TKS Demographics and Numbers 2016-2017
TKS Demographics and Numbers 2016-2017
CORE VALUES
OUR MISSION
Inspiration. Integrity. Achievement. STUDENT PROFILE Our Student Profile is built on the characteristics of the IB Learner
INQUIRERS KNOWLEDGEABLE THINKERS COMMUNICATORS PRINCIPLED OPEN-MINDED RISK-TAKERS CARING BALANCED REFLECTIVE
ADMINISTRATION Director: Leny de Ruijter neeltje.deruijter@kaust.edu.sa Kindergarten Principal: Justin Somerville justin.somerville@kaust.edu.sa Gardens Elementary Principal: Jeff Woodcock jeffrey.woodcock@kaust.edu.sa
The KAUST School mission is “to provide an exceptional International Baccalaureate education that empowers students to be resourceful and responsible global citizens.” PYP
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The KAUST School is an International Baccalaureate World School authorized in all 3 programs: Primary years, Middle years and the Diploma.
We share a common philosophy, a commitment to high-quality, challenging international education for children from K1 through to Grade 12. Established in 2009, the School is proud to serve a thriving multi-cultural University community, situated on the shores of the Red Sea. The School has an enrollment of approximately 1500 students who come from more than 60 nations.
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TKS CAMPUS
The School is purpose built with a design that supports a balanced curriculum. The Gardens Campus has technology equipped classrooms, science laboratories, two library media centers, two indoor gymnasiums, two performance theatres, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool and soccer pitch. The Kindergarten Campus is a state-of-the-art facility inspired by the Italian Schools of Reggio Emilia. The sophisticated technology infrastructure is wireless and incorporates a broad spectrum of technologies while the School mantains a 1:1 computing environment.
Gardens Secondary Principal: David Tigchelaar gerrit.tigchelaar@kaust.edu.sa Admissions Director: Anne Mills anne.mills@kaust.edu.sa
ACCREDITATION The KAUST School is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
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DIVISIONS Gardens Elementary School
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Gardens Secondary School
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2016 IB Visiting Team Commendations TKS is commended for: a positive, safe and respectful learning environment
all eorts to support mother tongue and the host country language
placing importance on pedagogical leadership
developing close links with experts from the community
conditions to attract and retain a very experienced and motivated sta
TKS Teachers are commended for:
optimal use of information technology
promoting the understanding and practice of academic honesty
providing opportunities for students to be inquirers and thinkers providing opportunities for students to participate in peer and self-assessment
students have opportunities to be actively responsible for their own learning