AUGUST 14,1947 marks Independence Day of Pakistan, when Pakistan became a sovereign nation. The relentless efforts of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah made this possible. The movement of Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Jinnah stirred the masses of Muslims of India to secure a sovereign Muslim state, where Muslims could practice Islamic system and ideology.



Amongst the constellation of modern nations Pakistan achieved numerous accomplishments in spite of pressing challenges. Education and high literacy rate enables nations to keep pace with competitive environment of technology and modern trends. No nation can grow without giving maximum priority to education in the society. Realizing the fact, Pakistan Air Force at Riyadh laid foundation of an educational institution for the children of Pakistani community living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Today this institution is the most famous and successful institution of Middle East.





Pakistan International School, Riyadh, (PISR) is one of the top ranked academic institutions serving the Pakistani community since its establishment in 1968. It was established under the acquiescence of the late King Faisal.

Among the various international schools in Saudi Arabia, the PISR is considered the largest in terms of enrollment. Presently, around 8,000 students are studying in this institution. Until 1988, the school functioned under the Armed Forces of Pakistan in KSA. But on December 4, 1988, it was taken over by the Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh.



 Since 2001 it is run by the School Management Council, appointed by the Pakistan Ambassador. The ambassador of Pakistan is the patron in chief of the Institution.



Pakistan International School is providing quality education to produce students of high excellence by enabling the individuals to meet the challenges of the future. The school emphasizes strong moral and ethical values. Its excellence lies in its perfectly congenial and conducive environment. Pakistan International School plays a vital role in transforming a raw student into a well groomed, confident, disciplined and academically sound individual. To impart, create and disseminate knowledge among the students. The school is providing them intellectual and technological tools necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow.



Situated in Nasiriyah, Pakistan International School Riyadh is one of the best institutions serving the Pakistani community with modern education from Nursery to F.SC classes. Our significant contribution towards the community is the lowest fee structures at all levels as compared to other institutions in Riyadh. Our highly qualified and experienced staff of more than 400 male and female teachers contributes to uplift the standard of the institution by providing very solid foundation to the students. The recent and past school results under Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Islamabad Pakistan are proof of this.



The institution has attained top status after 46 years of unrelenting struggle. PISR is serving the community by providing excellent education to the students based on time tested moral and ethical values. In short Pakistan International School Nasiriyah is a center of knowledge and wisdom for the Pakistanis. Despite limited resources the institution has excelled in all domains of academics.



Consequently, our former students have excelled in all fields of life at home and abroad. For instance legendary TV anchor Dr. Shahid Masood and Capt. Syed Hammad Abid, Community Welfare Attaché Pakistan Embassy Riyadh, and many more prominent figures have been the alumni of this Institution.



As per the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, the Ambassador of Pakistan nominates a team of seven members of Management Council from Parents, headed by a Chairman under the supervision of Ministry of Foreign Education Saudi Arabia. The Management Council has been given comprehensive authority to run the institution.



On the eve of this tremendous cheerful Independence Day, the Management Council extends heartfelt congratulation to the Pakistani community with the assurance that the SMC will exploit all energies for the uplifting this great institution so that it could serve the community in better way. — SG