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Admissions are now open for the 2025/2026 academic year!

Enroll your children today for an exciting journey in learning & innovation.

Admissions are now open for the 2025/2026 academic year!Enroll your children today for an exciting journey in learning & innovation.

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INTERNATONAL
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Our Leadership Team

Dedicated Professionals Driving Our Vision Forward

Yusuf Ashworth
Director of Education at AIS

With over 30+ years of experience in educational improvement, Yusuf brings expertise in system design, curriculum leadership, and enhancing academic results. A Cambridge and LSE graduate, he has led government-sponsored and international education initiatives, helping schools foster innovation, enhance teaching, and achieve measurable results. Known for his visionary approach, Yusuf empowers educators and inspires students to reach their full potential.

Matthew Cooper
Director of English Dept
  • NPQH BA YouthStudies and Education
  • Experienced school leader. Former primary school headteacher in the UK
Fawaz Alkhaldi
School Principal, Boys Section
  • M.Ed Educational Leadership, St.Thomas University, USA 
  • School leader experienced in driving initiatives, fostering learning, and achieving organizational goals
Shamsiya Alkalbani
Head of School for Middle and Higher Grades
  • Bachelor of Quran Studies
  • School leader with a record of fostering academic excellence, innovation, and collaboration
Fatimah Alkharfan
Pedagogical Team Leader
  • More than 30 years experience in leading academic role in various schools in KSA
  • Omar Al-Mukhtar (1994 – 1996); Manarat Al-Riyad (1996 – 1999); AIS (1999 – Present)
Abdelelah Mohammed Alsaad
Director of Human Resources
  • Bachelor of Shari’yah Law, Imam Muhammad Bin Saud University
  • Master in Human Resources & Development, University of Salford
  • More than 15 years experience in HR operations
Ahmed Osman Darweish
Chief Operating Officer
  • Bachelor’s degree in Shari’ah from Imam University, summa cum laude.
  • Extensive experience of 15 years in multiple fields including education, law, and SME management.
Nuur Asram Kamar Nordin
Project Manager
  • BTech (Hons) in Business Information System, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
  • More than 8 years of experience in tech strategy, CX, and process improvement.