International Programs School Al Khobar is a IB (PYP) / IB (DP) / American Curriculum school in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2000. Annual tuition ranges from $8,240 to $15,381 USD.
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About
The International Programs School (IPS) in Al Khobar is an IB World School offering a North American curriculum and IB Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme to over 1,443 students from more than 53 nationalities. Founded in 2000 and accredited by the Middle States Association, it operates as a gender-segregated co-educational campus within the EuroVillage Compound in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. IPS serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12 with a strong emphasis on international mindedness, inclusion, and 21st-century learning.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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IPS is an IB World School authorized for PYP and DP, combined with a North American curriculum, enrolling over 1,443 students from 53+ nationalities. It is accredited by the Middle States Association and operates a gender-segregated campus within the EuroVillage Compound. The school emphasizes international mindedness, 21st-century skills, and a diverse faculty from English-speaking countries and the Middle East.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1 | SAR 9,066~$ 2,418 |
| KG2 | SAR 11,813~$ 3,150 |
| Grades 1-4 | SAR 12,912~$ 3,443 |
| Grades 5-6 | SAR 13,460~$ 3,589 |
| Grades 7-8 | SAR 14,010~$ 3,736 |
| Grades 9-12 | SAR 15,381~$ 4,102 |
| Falcons' Nest / Nursery | SAR 8,240~$ 2,197 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 30,900 - 57,680. Application fee: $200.
Admissions Process
- 1Applications accepted from the 2nd week of January; only complete applications are scheduled for assessment. Admission decisions for applicants tested from the 2nd week of February are communicated within 7 business days. Tests are scheduled from the 4th week of February onward on a first-come, first-served basis, with additional assessments in March, April, May, and June. Required documents include completed application form, three years of academic reports, MOE attestations, transcripts (high school), confidential recommendation letter, copies of passports, birth certificate, iqama/family ID or GCC ID, and an employment letter. A non-refundable testing fee of SAR 750 is payable by bank transfer or Mada card. Upon passing assessment and availability of a place, a non-refundable enrollment fee must be paid to confirm the seat.
Admissions Details
A waitlist exists when a grade is full. Students' names are placed on the list and IPS contacts families if space becomes available.
School Day
Start and end times are not publicly published; an annual calendar including 2025–2026 is provided by the school.
Student Life
Wearing the school uniform is mandatory for all students every day. The uniform was updated for the 2024–2025 academic year and is produced and sold exclusively by ZAKS, available from the last week of July.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is addressed through Counseling Services offered in individual and group formats, with a school counselor and a school psychologist as part of the Student Support Team.
Safeguarding and student protection are covered by the IPS Inclusion Policy, which emphasizes informed consent, confidentiality, and procedures for harm concerns, with the Student Support Team coordinating referrals to appropriate professionals.