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About BISJ Secondary Section

For children aged 11-18 years old

The BISJ Secondary School is a vibrant place of learning and opportunity that builds upon the excellent work achieved by our Primary School colleagues.

We are very proud of the excellent academic outcomes achieved by BISJ students in external examinations, and the top universities that they go on to join around the world. 

But the richness and breadth of experience gained by BISJ students beyond the classroom is equally important. 

We offer extensive after-school activities, stunning school shows and performances, high performing sporting teams and the opportunity to travel internationally. These opportunities give BISJ students formative experiences that help to develop the whole person and leave lasting memories and friendships for life. 

I truly appreciate the teachers’ commitment and consistency in striving for academic excellence. At the same time, the school offers a strong focus on extracurriculars, ensuring it’s not only about academics. Hana, IB2

 

British-style curriculum

Our graduates, alumni and staff look back with fond memories on their time here. Many teachers who leave BISJ choose to return and work again at the school, just as graduates and ex-students register their children with us to gain an educational experience aligned with their own.

The Secondary Section of BISJ delivers a British-style education aligned with local requirements from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education. A broad curriculum is delivered throughout all year groups ensuring students graduate as well-rounded and competent individuals who are well placed to excel in the challenges they will meet at university and in the workplace.

The Secondary Section Curriculum consists of three sections (Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5) aligned with the United Kingdom secondary key stages.

A range of assessment strategies are used to monitor and support student learning, with progress measured against international benchmarks. In Secondary, we use CAT (Cognitive Abilities Test), which measures reasoning abilities to help identify learning profiles and academic potential.

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Early Years
Age 2 - 5
Early Years
Nursery - FS2
The Early Years are an important time of growth, learning and development. We take a holistic approach to Early Years education, nurturing language and communication skills alongside emotional and social awareness, health and physical development. It means each child starts school in a way exactly right for them.
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BISJ has in excess of
1300
students
Primary
Age 5 - 11
Primary
Years 1 - 6
BISJ Primary is a warm, vibrant and welcoming school, where learning is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, secure and happy environment where students from around 60 nationalities come together to learn inside and outside the classroom, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and international mindedness.
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Campus designed for over
1600
students
Key Stage 3
Age 11 - 14
Key Stage 3
Years 7 -9
Key Stage 3 at BISJ Secondary is varied and stimulating – building on the excellent work of BISJ Primary. Students in KS3 develop their skills and knowledge across a broad range of academic subjects, combined with outstanding opportunities for personal development – so that all students can “learn to live, learn to learn and learn to lead”.
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Welcomes students from over
60
Countries
Key Stage 4 - IGCSE
Age 14 - 16
Key Stage 4 - IGCSE
Years 10 - 11
In Key Stage 4, students follow the two-year Cambridge International Examination (CIE), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme. Our students study a wide range of subjects and attain excellent results which are highly comparable to those of other top international schools across the world.
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Nearly
50
years of global education
Key Stage 5 - IB
Age 16 - 18
Key Stage 5 - IB
Years 12 - 13
Most students follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme – the gold-standard for post-16 education. However, where appropriate we also offer other courses which also provide access to university courses around the world. Supported by one-to-one support and guidance, students consistently gain places at top universities across the world.
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British-style education
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Age 2 - 5
Early Years
Nursery - FS2
Age 5 - 11
Primary
Years 1 - 6
Age 11 - 14
Key Stage 3
Years 7 -9
Age 14 - 16
Key Stage 4 - IGCSE
Years 10 - 11
Age 16 - 18
Key Stage 5 - IB
Years 12 - 13