Announcement 01: Important Update on School Gate Opening Times and Student Arrival & Dismissal Arrangements

Dear Parents,

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing student safety, improving traffic flow, and ensuring smooth and well-organized arrival and dismissal procedures, we would like to share the following updates, effective Sunday, October 18, 2026.

1. School Gate Opening Times During Dismissal

• Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: All school gates will open at 2:55 PM for student dismissal.
• Tuesday : All school gates will open at 1:25 PM for student dismissal.

We kindly ask parents to take this timing into consideration when arranging student pick-ups and to ensure that drivers and anyone responsible for collecting students are informed accordingly.

2. External Student Transportation and Gate 3 Access Arrangements

To enhance student safety and improve traffic management, the following arrangements will be implemented:

• External Transportation Buses: All buses operated by external transportation providers, including those serving residential compounds, will be directed to Gate 3. Our security team will coordinate and supervise student arrival and dismissal to ensure safe, orderly movement and smooth traffic flow.
• Designated Student Drop-Off Area: A designated drop-off area will be established along the curb adjacent to Gate 3, allowing students to enter the school safely while minimizing traffic congestion.
• Security and Traffic Coordination: Our security team will be available to guide drivers, manage vehicle movement, and ensure safe and orderly access to the school.

3. Parent Cooperation and Support

We kindly request all parents and drivers to follow the updated arrangements and cooperate with our security team to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-organized arrival and dismissal experience for everyone.

These arrangements will take effect on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding, cooperation, and continued support. Your partnership plays an essential role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-organized school environment for all members of the IPS community.

Warm regards,

Dr Peter Coles
Head of School
 

Announcement 02: Registration Now Open for the 17th Mawhiba National Program for Gifted Identification

International Program School is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 17th edition of the National Program for Gifted Identification. The program is implemented by Mawhiba (King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity), in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, represented by the National Center for Assessment.

Target Groups and Levels:

• Level 1: Grades 3, 4, and 5
• Level 2: Grades 6, 7, and 8
• Level 3: Grades 9 and 10

Important Information:

• Registration Deadline: December 28, 2026
• Assessment: Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT)
• Test Languages: Arabic and English

The program aims to identify students’ latent academic abilities and skills in language, mathematics, science, and creativity. The assessment is available through more than 100 computerized testing centers across the Kingdom.

Students may register through Mawhiba’s Sadeed platform, select the test location and date, agree to the terms and conditions, and complete the required contribution payment.

• Registration 
• Official Mawhiba Website.

We encourage eligible IPS students and their families to take advantage of this national opportunity to identify and develop gifted potential.

Best regards,