At a glance
International Indian School Jeddah began in 1969, originally as the Embassy of India School, and has grown into one of the largest schools in the city, teaching many thousands of students. It follows the Indian CBSE curriculum, affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education in New Delhi, which is the same board used by most Indian schools across the Gulf and means a child can move between India and the Kingdom without changing system. The school operates two campuses, a boys section in the Al Rehab district and a girls section in Al Aziziyah, reflecting the separate provision common to Saudi schooling. It is best understood as a community school built for the large Indian expatriate population rather than a Western international school, and that shapes its fees, its scale and its character. For the wider market, see our guide to international schools in Jeddah.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Indian CBSE; affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi |
| Stages | Kindergarten through Grade 12 |
| Founded | 1969 (originally Embassy of India School) |
| Accreditation | CBSE affiliation, New Delhi |
| Fee band | Value, among the most affordable (see the Jeddah city hub) |
| Campus area | Boys in Al Rehab; girls in Al Aziziyah, Jeddah |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum, which leads to the All India Senior School Certificate and prepares students for entrance to Indian universities and the competitive examinations that govern admission to engineering and medical courses. For Indian families this is the decisive advantage, because it keeps a child on the same syllabus and assessment they would follow at home. The teaching is in English with Hindi and other Indian languages offered, and Arabic is taught as required of schools in the Kingdom. Families weighing the CBSE route against an international track often also look at IB schools in the city, which lead to different university destinations and carry higher fees, so it is worth being clear about where you expect your child to study after school. We report programmes in the terms the school uses and do not publish examination figures we cannot verify, so ask the school directly for recent CBSE results and university destinations.
International Indian School Jeddah fees
International Indian School Jeddah fees sit in the value band for the city, among the most affordable options because it is a large Indian community school rather than a Western expatriate one, and that affordability is a large part of its appeal. Annual tuition rises by grade, with the senior CBSE years the most expensive stage, but the whole scale sits well below the British and American schools. 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 examination fees. To weigh the school against other Jeddah options, compare it directly with two other shortlisted schools.
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Admissions
The CBSE academic year typically begins in spring, which differs from the autumn start used by the British and American schools, so check the calendar carefully if you are timing a move. Admission is across the year where space exists, but as a very large and popular school the sought after grades fill early, so apply ahead of the year you need a place. Assessment is age appropriate and reflects the CBSE syllabus, with school reports and transfer certificates from the previous school. Indian families moving from a CBSE school will find the transfer straightforward, while families coming from another system should discuss placement with the admissions team. The school sets out the documents it asks for, including residency papers and the transfer certificate, during the application.
Location and who goes there
The school runs a boys campus in the Al Rehab district and a girls campus in Al Aziziyah, both established residential areas of Jeddah, so the commute that matters is the one to the campus for your child's stage and gender. As the anchor school for the city's large Indian population, it draws families who want the CBSE pathway, an affordable fee and a strong Indian community around their children. It is a very different proposition from the smaller, higher fee international schools, and the choice usually comes down to the curriculum you want, the fee band you can sustain and the commute. For the wider picture of where families settle and how the schools compare, return to the Jeddah city hub, or see our roundup of the best international schools in Jeddah.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are International Indian School Jeddah fees?
International Indian School Jeddah fees sit in the value band for Jeddah, among the most affordable options in the city because it is a large Indian community school rather than a Western expatriate one. Tuition rises by grade. Budget separately for registration and books. The school issues current rates to applicants.
Is International Indian School Jeddah a good school?
International Indian School Jeddah was founded in 1969 and is one of the largest schools in the city, affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education in India. Whether it suits your child depends on whether you want the Indian CBSE pathway and a large community of Indian families.
What curriculum does International Indian School Jeddah follow?
The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education in New Delhi, leading to the All India Senior School Certificate.
When do International Indian School Jeddah applications open?
The CBSE academic year typically begins in spring. Apply ahead of the year you need a place, as the school is large and popular grades fill early.
Where is International Indian School Jeddah located?
The school runs a boys campus in the Al Rehab district and a girls campus in the Al Aziziyah district of Jeddah. Confirm the campus relevant to your child with the admissions team.
