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American International School of Jeddah

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

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The school at a glance
Fees SAR 40,250 - 105,110
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1364
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Introduction

The American International School of Jeddah (AISJ) is a non‑profit Pre‑K–12 American international school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, located on a purpose‑built campus in the Mohammadiyah district. AISJ delivers a standards‑based American curriculum using AERO standards and an Understanding by Design framework (mapped on Atlas Rubicon), serving students aged 2 to 18 (Pre‑K to Grade 12). English is the language of instruction, and the school operates an English Language Learning programme for learners who need additional academic English support. World languages and specialist programmes include Arabic (native and Arabic as a foreign language), French and Spanish in secondary years, and a restructured Arabic pathway up to AP Arabic. Notable facilities and resources cited by the school include purposefully designed classrooms, spacious early childhood rooms, fully equipped science laboratories and a library with extensive print and digital collections; signature high‑school offerings include Advanced Placement courses, AP Research and Seminar, cybersecurity, robotics and AutoCAD.

8310 Prince Sultan Rd Al-Mohammadiyah, Jeddah Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

American International School of Jeddah has 1,364 pupils.

Location
AISJ is in the Mohammadiyah District of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The campus moved to a purpose-built site in January 2019. The campus offers extensive facilities, including two libraries, a 650-seat theatre, two gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor tracks, a full-length soccer field, a shaded swimming pool, an aerobics room, and tennis courts. The mailing address is PO Box 127328, Jeddah 21352.

Stages
AISJ serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12. The school is organized with an Early Childhood program (PK2/PK3/PK4), followed by Elementary School, Middle School, and High School divisions. This includes a Preschool stage, Elementary, Middle, and High School as part of the same campus.

Type
AISJ is a co-educational, day international school. It is not a boarding school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
AISJ draws a diverse student body representing multiple nationalities. The school reports around 1500 students for the 2024–25 year and a community of about 68 nationalities. The school does not publish a single most-common nationality or a fixed local-to-international ratio.

Additional learning support
AISJ provides Learning Support (LS), English Language Learning (ELL), Speech and Language Therapy (SLP), and Occupational Therapy (OT). These services are described in the tuition and fees information, including related fees for LS/ELL/SLP/OT, and are available to scholars with diverse learning needs.

Country affiliation
AISJ holds U.S. accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA). These affiliations reflect its American international framework.

Religious affiliation
AISJ has no religious affiliation publicly stated in its official materials.

School day structure
The school day typically starts at 8:00 AM, with students required to be on site by 7:40 AM. On Tuesdays, Pre-K and Early/Elementary grades finish earlier (Pre-K 8:00–2:00; KG 8:00–2:30; Grades 1–12 8:00–2:30). On other days, the day ends later (Pre-K 8:00–2:30; KG 8:00–3:00; Grades 1–12 8:00–3:00).

Bus service
AISJ does not offer a school bus service. Parents arrange transportation, and campus entry by vehicles is limited to those with AISJ IDs or vehicle stickers for safety.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
AISJ uses a school uniform. Zaks is the official uniform provider, located in Stars Avenue Mall about 10 minutes from campus, with in-store and online shopping. Students wear the uniform daily, except on designated Casual Days; both daily uniforms and Physical Education uniforms are available year-round at Zaks.

Food Options
AISJ offers breakfast, lunch, and snacks through two cafeterias. The main vendor, Chez Liban, provides healthy, balanced lunches and grab-and-go options. Meals can be charged to prepaid lunch accounts accessed with student IDs, and funds can be added in the Finance office.

Governance and Ownership
AISJ is a non-profit school governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board is led by a Chair of the Board, currently Sherene El‑Sioufi.
Fees

Annual tuition at American International School of Jeddah ranges from SAR 40,250 to SAR 105,110 for 2026/27.

Tuition (2025–26 school year)
- Pre‑K (Pre‑K2 / Pre‑K3 / Pre‑K4): SAR 35,000 (VAT SAR 5,250) — Full tuition due SAR 40,250. Semester installment (if paying in two equal installments): SAR 20,125. Four‑installment amount (available to families with 3+ children): SAR 10,062.50.
- Kindergarten: SAR 53,800 (VAT SAR 8,070) — Full tuition due SAR 61,870. Semester installment: SAR 30,935. Four‑installment amount: SAR 15,467.50.
- Grades 1–5: SAR 61,400 (VAT SAR 9,210) — Full tuition due SAR 70,610. Semester installment: SAR 35,305. Four‑installment amount: SAR 17,652.50.
- Grades 6–8: SAR 77,800 (VAT SAR 11,670) — Full tuition due SAR 89,470. Semester installment: SAR 44,735. Four‑installment amount: SAR 22,367.50.
- Grades 9–10: SAR 83,000 (VAT SAR 12,450) — Full tuition due SAR 95,450. Semester installment: SAR 47,725. Four‑installment amount: SAR 23,862.50.
- Grades 11–12: SAR 91,400 (VAT SAR 13,710) — Full tuition due SAR 105,110. Semester installment: SAR 52,555. Four‑installment amount: SAR 26,277.50.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is assessed on a full‑year basis for scholars who enroll in the first semester. Tuition may be paid in two equal semester installments; families with three or more children enrolled may elect four equal installments. Attendance of one full week in a semester makes the scholar liable for the full semester tuition. A monthly late payment penalty of 2.5% is applied to outstanding unpaid balances. VAT at 15% is applied in compliance with KSA regulations; Saudi nationals are exempt from VAT.
- Seat deposit: SAR 4,000 (applied toward tuition). Seat deposits are refundable if withdrawn by the date the school requires; the tuition statement indicates refunds are possible if withdrawal paperwork is submitted before May 1st, and the Seat Deposit is generally due on or before February (seat deposit timing is part of the school's enrollment/seat reservation process). Seats for returning scholars without a paid deposit are not guaranteed.

Application and one‑time enrollment fees
- Application Fee (due at application submission): SAR 0.
- Assessment Fee (prior to assessment/interview): SAR 500.
- Registration Fee (due at enrollment / re‑enrollment): SAR 14,500. (No Registration Fee for Pre‑K2, Pre‑K3, Pre‑K4 — registration is postponed until the child reaches KG.) The school has noted that a registration fee requirement will apply to all families beginning August 2026.
- Capital Fee on enrollment: SAR 0 (where indicated).

Tuition for special services (annual fees where applicable)
- Talented & Gifted service fee: SAR 10,000 per year.
- Learning Support (leveled annual fees): Level I (Mild) SAR 12,000; Level II (Moderate) SAR 18,000; Level III (High/considerable staff time) SAR 60,000.
- English Language Learning (ELL): Level II SAR 6,900; Level III (Intensive) SAR 10,500.
- Speech & Language Therapy (annual, per‑frequency): One session/week SAR 7,826; Two sessions/week SAR 15,652; Three sessions/week SAR 23,478; Four sessions/week SAR 31,304; Five sessions/week SAR 39,130.
- Occupational Therapy (same per‑frequency annual schedule as SLP): One session/week SAR 7,826; Two sessions/week SAR 15,652; Three sessions/week SAR 23,478; Four sessions/week SAR 31,304; Five sessions/week SAR 39,130. In circumstances requiring a one‑to‑one assistant, parents pay the additional personnel wage cost. LS/ELL/SLP fees are payable in advance by semester but are refundable for any non‑used quarter; any participation during a quarter obliges payment for the whole quarter.

Other regularly incurred scholar fees
- Scholar uniform (shirt): SAR 75 per shirt. Official uniform provider named (retailer) is Zaks (store details and purchasing options are provided through the school's uniform information).
- AP course fee (high school): SAR 600 per AP course.
- Replacement ID card: SAR 50 per card.
- Music instrument rental: SAR 500 per instrument per year.
- Proof of enrollment letter: SAR 25 per copy; official transcript: SAR 25 per copy; official copy of high‑school diploma: SAR 100 per copy. Courier services: SAR 110 per envelope. Online SAT prep course: SAR 375 per semester. School supplies vary by grade (PK–8). Additional variable costs (lost or damaged textbooks, library books, international trip costs, SAT exam fees, sports event costs, etc.) are not included in the standard fee list and are billed as they arise.

Tuition refunds and withdrawal billing
- Tuition refunds: refunds are issued only for unattended semesters; attendance of one week or more in a semester removes eligibility for a refund for that semester. LS/ELL/SLP fees are refundable for any non‑used quarter when paid by semester in advance, subject to the school's quarter‑use rule. Seat deposits are refundable if the withdrawal form is submitted before the stated refund deadline for deposits. A monthly late payment fee of 2.5% applies to outstanding balances.

Sibling discounts
- Sibling tuition discounts (apply only to tuition, not to special services or AP fees): Second child receives 5% off that child's tuition; third child receives 10% off that child's tuition; fourth child and additional children receive 15% off each of their own tuitions. The eldest/first child is considered the first child for discount sequencing.

Boarding / accommodation fees
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding program is provided. (Boarding status is listed as DAY in international school programme records.) No boarding fees apply.

Fee payment options and where payments are managed
- Billing and payments are managed through the school's Finance and Admissions offices; the public tuition statement and contact pages present the billing structure, seat deposit and invoicing rules, but do not list a detailed public menu of accepted payment instruments (specific accepted instruments such as bank transfer, credit card, or other electronic payment channels are handled directly by the Finance office at the time of invoicing). Parents pay tuition and fees according to the chosen installment plan and invoicing instructions provided by the school's Finance/Admissions offices. For account‑specific payment instructions and to complete payment, contact the school's Finance or Admissions office.

Other important fee notes
- VAT treatment: tuition figures are shown with VAT at 15% where applicable; Saudi nationals are exempt from VAT and will not be charged VAT on tuition. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to adjust published tuition and fees. A 2.5% monthly late payment fee applies to overdue balances. Seat deposits secure places for returning scholars and are applied toward tuition when paid. Special service fees, AP fees and other ancillary fees are charged in addition to base tuition as required.
Academics

American International School of Jeddah teaches American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
AISJ delivers a standards-based American international education for Pre-K through Grade 12, anchored in the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) standards and mapped using the Understanding by Design framework on Atlas Rubicon. The language of instruction is English, with AISJ also offering Arabic language programs and English-language learning support as part of its curriculum. In Early Childhood, AISJ uses the American Creative Curriculum with PK2–PK4 units of exploration, emphasizing hands-on, play-based learning and integrated early literacy, math, science, and social studies. Elementary core subjects are aligned to Common Core and AERO standards (literacy and math), with science and social studies taught through NGSS/AERO standards, and specialist classes in STEAM, music, information technology, native Arabic, Arabic as a Foreign Language, Islamic Studies, and Arabic culture. Middle School emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning with an Innovation Lab and Week Without Walls. In High School, AISJ offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses for Grades 9–12, including the full AP Capstone Diploma program and the AP International Diploma (APID); AISJ is an IB World School authorized to offer the Diploma Programme since June 11, 2022, providing an IB pathway alongside AP options.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
AISJ delivers social and emotional learning through a universal Counseling & Social-Emotional Learning program, delivered by the school division, with targeted group and individual counseling for concerns such as anxiety and peer relations.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
AISJ supports learners with mild to moderate learning differences and may place some students in Special Day Classes with modified curricula; an Individual Learning Plan documents each student's needs, and a personal learning coach may be required for continuing enrollment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Language Learning (ELL) is offered as part of AISJ's learning support services, with staff and program provisions described on the Learning Support page and ELL-related services listed in Tuition and Fees.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through AISJ's counseling program addressing academic, personal/social development and a tiered system of supports, including universal lessons, targeted group and individual counseling, and crisis response.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are prioritized, with policies on safe recruitment, ongoing training, reporting structures, and the AISJ Child Safeguarding and Protection Handbook.
Parent Experience

History
The American International School of Jeddah originated in 1952 as the Parents Cooperative School (PCS), founded by expatriate parents to provide a formal American curriculum in Jeddah. It was renamed North Campus School (NCS) in 1976 as enrollment and facilities expanded. In 1985 it became Saudi Arabian International School (SAIS), reflecting changes in sponsorship and leadership. In 2004 the school adopted the name American International School of Jeddah (AISJ) after Saudia ceased sponsorship, and AISJ has operated as an independent not-for-profit entity since sponsorship ended. In January 2019 AISJ moved to a purpose-built campus in the Mohammadiyah District. (turn0search0; turn0search3)

Community
AISJ is a diverse, non-profit community that includes scholars, families, alumni, staff, and friends from more than 68 nationalities. Its members total 4,000+ active community members and the school hosts more than 100 community events annually. Annual International Day is a flagship cultural event; Indonesian Day has been organized with Indonesian Consulate involvement in 2016 and 2018. Week Without Walls is a school-wide program that connects middle and high school students with international travel experiences and service learning. (turn1search3; turn1search3; turn2search0; turn2search1; turn2search10)

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
AISJ operates a Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) to engage families and support students. The PTSA's mission is to engage and empower families and AISJ communities toward promoting global citizenship. Its objectives include developing the Scholar Life program and enhancing the educational environment for AISJ learners. It also seeks to raise funds to provide additional resources for AISJ scholars by bringing together parents and teachers. PTSA aims to strengthen links between home and school by encouraging parent involvement. A calendar of events and volunteer opportunities supports family participation and school life. (turn1search7; turn1search7; turn2search2; turn1search7; turn1search7; turn2search8)
Facilities

Facilities Overview
AISJ moved to a purpose-built campus in January 2019 in the Mohammadiyah District. The campus includes strategically designed classrooms with learning centers and group work areas, spacious Early Childhood spaces, and fully-equipped science labs. There are two large library areas with private meeting spaces and large group project zones, and a 650-seat theatre-style auditorium with a stage, an orchestra pit, and an underground practice room. Modern athletic facilities include two gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor tracks, a full-length soccer field, a shaded swimming pool, an aerobics room, and tennis courts. Classrooms are supported by advanced wireless and technology capabilities; the school operates two cafeterias serving meals from Chez Liban.

Sports Facilities
Two gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor tracks, a full-length soccer field, a shaded swimming pool, an aerobics room, and tennis courts.

Academic Facilities
Fully-equipped science laboratories across grade levels. Two large library areas offer private meeting spaces and group project zones, with access to online databases, 4,000 e-books, 300 audiobooks, and more than 20,000 print materials. Classrooms are designed with learning centers and group-work spaces to support collaborative, inquiry-based learning and technology-enabled instruction.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts programming includes music (band, orchestra, choir), theatre (performance and stagecraft), and visual art; AISJ hosts concerts, plays, and musicals. The 650-seat auditorium supports performances, rehearsals, and events; video production labs and maker-space/workshop areas support media and design activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
AISJ delivers an authentic American international education based on the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) standards. The school offers an Advanced Placement (AP) pathway with courses across multiple subjects, including AP Capstone and the AP International Diploma (APID). AP exams are offered in about 25 subjects. The curriculum is standards-based and supports college readiness, with assessments such as MAP, PSAT, and SAT.

Arts & Creative
Arts are part of AISJ's Scholar Life, with emphasis on music, drama, visual arts, and other creative pursuits.

Cultural & Language
AISJ represents a diverse community with 68 nationalities. An English Language Learning (ELL) program is available to support scholars who need help with English. Scholars are expected to be proficient in conversational English and the academic language used in the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
AISJ offers a broad range of clubs and activities. There are more than 40 student-led clubs and activities. The school encourages student participation and leadership through clubs.

Community & Service
AISJ is a non-profit school. The school emphasizes holistic development and humanitarian values. It focuses on addressing the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and academic needs of each student. Community and service-oriented initiatives are a part of the school culture.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership opportunities exist through clubs and activities. The College & Career Guidance team helps map students' goals to the right AP and college pathway.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
AISJ's campus features athletic facilities including two gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor tracks, a full-length soccer field, a shaded swimming pool, an aerobics room, and tennis courts.
Languages

Language Provision
The school provides English-language instruction and English Language Learning (ELL) support for non-native speakers. Arabic is offered as Native Arabic (PK4–Grade 5) and as Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) (PK4–Grade 5). ELL has an additional per-semester fee and an exit criterion of Level 5 in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Bilingual Teaching
The school does not offer bilingual classroom instruction.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Application: To apply online, click Apply Now; you will be redirected to a system to Create An Account, log in, and create a New Student Application. After submission, you can track admissions status by logging in, print the completed application, and monitor when supplemental forms are received. All documents must be in English; if a document is in another language, translate it to English by a certified translator before submission. Saudi nationals must obtain permission to attend AISJ from the Ministry of Education; for students transferring from abroad, leave certificates and/or reports must be stamped by the Saudi Embassy or Consulate-General, and the Grade Equivalence form must be attested by AISJ.

Waitlist
AISJ accepts applications year-round with no deadlines, and spaces may be limited. If a grade level is full, applicants are placed on a waitlist.
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