At a glance
Jeddah International School is a private day school that has served the international community of Jeddah for many years. Its defining feature is the choice of two parallel curricula. Families can follow the American track, which leads to the US High School Diploma alongside Advanced Placement courses and the SAT, or the French track, which prepares pupils for the French Baccalaureate. Both run from the early years through to the end of secondary, so a child can stay on one pathway for the whole of their schooling. English and French are the languages of instruction depending on the section chosen. For the wider market, see our guide to international schools in Jeddah.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | American (US Diploma, AP, SAT) and French (Baccalaureate) |
| Stages | Ages 3 to 18, early years through Grade 12 |
| Languages of instruction | English and French |
| Founded | Not published |
| Fee band | Mid (see the Jeddah city hub) |
| Campus | Jeddah |
Curriculum and academics
The academic offer is unusual for the city because it gives families a genuine choice of system under one roof. In the American section, pupils work towards the US High School Diploma, sit Advanced Placement courses in the senior years and take the SAT for university entry, a route recognised widely in North America and beyond. In the French section, pupils follow the national French programme and prepare for the Brevet and then the French Baccalaureate, a strong option for francophone families and for children who may move within the French system. Because both pathways are offered, the school appeals to mixed nationality families and to those who expect to relocate again. We report programmes in the terms the school uses and do not publish examination results we cannot verify, so ask the admissions team directly for recent diploma outcomes and university destinations. To see how the two systems differ, read our explainers on the American curriculum and the French curriculum.
Jeddah International School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | SAR 20,460 |
| Kindergarten 3 | SAR 24,810 |
| Grade 1 | SAR 28,090 |
| Grade 4 | SAR 29,190 |
| Grade 6 | SAR 31,340 |
| Grade 9 | SAR 34,590 |
| Grade 12 | SAR 38,790 |
Source: Jeddah International School (jischool.org), figures for the American section for academic year 2025/26 as compiled by the International Schools Database. French section fees are issued separately by the school. 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.
Jeddah International School fees sit in the mid band for the city, above the value and Indian curriculum schools but below the most expensive Western expatriate names. Tuition rises steadily by stage, from around SAR 20,000 in the first kindergarten year to close to SAR 39,000 at Grade 12 in the American section for 2025/26. Prices shown are for the American section and the French section is quoted separately, so confirm the exact figure for the pathway you want. Beyond tuition, budget for registration, a placement fee, books and any optional transport. You can place the band in context through the Jeddah city hub and compare stage by stage using the Jeddah primary fees and Jeddah secondary fees pages.
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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 grades where space allows. Families choose their section, American or French, at the point of application, and the school assesses readiness in an age appropriate way, with early years checks for the youngest children and curriculum based testing in the relevant language and mathematics for older applicants. School reports and references from the previous school are part of the picture. Apply ahead of the year you need a place, as popular grades fill early. The school confirms the documents it asks for, including residency and transfer papers, during the process.
Location and who goes there
The school serves families across Jeddah and draws a mixed community of Saudi, francophone and other international families, reflecting its dual curriculum. The right school in Jeddah usually comes down to the curriculum you want, the fee band you can sustain and the daily commute, so it is worth visiting in person and comparing shortlisted schools side by side. 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 American schools in Jeddah.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Jeddah International School fees?
Jeddah International School fees sit in the mid band for Jeddah. In the American section for 2025/26, annual tuition ran from about SAR 20,460 in Kindergarten 1 to about SAR 38,790 at Grade 12. French section fees are issued separately. A 15 percent VAT may apply to non Saudi families. Confirm current rates with the school.
What curriculum does Jeddah International School follow?
The school runs two parallel curricula, an American programme leading to the US High School Diploma, Advanced Placement and the SAT, and a French programme leading to the Brevet and French Baccalaureate.
Is Jeddah International School a good school?
It is one of the few Jeddah schools to offer both American and French pathways for ages 3 to 18. Whether it suits your child depends on which system you want and the fee band you can sustain.
When do Jeddah International School applications open?
The main intake follows the academic year, with places into other grades where space exists. Apply ahead of the year you need a place, as popular grades fill early.
Where is Jeddah International School located?
The school operates a campus in Jeddah. Confirm the current address and commute with the admissions team.
