Global English School

Saudi Arabia, Makkah

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Girls School, Boys School

Opened 2016

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic

Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Global English School (GES) is an international school in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2016, it was the first privately owned international school in the city. The school offers an American curriculum alongside the Saudi national curriculum and serves students from Kindergarten through High School, providing an international pathway within the Saudi education framework. A new campus in the Al-Naseem District is under development to accommodate over 2,000 students and will include swimming pools and multipurpose sports fields, supporting a wide range of athletic programs. GES aims to provide a safe, collaborative, and interactive learning environment with facilities designed to meet high educational and technological standards. Distinctive features include participation in national and international Olympiads and a strong emphasis on values and ethics, supported by professional academic staff who guide student achievement through these activities. Bespoke Curriculum offerings complement the American framework, giving families a local-global education option in Makkah.

ges.edu.sa

3781, Al-Naseem (An Naseem), Makkah 24372, Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

Location

Mecca (Makkah), Saudi Arabia. The school is the first privately owned international school in Makkah. A new state-of-the-art campus is planned in the Al-Naseem District, which will accommodate more than 2,000 students and will include swimming pools and multipurpose sports fields.

Stages

Kindergarten through High School.

Type

Private international school.

Country affiliation

Saudi Arabia

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Fees

Overview statement
The Global English School does not publish numeric fee amounts or a public fee schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years; specific monetary figures (application fee amounts, per-grade tuition, term amounts, billing calendar, boarding charges, uniform charges, refund policy text, and accepted payment methods) are not publicly listed.

Application fees
- Application / registration fee amount: Not published by the school. No fixed application or registration fee figure is publicly available.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Kindergarten (KG1–KG3): No per-term or per-year tuition amounts published.
- Primary (Grades 1–6 for girls; Grades 1–4 for boys): No per-term or per-year tuition amounts published.
- Middle (Girls Grades 7–9): No per-term or per-year tuition amounts published.
- High (Girls Grade 10 and above where offered): No per-term or per-year tuition amounts published.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency (annual, termly, monthly) and payment deadlines: Not specified. The school does not publish a public billing schedule or detailed payment-terms document.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Boarding availability and boarding fee amounts: Boarding is not described as a standard service in the school's publicly available program information; no boarding fees or boarding package details are published.

Other costs and fees (uniform, books, transport, exams, activities)
- Uniform costs: Not published. No specific uniform pricing or whether uniform costs are included in tuition is stated.
- Textbooks and learning materials: No public breakdown of book or materials charges is published.
- Transportation (school bus) fees: No public schedule or amounts for transport services are published.
- Exam or assessment fees, co-curricular activity fees: Not published.

Refund information
- Refund policy and conditions (withdrawal before/after term start, pro‑rata refunds, non‑refundable items): Not published. No official refund or cancellation policy text is publicly available for the school's fees.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online portal): Not specified in publicly available materials. For direct contact the school lists an administrative contact email: info@ges.edu.sa and the school address in Al‑Naseem, Makkah.

Summary
- The school's publicly accessible materials do not include a detailed, itemized fee schedule for the requested academic years; therefore no numeric fee figures can be provided. The categories above reflect whether the school has published specific information (all listed as not published).

Academics

Curriculum

The school follows a comprehensive American curriculum alongside the Saudi national curriculum and serves all grade levels from Kindergarten to High School.

Gifted and Talented

National and international Olympiads are highlighted as distinguishing features.

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Parent Experience

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Facilities

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Extra-Curricular Activities

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Languages

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Admissions

1. Parents to enroll their children must complete the application form at any time during the school year. The student will then be scheduled for the admission exam by the school administration. The admission exam will be in the English language and includes English, mathematics, science, and Arabic language.
2. A student will be accepted into the school if they pass the entrance exam. If they do not pass, they may be allowed to retake the test at the school's discretion. The student must be within the appropriate age group for the grade they are applying to, in accordance with the requirements of the Saudi Ministry of Education. There must be an available vacancy in the grade to which the student is applying.
3. Requirements for the student's age upon enrollment. Our school adheres to the age requirements as set by the rules and regulations of the Saudi Ministry of Education. These age requirements govern the eligibility for enrollment into each grade level. They ensure that students are placed in the appropriate grade according to national guidelines.
4. Post-admission requirements. An original and copy of the Saudi ID card or residence ID (residency) for the student and both parents. Original and copy of the passport of the student and both parents. Original and copy of the student's birth certificate. Original and copy of the vaccination certificate. Six recent personal photos of the student (4x3). Students transferred from regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Mecca must obtain the last report card certified by the Ministry of Education. Students transferring from schools outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must obtain the latest report card certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Cultural Attaché in their country.

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FAQs

Where is Global English School located?

Global English School is in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the first privately owned international school in Makkah, and a new Al-Naseem District campus is planned with capacity for over 2,000 students and facilities like swimming pools and multipurpose sports fields.

What grade levels does GES serve?

GES offers Kindergarten through High School, following a comprehensive American curriculum alongside the Saudi national curriculum.

When was GES opened and what is notable about its status?

Global English School opened in 2016 and is the first privately owned international school in Makkah. It is planning a new state-of-the-art campus in Al-Naseem District to meet growing demand.

Does GES publish tuition fees?

No numeric fee amounts are published. The school does not provide a public fee schedule for the 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic years, and detailed charges are not listed publicly.

How does the admissions process work at GES?

Parents complete an application form, then the student takes an entrance exam in English covering English, mathematics, science, and Arabic. Admission is granted if the student passes and there is a vacancy for the grade, with age eligibility per Saudi Ministry of Education rules.

What documents are required for admission?

You'll need the student's Saudi ID or residency ID, copies of both parents' IDs, the student's birth certificate, passports, the vaccination certificate, six recent photos, and, for transfers, the latest report card certified by the relevant authority.

Is there a waitlist or scholarships at GES?

Public information does not list a waitlist or scholarships for Global English School.

What curricula does GES follow?

The school follows a comprehensive American curriculum alongside the Saudi national curriculum for Kindergarten through High School, offering an internationally oriented program within Saudi requirements.

Are there gifted and talented programs or Olympiads?

National and international Olympiads are highlighted as distinguishing features, with professional academic staff to support student participation.

How does GES support students who are preparing for higher education?

Higher education pathways are not specified in the available information, so details about college counseling are not provided.

What facilities are planned for the new campus?

The Al-Naseem District campus will accommodate more than 2,000 students and will include swimming pools and multipurpose sports fields, reflecting a broad athletic and recreational program.

What about the academic facilities at the new campus?

The new campus is designed to the highest educational and technological standards to support a safe, collaborative, and interactive learning environment.

Are there facilities to support extracurricular activities?

Yes—the planned facilities and enrichment programs are designed to support a range of athletic and extracurricular activities, including Olympiad participation.

What enrichment or extracurricular options does GES offer?

Enrichment programs are offered, and students are encouraged to participate in national and international Olympiads with support from professional staff.

What learning platforms or resources does GES use?

GES provides a Classlight learning platform to support learning and maintains a media center with awards, photo galleries, and videos of school events.

Does GES offer SEN or EAL support?

Public information does not specify dedicated SEN or EAL services, so details about such support are not published.

What about safeguarding or student wellbeing programs?

Safeguarding and mental wellbeing details are not published in the available materials.

Is boarding available at GES?

Boarding is not described as a standard service in publicly available information.

What can you tell me about the school's governance or leadership?

GES was founded in 2016 as the first privately owned international school in Makkah; specific governance details beyond this are not publicly listed.

Does GES have any accreditations or awards publicly listed?

Accreditations and awards are not listed in public materials for Global English School.

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