ISG Dammam is a flourishing, dynamic American-accredited school in the Eastern coastal city of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, offering education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. A strong academic program is complemented and enhanced by specialist subjects, while an extensive range of activities in the fields of sports, the arts, and community service enrich students' experience. The school currently has a student body of over 1300 representing around 40 different countries, with the maximum class size being 25 students. ISG Dammam creates exceptional opportunities for learning in a multicultural environment, allowing students to become both academic and professional achievers and respectful and compassionate world citizens. We Inspire Innovation and Compassionate Action.
ISG Dammam is a not-for-profit American curriculum school catering to the needs of the expatriate population on the east coast of Saudi Arabia. It employs teachers from countries representing the 40 nationalities that make up the 1350 strong student population, including American, Canadian, British, Pakistani, Egyptian, Indian, Lebanese, Filipino, Sudanese, Jordanian, and South African. Well-qualified support staff caters to the non-academic aspects of the school program in a friendly and professional manner. Professional Development for staff is an integral part of the school's operations.
The school offers Preschool through to High School education. In addition to the core academic program, which includes Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Arabic Culture, and Physical Education, the school's curriculum also includes a Global Language program that offers Arabic and French. Other specialized programs offered at ISG Dammam include Technology, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and a robust after-school activities program. ISG Dammam is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education and is a part of the International Schools Group (ISG), an educational organization that has served the expatriate community all over Saudi Arabia for more than 45 years.
The hallmark of ISG Dammam is a commitment to the development of self-motivated, lifelong learners. The school provides a safe, supportive, multicultural environment and maintains excellent standards in scholarship, character development, and citizenship. The school's students emerge fully equipped to function effectively as global citizens in a constantly changing world. Our Learning Principles:
- Students learn best with voice and choice.
- Learning is a reflective practice.
- Learning requires a safe, collaborative environment.
- Learning requires feedback for growth.
- Learning inspires passionate engagement.
- Learning from failure requires a growth mindset.
- The appropriate challenge engages and motivates learners.
At ISG Dammam, we are committed to preparing students for the many challenges of a complicated world. We will continue our work on improving our student performance data and ensuring inclusive excellence while helping our students understand the importance of perseverance through a growth mindset. Our core values of Responsibility, Integrity, Respect, Self-discipline, and Honesty make a difference through fearless conversations in the pursuit of excellence for all.
As a school, we are committed to increasing academic rigor by implementing: aligned curriculum, instruction, and assessments through professional collaboration, student agency, literacy, and compassionate action. "We inspire innovative and compassionate action.” This is our mission. By planning for a rigorous and supportive academic experience for all students, we guide our curriculum and instruction towards these goals.
We believe that all students can and must learn. As a school, we are committed to Inclusive Excellence for our students. We know that we will not be truly excellent until we can ensure that college preparation and acceptance are the standards for all of our graduates.
We encourage our students to get involved in the life of our school and the greater Dammam community. Most of our students are involved in activities and clubs, athletics, volunteer work and take on leadership opportunities. Our students are multitalented and we are committed to helping them become well-rounded citizens.
ISG Dammam, the International Division, is patterned after the US curriculum with the addition of a Global Languages Program, offering Arabic and French. Core courses like Language Arts, Mathematics are currently deepening their alignment with Common Core Standards and Social Studies, Science with C3 and NGSS standards. We have adopted the following standards that serve as the foundation for building our curriculum and programs.
Elementary School - the heart and soul of ISG Dammam - the place where the wondrous, panoramic journey begins - the place where our youngsters take their first unsure steps towards independence, embarking on their journey of lifelong learning, where they learn to read, write, and spell their first words, where they form their first friendships, make wonderful memories and get initiated into a world of discovery - the place where they get their first brush with real-life, all safely ensconced in the safe, nurturing hands of caring teachers. The world of numbers, phonics, colors and varied knowledge opens up to them as they grow, year by year, multiplying their experiences manifold, slowly emerging from their cocoons, turning out to be the contributing, productive members of society we have all dreamed they will be.
Middle School - the transitional period from elementary school to high school is a challenging time of growth and change. Middle Schoolers are provided with support and opportunities to meet their particular needs: greater independence, more appropriate health, and physical education, chances to participate in planning and managing their activities, facing the challenges of growing up, exploring new interests, and developing skills of responsibility and empathy. Middle Schoolers’ ability to grow and develop will set the stage for high school and beyond.
The evolving Leopards of ISG Dammam High School embrace each other’s differences and individualities while maintaining an exceptionally kind and considerate atmosphere. Leopard alumni always remember the outstanding and tremendously supportive high school faculty and staff that guided them for success both in college and in real life.
The school's curricula and courses have been enhanced with interactive 21st Century Learning that takes advantage of the latest technological advances, incorporating them into the evolving Leopards’ learning infrastructure. Through the online learning platform of Google Classroom, students interact with their teachers better than ever before, as the learning experience is extended beyond the confines of the regular classroom.
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