Vision
Al Hussan Group
Who we are
The tradition of Al Hussan Education in Saudi Arabia began in 1956, when Sheikh Abdel Aziz Rashid Al-Hussan founded the Arab Cultural Institute for adult education. The following year Al Hussan Modern Girls School — the first girls’ school in the Eastern Province — opened. Today the group includes nineteen schools and institutes, with more than 12,000 students. His son, Rashid Abdel Aziz Al-Hussan, continues that vision of education for all.
Mission
High-quality education with international standards in a safe and inclusive environment that promotes student well-being and holistic development.
The first international-curriculum school opened in September 1998, with separate boys’ and girls’ divisions on the same campus. Al Hussan International Schools are registered with the Ministry of Education to offer a British programme — Cambridge Primary and Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A2. In August 2011 the Khobar school was authorised for the IB Diploma, and the Riyadh international branch opened the same year.
Training began in 1958 as the Arab Cultural Institute (ACI). Programmes include IT training through Informatics Global Campus, English through ELS Language Centers — the sole representative in the Eastern Province — and professional courses such as welding. Al Hussan institutes award a Computer Science Diploma for secondary graduates under the supervision of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, with a path to bachelor study at KFUPM or other universities.
FounderSheikh Abdel Aziz Rashid Al-Hussan
PresidentRashid Abdel Aziz Al-Hussan
Our history
A story of education in the Eastern Province — from 1956 to nineteen schools today.
19561377هـ
Arab Cultural Institute, Dammam
Sheikh Abdel Aziz Rashid Al-Hussan founds adult education and training in the Eastern Province.
19571378هـ
First girls’ school in the Eastern Province
Al Hussan Modern Girls School opens — the first girls’ school in the region.
19811401هـ
Boys’ primary school and Jubail partnership
The model national boys’ primary school opens in Dammam. The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu entrusted Al Hussan with running its Jubail schools from 1401–1405H.
19861406–1407هـ
Educational complex and secondary school
The Dammam educational complex opens, followed by the model national boys’ secondary school.
19981419هـ
Al Hussan International Academy — Khobar
The first international campus opens, after national expansions in Khobar and Jubail.
20061427هـ
Orbit International School
Orbit International School opens in Khobar.
20111433هـ
IB Diploma and Riyadh international
Khobar is authorised for the IB Diploma. Al Hussan International School Riyadh opens.
2016–20181437–1439هـ
Yanbu, Riyadh national, and further growth
International campuses in Khobar and Yanbu, and national schools in Riyadh, join the group. Plans continue across the Kingdom and the wider region, including Cairo.
What distinguishes Al Hussan
A complete school journey
The best education from the first year of primary through Grade 12, for boys and girls, in a setting built for serious study.
Selected teachers and leaders
Supervisory, administrative, teaching, and training staff are chosen for high academic qualifications and proven experience.
Training before and during service
Staff programmes are led by specialists in educational administration, with follow-up so classrooms use the strongest methods every day.
Guidance and Thursday support
Integrated care and counselling, plus Thursday enrichment for advanced students and free reinforcement lessons for those who need them — with supervised activities for talent and creativity.
Parents as partners
Two programmed parent meetings each year, so families can review work and meet every teacher, plus a closing activity day that shows the year’s work.
Labs, English, and computer
Modern computer and English laboratories, extra periods in both subjects from Grade 1 to Grade 12, and more ministry-subject lessons where students need depth.
Air-conditioned, GPS-tracked buses
A fleet of air-conditioned buses with satellite tracking moves students between home and school under teacher supervision.
Clear internal regulations
Written duties, supervision lines, and accountability for every role across schools and institutes.
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