International Schools in Jeddah

Ages 2-18 · American · Al Mohammadiyah · ~600 students

AISJ is the right school if your family is on an American corporate package, your children are already in the US curriculum, or you are targeting US university applications. For families without that context, compare fees and outcomes carefully against BISJ and JPGS before deciding.

Ages 2-18 · British, IB · Al Mohammadiyah · ~1,300 students

BISJ is the go-to choice for families who want a genuine British community feel with IB Diploma at the top - not just a school following a British syllabus. If fees at the top end concern you, compare carefully with JPGS, which covers similar ground at lower cost.

Ages 4-18 · IB · North Jeddah · ~1,782 students

If you are joining KAUST as a faculty member, postgraduate student, or staff, TKS is the school - your children attend free and you are unlikely to find a better IB programme within 100 km. If you are a contractor or service provider, the published fees are at the very top of the Jeddah market; weigh up the commute from the city before committing.

Ages 3-18 · British · Al Hamra · ~1,000 students

JPGS has the strongest academic track record among Jeddah's British schools and the most settled parent community. If your child is heading toward IGCSE and A-Levels and you want proven Cambridge results without BISJ fees, this is the sensible first call.

Ages 3-13 · British · Other Jeddah · ~150 students

Sherborne Jeddah is a credible bet for families who want a traditional British education in a genuinely new building - but it is only 18 months old, so you are enrolling on potential rather than track record. If you need IGCSE results before choosing, wait a few years.

Ages 3-18 · German, IB · Other Jeddah · ~155 students

DISJ is the only option in Jeddah if your children's primary language is German or you plan to return to a German-speaking country. For everyone else, it is the wrong school - the language of instruction is German throughout, and the IB at the top is delivered partly in German.

Ages 2-18 · IB, American · Al Salamah · ~2,000 students

If you want a full IB continuum from Toddlers to Diploma in Saudi Arabia, JKS is the original - it was the first IB Continuum school in the Kingdom. For families on the American Diploma track, the parallel American pathway is a useful fallback.

Ages 2-18 · French · Other Jeddah · n/a students

EFID is the only option in Jeddah if your children are following the French national curriculum - there is nowhere else. If your children do not already speak French, bear in mind that instruction is in French throughout; integration into the school without the language is not straightforward.

Ages 3-18 · British, American · Al Salamah · ~3,575 students

TIS is the most practical choice for self-funded families who want both British and American pathways without paying BISJ or AISJ prices. At SAR 25,000-44,000, it delivers Cognia and Cambridge accreditation at a fraction of the cost - the trade-off is an older campus and a predominantly Arabic and Asian student body.

Ages 3-18 · American · North Jeddah · ~1,900 students

RAIS Obhour is worth considering if you want an accredited American-curriculum school in North Jeddah at fees well below the premium tier. The deeply discounted current fees (22,000-32,000 SAR) make it the most accessible accredited American option in the city, but the limited independent feedback means you should visit and speak to families before deciding.

Ages 3-18 · American, British · Other Jeddah · ~800 students

JIA is worth a serious look if you want a structured, exam-focused school near the south of Jeddah at fees below the premium tier. The SABIS system is not for every child - it rewards disciplined learners and frequent testing - but families who know the system tend to trust it.

Ages 3-18 · American, IB · Other Jeddah · ~5,000 students

Dar Jana is the right school if you want a large, accredited American-curriculum community at Jeddah's most accessible fee level. At SAR 20,500 to 39,000, it is the most affordable serious option in the city. For families on self-funded packages, that fee gap versus AISJ is significant.