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Saudi Arabia, Dammam
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BISAK was established in 1977 as a not-for-profit school serving the Al Khobar community. It is governed by a volunteer body of British parents elected by BISAK families to guide the school's development and ensure resources support pupils' learning. In 2019 BISAK relocated to a new state-of-the-art campus, a 20 million SAR project developed with the Al Musader Group, after which BISAK took responsibility for the campus' ongoing maintenance and operations. In February 2025 BISAK became the first British school in Saudi Arabia to receive an Outstanding rating in all areas from the UK Department for Education's British School Overseas program. The school maintains close ties with the British Embassy and its wider BISAK community, reflected in its motto and community ethos.
BISAK describes itself as a community and family, guided by its motto Let there be peace on earth. The principal notes ongoing support from the wider BISAK community and the British Embassy. BISAK public materials show an active flow of information and events through BISAK News and Events and annual publications such as the Yearbook, which document school life across Preparatory, Senior School and Sixth Form. This emphasis on belonging, care and mutual respect shapes daily interactions within the school community.
BISAK is governed as a not-for-profit school by a volunteer body of British parents elected by BISAK families, and this parent group works in close partnership with the school leadership. The governing body operates with support from the British Embassy, reflecting BISAK's international ties and community backing. Public materials indicate active parental involvement in school life through BISAK News and Events and the annual Yearbook, which document community activities and milestones. BISAK's profile lists memberships in international networks such as BSO, AoBSO, COBIS and BSME, underscoring its broader community and standards. The school's community ethos centers on a collaborative relationship between families and staff, anchored in BISAK's guiding principle Let there be peace on earth.
BISAK (British International School Al Khobar) was established in 1977 and moved to a new 20 million SAR state‑of‑the‑art campus in 2019 in the As Sadafah District of Al Khobar, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The school delivers the English National Curriculum with a three‑section structure: Preparatory School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to 11), and Sixth Form (Year 12 to 13). BISAK is accredited by major British‑international bodies and serves a diverse, international community drawn from around 50 nationalities. The campus includes sports facilities such as a gymnasium and other resources, and the school runs a broad after‑school activities programme. The language of instruction is English; Arabic and Spanish are taught as part of the curriculum, with French offered at senior levels. Tuition is published with separate transport costs; the Capitation and registration fees apply.
