Al Moktashef International School

MIS is proud of its accomplishments during the short intense time of growth. With a start of kindergarten section along with elementary level, we have now grown into a full school of exceptional academic planning. We have handpicked our teachers and proud of their accomplishments in contributing to excelling the status of MIS nationally.

Each classroom is full of students and teachers who share their innovative ideas and plan to create a better future. Students and staff continue to explore technological advantages. Therefore, MIS applied E-Learning. Our goal is to prepare our students for the world by providing them with a global exposure such as international curriculums along with Common Core State Standards which has a reflection on our students, each year they get ready to face more challenges.

Al Moktashef International School (MIS) was established in 2009 as a Kindergarten school in the district of Al Shatee, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, designed to accommodate 100 students. MIS began with a very small amount of teachers and students in an environment that we prefer to call "Home". During these 3 years, we have expanded to include grade levels, large amount of teachers and about 300 students. The strong determination of the school's administration is to provide the highest quality of educational services. In addition, to the high expertise, the staff that made us excels in our quality. Our Objectives are:

• Providing dedicated, qualified and committed principals and teachers.
• Helping students to develop their potential irrespective of race, gender or socio-economic status.
• Fostering spiritual and moral values through religious and moral education.
• Incorporating our community's diversity to enhance the educational environment.
• Inculcating self-discipline, mutual respect, goodwill and friendship, responsibility and a sense of service towards society.
• Cultivating respect for conversation of the environment and our resources.
• Providing quality education with emphasis on analytical and creative thinking.
• Producing students proficient in English, Arabic and French.
• Cultivating good health, cooperation and teamwork, social responsibility, emotional maturity, and an interest in life through sports, games, clubs and social activities.
• Providing access to state-of-the-art facilities.
• Establishing smart partnership with parents, the community and institutes of higher learning.

"To establish a distinct Educational System that builds a Globally Competitive Knowledge-based Community". “To provide Education to all in an appropriate Educational Environment within the framework of the KSA Education Policy, as well as to promote the quality of Education outcomes, increase the effectiveness of Scientific Research, encourage Creativity and Innovation, develop Community Partnership and promote the Skills, and Capabilities of students.”

• Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Student learning is the chief priority for the school.
• A student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.
• A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
• Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.
• Curriculum and instructional practices should incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles.
• Technology is a critical learning tool essential for future success in our global society.
• Teachers, parents/guardians and community are partners in understanding and educating every student.

Al Moktashef International School is an American International School welcoming students from KG1 up to Grade 6. The primary educational goal of MIS school is to prepare students for professional success in the global community. We believe that students must be culturally literate and competent problem-solvers. Our high school curriculum emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills and intercultural learning within an academic framework. We also recognize the benefits of non-formal learning within an academic framework. We also recognize the benefits of non-formal learning that student gain from their daily interactions.

The school values individualized learning. Our teacher to student ratio ranges from 1:6 to 1:25 small classes create an environment for personal interaction between students and teachers, and provides the opportunity for students to explore topics of personal interest. Teachers are able to focus on individual instructional needs of their students, particularly on needs to develop their English abilities.