Rules of procedure

1. Schedule

Article 1:

Classes are held from Sunday to Thursday. Students are welcome between 7:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Class times vary depending on grade level and schedule.          

Article 2:

Course timetable

Article 3:

At the start of the first class, the gates will be closed at 7:50 a.m., late students will be accompanied by an education assistant in the study hall.

Article 4:

The entrance gates open 15 minutes before each class and close 5 minutes before the start of class. Families or guardians must ensure the student enters the school before leaving. They remain responsible for the student until they are actually inside.

1. Students' entrance

Article 5:

Students enter the school according to their timetable. Entry to the building must take place no later than 5 minutes before the start of the first class.

For middle school students, parents can request that their child arrive at school at 7:45 a.m., regardless of the start time of their classes. The child is then directed to a study hall, and their parents are notified in case of absence.

Article 6:

At 7:40 a.m., all the students of the 6th grade^e In their final year, students line up in the courtyard and wait for their teacher in their assigned classroom. The teachers come to collect them as soon as the first bell rings and accompany them to the classroom.

Article 7:

At 9:55 a.m., all the students of the 6th grade^e Second-year students line up in the courtyard and wait for their teacher at their assigned classroom. Students in the final two years of secondary school (grades 11 and 12) can go directly to their classroom.

Article 8:

For all class times not mentioned in articles 6 and 7, students will go directly to their classroom.

1. Students' exit

Article 9:

The student's timetable determines their presence at the school. Any student who is unable to present their student planner to the teaching assistants at dismissal will not be allowed to leave the school before the official end of classes (2:35 pm for middle school students, 3:35 pm for high school students).

Article 10:

Students who remain in the establishment outside of their scheduled timetable hours must be either engaged in extracurricular activities or in a study room.

Article 11:

Students will only be able to leave the premises after their last class period.

Article 12:

In the event of an unexpected absence of the teacher from the last class of the day, middle school students with a permission slip signed by their family at the beginning of the year will be allowed to leave the school. Those without a permission slip or whose student planner is not properly signed must go to the study hall.

Article 13:

At the end of the day, students must leave the parking lot no later than 20 minutes after the bell rings for the last class, i.e., at 3:55 p.m. Otherwise, they will be escorted inside the school and handed over to a member of the administration. To collect their child, the parent or guardian should go to school security at Gate B.

Article 14:

A parent who wishes to pick up their child during class time must send an email beforehand and/or sign a waiver of liability.

Article 15:

Educational outings without overnight stays during school hours concern all students and are mandatory.

Article 16:

Educational outings involving overnight stays are not mandatory. It should be noted that throughout these outings or trips, the child retains their status as a student of the school and remains under the responsibility of the institution. The current school rules still apply in these cases.

Article 17:

Outings by high school students without a teacher-accompanying person, outside the school premises, during school time, individually or in small groups, for the purposes of an activity related to teaching must be approved by the head of the school.

Article 18:

When a student is ill, they must be accompanied to the infirmary by a classmate after receiving permission from the teacher. The student must bring their student planner, in which each visit to the infirmary is recorded by the nurse. If the student's condition requires it, parents may come to the infirmary to collect their child. The nurse will then notify the school administration.

1. Movement within the establishment

Article 19:

Students enter through gate A for kindergarten students, accompanied by their parents, and through gate B for elementary and secondary school students.

Parents of children enrolled in kindergarten have restricted access to the kindergarten premises only.

Article 20:

Apart from the exception specified in article 15 for parents accompanying their children in kindergarten, entry is strictly reserved for students, as well as members of the educational community with a badge.

Article 21:

Visitors are only admitted by appointment. They are subject to a security check, including the presentation of identification and the issuance of a badge. They are only authorized to enter areas strictly related to the stated reason for their visit.

Article 22:

All visitors must strictly comply with the rules and prohibitions in force at the establishment.

Article 23:

The head of the establishment may prohibit access to the establishment (including the parking area) to any person who violates the rules of decorum, courtesy or who does not comply with these internal regulations.

Article 24:

Visitors without badges should enter and exit the school through the reception area at Gate B. They must be accompanied by a staff member throughout their visit.

Article 25:

Any suspicious presence must be reported immediately to the administration by any member of the community.

Article 26:

Movement within the establishment is conducted with respect for everyone's safety and discretion (it is not permitted, among other things, to loiter, run, push, shout, play, in the corridors or in the rooms…) Any student who contravenes these instructions may be punished or sanctioned according to the seriousness of the offense committed against him.

Article 27:

Presence in the corridors is only permitted during breaks between classes or with the express permission of the teacher in charge.

Article 28:

During break times, students must go to the playground. Exiting the rooms and the gymnasium requires authorization from the teacher who ensures the complete evacuation of all students before turning off the lamps and closing the doors (the air conditioners and computers will be turned off after the last lesson. the day).

Article 29:

During school meal times, between classes and recess, students must under no circumstances remain in the classrooms, except for the usual work rooms and the CDI.

Article 30:

Students do not have access to primary school classrooms and corridors, gymnasium, sports field and rear of buildings, without adult permission.

Article 31:

Student access to administration and teacher areas is subject to authorization from school life.

Article 32:

All adults in the establishment have the right and duty to intervene at any time and in particular during interclass and recess movements as well as in the immediate vicinity of the establishment to avoid disorder.

A) – Students' rights

These rights are framed by freedom of information and expression, while respecting pluralism, tolerance and the principles of neutrality.

Article 33:

In middle school, students have the right to collective expression or assembly through their representatives. They also have the right to individual expression, written or oral, by requesting a meeting with a teacher or the administration.

Article 34:

In high school, any student, whether a delegate or not, can organize a meeting, in accordance with the following procedure:

• Request written permission from the head of the institution or their deputy, stating the purpose of the meeting, the desired location, date and time. (Meetings must be organized outside of class hours;
• Ensure that the meeting is conducted in accordance with the internal regulations;

Article 35:

Any high school student can create a newspaper, write a text and distribute it freely within the school, announce a meeting, offer a service, express an opinion through a poster. They must adhere to a certain code of ethics.

The head of the institution is responsible for all publications. No publication can be distributed without their approval.

All publications must adhere to the rules of decorum. Insults, defamation, invasions of privacy, and personal attacks are strictly prohibited.

Article 36:

With the exception of the management council, students are represented in all school bodies.

Article 37:

As part of their learning, students and their parents will be informed about:

• The content of the programs;
• The objectives set by the professor and/or established by the examination regulations;
• The frequency and nature of the assessments and work to be carried out;
• The method of evaluating the work and the method of calculating the averages;
• The examination assessment protocol for the final year of secondary school, which must be signed by the student and their parents

1. B) Obligations of students

Since the French International School of Riyadh is first and foremost a place of learning, the students' first obligation is to meet the expectations inherent in any learning process.

Article 38:

Students must complete all assigned written, oral, and group work within the given timeframes. They must maintain an attentive and participatory attitude during lessons. Failure to comply with these student obligations may result in disciplinary action by members of the teaching staff.

Article 39:

Any disruption of classes is prohibited. Punishments or sanctions may be taken against students who do not respect this basic rule.

Article 40:

Students are responsible for their own equipment. They must ensure they have the necessary materials for each class period.

Article 41:

As part of the learning process, the school provides students with textbooks and manuals at the beginning of each academic year. Students and their families are responsible for the proper use of these textbooks and must return them to the school at the end of each academic year. Textbooks must be returned in the same condition in which they were given to the student at the beginning of the year. Any damage will be billed to the family according to the current financial regulations.

Article 42:

As part of the baccalaureate diploma process, an Assessment Protocol will be presented to students and their families for signature. This protocol sets out the assessment criteria for the baccalaureate exam (final year of high school) as well as the preliminary baccalaureate exams (first year of high school) for the cycle assessments. This protocol is available on the EFIR website.

Article 43:

Similarly, a specific assessment protocol for Physical Education is available to students and families.

Article 44:

In the event of a prolonged interruption of classes due to force majeure, a business continuity plan will be implemented. This plan will involve continuing learning remotely. Within this framework, the school's internal regulations will apply to students in the same way.

1. C) Punctuality

Article 45:

Students arriving late, according to articles 2, 3, 4, and 5, will be greeted by the gate assistant who will record their lateness and provide them with a pass to enter the classroom. Students who are 10 minutes or more late will be marked as "refused entry due to lateness." Regardless of their grade level, they will go to the study hall and then rejoin their class at the next scheduled time. The lateness must be rectified and acknowledged by the parents by the following day.

Article 46:

Any student who is unjustifiably late for an inter-course session may be detained the same day one hour after their last lesson. Parents will be informed by telephone or email.

Article 47:

Repeated lateness will result in punishment starting with three instances of lateness within a month. The family will be systematically warned and must rectify the delay by the following day. In cases of chronic lateness, the family will be summoned.

1. Attendance

Because it is essential for success, students' attendance at all scheduled classes is mandatory. Parents must ensure their children's regular attendance, allowing only unavoidable absences. Regular attendance is the primary commitment of all students and the responsibility of parents.

Article 48:

A student may not, under any circumstances, refuse to study certain parts of their class's curriculum or be excused from attending certain classes.

Article 49:

Regular attendance is mandatory for both compulsory and optional courses, provided that students have registered for them. It is important to remember that, in the interest of the student's academic progress, medical and other appointments must be scheduled outside of school hours whenever possible.

Article 50:

Families are required to inform the school administration of any absence, whether foreseeable or unforeseen, without delay. Families can notify the school using the following methods:

– by telephone (+966 92 000 8322)

– by email (viescolaire@efiriyad.com)

– via Pronote

– through the correspondence book

The information must include the following details: the reason for and duration of the absence must be communicated to the school office.

Article 51:

Upon the student's return, the absence must be rectified via the Pronote application.

Article 52:

The adult student can justify his absences himself, but any disruption in schooling (repeated absences, dropping out of studies) will be reported to the parents or legal guardians, if the adult student is in their care.

Regardless of the length of the absence, the student cannot be accepted into class unless their legal guardians have justified their absence via the Pronote application.

When he returns, classes will have been collected, lessons learned and homework done.

Pronote will be consulted by each teacher, when the student returns to class, to verify that the absence is justified. Otherwise, the student will be sent immediately to school life and placed in the work room until the absence is justified by the parents.

Article 53:

As part of the final year assessments, the assessment protocol sets out the framework for absences from teacher-scheduled assessments. Any absence from a pre-planned assessment must be requested specifically by the teacher concerned. All absences, whether planned or unplanned, must immediately must be justified by email to the management: (prov-adj@efiriyad.com).

Article 54:

In the event of a justified absence from a summative assessment conducted at the school, the teacher will, if possible, arrange a make-up assignment. In the case of an absence duly justified At the point-by-point assessment, the candidate is summoned again. Otherwise, A grade of zero is assigned for this teaching.

Article 55:

For all these absences, the administration, in agreement with the teacher, may possibly decide on the arrangements for implementing a graded substitution assignment.

Article 56:

If too many absences from evaluations are noted, the average will not be entered on the report card, as it is not significant. The assessment will be written accordingly.

1. Clothing and personal belongings

Article 57:

Any clothing that could be considered inappropriate in a teaching and learning environment is prohibited. Any clothing that could compromise the safety of individuals is also prohibited. Clothing must cover the waist, and footwear must be appropriate for the activities and meet the safety standards expected in a school setting.

Article 58:

If a student's attire does not meet the expected standards, they will be asked to change. A student who does not arrive in appropriate attire will not be allowed to enter the classroom until their clothing is suitable.

Article 59:

For physical education, each student must wear appropriate clothing (sports shoes, shorts or tracksuit). For swimming, a swim cap and swimsuit are mandatory for everyone, girls and boys.

Article 60:

Students must arrive at school equipped with everything necessary for their work. Any dangerous object (cutter, scissors with pointed ends, etc.) is prohibited.

Article 61:

It is strongly recommended not to bring valuable objects or large sums of money to school. In the event of theft or loss, the establishment declines all responsibility.

Article 62:

In accordance with Saudi and French law, mobile phones are strictly prohibited on school premises. Any student found in possession of a mobile phone will have it confiscated. In case of repeated offenses, the offending student will be punished.

Article 63:

Individual laptops are tolerated for schoolwork purposes.

Article 64:

Current legislation protects the right to one's image, prohibiting the capture and use of images of individuals without their explicit consent. Applied to the operation of a school, this legislation forbids the capture of any image of anyone, student or staff member, by any means whatsoever (paper, digital media, blog, website, social networks, etc.) without their knowledge or consent. Therefore, any filming or photography within the school premises is subject to prior authorization from the head of the school.

1. Respect for the living environment

Respect is the foundation of all interactions between individuals, and this principle is especially true in a school setting. Students are expected to show strict respect for teachers, their classmates, and non-teaching staff. Students must also ensure they respect the rules and equipment provided for their learning.

Article 65:

All forms of violence are prohibited within the institution. Verbal abuse, bullying, harassment, and cyberbullying (harassment is defined as the repeated and individual or collective subjecting of individuals to mockery, criticism, insults, or attacks) will be subject to disciplinary sanctions, whether this violence is expressed verbally or via social media.

Article 66:

In the event of deliberate damage caused by a student, the parents will have to cover the costs of repair and the students involved may be called upon to actively participate in this repair.

Article 67:

Everyone must ensure the cleanliness of the spaces shared by the educational community. Rude or uncivil behavior is not tolerated, regardless of the setting—school environment or extracurricular activities.

Article 68:

Students are not allowed to eat in the classrooms, halls, or corridors. With their teacher's permission, they are allowed to drink water in the classrooms (except in the library) provided they use a reusable water bottle and do not disrupt the lessons.

Article 69:

Out of courtesy and to avoid increasing the workload of the cleaning staff, everyone is asked to ensure the room they leave is tidy: turn off the lights, close the windows, pick up any litter, clean the board, and put away the tables, chairs, and all equipment used. Boards will be erased at the end of the day by the cleaning staff, unless otherwise indicated by the teachers in the room.

Article 70:

The use of tobacco is strictly prohibited on the premises, as are electronic cigarettes.

• The CDI

The library is reserved for middle and high school students only. This space is not a study hall, but a place for research and reading. Lessons and homework (except those requiring research materials) must be completed at home or in the study hall.

The CDI is open from Sunday to Thursday from 7:45am to 4:30pm.

Article 71:

Textbooks loaned to students at the beginning of the year must be covered, used carefully, and returned at the end of the year. The rules for borrowing books and magazines are posted at the entrance to the library.

Article 72:

Any lost or damaged document, book or manual will be charged to the family according to the following scale:

Loss of a school textbook: 120.00 SAR

Damage to a textbook: 70.00 SAR or 50.00 SAR depending on the condition of the book. Loss of a library book: 80.00 SAR

Damage to a library book: 70.00 SAR or 50.00 SAR depending on the condition of the book.

Article 73:

Everyone is expected to adopt an attitude conducive to work or reading; in this regard, students will be expected to:

• Respect the calm and discretion of the CDI;
• Leave the school bag in front of the CDI in the shelves provided for this purpose (provide all your equipment at the start of the hour)
• Do not eat;
• Respect the bells (no comings and goings between the CDI and the outside);
• Put books away properly after using them;
• Respect the layout of the premises and the equipment found there;
• Remember to return borrowed documents on the scheduled dates.

• Physical Education

Article 74:

Students must come with the equipment and clothing expected in a PE class.

Article 75:

Requests for exceptional exemption from Physical Education (PE) submitted by families without a medical certificate will be systematically reviewed by the school nurses, who will determine their validity. If the request is approved by the medical service, the student will attend the class and be involved by the teacher during the PE session (including swimming lessons). If the request is not approved, the student will participate in the class as usual.  

Article 76:

An exemption from physical education (PE) for more than eight days is only granted upon presentation of a medical certificate. Similarly, a long-term exemption requires a medical certificate and must be renewed each academic year. The head of the school reserves the right to request an examination by a doctor of their choosing to determine the nature of the incapacity.

Article 77:

In the event of repeated requests for exceptional exemptions, a refusal may be made and a reminder sent to parents.

Article 78:

Physical education is an exam subject; the grades obtained are factored into the calculation of term and year averages. As part of the baccalaureate diploma, an assessment protocol is implemented to evaluate students.

1. A) INFIRMARY

The infirmary is a place for welcoming, listening and providing first aid. State-certified nurses are authorized to provide this first aid and to take all necessary measures to preserve the physical and mental health of children within the framework of the Official Bulletin Special Issue No. 1 of the National Education Ministry of 6 January 2000. The infirmary is open from Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm (and beyond depending on needs and activities organized by EFIR).

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) can be implemented to ensure continuity of learning when students have temporary or permanent health conditions that are debilitating. The IEP will determine the accommodations that can be put in place (monitoring of medical treatment or emergency protocols) to support the student affected by these conditions (chronic illnesses, food intolerances, allergies). The school nurse will contact the family to determine the nature of the IEP.

Article 84:

When registering for school, parents must complete a medical form which will be updated annually. This form is completed by the family and the doctor of their choice.

Article 85:

It is the families' responsibility to provide up-to-date telephone contact information so that the facility can reach the family or a trusted person, and so that nurses can contact the family in case of an emergency.

Article 87:

The student must meet the obligations concerning vaccinations (Public Health Code) and he cannot avoid medical visits and screenings organized by the nurses and the doctor.

1. Communication

Digital workspace and Pronote

The establishment's digital workspace is a set of digital services, chosen, organized and made available to the educational community by the establishment.

It constitutes the preferred information and communication system of the establishment, offering each user (teacher, student, person in contact with the student, administrative or supervisory staff) simple, dedicated and secure access to the tools and content they need for their activity in the school.

Pronote is a software program that allows the management of all aspects related to school life and learning:

Grades, comments, report cards, lesson plans, class councils, absences and tardiness…

Families have the same obligation to consult Pronote as the communication book.

Family/teaching staff meetings

In the first and then the second term, a parent-teacher meeting allows for an assessment of the student's work.

Parents and teachers having the common concern to see children achieve a fruitful and enriching education, close collaboration between the school and families is expected and, for this purpose, these meetings are of great importance.

Meetings with a teacher or the administration

Teacher visits are by appointment only. Parents are asked to use the communication log, send an email, or contact the school via Pronote to schedule an appointment. During visits, parents must comply with current safety regulations.

It is used by various members of the educational community. Access is via the school's website; a username and password are sent to all parents at the beginning of the year.

Correspondence book

Each student has a correspondence notebook that he must carry with him at all times.

It is the duty of parents to consult it regularly in order to be aware of any messages that may be intended for them. The correspondence book must be signed at each correspondence by the family then by the head teacher.

School bodies

In accordance with the education code and the texts of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad), the school authorities are:

• The class council;
• The council of delegates for high school life;
• The governing board;
• The second degree council;
• The school council (concerns the primary school);
• The educational council;
• The health and safety commission;
• The educational commission;
• The disciplinary council;
• The management council.