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Pakistan International School Al-Taif

Saudi Arabia, Taif

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Urdu, Arabic
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Pakistan International School Al-Taif sits on Abul Qasim Ansari Road in Al Faisaliyyah, Taif, Saudi Arabia, offering education from KG to Class 12. The school is co-educational and affiliated with FBISE Islamabad, delivering examinations SSC and HSSC on campus. The campus system comprises separate boys' and girls' campuses with a spacious playground on the boys' side, multiple assembly halls, and large laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer. A botanical garden, a substantial library, a cafeteria and a bookshop support daily life and learning. The school teaches English, Urdu and Arabic, including Tajweed ul Quran, and maintains a bespoke curriculum designed for Pakistani communities abroad. A robust extracurricular program features 21 sub-committees, four houses for boys and five for girls, regular debates on national and international events, and cultural celebrations. Community, leadership and sports activities are integrated to nurture confidence, discipline and teamwork. The environment supports bilingual learning and growth.

Abul Qasim Ansari Road, Khalid Ibn Uday, Al Faisaliyyah, Al-Taif 26523, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Pakistan International School Al-Taif has 2,000 pupils.

Location
Abul Qasim Ansari Road, Al Faisaliyyah, Al-Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Stages
KG Junior to Higher Secondary (KG to Class 12) for both male and female students

Type
co-educational

Pupil Nationality Mix
Pakistani students and a number of other communities

Country affiliation
Pakistan (affiliated with FBISE Islamabad)
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Girls wear a plain Kameez (green flag colour) with white shalwar and white dupatta; Abbaya is compulsory from class 6 onward, and XI–XII wear white Shalwar Kameez. Boys wear a white shirt with navy blue trousers, black belt, white socks and black shoes; ties are blue for Class I–IV, green for Class V–VIII, and red for XI–XII, with red sweaters in winter for I–X and black sweaters for XI–XII. There are two shifts: Morning Shift for KG Jr./Sr and Girls (Classes I–XII) and Afternoon Shift for Boys (Classes I–XII).

Food Options
There is an on-site cafeteria. The campus facilities include a cafeteria and a bookshop.

House System
There are four houses in the Boys Wing: Jinnah, Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Sir Syed, and Iqbal; and five houses in the Girls Wing: Aisha Siddiqa, Zainab bint-e-Jahash, Umm e Salma, Hafza bint-e Farooq, and Khadijatul Kubra. Most competitions are conducted among these houses separately in the Boys and Girls Wings.

Governance and Ownership
The school is affiliated with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) Islamabad. It has two campuses, one for boys and one for girls.
Fees
Application fees

- No specific application, registration, or admission fee amounts are published in the school's publicly available prospectus or admissions material.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)

- The school's published prospectus and admissions pages do not include a numeric tuition-fee table by year group or term for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26). Exact per-term and per-year tuition amounts are not published in the prospectus material available.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- School and transport fees must be paid by the 10th of each month. If fees are not paid by that date, fees for the following month also become due. Summer- and winter-holiday fees must be paid in advance. The school enforces its fee policy strictly.

- Fees and other dues must be paid in full before a School Leaving Certificate is issued. Parents are required to ensure timely payment.

- Transport billing: parents wishing to discontinue the bus service must notify the school in writing at least two weeks in advance. If bus service is temporarily discontinued (maximum two months), transport fees for that period remain payable; otherwise the student's seat will not be reserved. The school may withdraw bus service for a student where there is no space, the home is outside the route, or dues remain unpaid.

Boarding / hostel fees (if applicable)

- The prospectus describes school shifts (morning for KG and girls; afternoon for boys) and does not describe any boarding or hostel facilities. No boarding or hostel fees are published because boarding is not indicated as a school service in the prospectus.

Other costs and recurring charges (uniforms, books, transport, etc.)

- Uniforms are required; detailed uniform specifications are published (girls: plain kameez/shalwar and dupatta, abaya requirements from Class 6 onward; boys: white shirt and navy trousers with specified ties/sweaters by class/season). Uniforms and textbooks are available from the school bookshop. The prospectus indicates the bookshop supplies the full syllabus and uniforms at reasonable prices. Exact prices for uniforms and books are not published.

- Transport (bus) fees are charged; specific route, seat allocation and payment rules are published in the prospectus but specific transport-fee amounts are not published.

- The accounts office handles fee payments and the school issues receipts. No separate published schedule of ancillary charges (exam fees, laboratory charges, extracurricular fees, development/security deposits, etc.) with numeric values appears in the publicly available prospectus material.

Refund information

- The prospectus does not publish a numeric refund policy, refundable deposits, or a schedule for partial refunds. No explicit refund procedure or refund amounts are published in the available prospectus material.

Fee payment options (methods and office hours)

- The Accounts Office is open five days a week from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM to assist with fee payments. Payments can be made via Point of Sale at the Accounts Office or by direct deposit into the school's bank account. Receipts are issued for payments. The accounts office also provides guidance on admissions, curriculum, textbooks and school-related matters. Contact and complaints may be submitted through the Accounts Office and a WhatsApp contact number is provided for queries/complaints.

Summary note for parents

- The school's publicly available prospectus and admissions pages set out billing dates, payment procedures, transport rules, uniform requirements and payment methods, but they do not publish numeric amounts for application fees, tuition by year/term, transport fares, uniform prices, or any refundable deposits. If an exact fee schedule (per-term or per-year amounts) is required, those numeric figures are not contained in the published prospectus material available online.
Academics

Pakistan International School Al-Taif teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school provides education from KG to Higher Secondary (KG to Class 12). It is affiliated with FBISE Islamabad and holds SSC and HSSC examinations.
Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing
Health Committee is one of 21 Sub Committees under Extra Curricular Activities. The school promotes wellbeing through organized games, educational and recreational trips, and debates to build confidence and leadership.
Parent Experience

History
The school provides education to the children of Pakistanis and other communities residing in Taif and its vicinity in the land of two Holy Mosques, Saudi Arabia. The grades taught are KG Junior to Higher Secondary i.e. Kinder Garten to Class 12. It provides education to male and female students at all these grades. The School is affiliated with Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) Islamabad. It holds examinations at SSC and HSSC.

Community
The school creates a respectful and peaceful school climate. Students are very respectful and greet adults. The building conveys warmth, generosity and enthusiasm, and children, parents and staff are eager to smile and make all those who enter the school feel welcome. The motto is Working Hard to Be Our Best! The school is committed to a safe, positive learning environment and to working with students and parents to help each student reach their full potential.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Two campuses exist, one for boys and one for girls. There is a spacious playground on the boys' campus. There are three large assembly halls. Laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer are available. There is a botanical garden, a large library, a cafeteria and a bookshop.

Sports Facilities
There is a spacious playground on the boys' campus used for sports and games. Playgrounds are used for regular games and physical activities. The school operates two campuses, one for boys and one for girls. These grounds support playground-based activities for student recreation.

Academic Facilities
There are laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer. There is a large library. There are Botanical Gardens on the campus. There is a cafeteria and a bookshop.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are 21 Sub Committees functioning in the Boys and Girls Wings. There are four houses in the Boys Wing and five houses in the Girls Wing; most competitions are conducted amongst these houses. Games are regularly arranged on the spacious play grounds. Debates are organized on national and international events to boost confidence and leadership. Day celebrations and cultural fairs celebrate national milestones and cultural heritage.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides education to both male and female students from KG Junior to Higher Secondary (Kinder Garten to class 12). It is affiliated with FBISE Islamabad. Examinations for SSC and HSSC are held on the school's campus. There are two campuses, one for boys and the other for girls.

Arts & Creative
The school supports arts and creative pursuits through a School Magazine Committee and debate activities. Debates, day celebrations/cultural fairs and educational & recreational trips are organized. There are four houses in the Boys Wing and five houses in the Girls Wing, with competitions among these houses.

Cultural & Language
English language instruction is provided by the Faculty of English. Urdu language instruction is provided by the Faculty of Urdu. Arabic language studies, including Tajweed ul Quran, are offered by staff such as Kiran (Tajweed ul Quran) and Hafiz-e-Quran/Qari specialists. The school is affiliated with FBISE, Islamabad.

Social & Hobbies
Sub Committees: There are 21 Sub Committees to maintain and improve the efficiency of the School. Houses: Four houses in the Boys Wing and five houses in the Girls Wing, with competitions among these houses. Games: Regular games competitions are held on spacious playgrounds. Debates, day celebrations/cultural fairs and educational & recreational trips are organized.

Leadership & Professional
Mr. Qaisar Khan serves as Principal. Mrs. Rubina Naz serves as Vice Principal. There is a Director of Sports, Mr. Saeed Ahmed. The staff includes Faculty of English, Urdu, Mathematics, Science and other departments.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A safe, respectful and peaceful school climate is promoted. There are spacious playgrounds for games and regular sports activities. The motto is 'Working Hard to Be Our Best!'. The school operates across two campuses, one for boys and one for girls, supporting a balanced, active school life.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school provides education from KG Junior to Higher Secondary (class Kinder Garten to class 12). It provides education to male and female students at all these grades. It serves Pakistani children and other communities residing in Taif and its vicinity in the land of two Holy Mosques, Saudi Arabia. It is affiliated with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) Islamabad and holds examinations at SSC (Secondary School Certificate) and HSSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate).

2. For admissions information, contact the Administration at +966 (59) 966 5808 or the Admissions office at +966 (50) 231 7396. Email inquiries can be sent to admin@pistaif.com. The numbers and email are provided for prospective families seeking admission details. The admissions team responds to inquiries to guide applicants through the process.

3. The school is located at Abul Qasim Ansari Road, Al Faisaliyyah, Al-Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This address identifies the campus location in Taif. It is the address listed for the school on the admissions page. Visitors may use this address for correspondence or campus visits.

4. A prospectus is available online. The Prospectus page embeds content from an online viewer (iframe to Yumpu). The embedded resource includes pistaif_procepectus_2025_compressed. This indicates the school provides online access to its prospectus.
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