Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar
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English is the main language of instruction. Arabic is taught as a core subject as per Ministry requirements.
English is the primary language of instruction for international subjects. Arabic is taught as required by the Saudi Ministry of Education.
No formal immersion programmes. The bilingual English-Arabic environment provides natural language exposure.
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.