American School Dhahran
International School in Dammam Metropolitan Area
Quick answer
American School Dhahran is a multi-track international school in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia, offering IB, American. It is accredited by IBO and CIS and serves ages Ages 4 to 18.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and AP.
- Tuition (local currency) ﷼ 65895-﷼ 105685
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, COBIS plus 2 more.
Rolling
IBO, CIS, COBIS, BSO, MSA-CESS
IB Diploma and AP
About American School Dhahran
American School Dhahran is a not-for-profit, coeducational, Kindergarten to Grade 12, international school offering an American standards-based curriculum capped by either the AP Capstone Diploma or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | Not confirmed — verify with school |
| Annual tuition (local) | ﷼ 65895-﷼ 105685 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
IB, American
IB Diploma and AP
IB Diploma AP
Arabic
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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