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Partners for success for more than 50 years

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Greetings and Welcome to our International Schools Prospectus! As President of the Al-Hussan Education & Training Group, I am proud to present our new Prospectus. Highlights for me are the imminent opening of our new school in Riyadh (August 2011), our rst educational venture outside of the Eastern Province and of course, our wonderful achievements over the past years in the Cambridge International Examinations. I believe that my late father, Sheikh Abdel Aziz Rashid Al-Hussan, who pioneered education in the Eastern Province, would be as proud and pleased as I am, to see his dreams of providing high quality education for all grow over the past 50 years. We are totally committed to the provision of high quality education in our schools, and continually seek ways of improving our already high standards. I look forward to a long, happy and productive association with you our Parents, Students and Teachers.

Rashid Abdul Aziz Al-Hussan PRESIDENT Al-Hussan Education & Training Group

7,500
TS SATISFIED STUDEN TS AND THEIR PAREN ENJOY AL-HUSSAN EDUCATION

Jubail International School

Al-Hussan International School is located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and was opened in September 1998. It has two separate divisions, boys section and girls section. A year later Jubail International School (JIS) was established in Al Jubail. JIS also consists of separate boys and girls sections. JIS moved into a new purpose built facility in 2010 - 2011.

In June 2006 Orbit International School was added to the group with separate boys and girls sections. Al Hussan International Schools are English medium day schools, catering for the educational needs of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. In 2011 - 2012 Al-Hussan International Schools opened a new school in Riyadh.

Al-Hussan International School

Orbit International School

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Today there are twenty schools and other educational institutes throughout the Eastern Province rated among the best in Saudi Arabia, with an enrolment of over 7,500 students.

OUR VISION, MISSION AND BELIEFS

OUR VISION We endeavour to be a regional network of high quality international schools with an uncompromising commitment in our role to prepare students with the skills necessary to be able to continue their education in reputable international institutions. We strive to o er an educational environment where students are exposed to the latest technology and teaching methods by fully qualied educators in a facility that has been specically equipped for this purpose. OUR MISSION Al-Hussan International Schools are committed to providing high-quality education for all students through an internationally recognised curriculum in a disciplined, safe, nurturing and positive learning environment. WE BELIEVE That every student has a unique learning style. In using a variety of student-centered teaching and assessment techniques to build on each students learning style In creating a climate of high expectation for success from all stakeholders. That our students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, using high-order thinking and problem-solving techniques. In preparing students to become wellrounded young people, ready to meet the challenges in an ever-changing world. That students will be able to transfer to other countries and/or systems, schools or universities, knowing that a rm foundation in knowledge, skills and values have been acquired. In professional development which leads to life-long learning In parents as partners in improving students learning. That the school has a collaborative responsibility with the community. That the health and safety of our students is the responsibility of all stakeholders. That our students should develop an appreciation, tolerance, compassion and respect for the rights and cultures of all people. That the multi-cultural diversity of our students is an asset. In honouring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by not discriminating against anyone on the basis of race, colour, sex, language, religion, national or social origin or other status.

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SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS FORM RK A STRONG NETWO IN AL-HUSSAN EDUCATION

Today Rashid Abdel Aziz Al-Hussan, President of the Al-Hussan Education and Training Group, is continuing his fathers vision of education for all.

Licensed by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia

Regular Member of Council of International Schools

Accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement

Attached Center to Cambridge International Examination, through the British Council

AFFILIATION AND ACCREDITATION All Al-Hussan International Schools are licenced to operate by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia. Al-Hussan International Schools have been accredited by NCA (North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement), a division of AdvanceEd, since 2004. Our schools are regular members of CIS (Council of International Schools). Al-Hussan International Schools are certied CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) and Edexel Board Centres. All Practical and Theory examinations are conducted in our schools in conjunction with the British Council.

AL-HUSSAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a candidate school* for the IB Diploma. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophya commitment to high quality, challenging, international education
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that Al-Hussan International School believes is important for our students. *Only schools authorized by the IB organization can o er any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years

Programme (MYP), or the Diploma Programme. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

EXCELLENCE!
Al-Hussan International Schools students excel in cambridge exams!
Distinguished Students 2007-2008 1. Georges Obied IGCSE Physics IGCSE Chemistry IGCSE Mathematics IGCSE Biology IGCSE Business Studies IGCSE French 2. 3. 4. Saman Malik Daniyal Pervez Rawan Khalid El-Halees AS Level Applied ICT AS Chemistry AS Biology AS Economics 5. Distinguished Students 2008-2009 1. Georges Obeid Wardah Kanwal A Level Business Studies AS Chemistry AS Physics AS Biology 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Wa c Al-Assi Dana Al-Kahwaii Saman Malik Naveen Khan Rama Jamal AS Business Studies IGCSE French A Level Applied ICT IGCSE English as 2nd Language IGCSE Biology IGCSE Mathematics Top in the Eastern Province Top in the World Top in KSA Top in the Eastern Province Top in the World Top in KSA Top in the Eastern Province

Top in the World Top in KSA Top in the Eastern Province Top in the Eastern Province Top in the Eastern Province Top in the Eastern Province Top in the Eastern Province

Distinguished Students 2009-2010

At a ceremony to acknowledge top achievers in the June 2010 Cambridge International Examinations, students from the Al-Hussan Groups International Schools (Al-Hussan, Orbit and Jubail) walked away with 53% (21 out of 40) of the awards made in the Eastern Province. Top in the World Georges Obied, Jubail, A Level Physics Top in Saudi Arabia Georges Obied, Jubail, A Level Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics Top in the Eastern Province Yasmeen Ibrahim Hamdan, Al-Hussan, IGCSE Chemistry Dana Yaser Rateb Mehyar, Al-Hussan, IGCSE English First Language Shruthi Thirupakuzi Vangipuram, Jubail, IGCSE English Second Language and French Foreign Language Ahmed Samir Moawad Ibrahim, Orbit, IGCSE Information and Communication Madiha Kaleem, Al-Hussan, AS Level Biology and Chemistry Muhammad Omair Javaid, Orbit, AS Level Economics Sohaib Ishtaiq Malik, Jubail, Applied ICT Aladdin Muttlak, Al-Hussan, A Level Business

Director of Education Dr. A. I. Al-Mdaires at the distribution of Awards

Studies Wardah Zaman, Orbit, A Level Economics Best Across: (awarded to students whose performance across a number of subjects has been to the highest levels): Mahreen Sadath Sohail, Al-Hussan, 1st Place: Best Across 7 IGCSE subjects Shruthi Thirupakuzi Vangipuram, Jubail, 2nd Place: Best Across 7 IGCSE subjects Ahmed Samir Moawad Ibrahim, Orbit, 3rd Place: Best Across 7 IGCSE subjects Khadijah Mohiuddin Ahmed, Orbit, 2nd Place: Best Across 3 AS Level subjects Georges Obied, Jubail, 1st Place: Best Across 4 A Level subjects

Al-Hussan International Schools are the most recent addition to the organization and although young in age they have grown steadily.

PROGRAMMES
School Academic Programmes are as follows
Nursery and KG1 courses are based on the Early Years Foundation Stage of the National Curriculum of England and Wales. KG2 to Grade 5 courses are from CPCP (Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Program) issued by CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) for English, Math and Science. All other programs have been developed in-house and are vertically and horizontally aligned. Curriculum resources include American Harcourt or Pearson publications in the primary grades for English, Math and Science. The objectives and content of such course materials are in alignment with the subject curricula for the respective grades. Grade 6 to Grade 8 courses are from CLSP (Cambridge Lower Secondary Program) also known as Checkpoint and issued by CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) for English, Math and Science. All other programs have been developed in-house and are vertically and horizontally aligned. These grades are the Pre-IGCSE classes and all subjects are compulsory. A wide range of UK based publications are used in the middle school. Grade 9 and Grade 10 courses are from Cambridge International Examination Board IGCSE syllabus in all major subjects. Minor subject programs have been developed in-house and are vertically and horizontally aligned. In Grade 9 all subjects are compulsory and in Grade 10 students have a choice of subjects.
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School Stages

School High School

Grade 12 11 10 09

Age 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6

External Examinations A2 (Advanced) IB Year 2 (Candidate School) AS (Advanced Subsidiary) IB Year 1 (Candidate School) IGCSE (International General Certicate of Secondary Education) CLSP [Checkpoint] (Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme)

Middle School

08 07 06

Primary School

05 04 03 02 01

CPCP (Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Programme)

Pre-School

KG-2 KG-1 Nursery

5 4 3

KG-2 belongs with CPCP Early Years Foundation Early Years Foundation

Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses are from Cambridge International Examination Board, AS and A2 in all major subjects. Minor subject programs have been developed in-house and are vertically and horizontally aligned. In Grade 11 and Grade 12 English is compulsory; Grade 11 students choose 4 subjects at AS level and Grade 12 students choose 3 subjects at A2 level. Al-Hussan International School in Khobar is a candidate to the IB Programme, expected to be o ered to the students from September 2011. The IB Diploma is a 2 year course taken over grades 11 and 12. On completion of Grade 12 and meeting the school graduation requirements students obtain a High School Diploma. Each year all our students gain entry to competitive universities around the world. The sequence in curriculum ensures that the expected outcomes of learning of each grade build on those of the previous grade level. SUBJECTS English Language, Arabic, French, Urdu, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Social Studies, Information and Communications Technology, Science, Accounting, Business Studies and Economics form part of the curriculum. Physical Education, Islamic Culture, Islamic Education, Art and Library Programs are also taught.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT Al-Hussan International Schools run a programme of Continuous Assessment. All students are assessed regulary during the term in terms of class tests, quizzes, classwork and homework assignments and projects. These CA marks count 60% towards the students nal end of term mark. FINAL EXAMS The students of Grades 1-12 sit for nal exams in all subjects at the end of each term. The nal exams grades account for 40% of the total grade that is reected on the report card.

EXTERNAL EXAMS Students sit for CPCP Achievement tests at the end of grade 5 in the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. At the end of grade 8 students sit for the Checkpoint exams in English, Mathematics and Science. IGCSE exams are taken at the end of Grade 10, AS, SAT I and/or TOFEL at the end of Grade 11, and A-Level, SAT I and TOEFL at the end of Grade 12. REPORT CARDS Report Cards for all students are issued at the end of each term. ROBOTICS PROGRAMME This is a new addition to our academic programme. All of the schools are equipped with Robotics Laboratories. The robotics program is a multi-discipline programme. It can be incorporated into every subject area. It o ers the opportunity to integrate technology with the curriculum. The robotics program facilitates teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, applying science principles, and mathematical solutions. The program integrates reading and writing, presentation skills, research, and creativity. In a nutshell, this program prepares students for the workforce of the 21st century.

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