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Edugates International School

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

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The school at a glance
Fees SAR 15,500 - 27,603
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Introduction

Edugates International School in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a co‑educational international school offering an American standards‑based curriculum from PreK to Grade 12 (ages 3–18). The school states that core instruction follows an American standards‑based programme while Arabic is a compulsory subject; Islamic Studies, Saudi Social studies, French and physical education are also part of the core offer. The school's publications and weekly agendas show English as the medium for core subjects such as English, mathematics and science, with Arabic and French taught as additional languages. EduGates describes a whole‑school, stage‑based pathway (Early Years, Elementary, Middle and High School), a comprehensive high‑school programme designed to meet local and international university entry requirements, and an emphasis on digital learning, student wellbeing and extracurricular clubs and sport. The school operates under the supervision of the Saudi Ministry of Education and is accredited by Cognia (NCA CASI, NWAC and SACS CASI).

2958 Abdullah Ibn Uday, Ash Shati District, 8563, Jeddah 23414, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Location
Edugates International School is located at 8505 Abdullah Al Khatib Street, Ash Shati District, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Postal Code 23414). The campus sits in a residential area and is described as having a prime location close to housing and nearby universities. Directions and contact details are provided via the street address for easy access.

Stages
The school operates across four levels: Preschool, Elementary Education, Middle School, and High School. It serves students from PreK through Grade 12, with programs aligned to these sections.

Type
Edugates International School is a mixed-gender, co-educational day school for boys and girls. There is no indication of boarding facilities in the published materials.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Official data on pupil nationality mix is not published. The school markets itself as international and offers an American curriculum, with languages including Arabic and French, suggesting a diverse student body. No specific local-to-international student ratio is provided in public materials.

Additional learning support
Remedial Classes and Intervention are available to support students who need extra help. A remedial class is opened when at least five students in the same class require reinforcement in the same subject, with ongoing assessment after each semester.

Country affiliation
The school does not list a formal country affiliation. It offers an American Standards Based Curriculum alongside Arabic and other subjects, indicating alignment with US-style standards rather than a national affiliation.

Religious affiliation
Edugates emphasizes Islamic values and operates from a strong Islamic foundation as part of its identity.

School day structure
School hours begin at 7:30 am for all levels. Kindergarten ends at 1:20 pm (Sunday–Thursday), and Grades 1–12 finish at 2:10 pm. Arrival and departure procedures are in place, with sign-in requirements and identity verification for pickups.

Bus service
The school offers a daily school bus service for enrolled students. Bus use is optional and subject to an additional fee based on the area and whether transport is one-way or two-way. Bus fees are Region 1: 2 ways 4,200 SAR or 1 way 3,500 SAR; Region 2: 2 ways 5,300 SAR or 1 way 4,400 SAR; Region 3: 2 ways 5,900 SAR or 1 way 5,200 SAR, with a 5% discount for the second child. Guardians must submit a bus registration form and pay at least half the year's fees; the school can change routes/drivers and there are waiting periods after pickup and at dismissal. Hijab is required for female students on the bus.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
A stage-specific school uniform is required and is issued at the start of each academic year. The appearance rules restrict makeup, nail polish, and long nails for girls; bright-colored shoes and tight jeans are not allowed; hair must be neat and tied.
Fees

Annual tuition at Edugates International School ranges from SAR 15,500 to SAR 27,603 for 2026/27.

Application / Reservation fee

- A non-refundable reservation fee of SAR 2,000 is charged to hold a school place; this amount is deducted from the tuition payable later.

Tuition fees (annual) and cost of books by year group

- Nursery — SAR 15,500. (No book cost listed.)
- Pre-K — SAR 17,500; cost of books SAR 1,010.
- KG — SAR 17,500; cost of books SAR 1,657.
- Grade 1 — SAR 19,500; cost of books SAR 2,590.
- Grade 2 — SAR 19,500; cost of books SAR 2,320.
- Grade 3 — SAR 19,500; cost of books SAR 2,521.
- Grade 4 — SAR 20,500; cost of books SAR 2,380.
- Grade 5 — SAR 20,500; cost of books SAR 2,506.
- Grade 6 — SAR 21,500; cost of books SAR 2,006.
- Grade 7 — SAR 21,500; cost of books SAR 2,357.
- Grade 8 — SAR 21,500; cost of books SAR 2,432.
- Grade 9 — SAR 23,500; cost of books SAR 3,396.
- Grade 10 — SAR 23,500; cost of books SAR 3,482.
- Grade 11 — SAR 23,500; cost of books SAR 3,057.
- Grade 12 — SAR 24,500; cost of books SAR 3,103.

Estimated per-term breakdown (equal 3-term division — inference for reference)

- The school's published materials list annual tuition per grade but do not publish a per-term schedule. The following per-term figures are estimated by dividing the stated annual tuition by three (equal terms) and are provided only as a reference; the school's official installment schedule is not published in the fee brochure (marked T.B.A.). Examples (rounded to nearest riyal):
- Nursery: approx. SAR 5,167 per term.
- Grade 1: approx. SAR 6,500 per term.
- Grade 12: approx. SAR 8,167 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Reservation: SAR 2,000 payable at registration, non-refundable and deducted from tuition.
- Early full payment discount: a 10% discount is applied to every student who pays the school fees in full before the beginning of the academic year.
- Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child, and 15% for the fourth child (cannot be combined with other discounts for the same student).
- Other discounts: special discounts are offered for first-time students and for twins. One student cannot receive more than one discount at the same time.
- Tax for non-citizens: a 15% tax is added to school fees for students who do not hold citizenship.
- Discounts apply only to tuition/school fees and do not apply to books, uniforms, or transportation charges.
- Official installment dates or a definitive term-by-term billing schedule are not published in the fee brochure; the brochure indicates those details as T.B.A. for the academic brochure.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed; there are no boarding fees published. The school provides a bus transport service for an additional fee.

Bus transportation fees

- Zone 1: Two-way SAR 4,200; one-way SAR 3,500.
- Zone 2: Two-way SAR 5,300; one-way SAR 4,400.
- Zone 3: Two-way SAR 5,900; one-way SAR 5,200.
- A 5% transport discount is given for each additional sibling using the bus.

Uniform and additional costs

- Uniform standard prices:
- Boys (Grades 5–12): SAR 800 for the full listed school uniform.
- Girls (Pre-K to Grade 12): SAR 850 for the full listed school uniform.
- Additional uniform items (individual prices): PE T‑shirt SAR 50; Polo shirt SAR 70; Gray tunic SAR 130; White shirt SAR 75; PE jacket SAR 110; PE pants SAR 90. All listed uniform prices include taxes and additional benefits.
- Books: listed per grade (see tuition section above for each grade's book cost).

Refund information

- The SAR 2,000 reservation fee is non-refundable but is deducted from the tuition due. No separate refund policy for tuition installments or other fees is published in the fee brochure.

Fee payment options

- The published fee information does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or other e-payment platforms). Contact details are provided for direct enquiries by phone or email.

Notes

- All amounts above are quoted in Saudi riyals (SAR). The fee brochure and the school's published fee page list the annual tuition and associated costs; specific instalment dates and the definitive term billing schedule are marked as to be announced in the brochure.
Academics

Edugates International School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Edugates International School uses an American Standards Based Curriculum with Arabic language taught as a compulsory subject; Islamic Studies, Saudi Social, Social Studies, French, and Physical Education are included in the core program. It provides a Comprehensive High School Program to prepare students for local and global university admissions, with graduates earning an American High School Diploma after Grade 12. The school is organized into four stages: Preschool (Nursery to Kindergarten), Elementary Education (Grades 1–6), Middle School (Grades 7–9), and High School (Grades 10–12). In High School, Grades 10–12 run from about ages 14 years 9 months to 18 years, and completion yields an American High School Diploma. Enrollment is open to PreK through G12, indicating the full grade range offered.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Edugates International School emphasizes holistic growth that includes emotional and social development. The school states that staff are devoted to fostering intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development inside and outside the classroom, creating a nurturing and transformative community for all. Social-emotional learning is framed as part of the school's wellbeing approach to developing well-rounded individuals. The principal's communications highlight core social-emotional skills such as respect for self and others, open-mindedness, tolerance, and responsibility. The school aims to prepare students to be lifelong learners who can participate effectively in a global community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Remedial Classes and Intervention provides support to students who are struggling to meet minimum requirements. Teachers analyze grades after each semester exam to identify strengths and weaknesses and assign those in need to appropriate supportive classes. Targeted interventions and teaching strategies are developed to enhance learning and bridge gaps, with intervention plans reviewed by subject coordinators to improve overall school performance. A remedial class is opened when at least five students from the same class require reinforcement in the same subject. The site does not specify which specific types of Special Educational Needs are supported or whether Edugates operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There is no publicly described English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision on Edugates International School's site. There is no dedicated EAL program page or language-support section listed in the site navigation. The site emphasizes meeting individual needs within a balanced curriculum but does not detail any EAL-specific support. Explicit EAL provisions are not disclosed on the site. The available information suggests general inclusive practice rather than language-specific programs.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is framed within the school's emphasis on holistic development, including emotional and social growth. The staff is described as devoted to fostering intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development, indicating integration of emotional wellbeing into education. The Beliefs state that all students are unique and nurtured in a warm, supportive environment that promotes responsibility for behavior, learning, and concern for others. The site notes keeping students healthy through sports as part of overall wellbeing. Explicit, named mental health or wellbeing programs are not described on the site.

Safeguarding
Safety & Security outlines evacuation planning and emergency readiness, with procedures to prepare students and staff to respond to emergencies and to identify basic exits and gathering points. The page states that all students and teachers have sufficient awareness and training to react in emergencies. Edugates' Privacy Policy notes a commitment to protecting the privacy of children and describes data collection, retention, and children's privacy protections, including procedures to remove information on request. There is no publicly disclosed dedicated safeguarding policy page on the site. For concerns, contact details are provided in the privacy policy.
Parent Experience

History
Edugates International School is a private K-12 international school located in Jeddah, in the Ash Shati District at 8505 Abdullah Al Khatib Street. The school emphasizes Islamic values and holistic development, with a mission to prepare students for higher education through the integration of Information Technology. Public materials do not publish a formal founding date; external directories list the establishment year as 2001, though this is not independently verified from official sources. Leadership details publicly available include a principal named Numan Al-Muhammadi, and external listings identify Eng. Numan Al Muhammadi as the chairman. The school's materials show ongoing operation at least through 2023, with a published News section and events calendar extending into 2025.

Community
Edugates International School maintains an active school community with events published in its Media Center. The News section features events such as World Teacher's Day (October 5, 2023) and Saudi National Day (September 23, 2023), and notices about Welcome Back to School for 2023-2024. Recent posts include Graduation Party for 2024-2025 in June 2025, and Back to School 2025-2026 in August 2025, reflecting celebrations of student milestones and annual school cycles. The presence of an EIS-magazine in August 2025 indicates ongoing community communications with families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no publicly published description of a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for Edugates International School. No PTA-specific events or groups are listed in the News or Events sections. Public materials show general school events and parent communications rather than a separate PTA structure. If a PTA exists, its details are not publicly published on the school's site; prospective families may contact the school directly for PTA information.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Edugates International School emphasizes cutting-edge Information Technology and maintains technologically equipped classrooms. The school describes high-tech facilities and widespread use of Information Technology across learning. A Media Center provides a hub for school life with News, Events, Gallery and Videos. The school serves Preschool through high school, with facilities designed to support a full age range. The site commits to utilizing the latest Information Technology to support teaching and learning and to holistic development.

Academic Facilities
Technology resources are integrated across classrooms as part of the learning approach. The school highlights the use of cutting-edge Information Technology to support teaching and student work. A Media Center functions as part of the learning resources. The school serves Preschool through high school, indicating facilities designed to support a full age range.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are promoted with diverse options. Sports are referenced as part of student health, indicating sports offerings.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides an American Standards Based Curriculum and Arabic is a compulsory subject. Islamic Studies, Saudi Social, Social Studies, French, and Physical Education are part of the core program. A Comprehensive High School Program prepares students for university admission locally and globally.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum includes French as a core subject alongside Arabic and Islamic studies.
Languages

Language Provision
Edugates International School follows an American Standards Based Curriculum. Arabic is a compulsory subject, French is offered as part of the core program, and English is taught as a core subject. An American High School Diploma is awarded upon completion of high school. The school serves levels from Preschool (Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten) through Elementary (Grades 1–6), Middle School (Grades 7–9), and High School (Grades 10–12), with enrollment for PreK to G12.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Visit the admission and registration department to obtain the admission test form. The staff provide the form and outline the next steps in the admissions process. You will learn which documents are required and how the test fits into placement decisions. The visit initiates the admission workflow. 2. Fill out the required data and complete the administrative signature. Then proceed to the accounting department to pay the placement test fee of 230 SAR. The payment confirms your intent to proceed with placement testing. After the payment, you will be guided to the next step. 3. Upon receiving the test results and obtaining administrative and academic approval, fill out the registration form and attach the required documents. This step brings the student into the formal registration phase. The school will provide the admission form after documents are submitted. You may request additional documents such as the academic calendar, school uniform list, books list, fees form, and transportation form. 4. After submitting the necessary documents, the student will receive the school admission form. You can request additional documents such as the academic calendar, school uniform list, books list, fees form, and school transportation form. This step finalizes the registration paperwork. 5. Return to the accounting department to inquire about prices, the discount policy, available payment methods, obtain the guardian's agreement, and complete the payment process for all incurred fees. This ensures all fees are accounted for before enrollment. 6. Finally, visit the warehouse to receive a copy of the textbooks in accordance with the regulations. The process may reference textbook allocation. This completes the admission and enrollment procedures.

Scholarships
Edugates International School offers annual scholarships: a 50% tuition discount for outstanding students who achieve 97% or higher in their final averages for the following academic year; the top student receives a 100% scholarship (free tuition).
School Events
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