At a glance
Hera International School is a British curriculum day school on the western side of Jeddah, in the Mishrifah area near Jabal Buraiman. It teaches in English and takes pupils from the early years through to age 16, the point at which students sit IGCSE examinations. Its position in the market is as a more affordable British option, with tuition well below the established Western expatriate names, which makes it a practical choice for families who want the British system without the highest fees. A school bus service is available. For the wider market, see our guide to international schools in Jeddah.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | British; IGCSE |
| Stages | Ages 3 to 16 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Founded | Not published |
| Fee band | Value to lower mid |
| Campus | Mishrifah, Jeddah |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the British curriculum through the primary and lower secondary years and prepares pupils for IGCSE, the internationally recognised set of subject examinations taken at around age 16. Teaching is in English, with Arabic offered as an additional language. Because the school currently runs to age 16 rather than through to A Levels, families planning a full British secondary route should ask about the pathways available after IGCSE and whether pupils typically move on to a sixth form elsewhere in the city. Facilities include a science laboratory, an information technology room, a library and an auditorium. We report programmes in the terms the school uses and do not publish examination results we cannot verify, so ask the school directly for recent IGCSE outcomes. To understand the stages and grades, read our explainer on the British curriculum.
Hera International School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | SAR 12,926 |
| Kindergarten 2 | SAR 14,421 |
| Grade 1 | SAR 17,181 |
| Grade 3 | SAR 17,296 |
| Grade 6 | SAR 18,653 |
| Grade 8 | SAR 20,539 |
| Grade 10 | SAR 22,885 |
Source: Hera International School (hera-school.com), figures for academic year 2025/26 as compiled by the International Schools Database. Figures shown are for non Saudi families and include VAT; Saudi nationals do not pay VAT. Fees are the most recent published figures for the stated academic year and exclude one off costs such as registration, deposits and examination fees. A 15 percent VAT may apply to non Saudi families. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Hera International School fees are among the more affordable for a British curriculum school in Jeddah. For 2025/26, annual tuition ran from about SAR 12,926 in the first kindergarten year to about SAR 22,885 at Grade 10, with the figures shown including VAT for non Saudi families. That places the school firmly in the value to lower mid band, below most established British and American schools in the city. Beyond tuition, budget for a one off admission fee, registration and any optional transport. You can place the band in context through the Jeddah city hub and compare stage by stage on the Jeddah primary fees page.
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Admissions
Admission runs across the academic year, with the main intake at the start of the year and places offered into other year groups where space exists. Assessment is age appropriate, with readiness checks for the youngest children and curriculum based testing in English and mathematics for older applicants, alongside reports from the previous school. Because the school offers relatively affordable British places, popular year groups can fill early, so apply ahead of the year you need a seat. The school confirms the documents it requires, including residency and transfer papers, during the application.
Location and who goes there
The school sits in the Mishrifah district on the western side of Jeddah, near Jabal Buraiman, a residential area with good access across the city and a school bus service for families further out. It draws Saudi families and expatriate families who want a British education without the highest fees. The right school in Jeddah usually comes down to the curriculum you want, the fee band you can sustain and the commute, so it is worth visiting in person and comparing shortlisted schools side by side. For the wider picture, return to the Jeddah city hub, or see our roundup of the best British schools in Jeddah.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Hera International School fees?
For 2025/26, Hera International School fees ran from about SAR 12,926 in Kindergarten 1 to about SAR 22,885 at Grade 10, including VAT for non Saudi families. This places it in the value to lower mid band for Jeddah. Confirm current rates with the school.
What curriculum does Hera International School follow?
Hera follows the British curriculum and prepares pupils for IGCSE examinations, teaching in English with Arabic as an additional language.
What ages does Hera International School take?
The school takes pupils from age 3 through to age 16, the point at which students sit IGCSE. Ask the school about pathways after IGCSE.
Is Hera International School a good school?
It offers an affordable British curriculum route through the lower secondary years. Whether it suits your child depends on the fee band you want and your plans for the sixth form stage.
Where is Hera International School located?
The school is in the Mishrifah district on the western side of Jeddah, near Jabal Buraiman. Confirm the current address and commute with the admissions team.
