FAQs

  • What is the age range for KG? +
    - KG2: 4th November 2019 to 3rd November 2020
    - KG3: 4th November 2018 to 3rd November 2019
  • How do I update my Child's application? +
    For any update, please contact the Admission What's app 0559417227
  • How do I know the status of my Child's application? +
    Please send the child's ID number, or application number to Admission What's app 0559417227
  • If the mother is an Aramco employee, would that make child eligible for Aramco discount? +
    Yes, the child will be eligible for Aramco discount if the Saudi father or mother are employees in Aramco.
  • Do you accept children in the second or third semester? +
    No, we only accept them at the main admission which is in beginning of the year.
  • What is the language of the test/interview? +
    • KG: parents can choose the preferred language for their child. • First Grade: the test is mainly Arabic, with a small part of English. • Second and above: English and Math are tested in English (MAP test), while Arabic is tested either online or on paper.
  • If the child has been tested before and was not accepted, do we pay the fees again next year? +
    Registration fees are paid only once S.R. 230 Interview and test fees are paid every time the test or interview is repeated.
  • Can Aramco children be transferred to non-Aramco students if their parents wish? +
    Such transfers are only allowed in rare circumstances, requiring a quorum for Aramco and a decision by the Directors Committee.
  • Does the Aramco discount apply to those accepted into kindergarten 2? +
    No, the Aramco discount begins at the introductory level and higher.
  • Do schools offer home delivery buses? +
    No, schools do not provide buses; however, there are Aramco buses available for employees living in the residence.
  • If a child has already been interviewed, will they be placed on the waiting list for the next year? +
    No, the child needs to undergo re-evaluation for the new stage.
  • If a child is interviewed and not accepted, will a new registration be necessary? +
    No, the application will automatically roll over to the next year, and no new application is required (you can check the status through your account on the website).
  • What category does Dating Day pertain to? +
    It is applicable only to KG 2 applicants.
  • If a child cannot attend due to illness, will the appointment be rescheduled? +
    It’s advisable to contact the admission and registration officer as soon as possible to discuss the possibility of rescheduling, but please note that appointments are typically full and consecutive.
  • What are the working hours for kindergarten? +
    The working hours are from 7 AM to 1 PM, with early dismissal at 12:10 PM on Tuesdays.
  • If a mother volunteers at the schools, does this give her children priority for acceptance? +
    Acceptance is based on the priorities outlined on the website. However, if the mother has volunteered for over two years, her children may receive additional admission priority when compared to others in the same category.
  • Can admission tests and interviews be conducted remotely (online)? +
    No, unfortunately, tests and interviews must be conducted in person.
  • Is the registration and test fee deducted from the tuition after admission? +
    No, the registration and exam fees are separate from school tuition and are non-refundable if the child is not accepted.
  • If the mother cannot attend with the child, can the father be present instead? +
    No, unfortunately, another woman must accompany the child on behalf of the mother, as interviews are held only in the girls’ school building.