The KAUST School

🎓Happy Graduation Day to the Class of 2026! As you move your tassel today, know that the entire TKS community is standing behind you and cheering you on.

You’ve made your mark here—now go make your mark on the world. We can’t wait to see you shine!

🌊💙If you want to experience the heart and soul of our community, come to Tidal Wave. It is a TKS tradition that proves we are always better together.

We are so grateful for the partners and people who bring this event to life. Thank you to all of our marketplace artisans, entrepreneurs, student organizations, food vendors, stage performers, musicians, athletes, faculty, staff, and parent volunteers. Another year of Tidal Wave is in the history books—see you next year!

Everything hits different when you’re a Senior counting down to your last day of classes. It’s more than “just school.”

We see you, Class of 2026. ✨🎓 Check out today’s stories for to see where some of our seniors may be headed after graduation!

At TKS, we empower students to lead. Our student leaders took center stage at the recent Model UN Conference.

We were thrilled to host 200+ bright minds on our campus for several days of thoughtful debate and creative problem-solving. This year marked a historic first for TKS, as we opened the conference to international students from the Gulf Region, truly globalizing the dialogue and perspectives shared in our committee rooms.

Seeing these students develop solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges reinforces why we prioritize real-world applications and experiential learning. 🌍We are shaping global leaders of the future.

🌍73 Nationalities. One Community.

At TKS, our community represents a vibrant mosaic of cultures. Global citizenship is not just embedded in our curriculum, but it is also part of the daily experience within our diverse population.

This week the celebration of our international community came to the forefront with the KAUST Flavors of Nations event and activities highlighting multilingualism at TKS. Guest readers will be joining us throughout the week to share stories in their native languages in the Elementary Library.

🙏A huge thank you to the 30+ parents who have signed up to read in more than 17 languages. Together we are preparing our learners to be globally-minded contributors in an interconnected world.

Let’s Go Sharks! 🦈🔥

Our Season 2 athletes showed up and put in the work this year. While we celebrate the teamwork, dedication, and trophy-winning performances, it’s our Sharks displaying outstanding sportsmanship and character throughout the season that makes us truly proud.

A shoutout to the athletes and teams who have scored Season 2 tournament wins:

⚽️ Football
• U16 Boys🥇
• U16 Girls, U19 Boys🥈
• U19 Girls 🥉

🏸 Badminton
• U14 Girls (A), U14 Boys (B)🥈
• U14 Boys (A)🥉

👟 Cross Country
• U16 Boys, U12 Girls🥇
• U16Boys, U16Girls, U14Boys, U12Girls 🥈
• U19 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls🥉

Well done to all our Shark athletes and coaches. Let’s keep that momentum going into Season 3! 🌊 🦈

From the desert sands of Al Ula to the historic streets of Berlin, TKS students are exploring the remnants of the past and making unforgettable memories along the way.

These immersive experiences beyond the classroom walls build a deeper understanding of people, places, and events that have shaped our world. Whether it’s IBDP history students walking through the underground escape tunnels of the Cold War, or MS students witnessing the legacy of ancient civilizations right here in Saudi Arabia, these experiential learning opportunities bring history to life in a tangible way.

A huge thank you to all the faculty and staff who make these incredible trips possible. 🙏

Sometimes you have to disconnect in order to have meaningful connection. 🌊☀️

Our Middle School students went completely tech-free today for Community Day. We traded laptops for team-building activities and screens for the shoreline of the Red Sea.

No WiFi needed when you’re focused on being present, building relationships, and connecting face-to-face.