Dhahran Ahilya School

Dhahran Ahliyya Schools (DAS) in Dhahran is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to excellence in Arabic and English education, serving students from kindergarten through Grade 12.

Founding and Growth

Founded in 1977 (1397 AH) by Khalid and Sally Alturki, DAS began with 56 students, 6 teachers, and 1 secretary. Over four decades, the schools grew to an enrollment of 2,000 students and a team of more than 200 teachers and staff.

Educational Quality

DAS has established itself as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading K–12 educational institutions through continuous improvement, individual and collective professional development for educators, and ongoing evaluation of its educational programs.

Mission and Values

Inspired by the principles of Islam, DAS aims to empower every student to become a compassionate, thoughtful, lifelong bilingual learner who makes a positive difference locally and globally.