Branch Introduction

About Andalus

Andalus International School (AIS) was established in 2007. It operates legally under the supervision of the Ministry of Education with license number 502-4392.

Our school is accredited by Cognia. By the time students complete their education, we want every child to feel included, engaged, and challenged to grow into a college-ready individual. Our goal is to nurture proud, ambitious, and responsible citizens who are equipped to handle the diverse challenges of modern life.

Who We Are ??

Andalus International School ( AIS ) was established in the year 2007. It is operating legally under the supervision of the Ministry of Education under the license number 502-4392.

Our school is Cognia accredited. By the time students finish their education, we want every kid to feel included, engaged and challenged to grow into a college – ready individual. Our goal is to raise proud, ambitious and responsible citizens who are equipped to handle the various challenges of modern life.

Why Choose Us ? 

At AIS, our aim is to develop lifelong learners to be involved  in meaningful learning experiences that build empathy, flexibility and understanding of their roles in our ever- changing international community. As an American Diploma, Cognia accredited School, is to inspire the individual potential of all students and enable them to become principled, skilled, analytical, and thoughtful lifelong learners.

AIS is an environment where confidence will foster each child’s development and ensure they proceed closer to fulfilling their prospective, while establishing a love of learning and ambition to succeed.

Because we are a learning community, AAIS teachers and staff intensely understand that teaching and learning are at the heart of all we do. AIS Teacher undergoes ongoing professional development training and Applying research-based teaching methods, our faculty strive to model lifelong learning that we wish for our students. As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”  Here at AAIS, we are dedicated to preparing our students to be global citizens.

1.Our Campus: 

• Our campus Prepared with a fully Classroom environment. Our classrooms are provided with all the requirements that enhance student’s learning. We care for more engaged environment by providing our classroom with SMART INTERACTIVE BOARDS, Projectors and With full coverage Network.
• Remarkable facilities ( Large Playgrounds, Football Fields, Basketball Court,  Science and Computer Labs, STEAM Labs , Libraries (LRC), Pool and Canteen)

الاعتماد والانتماءات

Our Curriculum 

AIS offers a balanced international education with a rich curriculum in English and Arabic. Our curriculum is based on  Common Core Standards and equally focuses on students’ religious, moral, ethical, and  cultural grooming. 

English is the language of instruction at AIS. All subjects are taught in English except Quran, Islamic Studies, and Arabic. Our curriculum is created to give each student a wide range of opportunities to develop strong skills and effectively handle responsibility in addition to teaching material and academic skills.

School co-curricular Activities

At AIS, we provide a variety of possibilities that let students follow their passions in subjects including robotics, math, science, English, swimming, taekwondo, and Arabic programs. The AIS curriculum provides students with a wide range of possibilities in their search for interesting and exploratory activities.  

There are several co-curricular activities and educational events that AAIS conducts annually offering outstanding indoor programs such as Spelling Bee, Debate Competition, Science Fair, ART Fair , STEAM Fair , Math Olympiad. Career day , penmanship and coloring contest,  Morning Assemblies, Sports/Swimming activities, in addition to several Arabic and Islamic Studies programs. These events are organized by Heads of Department, Student Counselors, and Activities Coordinators.

 AIS also has outdoor events such as Educational Visits to KAUST, Museums and trips to cities like Medina, Taif , Abha and Riyadh.

School Extra -curricular Activities (After School Clubs)

We think that taking part in a wide range of extracurricular activities is an essential component of our educational philosophy. This kind of involvement is a privilege that comes with obligations to the institution, activity, student body, neighborhood, and the students themselves. These exercises significantly aid in the development of skills for lifelong learning, allowing students to get the most out of their AIS education

Standardized Exams

SAT: 

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board. AIS has been approved as a College Board SAT center since October 2018. 

 MAP: 

 MAP, or the Measure of Academic Progress, is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child’s academic growth. 

General Aptitude Test (GAT) (Qudrat): 

The general aptitude test assesses the students’ deductive, logical and critical thinking skills. The test measures the learning abilities of the students in general. It measures learning capacities applicable to: 

Finding out logical relations, problem-solving approach based on the basic mathematical concepts, reading comprehension, and inference/deduction skills. 

Tahsili: 

The test comprises of the general concepts in mathematics, biology, English, physics and chemistry, that are covered in the general secondary schools in Saudi Arabia. 

Student Counseling Program

All students at Al-Andalus International School receive a strong support system. In addition to individual subject teachers, who are available to students on a regular basis outside of class time, students can take advantage of services offered by various other members of the school faculty. Students can arrange for meetings with any one of the advisors described below:

 The school has appointed social counselors for different grades and levels in order to give more care and devote more time for our students .Students are encouraged to talk with school counselors, teachers, Vice – Principals in order to learn about the curriculum and course offerings.  Students who seek help in a certain subject should work closely with their teacher and counselor who will create a development plan to facilitate success and to help prepare them for further studies. The school Social Counselor is available to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns including social, family, emotional or academic needs. Students who wish to meet with the counselor should contact the counselor directly for an appointment. High School students have the privilege with a qualified counselor to assist students in their future plans, universities admissions and oversee applications.

College Counseling

The school provides help with college application and major selection through the student counselor. He helps students finding the right major and guide them through the application process both nationally and internationally. Moreover, the school conducts regular workshops with the help of international universities to guide the students regarding admission requirements and procedures. We also invite professionals from different fields to discuss with students about the requirements and expectations in different professions. The graduates of AIS are also invited to talk to students about their journey after school and how the students can make best of their school years to succeed in future.