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Gulf International School

Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar

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School Essentials

Foundational information about the school

Location

Nairyah Street, Al Hamra, Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Also referenced in the Iskan district area.

Levels

Kindergarten (KG1-KG3, ages 3-5) through Grade 12 (age 18), covering early years, primary (Grades 1-6), middle school (Grades 7-9) and high school (Grades 10-12).

School Type

Private, co-educational international day school.

Additional Learning Support

The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment. Contact the school for details on specific learning support programmes.

Country Affiliation

United Kingdom (Cambridge affiliated) and Saudi Arabia (Ministry Arabic and Islamic Studies curriculum).

Religious Affiliation

Islamic Studies is taught as part of the Saudi Ministry curriculum for all students.

Day Structure

Regular school day with structured lessons. English is the main language of instruction for international subjects, with Arabic and Islamic Studies provided as per Ministry requirements.

Bus Service

Contact the school for information on transportation services.

Fees

Annual tuition ranges from 21,000 SAR (KG) to 25,000 SAR (Grades 10-12), making GIS one of the more affordable international schools in Al Khobar.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Primarily expatriate students, with Saudi nationals also accepted. The school is MOE-approved for expatriate education.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 5,600 - 6,667
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No

Gulf International School (GIS) is a co-educational private school in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2005. Licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education and affiliated with the University of Cambridge, GIS serves over 1,000 students from KG through Grade 12. The school implements the British curriculum alongside the Ministry's Arabic and Islamic Studies programme, and is accredited by AdvancED NCA CASI. GIS fosters a nurturing, inclusive environment focused on emotional intelligence, creativity and critical thinking.

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