Accreditations & Memberships of Dhahran Ahliyya Schools
At Dhahran Ahliyya Schools, the pursuit of quality has remained a deep-rooted philosophy that has accompanied our educational journey generation after generation. Because academic accreditation is a testament to our commitment to the highest local and global standards, we have ensured that our programmes and educational system are evaluated by the most respected specialized bodies both within the Kingdom and beyond.
Our successive accreditations reflect a continuous journey of ongoing development, affirming that everything we offer our students is built on foundations of transparency, accountability, and quality. The timeline below documents the key accreditation milestones the schools have reached over the years.
Our Accreditation Journey
2009
NCA CASI Accreditation (now known as Cognia)
Our first international accreditation milestone, and an early testament to the schools' readiness to be evaluated against recognized global standards.
2009
2018
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
The beginning of our journey with the International Baccalaureate, establishing a curriculum that nurtures curiosity and a love of learning among primary-level students.
2020
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)
A natural extension of our IB journey, connecting academic knowledge with the development of critical thinking and responsibility among middle-level students
2020
2025
An Exceptional Year of Accreditations:
IB Diploma Programme (DP): The culmination of our IB pathway, opening doors to leading universities worldwide.
IB Career-related Programme (CP): A programme balancing academic excellence with career readiness for the future.
Education & Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC): An affirmation that our educational system aligns with the highest national standards in the Kingdom.
Council of International Schools (CIS) Membership: Joining a leading global network dedicated to quality and international learning.