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ISG-Abqaiq
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ISG-Abqaiq is an international curriculum school located in the small city of Abqaiq in Saudi Arabia.
Overview
ISG-Abqaiq is a member of the International Schools Group and it is a K-9 facility supporting only day students. The current principle of the school as of August 2006 is Mrs. Vineeta Dambal. Alumni from all ISG (previously SAIS) schools are encouraged to visit the alumni page linked below to update the registry.
The mission of ISG-Abqaiq is to provide its students of diverse cultures with opportunities for intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth through an innovative and challenging curriculum based on high expectations.
This is best achieved through a continuous cooperative effort between school and home to lay a foundation for lifelong learning.
Belief Statements
The staff of ISG-Abqaiq believe:
Students are their highest priority.
Each person has intrinsic value and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Students learn best in a safe, nurturing and orderly environment.
Students learn in different ways, at different rates and different times.
All students have unique skills and talents, which will be enriched.
Positive self-concept builds self-esteem, which is essential for success.
Schools attended by alumni
The 9th grade graduates have been readily accepted into some of the top high schools and universities:
High schools
Avon Old Farms, Conn., USA
Kiski School, Penn., USA
Houghton Academy, N.Y., USA
St. Lawrence Seminary, Mass., USA
Western Reserve Academy, Ohio, USA
Marion Heights Academy, Ind., USA
Madeira School, VA., USA
Trinity Pawling, N.Y., USA
The Grier School, Penn., USA
The Willinston Northampton School, Mass, USA
Lake Forest Academy, Ill., USA
Maur Hill Prep. School, Kansas, USA
Cranbrook Kingwood School, Michigan, USA
The Blue Ridge School, Virginia, USA
Emma Willard School, N.Y., USA
Bahrain International School, Manama, Bahrain
Dhahran Academy, Dhahran, KSA
Rahima Academy, Dammam, KSA
Indian Springs School
Wayland Academy, Wisconsin, USA
Universities
University of Georgia, USA
University of Arkansas, USA
University of Florida, School of Medicine, USA
Alfred University, USA
Washington University ,USA
Denison University, Ohio, USA
University of Central Florida, USA
Marquette University, USA
University of Jordan, School of Medicine, Jordan
Ateneo DeManila, Philippines
St.Paul University , Philippines
Assumption College, Manila, Philippines
N. E. D. Karachi , School of Engineering, Pakistan
Ohio Wesylan University, Ohio, USA
External links
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