About us
Our Story
RES PHILOSOPHY
We are committed to enhancing teaching and learning within our school community by offering a rich and high-quality international education program. This program shares a compelling vision that nurtures intellectual, personal, emotional, and social growth, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in an interconnected and rapidly changing world.
We foster curiosity and promote learning through inquiry in an inspiring and dynamic environment. Our goal is to empower each learner to realize their full potential while expanding their knowledge and abilities.
We value the importance of understanding and appreciating our own cultures and personal histories, while also embracing the diverse perspectives, values, and traditions of others. By promoting intercultural understanding and respect, we encourage a community where different views are honored and celebrated.
Motto
“Generations Prepared for the Evolutionary World”
Vision statement
Provide a caring, safe and warm learning community with rich curricular and co-curricular programs that stimulate curiosity, freedom of expression, intercultural understanding and life-long learning.
Mission statement
Create a supportive learning community for open-mindedness and life-long learning.
What are the key values shaping the culture of Rand Schools?
Values, principles and beliefs-philosophy
- Justice, equity and diversity.
- Responsibility and accountability.
- Partnership.
- Community, wellbeing, collaboration an inclusion.
- Growth, adaptability and sustainability.
- Recognition and gratitude.
ABOUT OUR JOURNEY
Rand Schools for Education has two sections: the International Section and the Al-Ahliya Section. Rand International Section comprises grades K-12 includes both boys and girls from grades K-9, while grades 10-12 are exclusively for girls. The Al-Ahliya Section comprises grades 1-6 girls only . Rand International School. Both sections are licensed by the Ministry of Education.
Rand Schools for Education was initially founded as Rand International School in 2006 in the city of Qatif. It started as a small kindergarten with 75 students, quickly growing to 140 in the second year. In 2011, Rand Al-Ahliya School was introduced to cater to families seeking an Arabic-focused curriculum. As demand for an international curriculum grew, the school relocated to a larger facility—a former commercial shopping center in Saihat—which was repurposed into a school complex. Extensive renovations and continuous investments have shaped the current campus.
Rand Schools have seen rapid growth in educational quality and learning environments, attracting a significant number of students from Qatif and Dammam. Initially, the International Section was a mixed-gender school with a majority of non-Saudis due to enrollment restrictions. However, since obtaining government authorization in 2012 to enroll Saudi students directly, primary school enrollment has transformed, with Saudis becoming the majority. A distinctive feature of Rand Schools is its strong leadership development. The institution prioritizes internal talent, allowing skilled teachers and staff to advance into management roles. This approach fosters leadership from within and ensures commitment to educational excellence.
Rand Schools hold accreditations from Cognia (AdvancED) and authorization for the IB Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP). These affiliations support continuous improvement in leadership capacity, curriculum integration, and intercultural understanding. In addition to our existing IB-PYP authorization, we are currently in the candidacy phase for the IB Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP), marking a significant step in expanding our commitment to internationally benchmarked education. Rand Schools emphasize self-learning, resource utilization, and collaborative learning, fostering the development of lifelong learning skills in both students and staff.
Additionally, Rand Schools aim to implement the full IB programme continuum, including the Career-related Programme (CP) and Diploma Programme (DP), further elevating the school’s academic offerings
Community
90% of Saudization in the international section staff and 100% in privet section staff.
Categorized as a Level A School According to the Ministry of Education Standards.
FAQS
What is the regular class size?
The class size is about 23 students.
Do you have a library and computer lab?
Yes we do. Our campus has different facilities, including a library, learning resources room, corners section, computer lab, cafeteria, playgrounds, Art room, Theater , computer and science labs, activities Room, Media Centre, Dining Hall.
Do the students speak English fluently in school campus?
Our School is committed to meeting the needs of fluent English speakers who need to progress without hindrance and to separately meet the needs of students who require English language support.
Which routes are covered by your school buses? And what is the cost?
Safwa and Awjam 2400 SR
Qatif 1700 SR
Jazerat tarout 1700 SR
Saihat 1600 SR
Dammam 1700 SR
Awameya and qodaih 1800 SR
Mohamadia,kawthar,ghadeer 1600 SR
Al-jesh – Eskan jesh 1850 SR
Jarodia – almalaha- om alhamam 1750 SR