At a glance
Sherborne School Jeddah is a British curriculum prep school at 3290 Al Kayal in the Ar Rawdah district of Jeddah. It honours the heritage of Sherborne School in Dorset, one of England oldest schools, and extends that tradition to the Kingdom. The school teaches pupils from age 3 to 13, so it covers the early years, primary and the first year or two of secondary before pupils typically move on to a senior school. Native English speaking teachers deliver the curriculum, with Arabic offered alongside. Its facilities are a notable strength, including science laboratories, coding and robotics labs, digital design studios, a 500 seat auditorium, an indoor swimming pool and tennis courts. For the wider market, see our guide to international schools in Jeddah.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | British (prep school, to age 13) |
| Stages | Ages 3 to 13 |
| Language of instruction | English (Arabic offered) |
| Founded | Not published |
| Fee band | Upper |
| Campus | Ar Rawdah district, Jeddah |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the British curriculum through the prep years, which means the early years, the primary stage and the first part of secondary up to age 13. As a prep school it does not run IGCSE or A Levels on site, so its focus is on building strong foundations in English, mathematics, science and the wider curriculum before pupils transfer to a senior school for their examination years. The school describes a teaching approach that blends the methods associated with Sherborne Dorset with modern additions such as coding, robotics and digital design. Native English speaking teachers deliver lessons, with Arabic taught alongside, and a broad extracurricular programme runs from sport to music and drama. We report the school offer as it is described and encourage families to ask about the senior schools pupils typically move on to. To understand the stages, read our explainer on the British curriculum.
Sherborne School Jeddah fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Youngest years, from | SAR 30,435 |
| Top of school, to | SAR 68,152 |
Source: Sherborne School Jeddah (sherbornejeddah.org), fee band for academic year 2026/27 as compiled by the International Schools Database. Figures are a from and to band across the school rather than a per grade schedule. 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.
Sherborne School Jeddah fees sit in the upper band for the city, reflecting a premium British prep school with strong facilities. For 2026/27 the published band ran from about SAR 30,435 in the youngest years to about SAR 68,152 at the top of the prep school at age 13, with tuition rising by stage. Because the school publishes a from and to band rather than a single figure for every year group, ask the admissions team for the exact rate for your child stage. Beyond tuition, budget for registration, deposits and any additional costs. You can place the band in context through the Jeddah city hub and compare early years and primary rates on the Jeddah nursery and preschool fees and Jeddah primary fees pages.
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Admissions
Admission is by entrance assessment, with the type of check varying by age, and the school welcomes mid year transfers where space is available. There is no fixed registration deadline, so families can apply through the year, though popular year groups can fill. A uniform is required. Because the school runs only to age 13, families should plan the move to a senior school in good time and discuss with the admissions team which senior schools pupils commonly progress to. The school confirms the documents it requires, including residency and transfer papers, during the application.
Location and who goes there
The school is at 3290 Al Kayal in the Ar Rawdah district of Jeddah, a central residential area with good access across the city. It draws families who want a premium British prep environment for the early and primary years and who value the Sherborne name and its facilities. The right school in Jeddah usually comes down to the curriculum you want, the fee band you can sustain and the commute, so visit in person and compare 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 Sherborne School Jeddah fees?
For 2026/27, the published fee band ran from about SAR 30,435 in the youngest years to about SAR 68,152 at the top of the prep school. This places SSJ in the upper band for Jeddah. Ask the school for the exact rate for your child stage.
What curriculum does Sherborne School Jeddah follow?
Sherborne School Jeddah follows the British curriculum as a prep school for ages 3 to 13, teaching in English with Arabic offered alongside.
What ages does Sherborne School Jeddah take?
The school takes pupils from age 3 to 13. As a prep school it does not run IGCSE or A Levels, so pupils move to a senior school for their examination years.
Is Sherborne School Jeddah a good school?
It is a premium British prep school carrying the Sherborne Dorset heritage, with strong facilities. Whether it suits your child depends on the fee band you can sustain and your plan for the senior stage.
Where is Sherborne School Jeddah located?
The school is at 3290 Al Kayal in the Ar Rawdah district of Jeddah. Confirm the current address and commute with the admissions team.
