Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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Jawahir Al-Riyadh Educational Company (JAREC) was officially established in 1998, building on a 30-year history of schooling by its founders. Jawahir Al-Riyadh International School (JARIS) operates as a group of campuses under JAREC, offering British/Pakistani and American curricula. The Second JARIS opened in 1998 with the Saudi Ministry of Education and has since been affiliated with AdvancED (an American affiliation) since December 2015, and it serves as an examination center for the College Board. The Third JARIS opened as an independent female campus under JAREC, expanding the company's reach within Riyadh. The three JARIS campuses—1st, 2nd, and 3rd—reflect JAREC's growth from a single initiative to a multi-campus international education group centered in the city.
The school emphasizes culture and sport as core community pillars. The Gallery highlights Culture: Celebrating Diverse Cultures and Sports: Fostering Competitive Sport Activities, signaling structured cultural programming and athletic activities. The site also groups News and Events under the Our News and Events sections to share school happenings, indicating an active community calendar.
A formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is not publicly described in Jawahir's materials. Parent involvement is facilitated through a modern student management system that connects students, teachers, and parents, enabling communication and coordination of activities. The system allows scheduling of meetings for important matters, and semester-based parent‑teacher meetings are held to discuss student progress. Parents are invited to engage through the school's communications and community channels, such as the Join US option.