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International Indian School Jeddah - Boys Section

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 3,360 - 4,560
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Boys School
Opened 1969
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Korean, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

The International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ) is a CBSE-affiliated, English‑medium school serving Kindergarten through Senior Secondary (Class XII). The school operates two campuses in Jeddah: the Boys Section in the Al‑Rehab district and the Girls Section in Al‑Aziziyah, with the postal address P.O. Box 14861, Jeddah 21434. Founded in 1969, IISJ has a long‑standing presence in the Indian community and publishes CBSE results. The curriculum follows CBSE standards for Class X and XII, with English as the medium of instruction and Hindi plus third languages (Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) taught as a subject. Facilities include laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science, libraries for junior and senior students, an auditorium, and playgrounds. IISJ participates in national Olympiads and hosts club activities, reflecting a strong emphasis on academics and co‑curricular development.

Taez, Al-Rehab, Jeddah 23344, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

International Indian School Jeddah - Boys Section has instruction in English.

Location
The International Indian School Jeddah is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The school operates two campuses: the Boys' Section in the Al Rehab district and the Girls' Section in Al-Azizia. The postal address is P.O. Box 14861, Jeddah 21434. The school serves the Indian expatriate community in the area.

Stages
The school offers a Kindergarten through Grade XII program (KG–12) under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It includes a dedicated KG section and covers primary, secondary, and senior secondary levels.

Type
The school is co-educational in structure, with separate campuses for boys (Al Rehab) and girls (Al-Azizia).

Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body is predominantly Indian nationals; exact numbers and the full nationality mix are not publicly published.

Additional learning support
Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not listed on the school's public pages.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of India; the school serves Indian nationals and is part of the International Indian Schools network.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed.

School day structure
The Girls' Section generally operates from 7:15 AM to 1:45 PM, and the Boys' Section from 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM. A Ramadan timetable of 11:30 AM–2:30 PM has been used for some grades in 2025–26.

Bus service
A transport service is available for regular bus users.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school operates two sections: the Boys' Section in Al Rehab District and the Girls' Section in Al-Azizia.
Fees

Annual tuition at International Indian School Jeddah - Boys Section ranges from SAR 3,360 to SAR 4,560 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees and building development fund

- Building Development Fund (payable once at admission): SAR 1,000 for the first child; SAR 750 for the second child; SAR 500 for the third child; fourth child onwards nil.
- Admission fee (payable once at admission): SAR 1,500.

Tuition fees — monthly and annual (tuition payable for 12 months each year)

- Nursery (NUR), LKG, UKG: SAR 280 per month — SAR 3,360 per year.
- Classes I to V: SAR 305 per month — SAR 3,660 per year.
- Classes VI to X: SAR 330 per month — SAR 3,960 per year.
- Classes XI to XII: SAR 380 per month — SAR 4,560 per year.

Library, activity/sports, laboratory, miscellaneous and term fees (breakdown and annual equivalents)

- Library fee (payable for 10 months, April–June & Sept–March):
- Class IX–X: SAR 12 per month → SAR 120 per year.
- Class XI–XII: SAR 18 per month → SAR 180 per year.
- Sports / activity fee (payable for 10 months, April–June & Sept–March):
- Nursery to V: SAR 12 per month → SAR 120 per year.
- VI to VIII: SAR 18 per month → SAR 180 per year.
- IX to XII: SAR 24 per month → SAR 240 per year.
- Laboratory fee (payable for 10 months, April–June & Sept–March):
- VI–VIII: SAR 12 per month → SAR 120 per year.
- IX–X: SAR 42 per month → SAR 420 per year.
- XI–XII: SAR 60 per month → SAR 600 per year.
- Miscellaneous (collected once per academic year):
- Students' diary SAR 10, progress card SAR 10, various activities SAR 15, stationery SAR 15 — total SAR 50 per year.
- Term fee (charged twice per academic year):
- Nursery to X: SAR 100 per term → SAR 200 per year.
- XI & XII: SAR 150 per term → SAR 300 per year.
- Medical facility charge: SAR 15 (payable with the first month's fees or at admission).
- Miscellaneous charge (payable with first month or at admission): SAR 50.

Discounts and advance-payment concession

- If the full 12 months' tuition is paid in advance (01 April–31 March), a 7.5% discount is applied to the tuition component only. If half the academic year is paid in advance (01 April–30 September or 01 October–31 March), a 5% discount is applied to the tuition component only. All other fees (non-tuition) must be paid in full.

Bus / transport fees and deposits (regular students)

- Bus monthly fees (payable for 12 months): Jeddah zone SAR 185 per month + VAT; Makkah SAR 300 per month + VAT.
- Non-refundable bus deposit (paid to the transport agency): SAR 185 + VAT per child (one-time). The bus deposit is explicitly described as non-refundable.

Billing schedule, payment terms and late-payment consequences

- Billing schedule: All fees are payable on or before the last day of every calendar month. The March fee should be paid along with the February fee.
- Exam-related deadlines: Fees for the full academic year for students Nursery to VIII, IX & XI must be paid before declaration of annual exam results. Board-going students (classes X & XII) must pay fees for February and March before collecting hall tickets.
- Late-payment charges: A late fee of SAR 1 is charged for every day overdue (per child) after the last day of the month. The default payment penalty for every completed month is SAR 30. After a maximum default of two months, the student's name will be struck off the rolls.
- Tuition charging rule: Tuition is charged from the beginning of the session for the whole academic year. In transfer cases from other CBSE-affiliated or equivalently recognized schools, part of the tuition may be condoned on production of properly countersigned documents; if the previous school TC is not countersigned, tuition must be paid from the beginning of the session.
- Sibling policy: Full fee is charged for all students including siblings; fee concession for the third child onwards has been withdrawn.

Other costs and one-time items

- Student stationery, diary and related one-time annual items: total SAR 50 per year (breakdown above).
- Medical facility fee: SAR 15 (first month or at admission).

Refund information (what is explicitly stated)

- The bus deposit paid to the transport agency is described as a one-time non-refundable amount. No explicit refund terms for the admission fee or building development fund are stated in the published fee schedule. The published schedule does not provide a detailed general refund policy for other fees.

Fee payment options

- An online fee-payment facility (school payment gateway / parent portal) is available; parents may use the school's online payment gateway / parent-login portal to pay fees. Specific payment-method details (for example, exact card types accepted or bank-transfer instructions) are not listed in the published fee schedule. The school operates a parent-login/payment portal (HAL ERP) for online payments.
Academics

International Indian School Jeddah - Boys Section teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
IISJ follows the CBSE curriculum affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and prepares students for the All India Secondary School Examination (Class X) and All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII), with English as the medium of instruction. Kindergarten classes teach spoken English, numeracy, Hindi and Arabic, with emphasis on arts, handwriting and peer interaction. Primary and Secondary levels emphasize holistic development with core subjects English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, EVS, and Social Science, plus third languages (Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada), Computer Science, Art and Craft, Physical Education, Saudi Arabian Culture, Islamic Studies, Moral Science, Art of Healthy and Productive Living, Disaster Management, Environmental Education and Life Skills. Senior Secondary (Classes XI–XII) uses group-based options with core subjects English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, and streams that include Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, plus electives such as Informatics Practices, Home Science, Sociology, Urdu and Arabic depending on the chosen group. The curriculum supports multilingual exposure and offers a broad range of subjects across grade levels to prepare students for diverse higher education and career pathways.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is supported through Life Skills and the Art of Healthy and Productive Living within the CBSE-aligned curriculum, with English as the medium of instruction.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including which kinds of SEN it can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the medium of instruction, and third languages offered include Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Life Skills and the Art of Healthy and Productive Living in the CBSE curriculum, and IISJ organized a School Health Awareness Program in January 2025 as part of the Fit India Campaign.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are addressed through a Grievances & Complaints mechanism, including a Grievance Resolution Grid and an online Grievances & Complaints portal.
Parent Experience

History
International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ) was established in 1969 by the Indian community in Jeddah, originally operating as the Embassy of India School, Jeddah. The Girls' Section expansion began in 1982 with the foundation stone laid by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and was completed in 1984. The Boys' Section was started in 1992 and completed in 1994. In 2011 a KG Section was added, followed by another expansion in 2016. It is part of the Global Indian Schools network; the Indian Ambassador serves as Patron and the Indian Consulate provides an Observer, and the school is CBSE-affiliated.

Community
IISJ serves the children of Indian nationals in Jeddah, with the Girls' Section in Al-Azizia and the Boys' Section in Al-Rehab. The school has a large student body, historically around 12,000 students, and publishes Vista as its school publication. The IISJ community participates in national and cultural events, including Republic Day, and its students have shown achievements in sports and co-curricular activities, such as CBSE Nationals and Mock United Nations programs. Club activities and events—such as Gandhi Jayanti, Hindi Storytelling, Healthy Food Day, Teacher's Day, Earth Day, Labour Day, and Saudi National Day—are organized to reflect a vibrant school life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school is governed by a Managing Committee headed by Dr. Mohammad Aslam Khan. The committee includes members such as Syed Nayeemuddin, Mohammad Rashid, Fadil Ahmed Palayatt, Dr. Sabna Kotta, and Dr. Mohammed Asif Khan. The Indian Ambassador is the Patron and the Indian Consulate provides an Observer to oversee the school's operations. Governing rules include a Charter for IIS Parents, and the committee handles policy decisions, budgets, and strategic planning for school welfare. Club activities and events—documented in the school's newsletters and featured on the site—engage parents and the wider IISJ community, including events like the Annual Awards Day and various club activities (e.g., Gandhi Jayanti, Hindi Storytelling, Earth Day, and Saudi National Day).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International Indian School Jeddah operates a Boys' Section in Al Rehab District and a Girls' Section in Al-Azizia. An Open School facility is available for LKG to VIII, with private candidate registration and study materials provided. Open School materials, including syllabi, study material, and model question papers, are uploaded for student use on the site. Admission is processed via an online registration portal. The school was founded in 1969 as the Embassy of India School and remains CBSE-affiliated with English as the medium of instruction. The school uses a P.O. Box 14861, Jeddah 21434, and can be reached at indianschool@iisjed.org; 0544435168. There is also an online fee payment gateway for fee payments.

Academic Facilities
The school follows the CBSE curriculum and is affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi. The medium of instruction is English. Kindergarten classes focus on spoken English, numeracy, Hindi and Arabic with activity-based learning. Primary and secondary levels emphasize holistic development, with subjects including English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, EVS, Social Science, and third languages (Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada). Senior secondary studies prepare students for higher learning with subjects including English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, History, Geography, Entrepreneurship, Physical Education, Home Science, Sociology, Informatics Practices, Urdu and Arabic according to the group chosen.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Club activities are available, with online registration for clubs. Open School also supports extracurricular preparation by providing access to syllabi, study materials and model question papers. The curriculum includes Life Skills, Environmental Education and other personal development elements. The school offers online registration for clubs through the IISJ Club Registration system.
Languages

Language Provision
The medium of instruction is English. Kindergarten includes English, Hindi and Arabic. Primary and Secondary levels include English and Hindi, with third languages offered: Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and follows the CBSE curriculum. In Kindergarten, spoken English, numerals, Hindi and Arabic are taught. In Primary and Secondary levels, English and Hindi are taught, with third languages offered: Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions are open for the 2026-2027 academic year. An Admission Notification for 2026-2027 is published. For the 2025-2026 session, transfer admissions may be registered from the same portal by selecting the 2025-2026 academic year in the dropdown. The process starts with online registration through the admissions portal.

2. Documents required for admission include photocopies of valid passports and Absher Iqama for the student, mother, and father; three passport-size photographs of the student; the original transfer certificate and a photocopy of the previous school's marks statement; and a printout of the Reference Slip.


3. Online Registration is available via the Hal ERP portal, with a link labeled Online Registration on the admissions page. 4. An E-Prospectus for 2025-2026 is available but listed as under updation.

Scholarships
The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.

Waitlist
The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
School Events
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