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Hera International School

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

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The school at a glance
Fees SAR 12,926 - 22,885
Ages 3 - 16 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Introduction

Hera International School is a private British-curriculum day school in the Jabal Buraiman / Mishrifah area of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The school follows the Cambridge International pathway with a focus on IGCSE provision and, according to its academic director, operates from Kindergarten through to Grade 10 while planning to introduce AS and A Level classes from August 2026. Public profiles and the school site indicate it serves children from about age 3 up to 16. The language of instruction is English; the school publishes involvement in English-language competitions and international challenges but does not publish a comprehensive list of other languages taught. On-site facilities listed by the school include a science laboratory, an IT laboratory, an auditorium and a library. The school also highlights participation in international competitions (for example the British Council “Your World” competition and other online contests) as part of its programme of wider academic and extracurricular engagement.

Jabal Buraiman, Mishrifah, Jeddah 23331, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Location
Hera International School is located in Jabal Buraiman, Mishrifah, Jeddah 23331, Saudi Arabia. The school sits in western Jeddah in the Aziziyah/Mishrifah area and is accessible by local roads in a residential neighbourhood. The address is listed on the school's contact page for visits and tours.

Stages
The school delivers a British curriculum with a focus on IGCSE and appears to operate from kindergarten through Grade 10. Public information indicates a progression from KG up to Grade 10, aligning with early years through lower secondary.

Type
The school is a private international day school offering a British-curriculum education with IGCSE emphasis.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Public information does not disclose the number of nationalities represented or the local/international student ratio.

Additional learning support
Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) support is not publicly disclosed on Hera International School's site.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation stated; the school operates in Saudi Arabia and follows a British-style curriculum.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated.

School day structure
School day timings are: Grades 1–9 from 7:20 am to 2:10 pm, with a morning assembly starting at 7:20 am. Kindergarten runs from 7:20 am to 12:30 pm. The school closes at 2:40 pm.

Bus service
A school bus service is available; there are established bus regulations for riders and conduct on buses.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students attending Hera International School must wear complete school uniform with a name badge every day. Grades 6–9 are required to wear Abaya to and from school. The uniform can be purchased from NISHA uniforms on Sahafa Street beside the Children's Hospital in front of the Fire Brigade; telephone 02-6757627, cell 050-1870776.

Food Options
Students should bring a fresh, healthy lunch to school every day. Lunch items should include items such as milk, yoghurt, fruit, water, sandwiches, and biscuits as listed by the school. Teachers will remove junk or unhealthy foods found in lunch boxes.
Fees

Annual tuition at Hera International School ranges from SAR 12,926 to SAR 22,885 for 2026/27.

Fee summary by year group (annual amounts and per-term breakdown)

- Pre KG
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 12,800
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 10,240
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 700
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 11,240
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 12,926.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 6,463.00.

- Lower KG
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 14,300
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 11,440
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 800
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 12,540
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 14,421.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 7,210.50.

- Upper KG
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 14,300
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 11,440
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 800
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 12,540
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 14,421.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 7,210.50.

- Grade 1
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 16,800
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 13,440
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 1,200
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 14,940
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 17,181.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 8,590.50.

- Grade 2
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 16,800
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 13,440
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 1,200
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 14,940
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 17,181.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 8,590.50.

- Grade 3
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 16,800
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 13,440
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 1,300
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 15,040
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 17,296.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 8,648.00.

- Grade 4
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 17,600
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 14,080
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 1,400
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 15,780
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 18,147.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 9,073.50.

- Grade 5
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 17,600
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 14,080
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 1,500
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 15,880
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 18,262.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 9,131.00.

- Grade 6
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 17,900
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 14,320
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 1,600
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 16,220
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 18,653.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 9,326.50.

- Grade 7
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 18,300
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 14,640
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 1,700
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 16,640
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 19,136.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 9,568.00.

- Grade 8
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 19,700
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 15,760
- Misc. fee: SAR 300
- Books fee: SAR 1,800
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 17,860
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 20,539.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 10,269.50.

- Grade 9
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 20,900
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 16,720
- Misc. fee: SAR 500
- Books fee: SAR 2,100
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 19,320
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 22,218.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 11,109.00.

- Grade 10
- Tuition Fee (annual): SAR 21,000
- Discounted Tuition Fee (20%): SAR 16,800
- Misc. fee: SAR 1,000
- Books fee: SAR 2,100
- Net annual amount (before VAT): SAR 19,900
- Annual amount including 15% VAT: SAR 22,885.00
- Per term amount (equal division into two terms): SAR 11,442.50.

One-time and additional fees

- Admission test fee: SAR 200.
- Registration fee: SAR 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Book and Misc. fees are stated as non‑refundable.
- Bus fees (varies by distance): one-way SAR 3,500; round-trip Zone 1 SAR 5,000; round-trip Zone 2 SAR 5,500.
- A 20% tuition discount is reflected in the “Discounted Tuition Fee (20%)” column.
- A 15% VAT is applied to the net amounts; the table above shows the VAT-inclusive annual total.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's published academic calendar shows two main terms in the academic year (a first term ending around late December/early January and a second term running from mid-January to June/July). The per-term figures above divide the annual VAT-inclusive amount into two equal payments to align with those two terms.
- Specific invoice dates, instalment plan options, late‑payment penalties, and refund timelines are not specified in the published fee materials.

Refund information

- The registration fee (SAR 1,000) is explicitly non‑refundable. Book and miscellaneous fees are also stated as non‑refundable. No additional refund policy details or schedules are published in the fee materials.

Fee payment options

- The published fee materials do not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit card). Payment methods are not specified in the fee document.

Other notes

- Bus fees are charged depending on distance and are additional to tuition, miscellaneous and book fees. Miscellaneous and book fees are charged in addition to tuition and are non‑refundable. The fee schedule shown reflects a 20% tuition discount column and shows VAT applied at 15%.
Academics

Hera International School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
Hera International School follows the Cambridge Pathway within a British curriculum, with a strong focus on IGCSE programs. The curriculum is organized into four stages: Preprimary (Kindergarten), Primary (Grades 1–6), Lower Secondary (Grades 7–8), and IGCSE (Grade 9). Cambridge Checkpoint assessments are used at the end of the Cambridge Lower Secondary stage to monitor progress. Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are pursued in Grade 9 as the standard secondary qualification, aligned with the Cambridge framework. The Cambridge Pathway framework emphasizes international recognition and preparation for university study worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Hera International School supports Social and Emotional Learning through the Cambridge learner attributes and a holistic approach to wellbeing, with the Academic Director emphasizing development of the child socially and academically and the school following Reflective, Engaged, Confident, Innovative, and Responsible attributes.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision; the About Us materials describe learning as inclusive and powered by teachers and assistants who strive to make learning stimulating and inclusive.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Hera promotes English as the language of instruction and daily communication, with explicit statements that all students are encouraged to speak English; no dedicated EAL program is described in public pages.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a holistic approach to wellbeing aligned with the Cambridge learner attributes, namely Reflective, Engaged, Confident, Innovative, and Responsible.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are addressed in School Policy, which states every student and staff member has a right to a safe and friendly environment and explicitly prohibits bullying.
Parent Experience

History
Hera International School was founded in 1999 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as a private school delivering a British curriculum with a strong focus on the IGCSE program. The leadership is linked to the Hadaba Group of Companies; Hera British School is described in professional profiles as established in 2003 under Hadaba Education, a subsidiary of the Hadaba group. The school has received a token of appreciation from the Saudi Ministry of Education for providing an outstanding educational environment that empowers future generations. The school participates in international collaboration and competitions to broaden students' global exposure, including Online International Math Challenge (IMC), Owlypia, STEAM Olympiad, Global Mangahigh, World Maths Day, Mathletics, and Bebras Mawhiba.

Community
Hera presents itself as a family-like community where students, parents, and teachers work together to support learning. The auditorium hosts assemblies, performances, and celebrations, providing a central venue for school life and student talent. In 2024-2025, Hera's students earned First Runner-Up in the British Council's Your World Competition, celebrated at the British Embassy in Jeddah, with awards presented by the Consul-General. The school maintains active communications with families through its social media channels, sharing daily activities and student achievements.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A formal Parent-Teacher Association is not publicly described; the school emphasizes a strong partnership with parents and regular parent communication. Parent involvement is facilitated through social media updates about daily activities and achievements, keeping families informed about school life. The auditorium hosts assemblies, performances, and celebrations that involve families in person. The school describes its community as a true family—students, parents, and teachers working together to support learning. A notable family-facing event is the Your World Competition award ceremony held at the British Embassy, Jeddah, which involved student recognition in the presence of the Consul-General. Calendar pages also indicate upcoming events and holidays for family planning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Hera International School provides a compact set of facilities to support learning across academic, creative, and community activities. The campus includes a fully equipped Science Laboratory for hands-on experiments and inquiry-based learning, and an IT Laboratory with up-to-date technology for digital skills. A modern Auditorium serves assemblies and performances, while the Library offers a quiet space for reading and research. These facilities collectively support the school's approach to learning and collaboration.

Academic Facilities
The Science Laboratory is fully equipped for practical experiments. The IT Laboratory provides access to current technology to support digital learning. The Library offers resources to support reading, research, and independent study.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Auditorium serves as a venue for student performances and school events, contributing to the extracurricular life of the campus. The Library supports clubs and collaborative projects in addition to individual study.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school participates in the Online International Math Challenge (IMC) to encourage Grade 1–8 students to study mathematics and develop critical thinking. The competition is described as a leading mathematics-based contest for school-age learners worldwide. It aims to improve mathematical problem-solving skills of gifted students.

Arts & Creative
The auditorium hosts assemblies, performances, and celebrations, nurturing student talent and school spirit.

Cultural & Language
Global Hippo English Competition is an online event to improve English language skills and compete internationally, with Hera students in Grades 1–8 participating in the February–March 2022 round. Owlypia includes Literature as one of its rounds, with students in Grades 5–8 participating in Literature rounds and achieving positions, and there is an Owlypia Short Video Contest.

Leadership & Professional
The Cambridge learner attributes are: Reflective, Engaged, Confident, Innovative, and Responsible. The school also emphasizes Read, Lead and Succeed as part of its mission, supporting leadership development and professional growth for students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes holistic development of the child socially and academically, with a focus on strong moral leadership within Hera School. Facilities include a science lab, IT lab, auditorium, and library to support hands-on learning, reading, assemblies, and student well-being.
Admissions

Admissions
The school offers a British curriculum with a strong focus on IGCSE programs in Jeddah. The Cambridge pathway guides learner attributes and aims to develop students to be Reflective, Engaged, Confident, Innovative, and Responsible. Admissions are open for 2025-2026 and the school accepts students from KG through Grade 10.
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