Jeddah International School vs Zahrat Al-Sahraa International School

	J Jeddah International School Jeddah, Saudi Arabia	Z Zahrat Al-Sahraa International School Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 20,460 - 38,790	Fees / year SAR 10,000 - 28,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, French Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,800	Pupils 1,700
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1988
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Jeddah International School is located at 2644 Rawdat Sadhah – Al Khalidiyah, Unit No 1, Jeddah 23422–7557, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The campus sits in the Al Khalidiyah district of Jeddah. It is near Qalb Al Jazirah Street and has access to main thoroughfares such as Prince Sultan Road in central Jeddah. The address places the school within Jeddah's urban northern area.	Location Zahrat Al-Sahraa International School is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Main Campus is on Hassan Basalma Street, Jeddah, and there is a separate Kindergarten Campus on Mansourah Street, Jeddah, to serve younger students. This two-campus setup supports the full K–12 program with facilities for different age groups in central Jeddah.
Stages	Stages The school offers programs from the early years through Grade 12, structured as Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). The curriculum combines American, French Baccalaureate, and international streams and is developed to prepare students for higher education both in Saudi Arabia and abroad.	Stages ZSIS serves students from Kindergarten through High School, i.e., a K–12 program. It is organized into Kindergarten, Lower School, Middle School, and High School.
School type	School type The school type is not explicitly defined as co-educational or single-sex in official materials; there is no publicly listed boarding facility. The institution presents a mixed-language, international program without a published statement on gender-segregated campuses.	School type ZSIS operates as a co-educational school with gender-segregated sections: a Girls' Section for Grades 1–11 and a Boys' Department; the Kindergarten Department serves mixed early-years classes.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Public data on the number of nationalities represented or the local-to-international student ratio is not published.	Pupil nationality mix ZSIS describes its community as highly international with diversity of nationalities. The school reports about 1,700 students in total, but public materials do not provide a country-by-country nationality breakdown.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as a Second Language (ESL) is included in the curriculum, along with Arabic, Islamic Studies, and French as language components. There is no explicit reference to a dedicated SEN facility in the published materials.	Additional learning support The school emphasises differentiation and equity to support diverse learners. This is formalized in the Kindergarten Handbook under Differentiation and Equity. The materials describe an inclusive approach, though no separate SEN unit is publicly listed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The school is licensed by the KSA Ministry of Education and operates as an international school in Saudi Arabia.	Country affiliation ZSIS follows an American-oriented program and is accredited by Cognia (AdvancED/NCA), indicating alignment with U.S. education standards.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is indicated in the official materials; the school's affiliations are with secular accreditation bodies.	Religious affiliation ZSIS presents a non-denominational, non-sectarian approach. The program emphasizes equality and inclusion regardless of religion.
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Saturday operates from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fridays are a day off.	School day structure The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. The standard day comprises 7–8 blocks of 40–45 minutes each. On Sundays–Wednesdays, Grades 1–3 attend 7:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m., and Grades 4–12 attend 7:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; on Thursdays, Grades 1–3 finish at 12:45 p.m. and Grades 4–12 at 1:00 p.m. Building hours are roughly 7:20 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bus service details	Bus service details Public information about a school bus service is not listed on the school's published pages; parents should contact the school to inquire about transport options.	Bus service details Public pages do not publish specific details of a school bus service; families should contact the school's front desk or admissions for transport arrangements. The school lists separate contact points for the Kindergarten, Girls' Section, and Boys' Department.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Assessment Fees - Placement (assessment) fee for new applicants: SAR 500 (one-time, non-refundable). - Registration (enrolment) fee for new students: SAR 2,500 (one-time, non-refundable). Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in SAR; Academic Year 2025/2026) - Pre‑primary / FS1 (Pre‑K): SAR 17,700 per year. - KG1 / FS2: SAR 19,000 per year. - KG2 / Y1: SAR 21,100 per year. - Grade 1 / Y2: SAR 23,380 per year. - Grade 2 / Y3: SAR 24,130 per year. - Grade 3 / Y4: SAR 24,630 per year. - Grade 4 / Y5: SAR 25,480 per year. - Grade 5 / Y6: SAR 26,005 per year. - Grade 6 / Y7: SAR 26,930 per year. - Grade 7 / Y8: SAR 28,530 per year. - Grade 8 / Y9: SAR 29,080 per year. - Grade 9 / Y10: SAR 30,680 per year. - Grade 10 / Y11: SAR 32,030 per year. - Grade 11 / Y12: SAR 32,830 per year. - Grade 12 / Y13: SAR 34,430–38,790 per year (published figures vary by source; the school lists Grade 12 at SAR 38,790 for AY 2025/2026 in the fee summary). Note on first year total for new entrants: the first year's invoice for a new child includes the one‑time placement and registration fees in addition to the annual tuition and any book fees; for example, a 3‑year‑old's first year total is shown as SAR 23,460 (Placement SAR 500 + Registration SAR 2,500 + Annual tuition SAR 19,855 + Books SAR 605). Per‑term figures (calculation assumption) - The published fees above are shown as annual totals. If the annual tuition is billed in three equal termly instalments (a common billing pattern among Jeddah international schools), the per‑term amount can be estimated by dividing the annual tuition by three. This per‑term figure is an inference based on the annual fees and common local practice (termly billing) and is provided only for budgeting convenience; the school does not publish a specific termly timetable on the fee summary used here. Example (illustrative): Grade 1 SAR 23,380 per year → approximately SAR 7,793 per term (SAR 23,380 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - Published fees are presented as annual amounts for Academic Year 2025/2026; one‑time placement and registration fees are invoiced in the first year of enrolment. - A 5% discount for full (pre‑)payment of fees is listed in fee summaries from regional school listings. Family sibling discounts are offered (examples: second‑child and third‑child discounts; typical structure includes a 5% discount for the second child and 10% for the third and subsequent children on tuition only). - Value Added Tax (VAT) is applied in accordance with Saudi VAT law where applicable. - No detailed public schedule of term due dates or a published instalment calendar for Jeddah International School was found in the fee summary used here; many local international schools operate on a 3‑term instalment system, so parents should expect termly invoicing unless otherwise specified by the school. The statement about termly instalments is an inference based on regional practice. Boarding fees - Jeddah International School is a day school; boarding facilities are not provided, so no boarding fees apply. Other costs and mandatory extras - Books / learning materials: a book fee is listed for early years examples (e.g., SAR 605 shown for a 3‑year‑old's first year). Additional book or materials fees may apply by grade and are typically invoiced separately or included in first‑year totals. - Uniforms: the school supplies a uniform requirement; published listings indicate uniforms are required but do not list a universal uniform price in the public fee summary. - Transport (school bus): school bus service is available; bus fees are normally charged separately and depend on route. Specific bus fares for Jeddah International School were not published in the fee summary reviewed. - Optional activities and exam fees: supplementary fees (field trips, extracurricular activities, international trips, IB/AP/other exam fees, instrument hire and similar) may be charged in addition to tuition and are typically invoiced separately. Refunds and non‑refundable items - Placement (assessment) and registration (enrolment) fees are non‑refundable as published in fee listings. - No comprehensive published tuition refund policy or detailed refund terms for withdrawn students was located in the public fee summary used; where published, typical practice in the region is to withhold non‑refundable application/registration fees and to apply pro‑rata or no refunds for tuition depending on withdrawal timing and the school's formal terms. The lack of a detailed public tuition refund policy in the fee summary means parents should confirm exact refund terms directly with the school. Fee payment options - The fee summaries consulted do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment instruments (for example, specific bank account details, card processor names, or on‑site POS acceptance) in the public fee table. A 5% discount for full payment is recorded in regional school listings. Third‑party financing platforms have been used by some parents to fund school fees for local schools, according to a regional school‑booking platform listing. Parents should expect standard methods used by Saudi schools (bank transfer, cash deposit, cheque, or card) to be available but those methods were not explicitly listed in the public fee summary reviewed here. Quick budgeting summary (examples, annual SAR) - K1 (Kindergarten 1): SAR 20,460 (annual total excluding optional extras). First‑year total including one‑time fees shown as SAR 23,460. - Grade 1: SAR 23,380 (annual). Approx. SAR 7,793 per term if split into three equal instalments (inference). - Grade 9: SAR 30,680 (annual). - Grade 12: SAR 34,430–38,790 (annual, depending on published line); verify at enrolment. Sources used for these fee figures and terms: the school fee summary and public school listings for Academic Year 2025/2026. Key references used: International Schools Database (Jeddah International School fee page), regional school listing summaries (Gotouniversity), and regional school consultants' listings.	Fee details Tuition Fees (annual and two-term installments) - Daycare: SAR 10,000 per year. 1st installment SAR 6,000 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 4,000 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 1,500. - Preschool: SAR 19,000 per year. 1st installment SAR 11,400 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 7,600 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 2,850. - Pre-K: SAR 20,000 per year. 1st installment SAR 12,000 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 8,000 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,000. - Kindergarten: SAR 20,500 per year. 1st installment SAR 12,300 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 8,200 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,075. - Grade 1: SAR 21,500 per year. 1st installment SAR 12,900 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 8,600 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,225. - Grade 2: SAR 22,000 per year. 1st installment SAR 13,200 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 8,800 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,300. - Grade 3: SAR 22,500 per year. 1st installment SAR 13,500 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 9,000 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,375. - Grade 4: SAR 23,500 per year. 1st installment SAR 14,100 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 9,400 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,525. - Grade 5: SAR 24,000 per year. 1st installment SAR 14,400 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 9,600 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,600. - Grade 6: SAR 24,000 per year. 1st installment SAR 14,400 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 9,600 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,600. - Grade 7: SAR 24,500 per year. 1st installment SAR 14,700 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 9,800 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,675. - Grade 8: SAR 24,500 per year. 1st installment SAR 14,700 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 9,800 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,675. - Grade 9: SAR 24,500 per year. 1st installment SAR 14,700 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 9,800 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 3,675. - Grade 10: SAR 28,000 per year. 1st installment SAR 16,800 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 11,200 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 4,200. - Grade 11: SAR 28,000 per year. 1st installment SAR 16,800 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 11,200 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 4,200. - Grade 12: SAR 28,000 per year. 1st installment SAR 16,800 (due August 24, 2025); 2nd installment SAR 11,200 (due January 3, 2026). VAT (15%): SAR 4,200. Application / Registration / Entrance fees - Registration (new students): non-refundable fee SAR 4,000 payable on registration; this amount is deducted from the first tuition installment. - Entrance exam / assessment fee (new students): non-refundable and non-transferable — SAR 300 for Kindergarten; SAR 400 for Grades 1–12. - Admission (file opening) fee (new students): non-refundable SAR 1,500 payable upon opening the student file. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in two installments: 1st installment due on August 24, 2025; 2nd installment due on January 3, 2026. The Seat Registration Fee (SAR 4,000) is deducted from the first installment. VAT at 15% is added to the published tuition amounts. Boarding fees - Zahrat Al-Sahraa is a co-educational day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed. Therefore boarding is not applicable. Other costs and required purchases - School uniform: all students must purchase the school/sports uniform at the start of the academic year; kindergarten uniform options are specified. Specific uniform prices are not listed on the tuition page. - Books and supplies: Grades 1–12 purchase books according to the school Book List; preschool and Kindergarten purchase a school package (books, shared manipulatives, stationery, curricular activities). A published set of book-price lists for 2025–2026 by grade is available. - Other potential costs: fees for entrance exams and interviews apply (entrance allowed only once); any optional activities, transport, camps or other add-ons are not listed in the tuition table and may incur extra charges. Refund information - The Registration Fee (SAR 4,000), Assessment Fee (SAR 300 or SAR 400) and Admission Fee (SAR 1,500) are explicitly stated as non-refundable. No separate general tuition refund schedule or detailed tuition withdrawal refund policy is published on the school's tuition and admissions pages. Fee payment options and accounting contacts - Accepted payment methods for school fees include: cash, MADA (Saudi debit card) and bank transfer. The school's bank account for transfers is listed at Bank AlJazira with IBAN: SA0960100012495022433001. For accounting queries the school provides dedicated phone numbers and an accounting email address.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniforms are mandatory for all students. A single uniform package costs 500 SAR and is distributed on-site through Gate 5 between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Hoodies are not allowed. Gray or blue jackets with zippers are permitted.
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Trustees. It maintains accreditation with multiple regional agencies and a license from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education. It is affiliated with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), AdvancED, and the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA).	Governance and ownership The school was founded by Najah Chebib Kheirallah. ZSIS has been accredited by AdvancED since February 2004. The school does not publicly specify the formal governance structure or whether the school is part of a larger group.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school delivers a well-balanced American, French Baccalaureate and international curriculum up to grade 12, with full accreditation from multiple regional agencies and licensing by the Saudi Ministry of Education. The curriculum is organized into Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12), with a High School Diploma awarded upon completing the required credits and documented in high school handbooks/manuals for Grades 11–12. Core subjects across the program include Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, P.E., Computer, Arabic and Islamic Studies and French, with ESL support in the early years. In Elementary, instruction follows an integrated day with core English Language, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, plus Specialist lessons in Art, P.E., Music and Computer, and regular exposure to Saudi culture through excursions. The Graduate Profile emphasizes 21st-century competencies and the five Cs—critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and citizenship—as core outcomes for graduates. College-preparation components include PRE-SATs, SATs and TOEFL courses, with historical reference to AP courses being anticipated; Grades 11–12 are supported by an Academic and Guidance Manual.	Curriculum details ZSIS delivers an American-based curriculum from Kindergarten through High School, with a college-preparatory, honors-focused High School program. High School core subjects—English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology—follow the Common Core State Standards; Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Saudi culture align with Saudi national standards, and the program prepares students for SAT, AP, TOEFL, ACT, and SAAT-Qiyas. Lower School (ages 6–10) emphasizes inquiry-based learning across Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Arabic, French, and more, with Kindergarten focusing on foundational development through play-based learning. The Middle School follows American educational aims and provides a broad background in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, and foreign languages, with added instruction in computer science, art, and physical education. ZSIS uses MAP testing for grades 3–10 to monitor progress, and accreditation by AdvancED since 2004 supports the school's quality standards; graduates progress to universities worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results MAP (NWEA) testing is used for growth monitoring in grades 3–10; high school preparation includes readiness for SAT, AP, TOEFL, ACT, and SAAT-Qiyas, supporting university admissions. The school highlights international university placement.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide, including the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, Africa, and across the Arab World.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning JIS describes a warm, caring and safe learning environment designed to stimulate curiosity, freedom of expression, positive competition, and community spirit. The curriculum is a well-balanced American, French Baccalaureate and international program developed to be sensitive to host-country beliefs and a multinational community. The school's philosophy states that parents and teachers are partners in student learning and emphasizes values such as individuality, fairness, respect, tolerance, cooperation, and self-esteem. The aims include providing cultural, physical and extracurricular activities that develop the ‘whole child' and that help students communicate in their language of instruction while respecting native languages. These elements collectively reflect an emphasis on social and emotional learning within a supportive school culture.	Social & emotional learning The ZSIS Experience and the Vision emphasize adaptable social skills and equality as core values, with education framed as developing social, leadership, and psychological growth. The High School program also provides counseling services to support students' university admissions and overall wellbeing.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English as an Additional Language (EAL) is explicitly provided as E.S.L. in the Elementary Program alongside Arabic, Islamic Studies and French. The Elementary Program includes specialist lessons in languages, which supports structured language learning. The school's aims state that students should develop their ability to communicate in their language of instruction while respecting native languages. The curriculum is described as an American, French Baccalaureate and international program, indicating multilingual language exposure. This combination suggests a formal approach to EAL within the school's multilingual framework.	English as an additional language There is no public information indicating a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program at ZSIS. There is no mention of EAL staffing or services in publicly available materials.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing JIS provides a warm, caring and safe learning environment designed to stimulate curiosity, freedom of expression, positive competition, and community spirit. The school's philosophy states that parents and teachers are partners in student learning, supporting a collaborative approach to wellbeing. Aims include developing a 'whole child' through cultural, physical and extracurricular activities, which supports emotional health. The curriculum emphasizes values such as respect, tolerance, cooperation and self-esteem, contributing to emotional wellbeing. Overall, wellbeing is presented as an integrated priority within the school's mission.	Mental wellbeing The ZSIS Experience notes the school's commitment to students' psychological development and holistic growth beyond academics, with emphasis on extracurricular activities and overall development.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school states it provides a warm, caring and safe learning environment. Safeguarding and student protection policies are not publicly disclosed in the available materials. The school is licensed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education and maintains accreditation status with regional agencies. The school's philosophy that parents and teachers are partners in student learning supports safeguarding through shared responsibility. No explicit safeguarding handbook or policy document is publicly listed among the provided materials.	Safeguarding Safeguarding is addressed through the published ZSIS Student Handbook and Code of Conduct, which outline behavior rules and disciplinary procedures, while the Security page highlights anti-bullying and harassment policies.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school invests in the improvement and expansion of facilities and resources to maintain its quality educational programs. It provides a warm, caring and safe learning environment that stimulates curiosity, freedom of expression, positive competition, and community spirit. It provides cultural, physical and extra-curricular activities that develop the 'whole child'. It uses technologies to enhance teaching and provides students with opportunities to use technologies.	Facilities overview Zahrat Al-Sahraa International School operates on two campuses in Jeddah: the Main Campus on Hassan Basalma Street and the Kindergarten Campus on Mansourah Street. The Lower School program includes library, art, and computer as core subjects, indicating on-site library and technology facilities. Kindergarten programming includes library visits and computer labs, showing access to library resources and on-campus computer facilities. The school provides technology resources through a school management system (Pioneers) and Google for Education to support digital learning. Extra-curricular activities are integrated into the program, with arts and sports offerings noted in the Kindergarten program, and the school holds Cognia accreditation.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school delivers a well-balanced American, French Baccalaureate and international curriculum up to grade 12. The curriculum is developed and improved to be sensitive to the host country's culture and multinational community and to prepare students for further education both locally and abroad. It maintains accreditation with multiple regional accreditation agencies and its licensed status with the KSA Ministry of Education. It invests in improving and expanding facilities and resources to support its quality educational programs.	Academic facilities Academic facilities include a library integrated into the Lower School curriculum. Kindergarten materials note access to computer labs and library visits. The school also supports digital learning through a school management system (Pioneers) and Google for Education.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school provides cultural, physical and extra-curricular activities that develop the 'whole child'. The aims include providing cultural, physical and extra-curricular activities to support holistic development. These activities contribute to a warm, caring learning environment and community spirit. The school emphasizes developing students' ability to communicate in the language of instruction while respecting the importance of the native language.	Extra curricular facilities Extra-curricular activities are integrated into the program, including arts and sports.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Jeddah International School began on 05 September, 2003 as a company, with seven full-time staff and thirteen students. The Jeddah Campus Upgrade occurred on 01 June, 2007, increasing staff to 50 and students to 350. Further developments followed around 01 September, 2012. A campus-wide technology installation expanded capacity to 210 full-time staff and 1,550 students. In August 2019, a plan for a modern facility was in place, with 362 full-time staff and 1,800 students; governance rests with staff, parents and a Board of Trustees, and the school maintains accreditation with multiple regional agencies and a license from the Saudi Ministry of Education; the school is affiliated with international bodies such as the Middle States Association and AdvancED/NESA.	History Zahrat Al-Sahraa International School was established in 1988 in Jeddah by Najah Chebib Kheirallah, who is listed as the school founder. Over the decades the school has grown from private beginnings into a large educational community that has educated thousands of students. The school carries American accreditation under AdvancED (NCA-CASI), reflecting ongoing alignment with U.S. accreditation standards. Professional development is a core part of the school culture, with frequent staff seminars, workshops, and involvement in accreditation teams. The Main Campus sits on Hassan Basalma Street in central Jeddah, placing the school within a neighborhood setting for families.
Community	Community The school provides a warm, caring and safe learning environment that stimulates curiosity, freedom of expression, positive competition, and community spirit. The curriculum includes cultural, physical and extra-curricular activities to develop the whole child. Parents and teachers are partners in student learning. An events calendar covers daily, weekly, monthly activities and annual events.	Community The school describes its community as an extended family, with students engaging in indoor community service activities, projects, and presentations that reflect a growing sense of responsibility and belonging. A strong emphasis on professional development and open staff forums supports continuous improvement and a culture of collaboration. The Main Campus is located on Hassan Basalma Street in central Jeddah, creating a neighborhood context for families and daily routines. The calendar includes observances such as Saudi National Day and Foundation Day, reflecting local culture integrated into school life.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association A standalone PTA is not publicly described on the site; governance includes staff, parents and a Board of Trustees. The school emphasizes that parents and teachers are partners in student learning. The site notes daily, weekly, monthly activities and annual events but does not list PTA-specific groups or events. News & Updates include teacher and student satisfaction surveys but do not mention a PTA. Public documentation about a PTA, its groups, and activities is not available in the accessible pages.	Parent teacher association Parent involvement is organized through regular parent meetings and school communications. The school hosts Grades 4–12 parent meetings with details about attendance logistics, such as gate entries for mothers and fathers. Parents access real-time student information, attendance, assignments, certificates, and school news via the ZSIS App. The school maintains department-level contact points and emails for parent inquiries, including channels for Kindergarten, Girls' and Boys' departments. Public communications also include posts and reminders about parent events and meetings, such as the documented Parent's Meeting reminder.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school delivers a well-balanced American, French Baccalaureate and international curriculum up to grade 12. The curriculum is continuously developed and improved. The school prepares students for tertiary education both here and abroad. High School Diploma is offered for Grades 9–12, and Elementary and Middle School programs include specialist instruction in Art, P.E., Music, Computer, ESL, Arabic and Islamic Studies and French.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Specialist lessons in Art and Music are provided. Computer is taught as a specialist subject. ESL, Arabic and Islamic Studies and French are offered as language subjects.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Arabic, Islamic Studies and French are offered as language subjects. ESL is provided to support language learners. The mission emphasizes delivering a curriculum sensitive to the host country's cultural beliefs and multinational community. The aims include developing students' ability to communicate in the language of instruction while respecting native languages.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school hosts daily, weekly and monthly activities and annual events. Activities can be reviewed via downloadable calendars or an interactive calendar. The events program supports ongoing engagement beyond regular classes.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education is taught as a specialist subject (P.E.) in Elementary and Middle School. The mission states that the school provides cultural, physical and extra-curricular activities to develop the ‘whole child.' The curriculum emphasizes a warm, caring and safe learning environment that stimulates curiosity, freedom of expression and community spirit. The program includes activities beyond academics to support overall well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision ESL (English as a Second Language) is provided; Arabic language and Islamic Studies are offered; French is offered as a language subject. The curriculum combines an American framework, the French Baccalaureate, and an international curriculum up to grade 12. The language-related program is delivered by specialist teachers within a subject-based approach.	Language provision The school uses English as the medium of instruction. Arabic is taught in Arabic, including Saudi Culture and Islamic Studies. French is offered as another language and is mandatory through the 6th grade.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school does not offer a formal bilingual program; English is the medium of instruction, with Arabic-language instruction for Arabic, Saudi Culture, and Islamic Studies.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. The school offers an American High School Diploma with English as the medium of instruction and French as a mandatory language through grade 6. The Main Campus is Hassan Basalma Street, Jeddah, and the Kindergarten Campus is Mansourah Street, Jeddah. Enrollment is reported around 1,700 students, with an average class size of about 24 and a 1:9 student–teacher ratio. The school year runs from September to June, with a Sunday–Thursday school week and a day consisting of 7 to 8 sessions of 40–45 minutes each. 2. Registration for the 2025–2026 academic year is open. New students register via Online Registration under Admissions, while current students reference Admissions → Admission Policy. The school also posts periodic Registration announcements and updates on the site. 3. Tuition and fees for 2025–2026 are published by grade level, ranging from Daycare (SAR 10,000 total) to Grades 10–12 (SAR 28,000 total). A 15% Value Added Tax is added to total tuition, and the Seat Registration Fee is deducted from the first installment. 4. Entrance exam requirements and placement assessments are part of the admissions process and are described in the Admissions section. 5. For ongoing communications and admissions-related details, parents can contact the Main Campus via the listed phone numbers and emails, with the Main Campus address provided above.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
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