MISSION 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.

BELIEF STATEMENT

We believe that:

1. each child is unique;
2. the cultural and national backgrounds of our students are assets;
3. each person has intrinsic value and deserves to be treated with respect and dignity;
4. high values and integrity are fundamental to excellent education;
5. it is essential for each child to have understanding of and compassion for others;
6. the social, physical, intellectual and emotional development of students is important for their success;
7. students have different ways of learning and demonstrating abilities, and require a variety of instructional approaches and assessment strategies in order to thrive;
8. each child is capable of critical thinking, problem solving and performing at high levels of learning;
9. learning is achieved through clearly defined, attainable and measurable outcomes guided by the district;
10. staff development and continuing education programs are essential for professional growth;
11. technology will continue to enhance our educational delivery opportunities;
12. delivering a cost-effective quality education is essential to our stakeholders;
13. our co-educational programs must be accomplished in a manner consistent with the regulations of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education.

ISG - Dammam Graduate profile

The ideal ISG-Dammam graduate will ……

1. demonstrate integrity, dignity and self-confidence;
2. respect diversity, demonstrate cultural sensitivity and accept others as individuals;
3. possess an understanding of the major fields of knowledge necessary for success in adult life;
4. read critically, write clearly, listen carefully and speak effectively;
5. be an independent, logical and critical decision-maker;
6. set realistic goals and persevere to achieve them;
7. be dependable, responsible and co-operative;
8. have a capacity for creativity and originality;
9. demonstrate leadership qualities and influence others in a positive manner;
10. strive for a healthy lifestyle;
11. be adaptable and resilient;
12. demonstrate intellectual curiosity;
13. be a responsible world citizen.