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Al Hekma International School is distinguished amongst international schools in the region through its ability to offer a high-quality educational program. As our students work towards attaining an American Diploma, we, at Al Hekma pride ourselves on creating a healthy atmosphere, taking into consideration various psychological and social aspects which not only ensure success but create confident leaders of tomorrow. Quality and modernity are essential aspects of our education and this is reflected in our students' performance. Thus, the education provided to students of Al Hekma is dynamic and accommodating, a reflection of diverse and advancing communities in Bahrain. Al- Hekma International School (AHIS) is a co-educational international school offering an American curriculum from Pre-school to High School (PS-Grade 12). The school was founded in 1985 and is fully accredited by the Bahraini Ministry of Education and by two worldwide recognized accreditation organizations: Middle States Association for Accreditation of Colleges & Schools (MSA) and North Central Association (NCA) in the U.S.A. AHIS is affiliated with highly recognized educational institutions that provide professional development and support for improvement and growth such as NESA, ASCD, UNESCO, PTC. Al-Hekma provides its students with modern spacious buildings, vast playgrounds, sports facilities, and highly equipped science, music, art, and computer labs supporting the educational programs. The school offers its students a wide range of clubs and activities during and after school, hours to produce well-rounded personalities with healthy social skills. In the process of their growth, we offer our students a high quality of education enabling them to handle responsibility with determination and confidence. The students feel that they belong to a big family, which cares about their well-being in a safe and productive environment. AHIS fosters good citizenship and leadership skills which help strengthen the student’s identity and personality. Our programs help produce motivated, confident, and outstanding individuals. Beyond academics, AHIS strives to instill in all students a positive attitude toward lifelong learning, an appreciation for cultural diversity, and higher thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to be successful in their future endeavors. Our approach is guided by respect for children’s differences, by recognition of their inherent capacity for growth, and by a commitment to plan activities and environments which shape learning and provide opportunities for student success. We challenge our students and inspire them to expand their way of thinking. As our students begin to truly believe in themselves and their abilities, they develop the skills to succeed in school and life. We strive to provide the students with a friendly educational environment and support to prepare them for a bright future full of excellence and prosperity. Our dedicated team of teachers and staff work full-heartedly on providing a safe and nurturing environment to allow our students to progress individually and collectively. Emphasis is placed on experiential and experimental learning in which students are provided with opportunities to participate in community and global activities. Core values of empathy, accountability, teamwork, and leadership amongst others are embedded in the learning journey of the students starting from age 3 years old. We believe that building students' social and personal skills are just as important as developing their academic and technical skills to have a balanced personality able to adapt and perform in any society. AHIS is more than a school, it’s a family partnership, it offers you a sense of belonging and ownership, no matter where students go in the future and what skies they aim to reach, AHIS will always be part of who they are! Our vision focuses on instilling the values of hospitality, global citizenship, and tolerance toward others. Our objective is to offer an educational program that is comprehensive and balanced with an emphasis on social and cultural appreciation, academic skills development, and accountability. We strive to create an environment that nurtures high self-esteem, intrinsic motivation, low anxiety, and a sense of belonging. To provide students with a balanced international standard education with an emphasis on developing their social, global, and cultural skills. AlHekma strives to build accountable, confident, and motivated lifelong learners. The school makes an effort to maintain an amicable, friendly international community without social, ethnic, or political discrimination. Currently, we have 23 nationalities represented, and children learn and are enriched by this variety. Our efforts in educating our students are enhanced by the good relationships we strive to maintain between all stakeholders. Our school's commitment to our children has become a tradition. Our goals are attainable! We plan to prepare students for higher educational institutes. We provide excellent quality of education in a positive environment. We teach good citizenship to help strengthen the student's identity and ability to participate in society. We stress moral and behavioral discipline. Youth has four dimensions: faith, dedication, enthusiasm, and work. A smart heart is the basis of faith, and a clean heart is the basis of sincerity. Strong feelings are the basis of enthusiasm, and dedication is the basis of work all of these are characteristics of youth. Thus, youth in the past and present are the heart and strength of a nation's renaissance and the secret strength of all progress. View full school

Al- Hekma International School (AHIS) is a co-educational international school offering an American curriculum from Pre-school to High School (PS-Grade 12). The school was founded in 1985 and is fully accredited by the Bahraini Ministry of Education and two world-wide recognized accreditation organizations: Middle States Association for Accreditation of Colleges & Schools (MSA) and North Central Association (NCA) in the U.S.A. AHIS is affiliated with highly recognized educational institutions that provide professional development and support for improvement and growth, such as NESA, ASCD, UNESCO, PTC. Al-Hekma provides its students with modern, spacious buildings, vast playgrounds, sports facilities, and highly equipped science, music, art, and computer labs supporting the educational programs. The school offers its students a wide range of clubs and activities during and after school, hours to produce well-rounded personalities with healthy social skills. In their growth, we offer our students a high quality of education, enabling them to handle responsibility with determination and confidence. The students feel that they belong to a big family, caring about their well-being in a safe and productive environment. AHIS fosters good citizenship and leadership skills, which help strengthen the student’s identity and personality. Our programs help produce motivated, confident, and outstanding individuals. Beyond academics, AHIS strives to instill in all students a positive attitude toward lifelong learning, an appreciation for cultural diversity, and higher thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in their future endeavors. Our approach is guided by respect for children’s differences by recognizing their inherent capacity for growth, and by a commitment to plan activities and environments that shape learning and provide opportunities for student success. We challenge our students and inspire them to expand their way of thinking. As our students begin to believe in themselves and their abilities honestly, they develop the skills to succeed in school and life. We strive to provide the students with a friendly educational environment and support to prepare them for a bright future full of excellence and prosperity. To provide students with a balanced international standard education to develop their social, global, and cultural skills. AlHekma strives to build accountable, confident, and motivated lifelong learners. Our vision focuses on instilling the values of hospitality, global citizenship, and tolerance toward others. Our objective is to offer an educational program that is comprehensive and balanced, emphasizing social and cultural appreciation, academic skills development, and accountability. We strive to create an environment that nurtures high self-esteem, intrinsic motivation, low anxiety, and a sense of belonging. View full school

Located in the heart of Jeddah's metropolitan city, Dar Al-Hekma University is one of Saudi Arabia's leading teaching and research universities for young women. Since its opening in 1999, Dar Al-Hekma University is dedicated to endowing its students with the skills and knowledge they need to flourish and succeed in a rapidly changing world. Since its establishment in 1999, Dar Al-Hekma University has positioned itself as the leading private, non-profit, higher education institution for young women in Saudi Arabia. Dar Al-Hekma University comprises three major academic components: Hekma School of Business and Law, Hekma School of Design and Architecture, Hekma School of Education and Health Sciences, and offers bachelor's degrees in eleven different majors. The university's degree programs are developed in collaboration with international universities and are fully licensed and recognized by the Saudi Ministry of Education. Dar Al-Hekma University provides outstanding higher education to over 300 new local and international students every academic year. Dar Al-Hekma offers a generous portfolio of scholarships to recognize both excellence and achievement and financial support based on demonstrated need. We have built an enviable record for helping students secure funding, made possible in no small measure by our status as a premier, non-profit learning institution in Jeddah. Dar Al-Hekma University is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MOE) and the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAA). Our degree programs are endorsed by the MOE and are designed to ensure that our students are accepted and recognized globally through their academics. We ensure our students have a holistic environment in which to develop intellectually, spiritually, and physically through experiences of learning and research, leading and serving, and consideration and choice. Our programs integrate community service with academic instruction to give students a definitive edge in leadership skills, teamwork, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. Our community service program enhances academic education through meaningful service and learning experiences that benefit the community and address recognized needs. The Research Center is committed to ensuring the highest level of ethical conduct for research in Dar Al-Hekma. All researchers must adhere to the Saudi Intellectual Property Rights Laws and good ethical conduct. DAH is also obliged to protect its students, staff, faculty, and resources from any harm that may result from research activity. When DAH students engage in research exercises or projects as part of their course work that involves human participants, we require that they design and conduct research that is of 'low risk'. Students are required to get approval from their faculty advisor before starting any research projects. The Continuing Education Department (CED) offers a wide range of courses to both the student body and the local community. It supports the university's learning goals by offering a wide range of courses to meet the professional and personal developments of women in the local community. The CED also offers certificates in partnership with prominent institutions, such as Morgan International, Press Association, International Business Training Association (IBTA), and the British Council, which cater to working professionals' needs. The department also offers programs and provides space to local businesses and organizations for training activities. The CED is keen on employing local and international instructors with high qualifications to teach the programs offered. The Continuing Education Department has three main tracks: Educational Development, Professional Development, and Self-Development. Continuing Education also offers a summer course. Click to find out what summer courses are offered. "Over the years, Dar Al-Hekma University has awarded its students with millions of riyals worth of merit-based scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. Most of our awards are for academic achievement, but we also offer awards to athletes and performers. So, if you are a go-getter, we want to help you accomplish everything you possibly can as a Dar Al-Hekma student." At Dar Al-Hekma University, we prepare young women to become competitive in the workforce and leaders in their professions and communities. To realize this goal, we rely upon our outstanding faculty members' dedication and contributions, our remarkable librarians, and our talented staff. I am proud that our faculty and staff members are known for their consistent commitment to providing students with a rich learning experience focused on excellence, scholarly practice, and above all, a dedication to service. At Dar Al-Hekma University, we prepare young women to become competitive in the workforce and leaders in their professions and communities. To realize this goal, we rely upon our outstanding faculty members' dedication and contributions, our remarkable librarians, and our talented staff. I am proud that our faculty and staff members are known for their consistent commitment to providing students with a rich learning experience focused on excellence, scholarly practice, and above all, a dedication to service. View full university