Al-Andalus International Schools – Makkah

Saudi Arabia, Makkah

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Arabic

Fees SAR 17,000 - 20,000

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 2000

Type Boys School, Girls School

Opened 1984

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English, Arabic

Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School

Introduction

Al-Andalus International Schools – Makkah operates two gender-segregated campuses for boys and girls, Cognia-accredited, located in حي الراشدية near the Electricity Company. The school follows an American Curriculum enhanced with a bespoke program to meet diverse learner needs, from kindergarten through high school. Instruction is in English, with Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies integrated as part of the core program, and the leadership emphasizes education that shapes life through mission and values. A prepared teaching staff delivers flexible, innovative curricula designed to adapt to students' interests. Facilities include separate campuses, large playgrounds, football fields, a basketball court, libraries, STEAM labs, a pool, and a canteen, supporting both academic study and wellbeing. Co-curriculars include robotics, math, science, English, swimming, taekwondo, and Arabic, plus events like ART Fair, Science Fair, Spelling Bee, and Math Olympiad. CSR activities, career guidance, university workshops, and cultural visits enrich student growth. A community engages families across grades.

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حي الراشدية مخطط رقم 4، مكة المكرمة، المملكة العربية السعودية (near the Electricity Company)

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The Essentials

Location

Located in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al-Andalus International Schools – Makkah branch has separate campuses for boys and girls and offers classes from kindergarten to high school. It is one of the branches across the Kingdom.

Stages

kindergarten to high school.

Type

two gender-segregated campuses (separate campuses for boys and girls).

Country affiliation

Cognia accreditation (United States-based accrediting body).

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Fees

Application / Registration Fees
- No separate application or registration fee amount is published for Al‑Andalus International Schools – Makkah.

Tuition fees (per academic year and per term) — International track
- Boys (International track):
- 4th Grade (Primary): SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 5th Grade (Primary): SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 6th Grade (Primary): SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 1st Middle: SAR 20,000 per year / SAR 10,000 per term.
- 2nd Middle: SAR 20,000 per year / SAR 10,000 per term.
- 3rd Middle: SAR 20,000 per year / SAR 10,000 per term.

- Girls (International track):
- KG 2: SAR 17,000 per year / SAR 8,500 per term.
- KG 3: SAR 17,000 per year / SAR 8,500 per term.
- 1st Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 2nd Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 3rd Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 4th Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 5th Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 6th Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 1st Middle: SAR 20,000 per year / SAR 10,000 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are shown both as an annual amount and as two equal term payments (first term and second term). Paying per term is accepted with the term amounts shown.
- A sibling discount condition applies: the second sibling (and each subsequent sibling) receives a 10% discount on the net tuition for each term within the same branch, provided there is no late payment of the term fee (payment must be made before the end of the second week of the term to qualify).

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for the Makkah international branch; boarding is not listed.

Transport (school bus) fees and rules
- Round trip: SAR 5,500 per year or SAR 3,025 per term.
- One-way: SAR 4,200 per year or SAR 2,310 per term.
- Value‑added tax (VAT) at 15% is added to transport fees for all students. Transport fees for a term are non‑refundable after one week from the student's first day of bus use; a student is not considered a bus subscriber until full payment for the service has been made.

Other costs and routine extras
- School uniform provision: two school uniforms are provided free to each student. Additional uniform costs (extra pieces) are charged as follows:
- Extra school uniform: KG SAR 150; Primary SAR 150; Middle SAR 200; Secondary SAR 200.
- Jacket (no free jackets): KG none; Primary/Middle/Secondary SAR 100 each.
- Sports uniform (no free items): Primary/Middle/Secondary SAR 150 each.
- Extra uniform prices include VAT. The free uniform items are considered a school grant and their cash value is not payable to parents if parents choose to source uniforms externally.

Taxes, discounts and surcharges
- A 10% sibling discount applies to the second and subsequent siblings for net tuition per term within the same branch (subject to timely payment as noted above).
- VAT 15% is added to tuition for students holding non‑Saudi identity, and VAT 15% is applied to transport fees for all students.

Refund information
- Transport fees for a term are non‑refundable after one week from the first day the student uses the bus. No separate published refund policy for tuition, registration, or other fees is provided in the published fee details for the Makkah international branch.

Payment methods / Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cheque, or in‑person payment) are not published alongside the fee schedule for the Makkah international branch.

Notes on scope of published items
- The published fee schedule for the Makkah international branch includes the year/term tuition amounts for the grades listed above, transport fees and conditions, uniform allowances and extra uniform prices, sibling discount conditions, and VAT rules. Other items requested (a published application/registration fee amount for this branch, detailed tuition amounts for grades not shown in the posted table, an explicit tuition refund policy, boarding fees, and a list of accepted payment channels) are not shown in the branch's published fee table.

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Curriculum

Offers classes from kindergarten to high school; curricula described as flexible and innovative; the branch includes separate campuses for boys and girls.

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FAQs

Where is the AIS Makkah branch located, and how are the campuses organised?

AIS Makkah has separate campuses for boys and girls within the same branch in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It offers classes from kindergarten through high school and is part of the Al-Andalus International Schools network. The branch opened in 1984 and serves around 2,000 pupils.

What grade levels does AIS Makkah offer and what is known about the age range?

AIS Makkah runs from kindergarten to high school with two gender-segregated campuses. The exact age range isn't published, but the school covers early years through secondary education.

What curriculum approach does AIS Makkah use?

The branch offers a flexible and innovative curriculum for students from kindergarten to high school. English is the language of instruction, while Quran, Islamic Studies and Arabic are taught as part of the curriculum.

What are the tuition fees for the international track at AIS Makkah?

Boys: 4th-6th Primary 19,000 SAR per year (9,500 SAR per term); 1st-3rd Middle 20,000 SAR per year (10,000 SAR per term). Girls: KG2-KG3 17,000 SAR per year (8,500 SAR per term); 1st-6th Primary 19,000 SAR per year (9,500 SAR per term); 1st Middle 20,000 SAR per year (10,000 SAR per term).

Are there discounts or payment options for tuition at AIS Makkah?

Tuition can be paid annually or in two equal terms. A 10% discount applies to the second and each subsequent sibling per term within the same branch, provided term fees are paid on time (before the end of the second week of the term). VAT may apply to certain fees.

Are there published application fees, waitlists, or scholarships for AIS Makkah?

There is no published amount for an application or registration fee for the Makkah branch, and there is no published information on waitlists or scholarships.

What language is used for instruction, and what other languages are taught at AIS Makkah?

English is the language of instruction. Quran, Islamic Studies and Arabic are taught as part of the curriculum, with Arabic programs supporting language and religious education.

Does AIS Makkah provide college counseling or university admissions support?

Yes. AIS Makkah offers a Student Counseling Program with social counselors for different grades and conducts university admissions workshops with international universities.

Are there any published exam results or higher education outcomes for AIS Makkah?

No exam results or higher education outcome data are published for the Makkah branch.

What facilities and campus features does AIS Makkah offer?

The Makkah branch features large playgrounds, football fields, a basketball court, libraries, STEAM labs, a pool and a canteen. There are separate campuses for boys and girls, reflecting the school's gender-segregated structure.

Are libraries and STEAM labs available at AIS Makkah?

Yes. The campus includes libraries and STEAM labs as part of its academic facilities.

What co-curricular and extracurricular activities are available at AIS Makkah?

Co-curricular offerings include robotics, math, science, English, swimming, taekwondo and Arabic programs. There are events such as Spelling Bee, Debate Competition, Science Fair, ART Fair, STEAM Fair and Math Olympiad, plus after-school clubs and sports.

Are there leadership days or career guidance programs at AIS Makkah?

Yes. Career Day is part of the calendar, and there are university admissions workshops along with a Student Counseling Program to support planning and admissions procedures.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions does AIS Makkah offer?

AIS Makkah provides a Student Counseling Program with social counselors for different grades, and emphasizes wellbeing through its activities and facilities. Specific safeguarding details are not published.

Is boarding available at AIS Makkah?

Boarding is not listed or published for the Makkah international branch.

What is the school uniform policy at AIS Makkah?

Two school uniforms are provided free to each student. Extra uniform pieces, jackets and sports uniforms have stated prices, and the free items are described as a school grant. All uniform-related prices include VAT.

Are AIS Makkah's campuses gender-separated, and how does that affect student life?

Yes, there are separate campuses for boys and girls. This arrangement is part of the school's structure and affects how classes and activities are organized across the two campuses.

What accreditation does AIS Makkah hold, and what does that indicate about the school?

AIS Makkah holds Cognia Accreditation, initially awarded in spring 2009 and reaccredited in spring 2015, indicating the school meets Cognia's global standards for quality and improvement.

What other languages are taught beyond English at AIS Makkah, and how is language education integrated?

Arabic is taught as part of the curriculum, and Arabic programs support language and religious education alongside Quran and Islamic Studies.

What community and CSR activities does AIS Makkah offer?

The school emphasizes Corporate Social Responsibility with Community Involvement and Free Courses, and it hosts educational visits to places like KAUST and museums, as well as cultural trips to Medina, Taif, Abha and Riyadh. 2025 highlights include awards ceremonies and a middle-school visit to a medical college.

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