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.
