Announcement 01: Invitation to  ( Teacher-Parent Conference 6-12  and  Student-Led Conferences KG1-5)

Dear IPS Parents,

It is our great pleasure to invite you to our Teacher-Parent Conference 6-12/ Student-Led Conferences KG1-5 (Term 2). 

• Date: Sunday 10 May, 2026
• Time: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Vision: To enhance communication and understanding between parents and teachers, with the goal of ensuring the continued progress and collective success of our students.
• Location: IPS Campus - Individual Teachers' Classrooms.
• Deadline for Registration: 7th May, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Important Notes:

Primary School: Grade KG1- G5 students: 

• Length of Sessions: 30 minutes slots for Student Led Conferences. 
• You will receive the details for the Student-Led Conference on Sunday, May 3rd directly from your child’s Homeroom Teacher. If you have any questions, kindly contact the Homeroom Teacher.
• Students are required to attend the conference with their parents.

Secondary School: Grade 6-12 Students: 

• Length of session: 10-minute slots for each Parent-Teacher meeting
• No students will attend school on this day, and this will provide them with a  chance to review their academic work and rejuvenate.

   Signing up: 

Parents of Grade KG1-G5 students:

• Homeroom Teacher: You will receive a sign-up sheet directly from your child’s Homeroom Teacher. Please sign up for one time slot per child. 
• All PYP Specialist Teachers  (Islamic, KSA Social Studies, Arabic, IT, Art, and PE): You are invited to visit the specialist classrooms on a walk-in basis. Your child will be happy to share their learning with you. 

Parents of Grade 6-12 Boys and Girls students in Middle and High School: 

Parents can sign up for digital appointment slots via the following links:

• 1. Morning Sign-up: Link.
• 2. Morning Sign-up: Link.
• Afternoon Sign-up: Link.

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful campus for many meaningful conversations.

Announcement 02:  Announcement of Strategic Partnership and Launch of the Climb Program – Summer 2026
 

Dear Parents,

As part of International Programs School’s commitment to delivering high-quality and impactful learning experiences, we are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Almaharat World for Education Company to launch a distinguished summer program for our students in 2026.

This partnership represents an important step toward developing confident, expressive, and future-ready students equipped with essential life and leadership skills.

Program Objectives: The Climb Program aims to:

• Enable students to speak confidently and clearly in front of an audience
• Build strong, influential, and self-assured personalities
• Enhance effective communication and expression skills
• Develop critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Prepare students to engage confidently in academic and real-life situations

Language of Instruction:
The program will be delivered primarily in Arabic, ensuring clear understanding, effective engagement, and meaningful participation for all students.

Climb Program – Public Speaking and Leadership: A comprehensive training journey in communication and leadership

• Location: IPS Theater – Al Khobar
• Daily Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Target Groups

• Climb Junior | Foundation Track
• Age Group: 7 – 12 years (Boys and Girls)
• Program Duration: 4 weeks

Climb Senior | Advanced Track
 

• Age Group: 13 – 19 years (Boys)
• Program Duration: 3 weeks

Program Schedule and Implementation Timeline

Group 1 – Climb Senior (13–19 years | Boys)

Group 2 – Climb Junior (7–12 years | Boys & Girls)

Program Focus Areas: The program is built around a set of practical and engaging focus areas:

• Overcoming stage fear and building confidence in public speaking.
• Developing effective communication and impactful delivery skills.
• Training students on leadership qualities and practical leadership skills.
• Enhancing teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Conducting interactive leadership-based physical and group activities.
• Providing real-life training scenarios to strengthen confidence and character.
• Preparing a generation capable of speaking confidently and expressing ideas fluently and professionally.

Program Benefits

• Special discount for IPS staff children 13%.
• Safe and motivating learning environment
• Delivered by highly qualified and experienced trainers.
• A unique learning experience combining engagement with real skill development.

Registration: We invite you to register your children and take advantage of this valuable opportunity:

Registration here

We believe that developing a student’s personality is just as important as academic achievement. Through this program, we aim to empower our students to become confident leaders and impactful communicators.

Announcement 03: Semester 2 Final Exam Schedule 2025-2026
Final Exam Schedule:

• Grade 12: Exams begin on June 7
• Grades 6–11: Exams begin on June 11
• Location: All exams will take place in homeroom classes.

Schedule Link: 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 uniform 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 must take a credit recovery exam the week of August 30 to September 3, 2026.

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

Announcement 04: Half Day on May 21 & Eid Al Adha Holiday Schedule

Please be kindly reminded that Thursday, May 21, 2026, the final day before the Eid Al Adha vacation, will be a half day, with dismissal at 12:00 PM for all students.

School will resume on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, following the Eid Al Adha break.

IPS ‘Half-Day’ Schedule – Primary and Secondary Schools:

Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you and your families a blessed Eid.

Announcement 05:  Annual Student Photos – Ordering Process & Important Timeline  (Stu Schools)

We are pleased to inform you that your child’s recent photographs are now available for ordering through the Stu Schools website.

How to Place an Order

• Visit: www.stu.ae
• Select: School Ordering
• Choose your country
• Enter the password provided
• If you have an existing account, please log in
• New users are kindly requested to create an account

In Case of Missing Password

If you have not received or misplaced your password, please contact:

• Phone: +971 4 388 3382
• WhatsApp: +971 52 567 3278
• Email: schools@stu.ae

Ordering Timeline

• Parents have 15 days from the date of this message to place orders
• Orders within this period will receive FREE school delivery
• After the deadline:
  • Delivery charges will apply
  • Only digital copies will be available for purchase

Important Notes

• Class group photos will not be available in digital format (for student privacy and child protection)
• Orders will be processed after the deadline
• Delivery is expected within approximately 15 days after order closure (subject to courier timelines)

We kindly encourage you to complete your orders within the specified timeframe to benefit from the free delivery service.

For any further inquiries, please feel free to contact Stu Schools using the details above.

Thank you for your cooperation.