Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
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Arab International Schools describe themselves as providing quality education with 21st-century global perspectives to develop independent learners while maintaining an Islamic foundation and the heritage of Arab civilization. They emphasize developing learners' critical thinking, being well-rounded, self-directed, and lifelong learners. The school notes a highly experienced, international team dedicated to student success. The ethos positions AIS as 'An Environment for Innovation, A Home for Creativity.' Public professional profiles list Arab International Schools as founded in 2013.
The AIS community is described as a team of international professionals dedicated to student success within a positive learning environment. The instructional focus is on 21st-century learning and holistic development, with 35 activities, 75 teachers, and 24 extracurricular clubs listed among AIS Facts. The curriculum and programs emphasize English and Arabic bilingual learning and real-world inquiry, with 18 average class sizes, 48 days spent on outdoor trips, and a track record of charitable giving totaling around 80,000 in donations. The school presents a bilingual and globally oriented community through its 'We're Social' messaging in English and Arabic.
Public information about a formal Parent-Teacher Association for Arab International Schools is not publicly available on the AIS site. AISJ (American International School of Jeddah), a separate school in Jeddah, has a PTSA. The AISJ PTSA's mission is to engage and empower families toward promoting global citizenship and to develop the Scholar Life program, strengthen relationships among all community members, raise funds, and encourage parental involvement. The PTSA also links to Health Services, Success Stories, Photo Gallery, and a Calendar as part of its activities. While AISJ provides these PTA-related structures, no public AIS-specific PTA information is available.