ACCREDITATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Accreditations and affiliations to guarantee rigorous standards for staff and students.
EXAM BOARDS
BISR is approved as an examination centre for three different exam boards, AQA, Edexcel and Cambridge International, and an authorised school for the International Baccalaureate (IB). BISR is also an examination centre for SATs, tests widely used for college admissions in the United States.
ACCREDITATIONS
BISR is accredited by the following organisations. All organisations have rigorous standards which we have to meet in order to be accredited. The award of Full Accreditation Status provides us with the recognition and credibility which reassures parents and students of our school's commitment to the best practices in education, both in the UK and internationally.
| Council of International Schools |
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The Council of International Schools (CIS) is the premier worldwide accreditation organisation for international schools. Achieving CIS International Accreditation demonstrates that BISR provides high-quality international education in an effective and agile learning organisation. |
| British School Overseas |
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The British School Overseas (BSO) inspection process, carried out by an organisation called PENTA, is a voluntary inspection scheme for British international schools. They offer an environment in which best pedagogical and leadership practice is shared in order to achieve and maintain the highest educational outcomes for every pupil. |
| WASC |
| At British International School Riyadh, our accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) serves as a mark of global educational excellence. WASC validation guarantees that our academic programs meet rigorous international standards, ensuring our diplomas and course credits are fully recognised by top universities across the United States and around the world. Through continuous self-evaluation and peer review, WASC accreditation reflects our commitment to providing an outstanding, future-focused education for every student. |
AFFILIATIONS
We are affiliated with a broad range of groups, giving access to high-quality training for our staff, enrichment activities for our students, and access to support and advice when required.
| British Schools in the Middle East |
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| We’re proud to be part of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) which supports a network of high quality British international schools in the region. They offer an invaluable partnership between member schools and business partners specialising in educational services, products and tools. They help celebrate British heritage and the cultures of host countries, and facilitate a range of inter-schools sports, music, arts and other events. |
| Council of British International Schools |
| COBIS (Council of British International Schools) is the premier global membership association representing over 400 high-quality British international schools across more than 80 countries. It provides rigorous quality assurance, continuous professional development, safer recruitment practices, and inter-school competitions to ensure member schools maintain exemplary educational standards worldwide. |
| The Duke of Edinburgh International Award |
| The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework, supporting young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world. This globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds, inclusive of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities. Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their individual interests, universal skills and life ambitions. |
| The Alliance for Sustainable Schools |
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We are proud to be a Founding Member of The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS) – a growing network of schools around the world working together for a sustainable future through a shared commitment to the principles of the Sustainable Schools Charter. |
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