Located in the Al Shati Al Sharqi district of Dammam, Al-Bassam Schools, also referred to as Al Bassam International Schools, is an established coeducational Islamic institution serving students from early years through senior school. The school distinguishes itself by blending International Baccalaureate and British frameworks, offering the IB Primary Years Programme alongside secondary qualifications including IGCSE and Cambridge Pre-U. This dual-curriculum pathway provides parents with a rigorous, globally oriented education that remains firmly anchored in Saudi and Islamic cultural values.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong academic reputation with high achievement in national assessments (such as Qiyas) and competitive extracurricular programs like Mawhiba and robotics.
- Dedicated and cooperative teachers who maintain close communication and regular progress follow-ups with parents.
- Modern campus facilities, featuring well-equipped science labs, libraries, and recreational sports amenities.
Negatives
- High tuition and additional costs, coupled with rigid payment policies that often lack flexible installment options.
- Severe traffic congestion around the Al Shati campus during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times.
- Address
- Al Shati Al SharqiDammam, 32412Saudi Arabia
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Saudi Arabia (+966) +966 809-1144
- System
- British, IB
- National education system
- Saudi Arabia
- Curriculum
- Cambridge Pre-U, IB Primary Years, IGCSE
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 2,197
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- Islamic
