At a glance
Al Waha began in 1992 as a small nursery of about twenty children and has since grown to serve more than sixteen hundred pupils from around twenty five nationalities across four self contained campuses. It teaches the National Curriculum of England in the core and foundation subjects and prepares senior pupils for Cambridge IGCSE and A Level. You can place it within the wider market through our Jeddah city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum of England; Cambridge IGCSE and A Level |
| Stages | KG1 through Grade 12 |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Accreditation | Council of International Schools member; Cognia accredited; Cambridge International associate |
| Fee band | Mid (SAR 16,905 to SAR 28,405 for 2025/26) |
| Campus area | Ar Rehab district, Jeddah (four campuses) |
Curriculum and academics
Al Waha follows the British curriculum adapted from the National Curriculum of England and Wales. Younger pupils work through the core subjects of English, mathematics and science alongside the foundation subjects, while senior pupils in Grades 9 to 12 prepare for the Cambridge IGCSE and the General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level. Teaching is in English throughout. The school is an attached Cambridge International centre for examinations and an associate school with Cambridge, and it is an attached centre of the British Council for examinations. It is also a member of the Council of International Schools and holds Cognia accreditation, both of which involve external review of standards. We report the programme as the school describes it and do not publish examination results we cannot verify, so ask the school directly for recent IGCSE and A Level outcomes and university destinations.
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Al Waha International School fees
Al Waha International School publishes its fees, which sit in the mid band for the city. For the 2025/26 year annual tuition runs from about SAR 16,905 in the lower years to around SAR 28,405 in the senior years, and the published figures are inclusive of VAT for families who are not Saudi nationals, while Saudi nationals do not pay VAT on fees. A one time admission fee of about SAR 1,150 including VAT is paid to confirm a place and is not refundable. Beyond tuition, budget for books, uniform and optional transport. You can weigh the band against other British options through our guide to international school fees in Jeddah and the Jeddah primary fees page, or shortlist comparable schools with our school finder.
Admissions
The academic year runs on an August to June calendar with the main intake in the autumn term and places offered into other year groups where space exists. Assessment is age appropriate, with settling observation for the youngest children and curriculum based testing in English and mathematics for older applicants, supported by previous school reports. Families relocating to Jeddah should apply ahead of the year they need a place, as popular year groups fill early at a large and established school. The school sets out the residency and transfer documents it asks for during the application.
Location and who goes there
Al Waha operates from four campuses in the Ar Rehab area of Jeddah, which keeps year groups on manageable sites and shortens the commute for families living nearby. It draws a broad international community alongside Saudi families who want an English medium British education at a mid market fee. The right school in Jeddah usually comes down to the curriculum you want, the fee you can sustain across several years and the daily commute, so it is worth visiting in person. For the wider picture, return to the Jeddah city hub, see our roundup of the best British schools in Jeddah, or compare it with the Manarat Jeddah International School.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Al Waha International School fees?
Al Waha publishes its fees. For the 2025/26 year annual tuition runs from about SAR 16,905 in the lower years to around SAR 28,405 in the senior years, inclusive of VAT for families who are not Saudi nationals. A one time admission fee of about SAR 1,150 confirms a place and is not refundable.
Is Al Waha International School a good school?
Al Waha is one of the larger established British curriculum schools in Jeddah, founded in 1992, a Council of International Schools member with Cognia accreditation and a Cambridge International associate. Whether it suits your child depends on your budget, the Cambridge pathway you want and how close you live to Ar Rehab.
What curriculum does Al Waha International School follow?
Al Waha follows the National Curriculum of England and prepares senior pupils for Cambridge IGCSE and A Level, taught in English from kindergarten to Grade 12.
Where is Al Waha International School located?
The school is based in the Ar Rehab district of Jeddah and runs four self contained campuses across the area.
When do Al Waha International School applications open?
The academic year runs from August to June with the main intake in the autumn. Apply ahead of the year you need a place, as popular year groups fill early.
