
Al-Khozama International School, Dammam
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Updated July 2026
Al Khozama International School is a CBSE-affiliated institution located in the Al Rakah educational hub of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It provides a holistic, technology-integrated education for students from Pre-KG through Grade 12, focusing on academic achievement and the development of compassionate, globally conscious citizens.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Guided by the motto "Serve Mankind," the school aims to create a world-class learning community that champions academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development. It emphasizes a stress-free, meaningful, and socially relevant learning environment that fosters emotional intelligence, integrity, and global responsibility. The school utilizes an experiential learning methodology, particularly in primary sections, to encourage concept analysis, problem-solving, and real-world application.
Programmes
The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Grade 1 to Grade 10. The academic programme includes core subjects such as English, Math, Science, and Social Science, with options for second and third languages including Hindi, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, and Urdu. The kindergarten section employs a play-based, inquiry-led pedagogy featuring specialized programmes like 'Me&My World', 'Tip,Tap,Toe', and 'Spice Up', while also offering an 'Understand Quran: the Easy Way' programme up to grade VIII.
Outcomes
The school reports high academic success, including a 100% pass rate for the 2025-26 academic year. Students have achieved recognition in various regional and international competitions, including the 13th ACA FIDE Blitz Tournament and Science India Forum elocution contests.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides personalized attention to nurture each child's unique potential and interests. It also offers the 'Vidyartha' career discovery and counseling programme for students in grades VIII to XII to help them identify their learning styles and aptitude.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Al-Khozama International School, Dammam offer?
- Al-Khozama International School, Dammam offers CBSE (India).
- What ages does Al-Khozama International School, Dammam teach?
- Al-Khozama International School, Dammam enrolls students aged 2 to 17.
- Is Al-Khozama International School, Dammam a day or boarding school?
- Al-Khozama International School, Dammam is a day school.
- Where is Al-Khozama International School, Dammam located?
- Al-Khozama International School, Dammam is an international school in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Admissions are open from Pre-KG to Grade 12, with the primary intake period running from the first week of December through April. Prospective students must submit an application form along with required documentation, including passport and Iqama copies, birth certificates, and previous school records. All applicants are required to complete an entrance test, which assesses core subjects such as English, Math, and relevant second languages, followed by a meeting with the school leadership for final placement.
Calendar
The school operates on an academic year running from April to March. The calendar includes periodic tests, term evaluations, and annual examinations, alongside various co-curricular events and student activities throughout the year.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features specialized learning spaces, including STEM, Math, Science, and AR/VR labs, as well as an ICT-based 'Digiclass' solution for interactive learning. Additional facilities include two libraries, a reading room, a hygienic cafeteria, and a healthcare unit that provides first aid and coordinates vaccination drives. The school also operates its own insured bus fleet equipped with tracking and automated attendance systems.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in a wide range of activities, including the Gavel Club (affiliated with Toastmasters International), Model UN, and the Scouts and Guides movement, which includes Cubs, Bulbuls, and Bunnies programmes. The school also offers training in sports such as football, cricket, badminton, and athletics, as well as creative pursuits like painting, needlework, and public speaking. Students are divided into four houses—Sapphire, Topaz, Amber, and Ruby—to compete in events like the New Al Khozama Youth Festival.
Susan Liju IpePrincipal, Al Khozama International SchoolSusan Liju Ipe serves as the Principal of Al Khozama International School, where she leads the school's commitment to academic excellence, holistic development, and cultivating responsible global citizens. She emphasizes the importance of life skills, emotional intelligence, and strong collaboration between home and school to ensure student success.
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