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International Philippine School in Al-Khobar

Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Filipino
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1988
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Filipino, Arabic
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

International Philippine School in Al-Khobar (IPSA) serves learners from ages 3 to 18 in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The school is affiliated with the Philippines and uses a bespoke curriculum while following the standard Philippine Education Curriculum. IPSA is located in the Al-Janubiyah District, Building 2552, and provides facilities to support a broad K–12 program. Core academic spaces include Computer, Science, and TLE/EPP laboratories. The Learning Resource Center Library offers books, magazines, journals, newspapers, PCs, software, internet access, and a printer, with library hours from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm. The campus also houses a Bookstore, Photocopying Service, a canteen, transport and clinic services, and security and administrative offices. IPSA originated as the Philippine Embassy School in 1988 and was renamed IPSA in 1995; it is a member of the Saudi Arabian International Schools. The school runs extensive clubs in robotics, music, and public speaking across grade levels. It supports leadership development.

ipsa.edu.sa

Bldg. No. 2552, Al‑Khobar, Al Janubiyah District, Unit No. 1, Al‑Khobar 34611‑7946, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

International Philippine School in Al-Khobar has instruction in English, Filipino.

Location
The school is located at Bldg. No. 2552, Al-Khobar, Al-Janubiyah District, Unit No. 1, Al-Khobar 34611-7946, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It sits in Al-Khobar in the Eastern Province. Office hours are Sunday–Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Stages
Pre-school Education (Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2); Grade School; Junior High School (Grades 7–10); Senior High School (Grades 11–12).

Country affiliation
Philippines

Bus service
Yes. Transportation services are provided through a private contracting company on designated routes with standard fees.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- No public, fixed application or enrollment fee amount is listed in the school's admission/enrolment materials for the 2026/2027 or 2025/2026 school year; parents complete the online admission form and submit required documents as part of the application process.

Tuition fees by year group
- The school's publicly available enrollment materials do not publish specific tuition amounts by year group or per term for SY 2026/2027 or SY 2025/2026. Tuition is referenced as an account obligation that must be paid according to the chosen payment frequency (see Billing schedule and payment terms).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Accepted payment frequencies: annual, quarterly, or monthly payment options are available. Parents may select the frequency when settling tuition.
- Enrollment periods and deadlines are published in the admission notices (for example: Early Enrollment and Enrollment Proper dates for the new school year), and parents are required to settle fees as part of enrollment. Payment receipts and proof of payment must be emailed to the school as part of the enrolment validation process.
- Miscellaneous fees (non-tuition items) are payable in full at the time of enrollment.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding is not listed as a provided service in the school's student services and handbook materials; IPSA operates as a day school with transportation (school bus) service but no boarding program.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, transport, clubs, textbooks, etc.)
- Uniforms: A school uniform is prescribed for all pupils/students; the handbook lists required uniform items by level. Specific uniform prices are not published in the publicly available materials.
- School bus / transport: Bus service is charged at standard route fees. Bus payment requires one month's advance payment; bus contracts are payable over 10 months; a SR 50 surcharge applies for every cancellation or change of schedule. Fractional months are charged in full.
- Clubs and extracurriculars: Club membership carries a membership fee payable to the Finance Office. Cancellation/withdrawal of a club within one month allows a 50% refund of the club fee.
- Textbooks and supplies: Instructional materials and textbooks are managed through the school bookstore and textbook reservation procedures; any charges for textbooks or materials are treated as part of miscellaneous or materials fees at enrollment (specific amounts are not published).

Refund information
- Withdrawal of enrollment and tuition: the handbook sets withdrawal/proration rules by timing: if a student withdraws in writing within the start of classes, the school applies the following charge to the total amount due for the term — 10% if withdrawal occurs within the first week; 30% if within the third week; 50% if within a later period specified in the policy. These percentages are applied to determine amounts withheld vs. refunded when parents withdraw a student early in the term. Miscellaneous club refunds follow separate rules (50% refund if canceled within one month).

Fee payment options and billing instructions
- Bank transfer (online bank payment): Al Rajhi Bank — Account Name: International Philippine School in Al-Khobar; Account Number: 302608010062227; IBAN: SA02 8000 0302 6080 1006 2227; SWIFT: RJHISARI; Branch Code: 302 (Al-Khobar, Al-Janubiyah Branch). Parents are instructed to email the deposit slip/proof of payment to the school's collection/cashier emails and cc finance for validation.
- Mobile wallet / STC Pay: the school provides procedures for payment through STC Pay (app-based payment); parents follow the published STC Pay payment steps and submit proof of payment for validation.
- Cash payments: cash payment is accepted through the Finance Office; parents are given a school finance mobile number and office times for cash transactions.
- Payment processing and receipts: parents must email bank remittance slips/proof of payment along with student name, student number, amount and payment breakdown to the school's collection/cashier/finance email addresses for issuance of official receipts. The school issues financial clearances and official receipts through the Finance Office.

Additional notes on financial assistance and special charges
- The school runs an Educational Assistance Program that has provided tuition credits (example: SR 2,000 tuition-credit grants to qualified applicants in a recent assistance round); details, eligibility and mechanics are administered by the school.

Contact details for fee-related enquiries (use when preparing payments or requesting official billing statements): Finance Office mobile and emails are published in the school resources and admission materials for payment submission and validation.
Academics

International Philippine School in Al-Khobar teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school would follow the standard Philippine Education Curriculum.

Higher Education Progression
IPSANS are skilled and prepared for college and beyond, equipping students for higher education.

Gifted and Talented
Talent development and skill development are part of student development programs.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Admission Form and Requirements: All student-applicants fill out an Online Admission Form and submit the requirements to gc@ipsa.edu.sa. Filipino Students must provide: latest Report Card or SF9; passport copies for student, father, and mother; digital Iqama for student, father, and mother; PSA birth certificate; Certificate of Good Moral Character; vaccination certificate (Kindergarten 1 to Grade 1); digital 2x2 ID photo. Original documents may be presented for verification upon request. Kindergarten age requirements are 3 years old for Kindergarten 1 by October 2026, 4 years old for Kindergarten 2 by October 2026, and 5 years old for Kindergarten 3 by October 2026.

2. Assessment: The assessment is conducted as per schedule issued by the School Guidance Counselor. For Kindergarten 1, a Child Development Checklist is used to assess readiness (attention span/readiness for tasks). For Kindergarten 2 to Grade 12, tests and interviews are used for assessment. The assessment results are used to determine admission readiness and suitability; the schedule is issued by the School Guidance Counselor.

3. Application Results: Application results are released seven (7) working days after the assessment and are emailed to the parents indicating PASSED or Did not meet the required minimum competencies. Details of the actual test/assessment results shall remain confidential and are not released over the phone. The school reserves the right to determine whether the Educational Program of the School will be suitable and beneficial to the student-applicant.

4. Enrollment: Enrollment occurs after notification of results. Enrollment information is provided in a separate circular. Early Enrolment is from January 4 to April 30, 2026 and Enrolment Proper is from May 1 to July 4, 2026. Late enrolment may be considered depending on the availability of slots and only within two weeks after the start of classes. Section assignments for Kindergarten are on a first-come-first-served basis; Elementary and High School assignments are by Class Advisers and Academic Supervisor with the approval of the School Principal; Section Assignments are posted on the Main Campus Bulletin Board during Parents' Orientation.

Scholarships
IPSA Educational Assistance Program provides SR 2,000.00 (Two thousand Saudi Riyals) tuition fee credits deductible to the actual matriculation for the school year. No cash disbursements are released; the grant is paid directly to the Finance office and debited to the recipient's account. The grant is effective for one school year and may be re-applied to subsequent years if the same requirements are met. Eligibility requires: the applicant is officially enrolled at IPSA; holds a Dependent Visa; has a General Average not lower than 85% in the previous school year; family monthly gross income not exceeding SR 5,000; family of at least four members; at least one sibling enrolled in IPSA; the applicant is not a recipient of any other scholarship or educational assistance; only for Grade 4 to Grade 12; new students (transfers) are not eligible; students due for repatriation are not eligible; misrepresentation may cancel or recall the grant. For more details on application forms and pre-qualification assessment, refer to the IPSA Student and Community Affairs Office.
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