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Introduction |
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The
International Indian School Dammam (IIS-D), formerly Indian Embassy
School Dammam was founded on 13 October 1982. The school is a non-profit
institution operated exclusively to provide quality education to Indian
children up to senior secondary level. |
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Affiliation & license:
The school
is affiliated (affiliation No. 5730002) to the Central Board of
Secondary Education (CBSE), PS I-2 Institutional Area, IP Extension,
Patparganj - Delhi. It is licensed (License No.G/42) by the Ministry of
Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. |
Managing Committee
IIS Dammam is governed by a Managing Committee elected by parents.
The Ambassador of India is the Patron of the School. The Managing
Committee lays down broad policies and guidelines of the school
leaving the Principal and the Staff to
conduct the day to day affairs of the school.
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Academic Year & Curriculum |
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The
Academic Year starts from the month of April and ends on 31 March of the
following year. |
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Curriculum:
IIS follows the CBSE Syllabus of Studies in the
following subjects: |
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Kindergarten level:
English, Number Work, Nursery Rhymes, Hindi, General Knowledge, Creative
Activities and Physical Education |
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Primary
& Secondary Level :
English,
Hindi, Arabic/Urdu/Malayalam/French/Tamil, Marathi, Telugu / Kannada,
Mathematics, Environmental Science, Science, Social Science, Computer
Studies, Health & Physical Education, Arts & Crafts, Saudi Arabian
Culture & Islamic Studies, Value Education, Art of Healthy & Productive
Living, Music and Drawing. |
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Senior
Secondary
Level: For Science, Commerce and Humanities streams:
English,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer
Science, Home Science, Accountancy, Business studies, Economics,
Geography, Physical Education, Psychology, Marketing, Multimedia & Web
Technology. |
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Language
English
is the medium of instruction. Arabic and Hindi are taught as compulsory
languages from class I. From Class IX onwards students have the option
to choose from Hindi/Arabic/Malayalam/Urdu/French/Tamil as second
language. Arabic, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada have been
introduced as ‘third languages’ from Class III. New admissions in Class
VII or VIII can opt for a third language other than those offered at
school, provided their parents take up the responsibility of coaching
their wards
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CBSE
i
The School
also follows the CBSE – i (CBSE International Curriculum) in class I,
II, III, IV, VI,VIII & IX. Students seeking admission in these classes
can opt for this curriculum. (Refer for fee details) |
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Admission |
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Admissions are
confined only to Indian children between the age of three and sixteen
years; the lowest class for admission being LKG. Admissions are granted
on the basis of priority of registration and performance in the
Admission Test. The entrance test papers will be based on the syllabus
of the preceding class to which admission is sought. Admission Tests
will be held on every Saturday and Wednesday (except during summer
vacation) at 8.00 a.m. until 30th September. Admissions for
students staying outside Dammam & Al Khobar areas will be only from
Class II onwards. Admission Tests will be held in the following
subjects |
| Kg Classes
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No
Admission Test
(Informal Interview) |
Class II to VIII
: |
English, Hindi, Mathematics |
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Class I
: |
English & Mathematics |
Class IX
: |
English, Maths & the second language opted |
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| Class XI (For non- CBSE Schools
transfer cases)
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| Science Stream
: English, Mathematics,
Science |
| Commerce
Stream : English, Mathematics
/ Social Science |
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Humanities
: English & Social Science |
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We also
have a Special Care Section attached to the KG Section. Rules and
Regulations for admission to this section are mentioned in the KG diary. |
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Age Limit - At the time of admission the child should be: |
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Pre-School |
3 years as on 31st
March of the same year |
| LKG
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3 years as on 31st March
of the same year |
| UKG
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4 years as on 31st
March of the same year |
| Class I
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5 years as on 31st March
of the same year |
| Class II |
6 years as on 31st March
of the same year |
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No
relaxation of age will be granted at the entry level for the minimum age
limit. |
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In the
upper age limit, special relaxation up to a maximum 90 days may be given
by the Principal in case of children who have checkered growth,
disability or undergrowth due to long illness or any other medical
reasons. Medical Report supporting such cases is to be submitted. |
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Registration |
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Registration
for new admissions begins every year in the 1st week of February for the
forth-coming academic year and will continue up to 15th June
for classes IX & XI and up to 30th September for classes LKG
to VIII after which admissions will be granted only to those students
holding TC of a CBSE affiliated school. All application for admission
is to be accompanied with the original passport of the child and copies
of the Passport / Iqama of the parents and the child. An amount of SR
250.00 is to be deposited at the time of registration, the same will be
adjusted towards Establishment Levy on materialization of admission. In
case of cancellation of registration, an amount of SR 150/– only will be
refunded. |
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The
Registration will be valid only for the first term starting from April
every year. In case the child does not report during the first term
(April-July) and reports in the second term the original registration
will be treated as cancelled and an amount of SR. 100/- will be charged |
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Admission for
classes I to III will be granted on the basis of age through an
admission test. From Class IV onwards, admission is granted only
through an admission test and on submission of original Transfer
Certificate duly attested by the Dist. Education Officer (DEO).
Admission Test may be dispensed with if the TC is from a CBSE affiliated
School. |
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Admission
to classes X & XII will be granted only to students from a CBSE
affiliated school with original Transfer Certificate attested by the
CBSE Regional Office and on submission of CBSE online Registration
details.
Children on Visit Visa will not be registered for admission. |
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School Fee Structure |
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ESTABLISHMENT LEVY |
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A
non-refundable establishment levy will be charged according to the
following rates at the time of admission. |
| Child Order |
Indian Students |
| First Child |
SR 1000.00 |
| Second Child |
SR 750.00 |
| Third Child |
SR 500.00 |
| Fourth onwards |
SR 250.00 |
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CBSE i |
SR. 1000/- per child for all siblings |
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Note: In case the parent wishes to transfer his child from normal
stream to CBSEi, have to pay the difference of the levy. |
| Establishment levy is refundable
only if: |
| 1. The child is not admitted. |
| 2. The child did not attend the
school even for a single day. |
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An
amount of SR 100/- will be deducted towards the cancellation from
the amount paid as registration fee. |
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TRANSFER FEE |
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SR 250 per child
subject to a maximum of 3 children will be charged, if the child is
transferred from other International Indian Schools (CBSE affiliated) in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the aegis of Embassy of India. These schools
are IIS Riyadh, IIS Jeddah, IIS Jubail, IIS Taif, IIS Tabuk, IIS Buraidah,
IIS Majmaah, IIPS Riaydh & IIS Khafji. |
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TUITION
FEE |
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SR 12000/-
per annum per child payable in lump sum or in installments not
exceeding 12 at the rate of SR. 1000/- per month each on or before
20th of every month. For parents who are not entitled
for reimbursement of children’s educational expenses from their
employers, the following concession rates of monthly tuition fees is
applicable upon submitting a certificate to this effect. |
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Catergory |
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Class
LKG - V |
Class
VI - X |
Class
XI - XII |
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First Child
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SR.
200.00 |
SR.
220.00 |
SR 300/- |
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| Second child
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: |
SR.
175.00 |
SR.
195.00 |
SR 300/- |
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| Third Child
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: |
SR.
125.00 |
SR.
140.00 |
SR 300/- |
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| Fourth
Child onwards
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: |
SR.
75.00 |
SR.
85.00 |
SR 300/- |
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CBSE i Stream |
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Class I,II &III |
: |
SR. 600/- |
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Class VI |
: |
SR. 700/- |
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Class IX |
: |
SR. 750/- |
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Lab fee for Class XI and XII |
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Science students |
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SR
50 |
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Commerce students without Mathematics |
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SR
25 |
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Arts students
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: |
SR
25 |
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No
concession / relaxation in the fee structure for the other siblings
studying in the CBSE curriculum will be applicable. The fee
structure of the remaining siblings will change as first, second and
so on if one of them is moving to CBSE i curriculum. |
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ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS FEES
(for all students) |
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Diary |
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SR 05.00 (payable in April) |
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Library |
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SR 20.00 (payable in April) |
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Sports Fee |
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SR. 15.00
(payable in April) |
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Publications |
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SR 15.00 (payable in
April-only for first child) |
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Academic Planner (Classes I-VIII) |
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SR 05.00 (payable in April) |
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Entrance Exam fee |
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SR 50.00 (payable at the time
of registration) |
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School Prospectus |
: |
SR 10.00 |
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TC / Progress Report (Duplicate) |
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SR 50.00 Per issue |
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Attestation - Documents/Certificates |
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SR. 05.00 per copy |
| Course / Conduct Certificate
etc |
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SR. 05.00 per certificate |
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Replacement of ID Card |
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SR. 15.00 |
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Cancellation of TC/TC application |
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SR. 50/-
Per TC (within 3 months, after which re-admission rules apply) |
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CBSE Exam Fee |
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Exam fee for Class X - School Based |
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SR 300.00 to be paid
in May |
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Exam fee for Class X - Board Based |
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SR 400.00 to be
paid in May |
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Exam fee including Practical exams for Class XII |
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SR 400.00 to be
paid in May |
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Exam fee for Gulf Board for Class IX & XI |
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SR 150.00 to be
paid in May |
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The
School Managing Committee reserves the right to revise the fee
structure at any time based on the local needs and circumstances. |
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Guidelines for the payment
of Tuition Fees |
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The
academic year is divided into three (3) terms i.e. April to July (4
months) August to November (4 months) and December to March (4
months) |
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In case of
late admission, the tuition fee is payable from the beginning of the
academic year i.e. April. The relaxation
for payment of tuition fee for the first / second term may be
considered in case the family arrived in the kingdom on new Family
visa on or after 1st June. In case the parent insists to admit his
ward in June itself, the tuition fee is to be paid from April. |
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The
tuition fee is to be paid on or before 20th of every month
(including winter break). For July & August which is summer
vacation period, it can be paid on or before 20th
September without fine. |
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Late fee
at the rate of SR 1/- (one) Riyal per day will be charged after 20th
of every month. If 20th of the month happens to be a
holiday for the cash office of the school, the fee will be collected
without late fee on the next working day. |
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All the
students of Class IX to XII must clear their fees up to March
(including March) on or before the 5th February in order
to get their hall ticket. |
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Parents
are advised to pay the fee at the school cash counter or at the bank
on the deposit slip or through net banking and not through the ATM
machines or internet. |
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Saudi
British Bank accepts the school fee at all their branches on or
before the 20th of every month. After the due date, i.e.
the 20th of the month or if it happens to be a bank
holiday, fee can be paid at the cash counter of the school with late
fee. |
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Parents
proceeding on annual leave are advised to pay the school fee in
advance or make arrangement for regular timely payment of the fee to
avoid late fee / removal of the child’s name from class register. |
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Fee can be
paid in advance at the school cash counter or through bank. Fee
once paid will not be refunded under the normal circumstances even
if the child did not attend the class. |
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Non-payment of fee for two (2) consecutive months will result in the
removal of the name from the class register. Once the name of the
child is removed from the class register, the name will be
reinstated on payment of readmission fee as per school rules. |
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If the
first child is withdrawn or completed his / her course from this
school, the second child will be treated as the first child and so
on |
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SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FEE
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Bus facility
will not be given in the mid of the term except to newly registered
students. Bus fee at the rates mentioned below, is to be paid on monthly
basis for each term on or before 20th of every month along with
tuition fee. |
| Area |
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Term I
(Apr to June) |
Term
II (Sept. to Dec) |
Term III (Jan. to
March) |
Total
(for 10 months) |
| Within City Limits (Al-Khobar, Dammam, Saihat) |
: |
SR.525 |
SR.700 |
SR.525 |
SR.1750 |
| Outside City limits (Abqaiq, Qatif, Rastanura) |
: |
SR.690 |
SR.920 |
SR.690 |
SR.2300 |
| Saudi Cement |
: |
SR.
735 |
SR.980 |
SR.735 |
SR.2450 |
| Houfuf |
: |
SR.
930 |
SR.1240 |
SR.930 |
SR.3100 |
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Guidelines for Payment of
Bus Fess:
In case of
new applicant for bus facility / new admission the bus fee is
payable from the month the parent requests for the bus facility till
the end of the academic year except for the months of August &
September.
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Request for
discontinuation of bus facility must be submitted to the Transport Office
before the start of the next term / month. |
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Bus facility for
the whole term may be allowed to discontinue provided the request is
submitted to the transport office before the term starts. |
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The bus facility
will not be discontinued in the middle of the term and if a student wishes
to do so, he has to pay the fee for the whole term. If he/she discontinues
the bus facility and wishes to reinstate the same in the middle of the next
term/s, he/she will have to pay the bus fees from the beginning of the term
and not from the month he/she resumes availing the bus facility. |
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RE-ADMISSION |
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Re-admission Fee
is SR 250.00. Re-admission is not guaranteed in all cases. The name of the
student will be deleted from the school rolls on non payment of fee for two
(2) months. Re-admission in such cases shall be granted subject to the
following conditions. |
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In the 3rd
month (in cases of non-payment of fee for two consecutive months),
readmission fee will be SR 150.00. In the 4th and subsequent
months, re-admission fee will be SR 250.00. |
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To be re-admitted
in the same academic year, the student will have to pay the tuition
fees from the following month of the last paid month along with the
readmission fees of SR. 250/-Those who had left the school without taking
the TC and seeking readmission should clear the previous dues, if any. |
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If a student takes
TC from the school and seeks re-admission in the same academic year, without
having joined elsewhere, readmission will be granted only if he/she has the
required attendance for the academic year as per school rules. |
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WITHDRAWAL / TRANSFER CERTIFICATE |
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If a parent
wishes to withdraw his child during the academic year, a notice of
withdrawal should be given in writing in the prescribed form at least 15
days in advance. Tuition Fee is payable for and up to the month the
notice for withdrawal is given, or till the end of the term the child
attended the class whichever is earlier. In case the fee is paid till
the month the notice for withdrawal is given, no refund of fee will be
made even if the child did not attend the class in that term. If the
child is withdrawn after the Final examination, the fee would be payable
up to the end of the academic year. For example, if class IX to XII
students wish to take the TC after the final examination the fees till
the end of the academic year i.e. March need to be paid. |
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If a student
is to be withdrawn on completion of an academic year, tuition fee is
payable till the end of the academic year. In such a case a notice of
withdrawal must be given in writing positively before the end of the
academic year. In case the notice of withdrawal is not submitted till
the end of the academic year, the fee is payable till April of the next
academic year |
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If a student
is withdrawn during an academic year, tuition fee paid in advance
corresponding to the calendar months subsequent to the date of
withdrawal will be refunded. |
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If a Class X
student after appearing at the Board Exam wishes to seek admission
elsewhere he/she should apply for Transfer Certificate immediately after
the exam and the TC will be issue immediately after the CBSE results are
announced. If the student reports in the second term without attending
the first term, a readmission fee of SR. 250/- will be charged besides
the tuition fee from April along with the other fees which will be
applicable as per the school rules if he/she has not joined elsewhere
and does not produce a TC. |
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If a student
wishes to take the TC immediately after the terminal examination, he /
she has to pay the fee till the end of the term. For example if a
student wishes to take the TC in June/July after term examination, he /
she has to pay the fees till the end of the term i.e. July |
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TC application
/ TC (whether collected or not) can be cancelled within 3 months from
the date of issue of the TC by paying the cancellation charges of SR
50/- and the fee from the beginning of the year i.e. April or from the
last paid month whichever is later. |
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Those taking
the TC at the end of the academic year and rejoin the school from the
next term have to pay the fee from the beginning of the academic year
i.e. April along with the readmission fee of SR 250/. |
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CLEARANCE
OF DUES |
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Class IX to
XII Students (Board Examinees) are required to clear all school dues up
to March of the year in which they are appearing at the Board
Examination on or before 05 February in order to get their Hall Tickets. |
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They are
required to return the entire Library, Lab and / or any school materials
in their possession in order to get their ‘No –Due Certificate’. Hall
Ticket will be issued only on submission of this Certificate. |
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ATTENDANCE |
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Student will not be allowed
to appear at the annual examination, if he/she has not put in a minimum
of 75% of attendance in an academic year. |
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In case of unavoidable
circumstances and on submission of proper documents, the Principal may
approve a maximum of only 45 days leave to a student |
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SCHOOL DISCIPLINE |
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Discipline is
essential to a child’s personality development. Students are expected to
CONDUCT THEMSELVES with a sense of Self Control, Self Discipline and Self
Direction. Rules are framed to promote order and maintain exemplary
disciplinary standards. Punishment is to discourage improper behavior. |
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SCHOOL NETWORK |
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The school has set up a ‘Computing Network’ connecting the Administrative
Offices, Computer Labs and the Library with state of the art technology.
Computer Labs are fully equipped and arrayed with the latest generation
Pentiums. Both the school buildings are provided with WiFi connectivity. |
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LABORATORIES |
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Studies at IIS,
Dammam is backed by modern, well equipped laboratories. Facilities are
provided for children at Junior and Senior levels separately at both Boys
and Girls Sections. |
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SPORTS FACILITIES |
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IIS Dammam
provides opportunity in a wide range of sports and recreation programmes.
Self contained Multipurpose Halls are available for indoor recreational
activities. A Multipurpose Gymnasium with latest equipment for physical
fitness training is ready. Coaching is provided in Badminton, Table Tennis,
Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Soccer, Cricket, etc. |
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CAREER GUIDANCE CELL (CGC) |
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School offers
counseling, information and guidance services to senior students regarding
opportunities available in various Colleges and Universities in India and
abroad. Career Talks are also being organized throughout the academic year
participated by successful professionals from various fields. |
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SCHOOL LIBRARY |
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IIS Dammam has library facilities in all
sections housing over 40,000 volumes of books in English language.
Libraries are fully automated providing networking and on line sharing
facility using Winnebago Library Automation System. Multimedia Workstations
are operational in all the libraries. |
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The library is open on all working days and Classes from KG to XII are
assigned one library period per week. Senior students may use the Library
as needed. Students from Class III are eligible to borrow one book at a
time for one week. (Seniors may borrow two books). Books are to be returned
within the due date. Students should not exchange library books amongst
themselves. |
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Any loss / damage to library books will be
assessed at the replacement value and will be recovered from the student.
It is a strictly punishable offence to tear pages or write any remarks in a
book. Students have to clear their library dues before applying for
Transfer Certificate. Library rules are to be obeyed. |
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REFERENCE BOOKS / JOURNALS |
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The Library
subscribes to several local and Indian newspapers and periodicals. Normally
these are not permitted for use outside the library. Similarly, Reference
Books such as encyclopedia, dictionaries, etc. are also not circulated
except under special circumstances. |
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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER |
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IIS Dammam
Public Relations Cell publishes a newsletter names ‘Cascade’ once in about
two months as a meaningful channel of communication with the parents and the
community. |
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ANNUAL MAGAZINE |
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The school
brings out an annual magazine “FOCUS” providing an opportunity for children
to do creative writing. |
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MEDICAL CARE |
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The school has
a well equipped First Aid Rooms in all the sections with professional
medical personnel in attendance. A School Health Committee oversees the
general health & hygiene matters. Regular Ophthalmic and Dental check up is
conducted at the school. |
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A ‘Quarantine
Policy’ is in effect for the benefit of the school community. The
quarantine policy would be applicable against the following diseases: |
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Chicken Pox:
The child will not be allowed to come to school or travel in the school bus
for a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of eruption. In mild cases,
the child may be allowed to get back to school after ten (10) days from the
onset of the disease, provided that all primary crusts (scabs) have
disappeared and on production of a certificate from a Pediatrician that the
child is no longer infective. |
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Measles: Seven (7) days from the date of eruption. |
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Mumps: Seven (7) days
from the date of infection or till the parotid swelling has subsided. |
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Children suffering from “infectious disease” will not be allowed to appear
at the examination. |
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CANTEEN |
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All sections have contractor run canteen providing hygienic eatables,
hot/cold drinks. |
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School
Hours |
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School
(Saturday - Wednesday) |
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07:25 A.M - 01:25 P.M (Girls Section) |
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07:35 A.M - 01:35 P.M (Boys Section) |
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Thursday - Classes for IX to XII |
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08:00 A.M - 12.30 P.M |
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Parents’ Day |
: |
2.00
P.M. - 6.00 P.M |
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Office
(Saturday - Wednesday) |
: |
7.30
A.M.
- 1.45 P.M. & 2.15 p.. - 4.00 P.M |
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Office
(Thursday) |
: |
08:00 A.M
- 12:00 Noon |
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Cash
office |
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Saturday -
Wednesday |
: |
7.30
A.M.
- 1.45 P.M. & 2.30 P.M. - 3.45 P.M |
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Thursday |
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08:00 A.M
- 11:30 A.M |
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From 14th to 23rd Every Month |
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5.30 P.M. - 7.00 P.M (Boys Scetion) |
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School Uniform |
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The
School insists upon the ‘proper’ attire of the children. Students
who are not in proper ‘uniform’ will be sent back home. There will
be no exception to this rule. Following is the ‘Dress Code’ of the
school. |
| KG Section |
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| Girls |
: |
White
Shirt, Lego Red pinafore, White socks, Red hair-band or red ribbon. |
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Boys |
: |
White
Shirt, Lego Red shorts, White socks, Black shoes. |
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Winter |
: |
Red Sweater (Red Trousers
for Boys). |
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Sports / PT |
: |
White Shirt, White
pinafore/shorts, White socks and white shoes. |
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GIRLS |
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Summer |
: |
Navy Blue Kameez long enough to cover knees. |
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 |
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Side Slit of the Kameez 10" from knees. |
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White Salwar and White Dupatta, |
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Black Shoes,
White Socks, |
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Navy Blue
Ribbon and House Badge. |
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Classes I to V |
| Winter |
: |
Navy Blue Sweater /Navy
blue blazer |
|
Sports / PT |
: |
White Salwar, White
Kameez & White Dupatta, White Shoes. |
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Senior
Girls shall wear PT Uniform on every Wednesday and Upper Primary
Girls will have their PT Uniform for PT Days. Girls with long hair
should tie up their hair in two plaits. Open hair below the neck is
not allowed. Girls with short hair can use only black/blue hair
clips or bands. Finger Nails should be clipped short. Nail polish,
makeup & jewellery are not allowed. |
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BOYS |
|
Summer |
: |
White Shirt , |
 |
 |
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Navy blue formal Trousers/Pants, |
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White Socks, Black Shoes, Black |
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Belt with
small buckle
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if required and House Badge. |
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Classes I to V |
| Winter |
: |
White
Shirt (Full Sleeved), Navy Blue Formal Trousers/Pants, Navy Blue
Tie, Black Shoes, White |
| |
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Socks,
Navy blue Sweater or Navy Blue Navy Blue Blazers, Black
Belt with small buckle and House Badge. |
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Sports / PT |
: |
White Trousers/Pants,
White Shirts, White Sports Shoes. |
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Senior Boys
will wear their PT Uniform on Wednesdays and Classes III-V Boys
will have their PT Uniform on every Monday. A Navy Blue Blazer is
compulsory for all students. |
Documents required at the time of Registration
Original Passport of the Child for
verification.
Passport copies of father, mother &
child.
Visa stamped page of the child’s
passport is compulsory.
Iqama copy of the father & child
showing last renewal status.
Original Transfer Certificate for
admissions from Class IV and above.
Original Transfer Certificate &
Original Mark sheets of the final examination in case of admissions
for classes XI and above.
REGISTRATION TIMINGS |
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SATURDAY – WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY |
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7.30
A.M – 12 NOON. & 2.15 P.M. – 3.15 P.M
8.00 A.M.
–11.00 A.M |
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