Anonymous
Post 11/27/2024 19:54     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
Anonymous wrote:How do they handle Shia students?


Muslim Community School in Potomac caters to Shia and Sunni. Their curriculum was re-done in order to make it palatable to all.
Anonymous
Post 11/27/2024 17:35     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
Anonymous wrote:It is a school run/funded by Saudi government so no, there isn’t bias against Saudi kids.



Lol
Anonymous
Post 11/27/2024 16:12     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
Anonymous wrote:Can the girls play sports too?


Yes. My Dd has played them in both volleyball and basketball.
Anonymous
Post 11/27/2024 11:08     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
How do they handle Shia students?
Anonymous
Post 11/27/2024 11:06     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
Anonymous wrote:Can the girls play sports too?


My daughter's school played them a couple of years ago.
Anonymous
Post 11/26/2024 16:46     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
Can the girls play sports too?
Anonymous
Post 11/26/2024 12:36     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
Anonymous wrote:If you have a smart kid, my impression is that it's been years since KAA has graduated a national merit scholar. Worth checking to know how many commended students they've had.


That's a silly yardstick to use. Many students don't even take the test.
Anonymous
Post 11/26/2024 09:45     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
If you have a smart kid, my impression is that it's been years since KAA has graduated a national merit scholar. Worth checking to know how many commended students they've had.
Anonymous
Post 11/26/2024 06:00     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
It is a school run/funded by Saudi government so no, there isn’t bias against Saudi kids.

Anonymous
Post 11/25/2024 22:29     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
I am interested in enrolling my child too! I wonder how competitive it is to get in?
OP did you visit the school? Have you made a decision about enrolling?
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2024 14:25     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
Went there for a swim meet. Nice pool! Nice building.
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2024 07:01     Subject: Re:King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
My child’s team played against them in sports and I remember being especially impressed by the sportsmanship of the coach and athletes.
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2024 00:47     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
Anonymous wrote:Hi, please share any feedback about King Abdullah Academy in Herndon. We are a Muslim family and looking to put our son in kindergarten next year. Is there any bias against Saudi students? How are the academics and overall reputation of the school? I know they do IB only. What about sports and clubs?

They have sports. It’s a nice school.
Anonymous
Post 11/12/2024 00:46     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
Anonymous wrote:Hi, please share any feedback about King Abdullah Academy in Herndon. We are a Muslim family and looking to put our son in kindergarten next year. Is there any bias against Saudi students? How are the academics and overall reputation of the school? I know they do IB only. What about sports and clubs?

It’s a school mostly for Saudi kids.
Anonymous
Post 11/11/2024 22:57     Subject: King Abdullah Academy (KAA)
Hi, please share any feedback about King Abdullah Academy in Herndon. We are a Muslim family and looking to put our son in kindergarten next year. Is there any bias against Saudi students? How are the academics and overall reputation of the school? I know they do IB only. What about sports and clubs?