About TIS
Our History
since 1384 AH
From a founding vision in 1964 to bilingual pathways today a school built on established knowledge.
1964
Founded in Riyadh
2006
New stewardship
2011
American Diploma
3,288
Graduates by 2015
Our story
Pioneers of quality private education in the Kingdom
Tarbiyah Islamiyah Schools are private schools designed to attract Saudi students alongside students of all nationalities with an Arabic cultural background, located in the city of Riyadh.
The school enables students to obtain the high school diploma under the credit-hour system in both scientific and literary tracks a prerequisite for university admission locally and internationally and also offers the American Diploma programme.
We strive to provide a healthy educational environment that develops students academically and socially, and plants the cultural and national values of their country in their hearts.
1384
Founding year AH
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Milestones
A legacy measured in generations
The founding
Tarbiyah Islamiyah Schools were founded by Her Royal Highness Princess Sara bint Faisal bint Abdulaziz beginning more than sixty years of continuous educational service in Riyadh.
A new stewardship
Ownership transferred to His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Rashid, former Minister of Education (may Allah have mercy on him 1435 AH), whose belief that “teaching is a mission” still shapes the schools.
Mawhiba partnership
2011–2012
The American Diploma
The International Programme launched with fully equipped resources and highly qualified international academic and administrative staff while Arabic, Islamic studies and social sciences remained approximately 30% of the curriculum per MOE requirements.
A generation of graduates
The most important factor in the success of our education is that the teacher is certain that teaching is a mission.
Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Rashid
Distinctive since day one
What has always made TIS different
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Classical Arabic on campus
TIS stands apart by adopting the speaking of classical Arabic (Fus’ha) within the school walls protecting language as identity, not only as a subject.
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Self-esteem & life skills
Programmes in self-esteem and life skills have been part of the TIS model for decades, long before they became common practice.
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Alumni in leadership
Graduates hold leading roles in medicine, literature, education and media the clearest measure of established knowledge.