Pakistan International School Jeddah

Pakistan International School Jeddah (Urdu: پاکستان انٹرنیشنل سکول جدّہ, Arabic: المدرسة الدولية الباكستانية في جدّہ) is a school located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The school is one of the oldest in the city. Initially it was privately owned, but later in the late 1990s the embassy of Pakistan took control. Often abbreviated as PISJ and formerly known as Pakistan Embassy School, the institution is under the direct control of the Pakistan embassy.

Pakistan International School Jeddah
Mottoرَبِّ زدْنيِ عِلْماً (Arabic)
O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge.
Established1959
PrincipalAteaque ur Rehman
Academic staff
200
Students3000+
Location
Jeddah
,
Saudi Arabia
CampusUrban, 8 acres (3.2 ha)
Colours    Green, white & black
Sporting affiliations
PISJ/Pakistan Embassy School
Websitepisjazizia.com

Organizational structure

The school functions in accordance with the rules and regulations set by the Ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The board of directors is duly elected by the parents of the students under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education, which constitutes the 'governing body' and formulates the policies of the school. The operational activities of the school are carried out under the supervision of the CEO and Principal of the school.

The Primary Section–headed by the Headmistress–comprises classes Prep to IV (four) for girls and Prep to V (five) for boys. The Secondary Sections–headed by the Vice Principal–comprise class V to XII for girls and class V to XII for boys.

In the administration, the school has a Director of Finance and an Administrative Officer. The Director of Finance is overall in charge of all financial matters whereas the Administrative Officer looks after the Personnel Section, the Transport Section and building maintenance.

PISJ Boys Uniform

See also

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