Dear Parents,

We commit to:

• • Navigating this uncertainty together

  • Being transparent with one another

  • Balancing compassion and care within our circumstances

  • Making decisions that embrace wellbeing for all

  • Creating a plan to support one another and to support student learning

  • Seeking timely answers for what we do not know

  • Being creative in our thinking

  • Being flexible in our response

  • Modeling resilience

  • Presuming positive intent

  • Maintaining perspective

  • Providing grace knowing our challenges

It is disheartening the impact this situation is having on our community, the region and the world. I was reminded this morning during a conversation that there are so many in the region dealing with this situation that shouldn't have to. Our students have been through the disruption of Covid and are now going through this regional conflict. Adults and students alike have been impacted and I want nothing more than for us to return to the normalcy and consistency we had before.

ISG has created this digital form for keeping the school informed about your updated plans in regards to returning to Saudi Arabia for learning on March 29, 2026.  We appreciate your ongoing partnership in learning and thank you in advance for staying in touch over the break.

For your easy reference, we have created an archive of the communication we have sent to the ISG parent community between February 28 and March 3, 2026.

• ISG Parent Community Update - Feb. 28

• ISG Parent Community Update - Virtual School (March 1, 2026) - Feb. 28

• ISG Parent Community Update - Virtual School (March 2, 2026) - Mar. 1

• ISG Parent Community Update - Virtual School - Mar. 2

• ISG Parent Update - Virtual School Cancellation - Mar. 3

• ISG Parent Message - Regional Developments & Planning Update - Mar. 3

All March 2026 SAT dates hosted by ISG schools have been cancelled due to the ongoing regional tensions.  Please note that the next available SAT dates are shared below.  Students and families may liaise directly with the College Board for additional options and information.  For any registered March test takers please continue to check your emails. 

ISG School SAT Testing Dates:

• • American School Dhahran: May 2, 2026 and June 6, 2026

  • ISG Jubail: May 2, 2026

  • ISG Dammam: June 6, 2026

ISG has reached out to the agencies who support the external exams for A levels, IGCSE, AP and IB for preliminary conversations so we can be prepared if disruptions in this region do not normalize in time for these exams.  There is no specific information at this time that this will occur and our current engagement with these organizations is focused on transparent communication, mutual awareness and understanding for potential proactive planning and response in the future.

We are proud to share that ISG students have been featured in the local Saudi media, Alriyadh newspaper.

The article highlights the role 130 students played in last month’s beach cleanup where they collected 135 kilograms of waste from Halfmoon Beach.

This initiative was made possible through ISG’s college and career programs, our partnership with KBR and the Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture.

I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to our Year 13 students at British School Dhahran who achieved outstanding results in their January 2026 A level unit examinations in science and mathematics. Earning the highest possible A grades reflects an exceptional level of commitment, perseverance and academic excellence.

We are proud to recognize the accomplishments of Shazia, Mariam, Riye, Ibrahim, Khuzaimah, Mohid, Taha, Lucas, Zhara, Yazan, Nynke, Abdullah and Zaryab for their impressive performance across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

These achievements are a testament not only to the dedication of our students but also to the support of their teachers and families. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and wish them continued success as they prepare for their upcoming A level examinations in May.

The next PEP event scheduled in April has been cancelled. 

Thank you to all parents who have participated in this year’s PEP events.  We look forward to reviewing your feedback on what we can do to improve next year’s opportunities and what topics you have suggested.  We are grateful for your partnership in learning.

We’re excited to invite our ISG community to an alumni reunion event in London on Thursday, May 21.

These special gatherings welcome graduates, former staff and anyone who has studied or worked at ISG to reconnect and celebrate the shared experiences that have shaped our community.

Please share the registration links above with former staff and students. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.

• • March 15-26: Spring break and Eid Holiday

Please see campus updates below. 

You can also visit the campus social media pages to learn about the student experiences at ISG.

Recently, Sara Village School celebrated the weekly House Point winners, recognizing students who consistently demonstrate positive contributions to the school community. As part of the celebration, students selected special stationery from the treasure box, a small but meaningful way to acknowledge their hard work.

SVS also applauded Lucas, who successfully completed all the challenges required to earn his Junior Duke Award, receiving both his certificate and badge. Achievements like these reflect the curiosity and character we are proud to nurture in our students.