Welcome to International Leaders Education Foundation
International Leaders Education Foundation, formerly known as the British International School of Tabuk, is a non-profit educational institution. The school is registered with the Ministry of Education and accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education to offer IGCSE and A Level programmes following the British curriculum.
Nearly 50 Years of Exceptional Education in Saudi Arabia
School Life & Enrichment
Education at BIST extends far beyond the classroom. We develop the whole person through extraordinary co-curricular experiences.
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School Timings 2026/2027
Sunday to Thursday
- Reception: 7:40 AM - 12:50 PM
- Primary: 7:40 AM - 12:50 PM
- Secondary: 7:40 AM - 12:50 PM
Friday & Saturday
- Campus closed for regular lessons
- Events and activities as scheduled
Key Dates to Remember
School Events
Staff Return
16 August 2026
Student Return
30 August 2026
Term 1 Internal Assessment (Years 3-10)
9-15 December 2026
Return from Winter Break (Term 2 Begins)
10 January 2027
Parent-Teacher Conference
11 February 2027
Term 2 Internal Assessment (Years 3-10)
24 February - 2 March 2027
Return from Spring Break (Term 3 Begins)
28 March 2027
Parent-Teacher Conference
11 April 2027
Term 3 Internal Assessment (Years 3-10)
23-29 June 2027
Summer Break Begins
4 July 2027
School Holidays
Saudi National Day
23 September 2026
Half-Term Break
25-29 October 2026
Winter Break
20 December 2026 - 7 January 2027
Foundation Day
22 February 2027
Eid Al Fitr Holidays
7-18 March 2027
Spring Break
21-25 March 2027
Eid Al Adha Holidays
9-20 May 2027