Pakistan International School Jeddah

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Pakistan International School Jeddah (formerly Pakistan Embassy School Jeddah) is one of the largest community-based schools in Saudi Arabia. It is located on Taj-ud-Makki Street in Al-Azizyah District of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is an International School, affiliated with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) of Islamabad, Pakistan. Coordinates: 21°33′16″N, 39°12′20″E

Pakistan International School Jeddah (PISJ)
Pakistan International School Jeddah
Motto: "رَبِّ زدْنيِ عِلْماً" (Arabic)
O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge."
Established: 1959 (est.)
Type: Public school
Principal: Mr. Naqi Nazir Uddin
Headmaster (Boys Wing): Mr. Irfan Asghar
Staff: 400 (est.)
Students: 6ooo
Location: Jeddah, Makkah Province, KSA
Campus: Urban, 8 acres approx.
Nickname: Embassy school, Pakistani school

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[edit] Overview

Pakistan International School Jeddah (formerly Pakistan Embassy School Jeddah) is one of the largest community-based schools in Saudi Arabia. It is located on Taj-ud-Makki Street in Al-Azizyah District of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It was previusly located in baghdadiah from 1959 to 1984. It is an International School, affiliated with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) of Islamabad, Pakistan. The school was established to serve the children of the large Pakistani expatriate community living in Jeddah and adjacent cities. It has a student body of more than 8500.

The school operates in two shifts - the morning shift comprising middle, secondary and higher-secondary classes and an afternoon shift comprising preparatory and primary school. The primary medium of instruction is English, Urdu- and Sindhi-medium tracks are also available till secondary level.

The school has two wings, one for boys and the other for girls. A connecting building in-between the two wings houses the the administrative offices. The school also has a large auditorium with an occupancy of 300 - 500 people. There is a large open-air basketball court located between the two wings.

The girls wing also offers private BA degrees (Bachelor of Arts) in limited subjects affiliated with University of Karachi, Pakistan.

The school also had a satellite branch, the Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section), located in Ar-Rehab District of Jeddah. It offers IGCSE-based curriculum of United Kingdom. Now-a-days, this branch is known as Pak-Eng International School Jeddah and in completely independent of PISJ.

[edit] Facilities

  • 2 Computer Labs
  • 2 Physics Labs
  • 2 Chemistry Labs
  • 1 Biology Lab
  • 2 English Language Lab
  • Three Canteens (Tuck Shops)
  • Emergency Health Clinic
  • Emergency Fire-Fighting Control Room
  • One Assembly Hall
  • One Playground
  • Two Hundred Classrooms (Est.)
  • Two Grand Libraries
  • Three Small Libraries
  • Two Book Shops
  • Five Electric Control Room
  • One Repair Workshop
  • Transportation (100 Buses Approx.)
  • Two separate Staff Rooms
  • Staff Rooms
  • Sports Room for girls

[edit] Departments

  • Controller of Examination
  • FBISE Affares Department
  • History & Records Center
  • Six Fees Counters
  • External Relations Manager
  • Admission Section

[edit] Faculties (at Higher Secondary level)

  • Department of Biology
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Physics
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Department of Computer Studies
  • Department of Literary Sciences
  • Department of Commerce
  • Department of Arts & Home Economices
  • Department of Physical Education

[edit] History

[edit] Old Building

The old building was located near the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah.

[edit] New Building

The present new building was made operational in 1984. It is located on Taj-ud-Makki Street in Al-Azizyah District. A handsome number of Pakistani families also resides in this area. Being close to the school campus, their children are facilitated.

[edit] English Section

A new independent campus known as the 'English Section' offering O'Level and A'Level was established in 1995 under the supervision of the then ambassador Dr.Shahid Amin and consul education Prof. Mahmood ul haq Haqqani

[edit] Sections

[edit] Secondary School

  • Science
    • Biology
    • Computer Science
  • Arts
  • General Science

[edit] Higher Secondary School

  • Pre-Engineering
    • Chemistry
    • Computer Science
  • Pre-Medical
  • Commerce
  • Humanities
  • General Science


[edit] Events

Pakistan International school Jeddah not only provide students with excellent education facilities but also give them the oppurtunity to expose their talents. This school is known one of the best for its extra-curricular activities. It regularly celeberates Pakistan's National day on 14th of August with full enthusiasm,differnt programmes are performed on both boys and girls section. Due to the availibilty of one Auditorium, one day boys wing have their function and on the other girls wing. Counsulate general is invited to the function as a chief guest. 23rd March (Pakistan's Resolution day), 9th of November(Iqbal Day), 25th of December(Quaid-e-Azam Day) and many other functions are held in the school.


[edit] Sports Day

Sports day, the day on which the students exhibit their abilites is held regularly every year in mid of January and February. Sports day is usually held in the Girl's wing. Due to lack of facilites and Time, practice for the event is in between the classes. At least one month before the Annual sports day,Badge ceremony is held in which the In charges and sports captains are given the sashes, caps and badges the highest post is for Sports Secretary. After the ceremony, the Basketball, Throwball and Badminton events are held. Eight houses compete in their best professional manner, every participant wears the jacket showing their house colour. Every event has its own Sports In charges,every house has its own Sports Captain. The Annual Sports day starts with the National anthem and many national songs. March Past is the first event, opening event, welcome event, races, skipping, P.T, gymnastics and many other events are held which are fully enjoyed by the students and the chief guests. Cups and certificates are awarded to the winners.

BOYS have their sports activities outside the school in different clubs. The most Favourite among the boys is Cricket. Houses compete with each other.

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