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Post by Hadia on Jul 10, 2013 12:56:52 GMT
Not sure why you were led to believe that all kids go to school in Dhahran. That's definitely not the case. Saudi Aramco Schools has schools in Abqaiq, Dhahran, Ras Tanura, and Udhailiyah.
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Post by revive on Jul 10, 2013 23:39:46 GMT
Thanks Hadia. That's good to know.
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Post by GroveWanderer on Jul 11, 2013 6:55:15 GMT
According to the info I got from people involved in the pre-K program in Dhahran, all the company compounds except Dhahran have K3 and K4. Dhahran has only K4.
As others have mentioned, the problem in Dhahran is lack of classroom space. As soon as they can find space for it, they will start a K3 in Dhahran but there is no indication of when that will be.
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Post by vpainter on Jul 11, 2013 20:12:11 GMT
Revive,
There is projected to be preK 3 in Dhahran in the coming school year. A new building is being built at the moment for the PreK program. This past year, DHA was the only compound without preK 3 due to lack of space.
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Post by revive on Jul 12, 2013 15:51:38 GMT
Vpainter,
Thanks for the info. I assume that's for the 2014-15 academic year, not 2013-14. Is that correct?
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Post by vpainter on Jul 12, 2013 20:15:05 GMT
Correcting my post: It has been delayed until the 2014 - 2015 school year, spoke with someone today.
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Post by revive on Jul 12, 2013 20:18:47 GMT
That means, if the building is finished on time, they will start next month! My will be very excited to hear this.
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Post by azraeil on Jul 14, 2013 5:11:26 GMT
I doubt it will be finish that soon. They have only started leveling the ground.
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Post by UmmRiyam on Jul 14, 2013 11:07:08 GMT
I live in Udhailiyah. My daughter just finished K3, and my next daughter will go to K3 in September.
When I went to the K3 parent info night, the principal said they are hoping to start K3 in Dhahran for this coming year. They didn't have the space for it.
The Aramco K3 preschool is really good. I highly recommend it over in-home preschools.
I haven't heard anything about them starting K2.
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Post by xceptional8 on Sept 18, 2024 13:15:11 GMT
Hi
can someone please update on the latest status in 2024?
I have child who will be 4 year old this Dec 2024, and we plan to move in Jan or Feb 2025. will he go to pre-K and is that separately paid and how much?
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Post by tamsin on Sept 18, 2024 15:13:40 GMT
Hi can someone please update on the latest status in 2024? I have child who will be 4 year old this Dec 2024, and we plan to move in Jan or Feb 2025. will he go to pre-K and is that separately paid and how much? If there is space, it’s not automatic. Around $250 a month, half days. |
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Post by xceptional8 on Sept 19, 2024 16:52:50 GMT
so it is not covered in free school that Aramco offers or for Aramco employees?
Also is there a way to apply for space in advance?
and i was reading school handbook for my 7 year old. Are they very strict about vacations/taking time off from school as mentioned in the handbook?
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Post by tamsin on Sept 19, 2024 18:08:02 GMT
so it is not covered in free school that Aramco offers or for Aramco employees? Also is there a way to apply for space in advance? and i was reading school handbook for my 7 year old. Are they very strict about vacations/taking time off from school as mentioned in the handbook? No, free schooling does not begin until 5. Doubtful, you’d need an address and camp id. Yes, as most schools are. |
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