ISG Superintendent's Message
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LIVING THE ISG MISSION STATEMENT
At International Schools Group (ISG), we are a mission-driven school with guiding principles for our leadership and direction. Our mission is to "inspire innovation and compassionate action" drives our initiatives and activities, shaping our vibrant community of learners, it keeps us grounded and focused in our decision making. Our students are actively participating in events, experiences, and programs that exemplify this mission, blending academic excellence with community engagement and service. The richness and balance in the ISG educational opportunities are what engage our students further in learning.
Exciting Competitions and Fairs
Our students are eagerly preparing for the FIRST Lego League competitions, where they'll demonstrate their ingenuity through robotics projects. Alongside this, STEM fairs across our schools provide a stage for students to present their scientific inquiries and technological innovations.
New After-School Activities
With the launch of new after-school activities, students are exploring diverse interests and building new skills, offering students a chance to discover and excel in areas they love and are interested in.
Compassionate Action in Action
Compassionate action is a cornerstone of our community, and our compassion clubs on each campus are actively organizing charitable events to support local causes. Similarly, our eco clubs are leading environmental initiatives, promoting sustainability within and beyond our school walls.
We are particularly excited about the upcoming Week Without Walls in February, where students will travel and participate in service projects at their destinations. As students engage with different communities they learn empathy and develop global citizenship.
Community Engagement
Our community spirit is further celebrated through events like International Day at ASD and BSD, showcasing the cultural diversity of our student body. ISG Jubail’s Jaguar Jubilee and ISG Dammam’s Spring Carnival will also bring families together for festivities, strengthening the bonds within our ISG community.
Through these opportunities, ISG continues to cultivate an environment where innovation and compassion thrive, preparing our students to be thoughtful leaders and changemakers. We look forward to seeing how they will carry these values into their futures.
ISG JUBAIL LEADERSHIP CHANGES ANNOUNCEMENT
I am pleased to share leadership changes at ISG Jubail, effective August 1, 2025.
Principal Sarah Dugan will be taking on the role of Head of Student Support Services, Dr. Jamie Martin has been appointed the new principal at ISG Jubail and Mr. Sanjeev Jangra has been appointed as the new assistant principal at ISG Jubail, as Ms. Rebecca Cays will be leaving at the end of this academic year.
We are looking forward to welcoming our new leaders into their new roles and wish Ms. Cays all the best. Her calm, thoughtful and compassionate approach to education and leadership will be greatly missed at ISG Jubail.
Ms. Dugan, Dr. Martin, Ms. Cays and Mr. Jangra will all begin to collaborate for a successful transition alongside support from the Central Office leadership between now and the summer break.
Please read the full announcement here.
MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION ACCREDITATION UPDATE
As previously shared without community, ISG is accredited by the Middle States Association. Accreditation is important for ISG to ensure we continue to remain relevant, high quality, and forward thinking in the learning we provide for our students. MSA is a reputable and recognized external organization that ensures that the quality of our school is what it should be, whether it is how the school is run or how we allocate resources to the quality of learning for our students. The MSA criteria set expectations for ISG to meet day-to-day and over time.
As ISG continues to move forward with our accreditation assessment, we are synthesizing ideas and recommendations that will guide the future of the learning for all of our students in the years to come.
Thank you to those in our community who have participated and engaged in this important process. We have concluded the work of analyzing and evaluating. Our groups are now creating the final report to be shared with MSA before their visit. The report will bring together all of the gathered information in relation to the MSA standards and our assessment of how we are doing and what needs to be done next.
Below is an outline of the next steps in the the MSA Accreditation process:
January/February: The ISG board and leadership team finalize our ISG Strategic Priorities, create goals and begin to plan for their implementation in the fall of 2025.
March: A preliminary visit will be made by the MSA accreditation representative.
April 26-30: The full MSA accreditation committee will visit ISG for our official visit.
May: The ISG board will formally approve the final version of the goals that align with ISG’s Strategic Priorities.
SAVE THE DATES
Important Dates:
- January 15 - Student Minimum Day
- February 10 - Re-enrollment begins
- March 10 - Re-enrollment due
College and University Visits:
We are pleased to provide support for our students in a range of counseling services including college and university. You can see the latest information here.
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY (PDPL) REMINDER
ISG is committed to data privacy and protection.
Last spring, ISG finalised implementation measures to fully comply with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) of Saudi Arabia. This commitment reflects our dedication to safeguarding the personal information of our families, employees and partners.
We believe that data privacy is a fundamental right, and we are committed to handling your data responsibly and securely.
Should you have any questions regarding the PDPL's application within ISG, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
SCHOOL UPDATES
American School Dhahran
Innovation and Teamwork on Full Display at the Annual ASD Middle School STEM Fair.
Building Excitement for International Day: Celebrating ASD’s Diverse Community.
Middle School Students Create Educational Board Games to Teach About the Great Depression.
British School Dhahran
Exploring Robotics in BSD's Lego League After-School Activity.
Raising Strong Minds Workshop: Empowering BSD Families Through Resilience.
ISG Dammam
ISG Dammam Students Learn About Data System Management in District Data Center Field Trip.
ISG Dammam Debate Students Engage in Inter-Class Debate Competition.
ISG Jubail