Dammam and Jubail.
Safeguarding
ISG has a Child Protection Policy; all employees are required to report suspected abuse, neglect, or self-harm within 24 hours, with the policy grounded in international law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and reviewed annually.
Admissions
FAQs
What curriculum does ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) offer?
ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) offers American, AP curriculums. ISG Dammam offers Pre-K through Grade 12 with an American standards-based curriculum and is American-accredited.
What age range does ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) cater for?
ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) accepts students from age 3 to 18. ISG Dammam provides education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
What are the fees at ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam)?
Annual fees at ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) range from approximately 26,220 to 60,490. **Application Fees** - Application fee: SAR 2,400 (plus 15% VAT where applicable; total including VAT SAR 2,760). - New student enrollment (one-time) fee: SAR 5,000 (plus 15% VAT where applicable; total including VAT SAR 5,750).
Where is ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) located?
ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) is located in Saudi Arabia. ISG Dammam is located in the Al Noor (An Nur) district of Dammam, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The campus sits in a residential area of the eastern coastal city and is accessible by local roads. The mailing address is An Nur, Dammam 32445, Saudi Arabia.
Is ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) co-educational?
ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) is a co-educational, online/hybrid school. Independent, not-for-profit, coeducational international school. There are no boarding facilities.
What learning support does ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) provide?
ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) provides learning support services. Middle School describes support for students' particular needs, including opportunities to plan and manage activities, with counseling and academic support available through the school's counseling staff.
Does ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered, along with a Global Language program that includes Arabic and French.
What facilities does ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) have?
ISG Dammam is an American-accredited, not-for-profit school serving Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The campus houses a dedicated library described as a high-tech learning center with flexible access to computers, printers and the internet, plus spaces for group work and quiet reading. A Multi Pu Sports facilities include: ISG Dammam participates in SAIKAC regional competitions; swimming programs have used facilities at the ISG Dhahran campus pool for training and tryouts.
What extra-curricular activities are available at ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam)?
ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) offers a range of extra-curricular activities. ISG Dammam provides arts and creative outlets across grade levels. Elementary activities include stage performances and a focus on art, technology, and PE as co‑curricular subjects, with literacy events such as the Literary Fair.
What languages are taught at ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam)?
The school teaches in English. Arabic is taught as a required subject for all students by the Saudi Ministry of Education.
Who is the head of ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam)?
The head of school at ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) is Michael Schreider.
How many students attend ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam)?
ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) has approximately 1300 students. The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
Does ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) have a uniform policy?
ISG Dammam does not have a formal school uniform. The dress policy is outlined in the student handbook and is reviewed annually.
What is the parent community like at ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam)?
ISG Dammam hosts a range of community and cultural events that bring families to campus.
