About
The American International School - Riyadh (AIS-R) is an independent, non-profit, co-educational school offering an enriched American curriculum with an international perspective for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. AIS-R was founded in 1963, and celebrates more than half a century of excellence in education on a beautiful, purpose-built campus in North Riyadh. AIS-R is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS), and is an International Baccalaureate (IB) authorized world school. The academic year is from September to June with 176 instructional days.
AIS-R's curriculum is modeled on the US State Department Standards (AERO), Common Core State Standards and selected National Association Standards. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. Instructional objectives are clearly defined, but academic expectations are flexible enough to support and challenge individual students. Instruction in all subject areas encourages students to think creatively, reason critically, and communicate effectively.
AIS-R provides a high-quality academic program that supports the holistic development of every child. A generous range of extracurricular opportunities nurtures growth beyond the classroom, within a community where every student feels a true sense of belonging. Built on compassion, a modern curriculum, and innovative teaching methodologies, the school offers real-world experiences that empower students to thrive not only in school but throughout their lives.
