At a glance
Al Bayan Model School was established in the mid 1980s and has grown into a well known girls school in the Al Andalus district of Jeddah. It teaches an American curriculum in English, leading to the American high school diploma, alongside the Arabic and Islamic Studies that schools in Saudi Arabia teach. As a single sex school for girls, it occupies a particular niche in the city for families who want that setting with an international style academic programme. You can place it within the wider market of international schools in Jeddah through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | American curriculum; American high school diploma |
| Stages | Kindergarten through high school (girls) |
| Founded | Mid 1980s |
| Accreditation | Licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education; international accreditation not published |
| Fee band | Value to mid (see the Jeddah city hub) |
| Campus area | Al Andalus, Jeddah |
Curriculum and academics
Al Bayan Model School follows an American curriculum, taught in English and leading to the American high school diploma, the credit based qualification that opens routes to universities in the United States, in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf. As a Saudi private school it also teaches Arabic and Islamic Studies in line with national requirements, so pupils graduate with both the American diploma and the local subjects. Families considering the school should ask how it supports the standardised tests that often accompany the American route, such as the SAT, and which universities its graduates go on to, since that is the clearest signal of how the diploma is recognised in practice. We describe the programme in the terms the school itself uses and do not publish examination figures we cannot verify; ask the school directly for recent results and graduation outcomes.
Al Bayan Model School fees
Al Bayan Model School fees sit in the value to mid band for Jeddah, which is typical for an established Saudi private school teaching the American curriculum rather than a premium international school staffed largely with overseas hires. Annual tuition rises by grade, with the high school the most expensive stage. We do not print a single headline figure here because the school revises fees each year and issues the current schedule to applicants, and you can place the band in context through the Jeddah city hub. Beyond tuition, budget for a registration fee, books and materials and optional transport. To model a full year across tuition and the extras, use our school fee calculator and adjust the inputs to your daughter's grade.
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Admissions
Admission runs across the academic year, which in Saudi Arabia typically starts in August or September, with the main intake at the start of the year and places offered into other grades where space exists. Families relocating to Jeddah should apply ahead of the year they need a place, as popular grades in established schools fill early. Assessment is age appropriate, with readiness checks for the youngest children and curriculum based testing in English and mathematics for older applicants, plus reports from the previous school. The school sets out the documents it asks for, including residency and transfer papers, during the application, which matters for families moving into the Kingdom.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Al Andalus, a central residential district of Jeddah that is well connected to much of the city, which suits families living across the central neighbourhoods. As a girls school teaching the American curriculum, it draws Saudi families and resident expatriate families from the Arab world and South Asia who want that combination close to home. The right school in Jeddah usually comes down to the curriculum you want, the single sex or mixed setting and the commute, so it is worth visiting in person. For the wider picture of where families settle across the city and how the schools compare, return to the Jeddah city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Al Bayan Model School fees?
Al Bayan Model School fees sit in the value to mid band for Jeddah, in line with established private schools that follow the American curriculum. Tuition rises by grade, with the high school the most expensive stage. Budget separately for registration, books and optional transport. The school issues current rates to applicants.
Is Al Bayan Model School a good school?
Al Bayan Model School is a long established girls school in Jeddah, founded in the mid 1980s, teaching the American curriculum to the high school diploma. Whether it suits your daughter depends on budget, the American pathway you want and proximity to Al Andalus.
What curriculum does Al Bayan Model School follow?
It follows an American curriculum leading to the American high school diploma, taught in English alongside the Arabic and Islamic Studies required in Saudi Arabia.
When do Al Bayan Model School applications open?
Admission runs across the academic year, which in Saudi Arabia typically starts in August or September. Apply ahead of the year you need a place, as popular grades fill early.
Where is Al Bayan Model School located?
The school is in the Al Andalus district of Jeddah, a central residential area of the city.
