Academic Life at Al Fanoos
Course of Study
The school follows the IGCSE curriculum with English as the medium of instruction, enriched with Islamic values and Arabic language.
Subjects Offered
The school aims to provide modern education with special emphasis on moral, physical and emotional development, nurturing character building, tolerance, cooperation and excellence in every field.
Academic Structure
π Promotion Policy: Based on daily performance throughout the year and Term examination results. Minimum 80% attendance required for promotion. Progress Reports issued after each Term Exam at the Open House.
Co-Curricular Activities
Equal importance is given to co-curricular activities to stimulate student interests and develop their inherent potential.
Students divided into four houses β Emerald (Green), Ruby (Red), Sapphire (Blue), Topaz (Yellow). Each has a house master/mistress, captain and vice-captain. All competitions on inter-house basis.
Physical education is an integral part of the curriculum. School starts with physical exercises. Football, shuttle badminton, chess and indoor games promoted at all stages. Annual medical check-up organised.
Eco-Club, Science Club, Arts Club and IT Club give every student the chance to empower their inner potential and explore interests beyond the regular curriculum.
Elocution, public speaking, writing, story narrating, composing poems, drawings, paintings, music, singing, quizzing, debating and craft work.
Well-stocked library with book lending facilities for students and teachers. Silence and discipline maintained. Reference books and periodicals available for in-library use.
Computer education is compulsory from Grade I onwards with a prescribed IGCSE-aligned syllabus. Students gain essential digital literacy for the modern world.
The Four Houses
Events & Programmes 2026β2027
Tentative schedule of key events, competitions, and holidays for the Al Fanoos International School academic year 2026β27.
π Term 1 Events (AugβDec 2026)
π Term 2 Events (JanβJun 2027)
Assessment Schedule 2026β2027
First Term
23 August 2026 β 07 January 2027
Exam: 22 Dec 2026 β 07 Jan 2027
Second Term
17 January 2027 β 24 June 2027
Exam: 08 Jun 2027 β 23 Jun 2027
Continuous Tests
CT-1, CT-2, CT-3, CT-4
Conducted throughout both terms
π Continuous Assessment Tests
| Test | Start Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CT-1 (First Class Test) | 27 September 2026 | Term 1 |
| CT-2 (Second Class Test) | 01 November 2026 | Term 1 |
| CT-3 (Third Class Test) | 14 March 2027 | Term 2 |
| CT-4 (Fourth Class Test) | 18 April 2027 | Term 2 |
π Holiday Schedule 2026β2027
| Holiday / Vacation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Vacation | 20 November 2026 | 28 November 2026 |
| First Term Vacation (Mid-Year) | 08 January 2027 | 16 January 2027 |
| Eid Al-Fitr Vacation | 26 February 2027 | 13 March 2027 |
| Eid Al-Adha Vacation | 07 May 2027 | 22 May 2027 |
| Summer Vacation Starts | 24 June 2027 | β |
β οΈ Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change by school management. Saudi National Holidays and Saudi Ministry of Education schedules may affect the above dates. The school will notify parents of any changes via the student handbook and school notices.