Parent's Review of Thamer International school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

Thamer International school

In what town or city is this school located?

Jeddah

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

International

What grade levels are represented at this school?

KG-12

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

Most by bus or can be dropped off by parents/driver

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

Has basketball court and soccer field

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

After arriving from Houston, my child had a big problem understanding arabic and adapting to jeddah. But being a international school, hes satisfied that the students and teachers are good english speakers. He seems quite happy socially and his grades seem to be improving at the moment

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

There is one parent-teacher organization held annually but would not recommend to go

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

I think it is the best as for international schools and i would recommend expats to enroll their child if the american or british fees are too high.

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