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Clubs Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
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.
Prince Sultan Road, Qurtoba, Al Khobar 34236, Saudi Arabia
The Essentials
International Programs School Al Khobar has 1,443 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
The International Programs School is located in Al Khobar, in the Qurtoba district of the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The campus address is Al Ameer Sultan Road, Qurtoba, Al Khobar 34236. It is accessible via the main roads in Khobar.
Stages
IPS offers three program levels: Primary Years Programme (Pre-K through Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). The school also offers International Baccalaureate programs (PYP and DP).
Type
IPS operates as a gender-segregated school with separate campuses for boys and girls. It follows a North American curriculum and is an IB World School offering PYP and DP.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Nationalities represented: 53; Student body: 1,443. The most common nationality and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly disclosed.
Additional learning support
IPS has an Inclusion Policy and a Student Support Team (SST) that provides inclusion services, differentiation, and individualized plans (ISP/IEP) where needed. All students have access to a differentiated curriculum with English-language support; there are no separate classrooms for special education.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed. IPS follows a North American curriculum and IB programs.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed.
School day structure
The school provides an annual calendar (including 2025–2026) but start/end times for the school day are not publicly published on the site.
Bus service
IPS indicates a school bus service exists (the site's international-school listing notes a School bus entry). Details on routes, providers, and fees are not publicly published; contact IPS for specifics.
Fees
Annual tuition at International Programs School Al Khobar ranges from SAR 30,900 to SAR 57,680 for 2026/27.
Application & testing fees
- Admissions testing fee (per applicant): SAR 750. This testing fee is non-refundable and is payable by bank transfer or Mada card while at school; cash is not accepted.
- New-student enrollment fee (non-refundable) for KG1 through Grade 12: SAR 4,000 per student. This enrollment fee is required to confirm and hold an offered place.
- Falcons' Nest (nursery/early learning) enrollment fee (non-refundable): SAR 2,000 per child.
Tuition fees — annual and installment breakdown
- Falcons' Nest / Nursery (Falcons' Nest program): - Early learning (age bands shown on program): Enrollment fee SAR 2,000; annual fees and installment schedule shown per age group (examples published include SAR 30,900 or SAR 33,990 annual with two equal installments). Payment is typically split into two installments as shown for each category.
- KG1 (Kindergarten 1): - Enrollment fee (non-refundable): SAR 4,000. - Annual tuition: SAR 33,990. - 1st installment: SAR 16,995 (due on the published first-installment date). - 2nd installment: SAR 16,995.
- KG2 (Kindergarten 2): - Enrollment fee (non-refundable): SAR 4,000. - Annual tuition: SAR 44,290. - 1st installment: SAR 22,145. - 2nd installment: SAR 22,145.
- Grades 1–4: - Enrollment fee (non-refundable): SAR 4,000. - Annual tuition: SAR 48,410. - 1st installment: SAR 24,205. - 2nd installment: SAR 24,205.
- Grades 5–6: - Enrollment fee (non-refundable): SAR 4,000. - Annual tuition: SAR 50,470. - 1st installment: SAR 25,235. - 2nd installment: SAR 25,235.
- Grades 7–8: - Enrollment fee (non-refundable): SAR 4,000. - Annual tuition: SAR 52,530. - 1st installment: SAR 26,265. - 2nd installment: SAR 26,265.
- Grades 9–12: - Enrollment fee (non-refundable): SAR 4,000. - Annual tuition: SAR 57,680. - 1st installment: SAR 28,840. - 2nd installment: SAR 28,840. Note: additional fees apply at Grade 12 for students who sit the IBDP (exam/registration fees).
VAT for non‑Saudi (non‑resident) students
- A 15% VAT is applied to the enrollment fee and to tuition for non‑Saudis. VAT amounts are published alongside the base fees for each grade.
Re-enrollment / seat reservation deposit
- Re-enrollment (seat reservation) deposit: SAR 2,500 (non‑refundable, excluding VAT). This deposit is required to reserve a seat at re‑enrollment and is deducted from the first semesters fees for the following academic year.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard tuition installment schedule (published): first installment due on the schools published first-installment date (example shown: due August 3rd) and second installment due in January. Students are permitted to attend only after the first-installment tuition payment has been made.
- Admissions testing is scheduled after a complete application; the testing fee must be paid at the time of testing as noted under enrollment procedures. Failure to complete required payments or to attend within two weeks of enrollment may result in withdrawal of the offered place.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered. All students admitted must live with a parent or an authorized adult guardian; there is no boarding provision.
Other costs and recurring charges
- Uniform: Wearing the school uniform is mandatory. Uniforms are supplied through the contracted vendor ZAKS; uniform availability and vendor contact details are published. Uniform item prices are handled by the vendor and are not included in the tuition figures.
- IBDP exam / registration fees: Grade 12 students who choose the IBDP are responsible for international exam/registration fees in addition to tuition; specific student charges are assessed when registration occurs.
- Textbooks: Tuition fees include the use of books as published in the fee notes.
- Sibling discounts: A published sibling discount structure applies: 25% discount for a third child and 50% discount for a fourth child and beyond (applied as published).
- Falcons' Nest additional services: After‑school care for Falcons' Nest children is published as a separate annual fee (example value shown in program details: SAR 10,000 for after‑school care).
Refund information
- Refunds are not authorised after the first week of each academic term. Separate non‑refundable notes apply to testing, enrollment fees, and the re‑enrollment deposit as published.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods (published): wire transfer or bank draft for general tuition payments. Personal checks are not accepted. Falcons' Nest materials note that only wire transfers are accepted for that program. The admissions testing fee may be paid by bank transfer or Mada card while at school.
- Bank details published for transfers (use these exact details when remitting tuition by wire transfer or bank draft): - Account name: International Programs School Co. - Bank name: Riyad Bank - Account number: 3160751039940 - IBAN: SA22 2000 0003 1607 5103 9940 - SWIFT: RIBLSARIXXX.
Academics
International Programs School Al Khobar teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The International Programs School offers a North American curriculum and is an IB World School providing the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) since the 2016-2017 academic year. The school opened in 2000 with 19 students and now has enrollment of over 1,443 students from more than 53 nationalities. The school is gender-segregated and accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and authorized by the Saudi Ministry of Education. The faculty comprises teachers from English-speaking countries and Saudi/Arabic teachers from the Middle East. The school emphasizes international mindedness and a global perspective within its educational approach.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Student Support Team (SST) provides inclusion services, differentiation strategies, and assistance for students with social and emotional concerns, with teachers and parents as the first points of contact.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN is supported through the SST with Academic and Learning Support, individualized support plans (ISP) and, when appropriate, individualized educational plans (IEP); IPS does not operate separate SEN classrooms and services are embedded in mainstream classes.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
For English as an Additional Language (EAL), IPS employs staff to support EAL needs and uses the WIDA testing system to identify and support those needs.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through Counseling Services in both individual and group formats, with a school counselor and a school psychologist as part of the Student Support Team.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and student protection are covered by the IPS Inclusion Policy, which emphasizes informed consent, confidentiality, and procedures for harm concerns, with SST coordinating referrals to appropriate professionals.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions Process (Overview and Timeline) - IPS begins accepting applications in the 2nd week of January; only complete applications are scheduled for assessment. Admission decisions for those tested from the second week of February are communicated within 7 business days. Tests for all applicants are scheduled from the 4th week of February onward, and additional assessments occur in March, April, May, and June on a first-come, first-served basis. If a grade fills, IPS may close applications for that grade and notify scheduled testers, with any monies returned.
Enrollment Application Procedures - The following documents must be submitted with the application: a fully completed application form with signatures; photocopies of academic report cards for the previous three years in English or Arabic (attested); MOE-grade attestations where applicable; a complete Transcript of Records for high school applicants; current school confidential recommendation letter; photocopies of both parents' and child's passports; a copy of the child's birth certificate in English or Arabic; photocopies of iqama/family I.D. (front and back) or GCC ID (with a residence visa letter if iqama is in process); an employment letter from the parent's company. Admission testing will be scheduled after the forms and documents are complete and will incur a non-refundable testing fee of SAR 750, payable by bank transfer or Mada card.
Acceptance and Enrollment - After completing the assessment to the required standard and an opening is available, IPS will contact the family to offer a place in the appropriate class. To confirm and hold the seat, the non-refundable enrollment fee must be paid. Enrollment is not official until this step is completed, and failure to begin school within 2 weeks of enrollment may result in withdrawal. There is a waiting list if space is not available at the time of inquiry.
Scholarships
The school does not provide information regarding scholarships being offered.
Waitlist
There may be a wait-list for admissions. When this occurs, the child's name is placed on the list and IPS contacts families if space becomes available.
FAQs
What curriculum does International Programs School Al Khobar offer?
International Programs School Al Khobar offers IB, American curriculums. The International Programs School offers a North American curriculum and is an IB World School providing the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) since the 2016-2017 academic year.
What age range does International Programs School Al Khobar cater for?
International Programs School Al Khobar accepts students from age 3 to 18. IPS offers three program levels: Primary Years Programme (Pre-K through Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).
What are the fees at International Programs School Al Khobar?
Annual fees at International Programs School Al Khobar range from approximately 30,900 to 57,680. **Application & testing fees** - Admissions testing fee (per applicant): SAR 750. This testing fee is non-refundable and is payable by bank transfer or Mada card while at school; cash is not accepted. - New-student enrollment fee (non-refundable) for KG1 through Grade 12: SAR 4,000 per student.
Where is International Programs School Al Khobar located?
International Programs School Al Khobar is located in Saudi Arabia. The International Programs School is located in Al Khobar, in the Qurtoba district of the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The campus address is Al Ameer Sultan Road, Qurtoba, Al Khobar 34236. It is accessible via the main roads in Khobar.
Is International Programs School Al Khobar co-educational?
International Programs School Al Khobar is a co-educational school. IPS operates as a gender-segregated school with separate campuses for boys and girls. It follows a North American curriculum and is an IB World School offering PYP and DP.
How do I apply to International Programs School Al Khobar?
The admissions process at International Programs School Al Khobar: Admissions Process (Overview and Timeline) - IPS begins accepting applications in the 2nd week of January; only complete applications are scheduled for assessment. Admission decisions for those tested from the second week of February are communicated within 7 business days.
Does International Programs School Al Khobar offer scholarships or financial aid?
International Programs School Al Khobar offers scholarships and financial aid. The school does not provide information regarding scholarships being offered.
What learning support does International Programs School Al Khobar provide?
International Programs School Al Khobar provides learning support services. SEN is supported through the SST with Academic and Learning Support, individualized support plans (ISP) and, when appropriate, individualized educational plans (IEP); IPS does not operate separate SEN classrooms and services are embedded in mainstream classes.
Does International Programs School Al Khobar offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
For English as an Additional Language (EAL), IPS employs staff to support EAL needs and uses the WIDA testing system to identify and support those needs.
What facilities does International Programs School Al Khobar have?
The International Programs School is located on Al Ameer Sultan Road, Qurtoba, Al Khobar 34236. The school is a gender-segregated international school offering a North American curriculum and International Baccalaureate programs. It is accredited by MSA and authorized by the Saudi Ministry of Educat Sports facilities include: Athletics are offered with scheduled practices and competitions against other local and international schools. IPS is under the DPSL (Dammam Private Schools League) for both girls and boys since 2018.
What extra-curricular activities are available at International Programs School Al Khobar?
International Programs School Al Khobar offers a range of extra-curricular activities. 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 serves Pre-K through Grade 12 within a North American framework.
What languages are taught at International Programs School Al Khobar?
The school follows a North American curriculum. The faculty includes teachers from English-speaking countries and Saudi and Arabic teachers from the Middle East.
Who is the head of International Programs School Al Khobar?
The head of school at International Programs School Al Khobar is Dr. Peter Coles.
How many students attend International Programs School Al Khobar?
International Programs School Al Khobar has approximately 1443 students. The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
When was International Programs School Al Khobar founded?
International Programs School Al Khobar was founded in 2000. The International Programs School in Al Khobar opened in 2000 with 19 students. It operates as a gender-segregated international school in Saudi Arabia and offers a North American curriculum.
What accreditations does International Programs School Al Khobar hold?
The school is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education.
Does International Programs School Al Khobar have a uniform policy?
IPS updated its school uniform for the 2024-2025 academic year. Wearing the uniform is mandatory for all students every day.
What is the parent community like at International Programs School Al Khobar?
IPS describes its mission as building a pioneering educational community in Saudi Arabia, respectful of learners' identities and committed to a global perspective.
