The British International School located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a co-educational school, catering for English-speaking children aged 3 to 18.
We provide a high quality education based on the National Curriculum of England and leading to examinations at GCSE and Advanced Level.
We are a non-profit making institution with our main source of income being fees paid by parents or their employers. Today, the school has over 1300 students and upwards of 40 nationalities.
It is our aim to provide a broad and balanced education for our pupils, with a strong academic focus in a positive and pleasant environment, which will enable your child to learn and grow academically, socially, creatively and emotionally.
We have high expectations of our pupils, and our teaching and support staff have a commitment to maximising potential, and fostering and encouraging high achievement. At the same time, we promote the values of respect, compassion, trust, honesty and good manners.
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Celebration of the Arts - May/June 2012
The inaugural “Celebration of the Arts” evening provided opportunity for our talented art students from KS3 to KS5 show off their creative skills.
On the opening night, guests were privileged to view over five hundred pieces of unique artwork displayed in the J Hall. Visitors were also encouraged to help raise money for our Nepal fundraising charity during the course of the exhibition, this included sales of some of the paintings produced by art students, and a chance to vote for their favourite paintings in the People’s Choice Award.
A beautiful print donated by Michelle Maree Photography (www.michellemareephotography.com) also raised significant funds for our charity in the Silent Auction Bid.
The celebration itself was a huge success with an influx of 350+ visitors and raised over 6500 SAR for the Nepal fundraising.
Entertainment for the night included several musical pieces performed by other students.
None of this would have been made possible without the sheer dedication and hard work put in by The Art Department and students involved.
Thank you to Ms Buchanan, Mrs McAdams, Mr Boddington, Mr Leipa and Mrs Patrick and all the helpers involved in making this a truly memorable evening!
This year Primary Art Week supported the Literacy department, by continuing to nurture among the BISR children a love for reading and writing. Our theme “Tell me a story …” ensured that children were able to bring stories and characters to life through art and design.
The children from Foundation stage to Key stage 2 were involved in this exciting theme. We held a successful primary art competition which boasted hundreds of entries.
At the end of February we showcased the children’s hard work from Art Week and held the Primary Art Exhibition which was enjoyed by parents, staff members and children.
At this event beverages and eats were generously sponsored by The Novotel Hotel for parents and staff members to enjoy.
The Board has considered carefully the school’s financial situation and has decided that there will be a 4% increase in all school fees with effect from 1st September 2011.
Parent Workshop
The school hosted a workshop for parents on how they can support their children and the aims of the school in teaching and learning.
The workshop was delivered by Bogusia Matusiak-Varley, an educational consultant and her presentation can be viewed here ...
Sample GCSE student course & exam work
Work by Deena Raef
Work by Francesca Pellizon
Work by Lexi Rowland
Work by Natasha Ali
Humphrey, BISR Mascot
In business partnership with BISR
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