If your child is currently enrolled at The American International School, or preparing to apply, a private psychoeducational evaluation may be recommended in the following scenarios:
School-Initiated Concerns: Teachers and academic staff at The American International School may request an assessment when a student is not performing to their full potential, despite adequate teaching and support. These evaluations help determine whether learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or ADHD are contributing factors, and whether accommodations or interventions are appropriate.
Admissions Requirements: During the admissions process, The American International School’s team may request a comprehensive evaluation for new applicants whose previous school reports indicate the need for additional academic or behavioral support.
Parental Observations: Parents are often the first to recognize when something is not quite right. Whether your child is struggling academically, finding it difficult to focus, or experiencing emotional challenges, a full psychoeducational assessment can bring clarity and direction. Our evaluations are conducted by British and American registered Educational Psychologists with extensive experience in international school settings.
University Applications & Extra Time for Exams: For The American International School students preparing to apply to competitive universities in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia, formal documentation of a learning profile is essential when applying for exam accommodations. Our reports meet and exceed the standards required for extra time and other exam support in international qualifications such as the IB, IGCSE, A-Levels, SAT, and ACT.
Global Standards, Local Support in Riyadh
Our private assessments for The American International School students combine cognitive, academic, and emotional profiling using gold-standard tools such as the WISC-V and WIAT-III. Testing is conducted by licensed UK and US psychologists familiar with the needs of international school students in Riyadh. Reports are delivered within 10 days and because of the private nature of our services, parents can choose who they wish to send the report to, and when.
To learn more or book a private psychoeducational evaluation for your child at The American International School, get in touch with our team today.
When your child faces learning challenges or requires academic accommodations like extra time, our specialized psychoeducational assessments provide the clarity and documentation needed to unlock their full potential.
Our female Educational Psychologists bring cultural sensitivity and expertise in identifying conditions such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, ensuring that every evaluation meets the rigorous international standards expected by premier educational institutions.
Many International School families at The American International School Riyadh have discovered the transformative power of our professional psychoeducational evaluations.
Our assessments not only identify learning differences but also provide actionable recommendations that integrate smoothly with The American International School’s academic framework, helping students access the support and accommodations they need to succeed in their international educational journey.
Why Families at The American International School Riyadh Need Internationally Recognized Psychoeducational Assessments
International school families at The American International School often face serious limitations when relying on local educational psychologists. Most local assessments do not follow globally accepted frameworks like the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) or ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases), and tend to focus narrowly on traditional learning issues such as reading or maths delays.
What’s often missing is a comprehensive evaluation of emotional wellbeing, factors like anxiety, executive functioning challenges, or school-based stress that significantly affect a student’s academic performance.
This can lead to partial or inaccurate diagnoses that lack the international credibility required for exam accommodations or university applications abroad.
Assessments from local practitioners are frequently rejected by exam boards and admissions offices in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia, forcing families to repeat the entire process.
For globally mobile families at The American International School, a full international-standard psychoeducational evaluation is essential. Our assessments are conducted by British and American registered psychologists, follow DSM-5 and ICD-11 guidelines, and are accepted by all major exam boards and international universities.
The American International School Riyadh stands as Saudi Arabia’s premier American curriculum institution, serving the international community since 1963. With over 1,500 students pursuing rigorous academics alongside the prestigious IB Diploma Programme, AIS-R families represent some of the most academically ambitious and globally mobile expatriates in the Kingdom.
The exceptional leadership team and dedicated faculty at AIS-R have built a reputation for academic excellence that opens doors to the world’s finest universities. Their commitment to supporting every student’s individual learning journey has made AIS-R the gold standard for American education in the region, and we’re honored to work alongside their outstanding educators and counseling team.
At Global Education Testing – Riyadh, we understand the unique pressures facing AIS-R students. Whether your child is navigating the demanding American curriculum, preparing for Advanced Placement exams, working toward their IB Diploma, or planning for competitive university admissions in the United States and beyond, academic excellence requires more than just hard work—it requires understanding how your child learns best.
Many AIS-R families come to us when they sense their bright, capable child is struggling despite their best efforts. Perhaps your student excels in class discussions but falters on written assessments. Maybe they’re working twice as hard as their peers just to keep up with the rigorous coursework that AIS-R is known for. Or you might be preparing for the crucial SAT, AP exams, or IB assessments where accommodations could make the difference between good scores and exceptional ones.
Our comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations serve a dual purpose for AIS-R families: supporting current academic success and meeting university admission requirements. Many top-tier universities now require or strongly recommend psychological assessments as part of the admissions process, particularly when students plan to access disability services or accommodations at the university level.
We identify learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, processing speed challenges, and executive functioning difficulties that can impact performance across the American curriculum. More importantly, our internationally credentialed assessments provide the formal documentation required by College Board, IB Organization, and prestigious universities worldwide to access crucial exam accommodations and support services.
For AIS-R families, a professional evaluation isn’t just about academic support—it’s about unlocking your child’s full potential in one of the region’s most competitive educational environments and ensuring they’re positioned for success in the global university landscape that awaits them, with the full backing of AIS-R’s exceptional educational foundation.