#0 International Indian School Dammam (IISD)
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Introduction              
Academic Year & Curriculum
Admission
Registration
School Fee Structure
School Discipline & Facilities
School Hours
School Uniform
Forms- TC Form, Leave Form, Issuing Certificate
Introduction
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.
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
The Academic Year starts from the month of April and ends on 31 March of the following year.
Curriculum: IIS follows the CBSE Syllabus of Studies in the following subjects:
Kindergarten level: English, Number Work, Nursery Rhymes, Hindi, General Knowledge, Creative Activities and Physical Education

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.

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.

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

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
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    : No Admission Test (Informal Interview) Class II to VIII                : English, Hindi, Mathematics
Class I            :  English & Mathematics Class IX                           : English, Maths & the second language opted
Class XI (For non- CBSE Schools transfer cases)
Science Stream      : English, Mathematics, Science
Commerce Stream    : English, Mathematics /  Social Science
Humanities          : English & Social Science
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.
Age Limit - At the time of admission the child should be:
Pre-School 3 years as on 31st March of the same year
LKG                     3 years as on 31st March of the same year
UKG                    4 years  as on 31st March of the same year
Class I                 5 years as on 31st March of the same year
Class II 6 years as on 31st March of the same year
No relaxation of age will be granted at the entry level for the minimum age limit.
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
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.
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
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.
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
ESTABLISHMENT LEVY
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
CBSE i SR. 1000/- per child for all siblings
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.
 An amount of SR 100/- will be deducted towards the cancellation from the amount paid as registration fee.
TRANSFER FEE
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.
TUITION FEE
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.
 Catergory Class LKG - V Class VI - X Class XI - XII
First Child      : SR. 200.00 SR. 220.00 SR 300/-  
Second child        : SR. 175.00 SR. 195.00 SR 300/-  
Third Child           : SR. 125.00 SR. 140.00 SR 300/-  
Fourth Child onwards     : SR.   75.00 SR.   85.00 SR 300/-  
CBSE i Stream
Class I,II &III : SR. 600/-
Class VI : SR. 700/-
Class IX : SR. 750/-
Lab fee for Class XI and XII    
Science students :  SR 50
Commerce students without Mathematics :  SR 25
Arts students :  SR 25
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.
ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS FEES (for all students)
Diary : SR 05.00         (payable in April)
Library : SR 20.00         (payable in April)
Sports Fee : SR. 15.00        (payable in April)
Publications : SR 15.00         (payable in April-only for first child)
Academic Planner (Classes I-VIII) : SR 05.00         (payable in April)
Entrance Exam fee : SR 50.00         (payable at the time of registration)
School Prospectus : SR 10.00
TC / Progress Report (Duplicate) : SR 50.00         Per issue
Attestation - Documents/Certificates : SR. 05.00        per copy
Course / Conduct Certificate etc : SR. 05.00         per certificate
Replacement of ID Card : SR. 15.00
Cancellation of TC/TC application : SR. 50/-            Per TC (within 3 months, after which re-admission rules apply)
CBSE Exam Fee
Exam fee for Class X - School Based : SR 300.00       to be paid in May
Exam fee for Class X - Board Based : SR 400.00       to be paid in May
Exam fee including Practical exams for Class XII : SR 400.00       to be paid in May
Exam fee for Gulf Board for Class IX & XI : SR 150.00       to be paid in May
The School Managing Committee reserves the right to revise the fee structure at any time based on the local needs and circumstances.
Guidelines for the payment of Tuition Fees
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FEE

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  

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

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.

Request for discontinuation of bus facility must be submitted to the Transport Office before the start of the next term / month.
Bus facility for the whole term may be allowed to discontinue provided the request is submitted to the transport office before the term starts.
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.
RE-ADMISSION
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.
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.
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.
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.
WITHDRAWAL / TRANSFER CERTIFICATE

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.

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
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.
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.
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
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.
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/.
CLEARANCE OF DUES
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.
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.
ATTENDANCE
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.
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
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.
SCHOOL  NETWORK
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.
LABORATORIES
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.
SPORTS FACILITIES
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.
CAREER GUIDANCE CELL (CGC)
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.
SCHOOL  LIBRARY

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.

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.

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.

REFERENCE BOOKS / JOURNALS
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.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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.
ANNUAL MAGAZINE
The school brings out an annual magazine “FOCUS” providing an opportunity for children to do creative writing.
MEDICAL CARE

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.

A ‘Quarantine Policy’ is in effect for the benefit of the school community.  The quarantine policy would be applicable against the following diseases:
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.
Measles:  Seven (7) days from the date of eruption.
Mumps:  Seven (7) days from the date of infection or till the parotid swelling has subsided.
Children suffering from “infectious disease” will not be allowed  to appear at the examination.
CANTEEN
All sections have contractor run canteen providing hygienic eatables, hot/cold drinks.
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School Hours
School (Saturday - Wednesday) : 07:25 A.M - 01:25 P.M (Girls Section)
07:35 A.M - 01:35 P.M (Boys Section)
Thursday - Classes for IX to XII : 08:00 A.M - 12.30 P.M
Parents’ Day : 2.00 P.M. - 6.00 P.M
Office (Saturday - Wednesday) : 7.30 A.M. -  1.45 P.M. & 2.15 p.. - 4.00 P.M
Office (Thursday) : 08:00 A.M - 12:00 Noon
Cash office
Saturday - Wednesday : 7.30 A.M. - 1.45 P.M. & 2.30 P.M. - 3.45 P.M
Thursday : 08:00 A.M - 11:30 A.M
From 14th to 23rd Every Month : 5.30 P.M. - 7.00 P.M (Boys Scetion)
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School Uniform
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
Girls : White Shirt, Lego Red pinafore, White socks, Red hair-band or red ribbon.
Boys : White Shirt, Lego Red shorts, White socks, Black shoes.
Winter : Red Sweater (Red Trousers for Boys).
Sports / PT : White Shirt, White pinafore/shorts, White socks and white shoes.
GIRLS
Summer : Navy Blue Kameez long enough to cover knees.
Side Slit of the Kameez 10" from knees.
White Salwar and White Dupatta,
     Black Shoes, White Socks, 
Navy Blue Ribbon and  House Badge.
   Classes I to V
Winter : Navy Blue Sweater /Navy blue blazer
Sports / PT : White Salwar, White Kameez & White Dupatta, White Shoes.
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.
 
BOYS
Summer : White Shirt ,
Navy blue formal Trousers/Pants,
White Socks, Black Shoes, Black
    Belt with  small buckle
if required and House Badge.
  Classes I to V
Winter : White Shirt (Full Sleeved), Navy Blue Formal Trousers/Pants, Navy Blue Tie, Black Shoes, White
    Socks, Navy blue Sweater or  Navy Blue  Navy Blue Blazers, Black Belt with small buckle and House Badge.
Sports / PT : White Trousers/Pants, White Shirts, White Sports Shoes.
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

SATURDAY – WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

  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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