Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Yes, we offer classes in both English and Arabic. Our English classes are for native English speakers.

ACCEL was founded in Arizona about 40 years ago. This successful program has been expanded to Saudi Arabia to support this community. We offer curriculum in Arabic and soon we will offer curriculum in English.

Please apply via Gradelink. Our enrollment team will contact you soon and schedule a tour.

https://secure.gradelink.com/2364/enrollment

At The Ajyal Center, we use a variety of curriculum, such as Ministry of Education materials, Unique Learning, and I Read Arabic.

No, parents do not need to work for Aramco.

The Ajyal Center is located just outside Aramco’s Ajyal Project residential neighborhood in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Yes, we do provide transportation to some students, if he or she qualifies.

We will offer lunch to students when Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted.

We work with students and adults diagnosed with any disability that impacts their ability to succeed in school, work, or the community. Students who can attend a general education school are not eligible to attend the Ajyal Center.

All students are screened after applying to The Ajyal Center. The Enrollment Supervisor may ask you questions about your child, meet with you on Zoom, or schedule an in-person interview with our related services team. This process is only intended to ensure that your student is a good fit for the program.

Once enrolled at The Ajyal Center, all students receive a comprehensive evaluation conducted by their teacher and related services team. From this evaluation, an IEPindividual education plan is created to target specific goals for your child. This process may take up to 1one trimester.

There is no cost associated with screening; however, only enrolled students receive a comprehensive evaluation.

The Ajyal Center offers students a comprehensive and holistic approach to working with students who have disabilities. Our program integrates therapeutic services throughout the school day.

Students attend school from 7:30-1:30, Sunday through Thursday. Our office is open from 7:00-3:00.

Yes, for the 2021-2022 school year, Aramco retirees receive a 10% discount on tuition.

No, Aramco does not provide tuition assistance to retirees, but they do receive a discount.

Medical insurance may pay for therapeutic services. Please contact your insurance company for information about this.

Yes, some of our students qualify to be placed in or continue in the Noor System.

Yes, we have an Inclusion Program directed by Dr. Asma Batool focused on creating opportunities for Ajyal Center students to be included in both academic and social activities. We do offer between classroom transitions and social inclusion activities with other schools.

No, we do not offer inclusion classes inside of the Ajyal Center because our students are all diagnosed with a disability.

Yes, we are accredited by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia.

We are also proud to be accredited by Best Buddies International and the National Commission on Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES).

No, not at this time.

No, staff and students do not live on campus.

The Ajyal Center provides an educational school program with related services, an adult program, and clinical services.

The education program accepts students from age 3 to 18 and the adult program accepts young men and women from 16 to 35.

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