Announcement 01: Middle States Association - 2026-2027 Re-Accreditation Stakeholder Survey
As part of our illustrious Middle States Association re-accreditation process, our beloved International Programs School is currently completing a self-assessment process that includes feedback and input from the full school community including students, families and staff.
Your participation in this survey is anonymous and the data from these surveys will be used by a committee at IPS to determine the strengths of our school, as well as the areas of development.
The results of the surveys will also be provided to a team of MSA visitors that will visit IPS to validate the self assessment your school has completed and determine if your school should be re-accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
The following survey should take about 9 minutes to complete.
CLICK HERE – Complete the MSA Stakeholder Survey
Announcement 02: IPS Ahlan | Parent Learning & Engagement Session – November 10, 2026
Dear IPS Parents,
We are pleased to invite our new Grade 1–5 parents to the first session of our Ahlan: Parent Learning & Engagement Programme 2026–2027.
Session 1: Introduction to the PYP Curriculum
Event Details:
The session will be facilitated by our PYP Coordinator and Primary School Principals, providing parents with an introduction to the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and an opportunity to strengthen our home–school partnership.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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As we prepare for an exciting series of upcoming school events, activities, and House competitions, we are delighted to encourage our students to get ready to participate with enthusiasm, team spirit, and a strong sense of belonging.
We are pleased to announce that the official IPS House T-shirts, featuring our four House colors and approved designs, are now available at ZAKS Uniform Store.
Our House system plays an important role in school life, promoting teamwork, positive competition, school pride, and active student participation.
🔵 Merlin Falcons – Blue House
🟡 Peregrine Falcons – Yellow House
🔴 Red-footed Falcons – Red House
🟢 Saker Falcons – Green House
We kindly encourage all parents to ensure their children have the official T-shirt representing their assigned House, so they are fully prepared for upcoming school activities, sporting events, and House competitions where wearing House colors will be required.
Wearing their House colors is more than simply wearing a T-shirt. It is an opportunity for students to demonstrate school pride, celebrate their team identity, and strengthen their sense of belonging to the IPS community.
The official IPS House T-shirts are available at ZAKS Uniform Store – Amwaj Mall, Dhahran.
Store Information
Let's get ready for an exciting season of House activities, teamwork, friendly competition, and unforgettable school experiences!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in enriching our students' school experience.
We are pleased to announce the launch of the IPS Arabic Language Competitions 2026, organized by the Arabic Language Department.
These annual competitions aim to strengthen students’ Arabic language skills, inspire a love of reading, develop effective communication, and build confidence through meaningful educational experiences.
We warmly invite our students to participate in the following two competitions.
1. Reading Challenge Competition 2026
Eligible Students: Grades 1–12
Primary School | Grades 1–5
Students will:
Secondary School | Grades 6–12
Students will:
Presentation Submission Deadline: November 21, 2026.
2. Public Speaking Competition 2026
Eligible Students: Grades 3–12
This competition encourages students to express their ideas, share their perspectives, and develop confidence in public speaking.
Students are encouraged to demonstrate clear expression, confident delivery, effective eye contact, appropriate body language, and well-organized ideas.
Both experienced speakers and first-time participants are welcome.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Competition / Activity | Deadline |
| Reading Challenge – Primary Registration | November 15, 2026 |
| Public Speaking – Registration | November 19, 2026 |
| Reading Challenge – Middle & High School Presentation Submission | November 21, 2026 |
We encourage all eligible students to participate and look forward to celebrating their achievements.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Arabic Department
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for our female students to participate in FREE Girls-Only Football Sessions at Liverpool FC International Academy – Al Khobar, hosted at International Programs School (IPS).
This initiative aims to encourage girls to discover the joy of football, develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy a positive sporting experience in a supportive and welcoming environment.
The sessions will be led by qualified female coaches and are open to girls of all skill levels, including complete beginners.
Through this programme, participants will have the opportunity to:
Parents interested in registering their daughters are kindly invited to scan the QR code provided promotional flyer to complete the registration process.
We encourage our IPS families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and support their daughters in exploring the benefits of sports and active participation.
We look forward to welcoming our young footballers to the field!
Learn to Play The Liverpool Way.
Warm regards,