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Saudi Arabia, Dammam
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The school serves Pre-K through Grade 12 within a North American framework. It is accredited by the Middle States Association and authorized by the Saudi Ministry of Education. IPS is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The faculty includes teachers from English-speaking countries and from the Middle East, and core courses are aligned with North American standards.
Art Club is offered as part of Visual Arts. The Creative Media and Literature Club is also available. The After School Clubs program includes Esports Club, Research Club, Financial Literacy Club, and Engineering Club in addition to visual arts and other creative offerings.
The school has a diverse student body representing over 53 nationalities. IPS emphasizes international mindedness and a global perspective as part of its mission and vision. The faculty includes both English-speaking teachers and Saudi/Arabic teachers. The school operates in a gender-segregated environment.
The After School Clubs program offers Esports, Research Club, Financial Literacy Club, and Engineering Club. Visual Arts offerings include Art Club and Creative Media and Literature Club. The Student Council provides leadership opportunities and coordinates school-wide activities and social events.
The Student Council focuses on volunteering and community service opportunities and leadership development. It coordinates school-wide events that engage students with the community. Examples of events include Senior Girls Lock-in, International Day, Manaeesh Monday, and Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
The Student Council is a student government organization that provides leadership, planning, and execution of school-wide activities. Volunteering, community service, and leadership opportunities are available for members. The council supports student involvement in organizing school events and initiatives.
Athletics are an integral part of IPS, with scheduled practices and interscholastic competitions. Seasons include volleyball, football, basketball for various age groups (U14/12, U16, U19) for both boys and girls, along with mixed chess and tennis. IPS values include EHSAN (Empathy, Compassion), Respect, Responsibility, and Cooperation, guiding behavior and community life. The aim is mind-body harmony and scholastic achievement.
The International Programs School (IPS) in Al Khobar opened in 2000 with 19 students and today enrolls more than 1,443 students from over 53 nationalities. IPS offers a North American curriculum and is IB World School authorized to run the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) since 2016–2017, with an American Diploma Pathway in place for older grades. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education. Classes are conducted in English, with a robust Arabic language program taught by specialist staff. IPS operates as a gender-segregated campus within a large EuroVillage Compound, and provides a wide range of after-school activities, including a Student Council and diverse clubs. The program emphasizes international mindedness and 21st-century skills, supported by a diverse faculty and modern facilities that facilitate learning across Pre-K through Grade 12.
