MISSION AND BELIEF STATEMENT

 

ISG-Dammam, accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, is a member of the International Schools Group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We are a unique blend of cultures with a wealth of experiences enabling us to offer a truly world class education.

We are committed to empowering our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become self-disciplined, adaptable, independent citizens, aspiring to personal achievement and contributing responsibly to their communities.

Our dedicated professional educators, in partnership with parents and community, challenge our students with strong curricular and co-curricular programs in a safe, caring and supportive environment.

We believe that:

    • each child is unique;

    • the cultural and national backgrounds of our students are assets;

    • each person has intrinsic value and deserves to be treated with respect and dignity;

    • high values and integrity are fundamental to excellent education;

    • it is essential for each child to have understanding of and compassion for others;

    • the social, physical, intellectual and emotional development of students is important for their success;

    • students have different ways of learning and demonstrating abilities, and require a variety of instructional approaches and assessment strategies in order to thrive;

    • each child is capable of critical thinking, problem solving and performing at high levels of learning;

      learning is achieved through clearly defined, attainable and measurable outcomes guided by the district;

    • staff development and continuing education programs are essential for professional growth;

    • technology will continue to enhance our educational delivery opportunities;

    • delivering a cost-effective quality education is essential to our stakeholders;

    • our co-educational programs must be accomplished in a manner consistent with the regulations of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education.

The ideal ISG-Dammam graduate will ……

  • demonstrate integrity, dignity and self-confidence;

  • respect diversity, demonstrate cultural sensitivity and accept others as individuals;

  • possess an understanding of the major fields of knowledge necessary for success in adult life;

  • read critically, write clearly, listen carefully and speak effectively;

  • be an independent, logical and critical decision-maker;

  • set realistic goals and persevere to achieve them;

  • be dependable, responsible and co-operative;

  • have a capacity for creativity and originality;

  • demonstrate leadership qualities and influence others in a positive manner;

  • strive for a healthy lifestyle;

  • be adaptable and resilient;

  • demonstrate intellectual curiosity;

  • be a responsible world citizen.