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Parent's Review of The American International School of Jeddah in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Submitted by dlarsonknight

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

The American International School of Jeddah

In what town or city is this school located?

Jeddah

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

American

What grade levels are represented at this school?

K-12

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

Bus, personal vehicles

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

The school has a vast network of extra-curricular activities including clubs, after school activities, and team based sports. The facilities are well kept and are well managed. Their is also a new campus being built that will have wonderful facilities that include a swimming pool, tennis courts, a state of the art field, and a massive auditorium.

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?

The school does have standardised testing that is geared to discover the student's learning level and style. Students are welcomed into this school in a family based environment. The transition into AISJ is seamless.

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

There is a parent-teacher organisation that put on a large variety of activities throughout the school year. The social activities are high class, and well attended by the school body.

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

I would certainly advise anyone considering to enrol their child in this school. The staff is genuinely caring and attentive to student needs. The school also has a very modern and up to date pedagogy in terms of what is known as best practice amongst educators. Students are held to a very high standard in terms of work ethic, social development, and academic performance.

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