Al-Yasmin International School

Al-Yasmin International School (AYIS) (Arabic: المدرسة ياسمين العالمية - الرياض, Hindi: अल-यास्मीन अंतरराष्ट्रीय विधालय), (also known as Al Yasmin International School Riyadh or simply Al Yasmin) is an International Indian school affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi located in Al Malaz district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This school comes number 3rd in terms of expensive fee structure among the Indian schools in Riyadh after Daratassalam International Delhi Public School (DPS) and Yara International School (YIS). As per the rules and regulations from Ministry of Education (Saudi Arabia), the school follows single-[...] education system.

School's vision and mission

Vision

Mission

Academic structure

This school serves students from KG section to class 12. As being an Indian school, Hindi is part of main subject for students until class 10. Arabic is an auxiliary language for students of all classes.

Classes 11 and 12

The school offers only Science stream for classes 11 and 12, that means a candidate can choose 1 of 3 streams in the school, they are

• Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science (C++) – PCM
• Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science (C++) – PCB
• Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology – PCMB

Examinations

Class 10

All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE)

Annual examination is being conducted for all CBSE schools all over India and in the world in the month of March. The students of Al-Yasmin International School have to go to Al-Alia International Indian School for participating in the examination. The examination is directly controlled by CBSE from New Delhi, India. The result of the examination will be announced by the month of May or June.

Class 11

Gulf Sahodaya Examination

Gulf Sahodaya Examination is being conducted for Class 11 students every year in all the Indian schools of GCC countries. There are total 5 subjects of 100 marks each.

Class 12

All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE)

All India Senior School Certificate Examination is conducted for Class 12 students in the month of February or March. The students have to go to Al-Alia International Indian School for writing the exam. The examination is directly controlled by CBSE from New Delhi, India. The result is announced by the month of May or June.

Campus

Building

There are separate buildings for boys and girls. Boys who are below the age of 10 are taught in Girls' section and upon reaching the age of 10, they are shifted to Boys' section permanently.

Cafeteria

The school has installed a canteen in both Boys' as well as in Girls' section. In the holy month of Ramadan, the canteen is remained closed. Students are given two recess timings in a day to utilize the canteen.

Key people

• Dr. K. Rahamathullah, Principal and Convener of the Central Board of Secondary Education Gulf Council-Saudi Arabian Chapter
• Yahia Hussain Tawhri, General Manager
• Sultan Hussain Tawhri, Deputy Manager
• Muhammad Israr, Supervisor and Coordinator

Events

2011 Turkey Visit

30 members from Al-Yasmin International School (including students) made a visit to the historical city of Istanbul, Turkey in the year 2011. In the trip, the members experienced activities like snow skiing and cruising. However, these types of events are rarely organized by the school.

United Nations Simulation Conference(s) (UNSC)

2nd Pevees

48 students from 3 International schools in Saudi Arabia (including Al-Yasmin International School), namely, Al-Wurood International School, Jeddah and Al-Khozama International School, Dammam participated in 2nd Pevees United Nations Simulation Conference with the support from Alkhobar's Rezayat Community Hall and hosted by Al-Khozama International School in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Students represented 12 countries in the event:

• United States

• India

• Britain

• Russia

• France

• Germany

• Portugal

• China

• Guatemala

• Pakistan

• Azerbaijan

• Morocco

Principal Dr. L.P. Ravi Kumar welcomed the gathering. The event was opened by Ashraff A.M., general manager, Peevees Group of Schools, by handing over the UN flag to the chairpersons of the “United Nations' General Assembly and Security Council.” The General Assembly was chaired by Tariq Abdul Rahman, a student. The topics discussed at the conference were sustainable paths of renewable energy, child labor and health care, major challenges in underdeveloped countries, a cooperative partnership in the 21st century for world peace, security, climate change, global security and cyberspace. The chief guests for the concluding ceremony was E.K. Mohammed Shaffe, principal of International Indian School-Dammam. Sreedevi Menon, assistant director of programs, Peevees Group of Schools; K. Rahamathullah, principal, Al-Yasmin International School; Razi Shaikpareeth, administration manager at Al-Khozama, and Timochin Hassan were present on the occasion and awarded the winners. Mohammad Laiq Mohsin, Lancy D’Souza and Shaila Koya judged the event.

3rd Pevees

26 students from 4 International schools (including Al-Yasmin International School), namely, New Al-Wurood International School, Al-Khozama International School and Jabel Farzan International School participated in 3rd United Nations Simulation Conference held by Al-Wurood International School, Jeddah under the patronage of the Pevees Group of Schools at the Indian Consulate. Students represented 8 countries:

• Australia

• Brazil

• China

• Pakistan

• Belgium

• Iran

• Sri Lanka

• South Africa

Sridevi Menon, principal of the host school, welcomed the gathering. Khalid Omar of King Abdulaziz University opened the event and handed over the UN flag to the chairperson of the mock UN General Assembly, Master Karan Dilsher. Topics discussed at the conference included ‘Women’s Safety: Problems and Solutions’ and ‘Is Genetically Modified Food safe? Will it solve the World Hunger?’ Indian Consul General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai was the chief guest. A.M Ashraf, general manager of the Peevees Group of Schools, S.M. Noushad, group manager, Padmini Siva, academic director, K. Rahmatullah, principal of Al-Yasmin, Sajna C M, headmistress of Al-Khozama and Shadma Ansari, principal of Jabel Farzan, attended the event. P. Kathireshan, vice principal of NAWIS Boys Section, delivered the welcome speech, while Sereena Jalaludeen, vice principal, NAWIS Girls Section gave a vote of thanks.

4th Pevees

6 International schools in Riyadh (including Al Yasmin International School), namely, Al-Alia International Indian School, Modern International School, Daratassalam International School, International Indian School Riyadh (IISR) and International Indian Public School (IIPS) took part in United Nations Simulation Conference (UNSC) hosted by Al Yasmin International School on October 23, 2014. In the event, 40 students represented 12 major countries:

• United States

• Saudi Arabia

• France

• Brazil

• Italy

• Russia

• Japan

• Britain

• Canada

• Australia

• Belgium

• India

In the UN session, which discussed the conservation of resources and climate change, as well as woman’s safety and children rights, was chaired by Captain William Roe, managing director of Saudi Aviation Academy, as chief guest.

Prominent guests included Saleem Bava of the aviation academy; P.V Hameed, executive director of Peevees Sons; Shoukat Parwez, IISR principal; Pious John of Alia school; Mohd Haneefa, Modern School principal; and P. V Abdurahman, general manager of the MUNA Group of Schools.

Incidents

On 26 February 2011, Arab News reported that a 31 year old female teacher Lina Sebastian from Al Yasmin International School died in a road accident at Riyadh-Dammam Highwaywhen she and her husband Saji Jose along with 3 other close relatives where going to attend Soorya music program. The cause of the accident was attributed to a burst tire, which caused the driver to lose control and flip the vehicle. After the accident, all the passengers were taken to the nearest hospital where Lina Sebastian was confirmed dead.