Announcement 01:  IPS 1st Annual Alumni Gathering 

Welcome Home!

A unique opportunity for IPS alumni to return to their alma mater to enjoy an evening of reminiscing and friendship.

• Date: Thursday, 9th January 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Venue: IPS Plaza
• Entrance Gate: Gate 2
• Registration: Register here

We look forward to welcoming you back!

Best regards,

Dr. Peter Coles EdD MBA FRSA NPQH
Head of School

Announcement 02: IPS Trimester 2 Final Exam Schedule and Procedures | 2024-2025 

Final exams for students in grades 6-12 will take place from 26 February - 5 March 2025 in homeroom classes. See the link for the schedule. 

If a student is absent, he or she will need to submit a medical note from a doctor in order to take a make-up exam. No students will be allowed to make up an exam if this is not provided. 

Below are the exam guidelines for students:

• All students must wear their uniforms during exams.
• Arrive early and enter the gym.
• Be on your best behavior. No talking is allowed during the exams
• Bring the required supplies in a clear ziplock bag and a water bottle
• Calculators are allowed only if permitted by the teacher
• No phones or computers are allowed
• Exams will be taken using a Blue ballpoint pen, bringing an extra pen for emergency
• Wait in front of the exam hall until called by the proctor/teacher. i.e. 5 min. before the exam starts
• Keep all books, laptops, or personal belongings outside the exam hall
• Keep exam papers neat and clean
• Give only ONE answer to each question. Multiple answers will be deleted
• Review the exam paper before handing it to the proctor. You may not retrieve the exam once it has been submitted.
• Students will remain in the exam room up until the end of the exam. Students may bring a book to read once the exam has finished.
• Any student who fails an exam or the trimester must take a credit recovery exam the week of Dec 10-14

Dismissal Instructions:

• Students will be released either at 9:30 or 11:30, based on the final exam schedule.
• Boys must be picked up from Gate 1 and girls from Gate 2
• Anyone riding a bus (boy or girl) will be picked up at Gate 2
• If a student rides the bus, transportation must be arranged with the bus company
• Gates will be closed at 10:00 or 12:00
• Students may not remain at school until 2:55

Best regards,

IPS Administration

Announcement 03:  The Makkah Trip for the Boys’ School (Grades 7-12)

Dear Parents and Students,

We are pleased to announce a special trip to Makkah for IPS students. This journey offers a unique opportunity for spiritual growth and educational enrichment through performing Umrah and visiting significant Islamic landmarks in the Holy City.

• Notes:
  • Disclosure of any health conditions that may be affected by travel is required.
  • For payment purposes, students wishing to register for the trip can visit the Finance Office on the second floor of Building A.
  • The price includes VAT.
• Forms
  • Trip registration form: Link.
  • Trip approval form: Link 
  • Field trip form: Link

For further details, you may contact Vice Principal Mr. Abdulmohsen via email: abdulmohsen.alsharif@ipsksa.com

Department of Islamic Studies & Islamic Culture Programs 

Announcement 04 International Programs School Award for The Holy Quran 

                قال الله تعالى:"إِنَّ هَذَا الْقُرْآنَ يَهْدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقْوَمُ وَيُبَشِّرُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ الَّذِينَ يَعْمَلُونَ الصَّالِحَاتِ أَنَّ لَهُمْ أَجْرًا كَبِيرًا " (سورة الإسراء :9)

“This Quran guides to that which is most just and right and gives glad tidings to the believers who work deeds of righteousness, that they shall have a great reward (Paradise)” Surat Al- Isra (9).

The Department of Islamic studies and Islamic Culture is organizing the International Programs School Award for the Holy Quran competition for the academic year 2024-2025. This competition offers various levels of memorizing different parts of the Quran in addition to recitation and Tajweed skills . Every student is allowed to participate at only 2 levels. Every level has two categories: Category one for beginners and category two for advanced. There will be opportunities for preparation and practice during break time.

The final ceremony will be held on Wednesday Mar 12, 2025  From 10:30 am to 12:30 pm At IPS Theater. All participants will be given certificates and special awards will be given  to the first, second and  third places in the finals.

1. Sign up Deadline: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
2. First Round to Qualify for the Second and Final Round: Jan 19, 2025 to Jan 30, 2025.
3. Announcement of the finalists: Sunday, Feb 2, 2025.
4. 2nd Round/Finals:  (1- 2- 3): Feb 3, 2025 to Feb 6, 2025.
5. Celebration- Honoring the Winners: Wednesday Mar 12, 2025 ( At IPS Theater) 
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Notes For registration:

• Please open this link: International Programs School Award for Holy Quran, and fill out the form. Or fill out the form and then attach to the Islamic teacher, not later than Jan 15, 2025: 

Best Regards,

Department of Islamic Studies and Islamic Culture Programs