Dhahran Ahliyya Schools
International School in Dammam Metropolitan Area
Quick answer
Dhahran Ahliyya Schools delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, as a large campus with 2,000 students. Well-suited to families seeking a premium and internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. Tuition of $47,500–$65,000/year is in line with Dammam Metropolitan Area averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Dhahran Ahliyya Schools.
- Tuition: $47,500–$65,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
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About Dhahran Ahliyya Schools
Dhahran Ahliyya Schools aim to prepare girls and boys to be thinking, caring, healthy individuals who will contribute to sustainable development and thrive on the challenges of the changing world. Consistent progress toward this goal has been achieved through the Schools’ vision of itself as a professional learning community committed to the continuous learning of all members, including students, parents, faculty, staff and others who participate in its development
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $47,500 – $65,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ﷼ 47500-﷼ 65000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $58,200(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $59,700 |
| Cost position in Dammam Metropolitan Area | 75th percentile(above average) |
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