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JAD International Schools

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 24,000 - 32,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Typical class size 22
Introduction

JAD International Schools is a co-educational international school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, serving children from kindergarten through secondary (KG1–KG3; Grades 1–12) and (ages on file: 3 to 18). The school delivers internationally recognised British and American curricula alongside the Saudi National Curriculum and is an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate. The school describes a bilingual approach, providing Arabic and English education, and offers additional Arabic and Quran memorization programmes. Academic and co-curricular provision includes STEM and robotics, science laboratories, a library and e‑library, performing arts, chess and other student competitions, and use of digital platforms such as Classera and interactive classroom screens. For senior students the school provides university and career guidance and preparation for external exams including SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) assessments. The school also notes external accreditation activity and a range of extra‑curricular and assessment programmes across its learning stages.

Al Khatib Ibn Taimiah, King Salman Neighborhood, Riyadh 12444, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

JAD International Schools has typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
JAD International Schools are located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the Al Waha District (Al Khateeb Ibn Taymiya). It is accessible via major highways. The JADIS network operates across three campuses in Riyadh.

Stages
JAD International Schools offers education from KG 1 through Grade 12. The network comprises three campuses in Riyadh.

Type
JADIS is co-educational.

Pupil Nationality Mix
About 15 nationalities are represented among students and staff; the community is described as multicultural and multilingual, with both local and international students. The most common nationality is not specified.

Additional learning support
The school menu includes curricula and offerings such as Quran memorization and SAT/AP training; formal Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions are not listed on the site.

Country affiliation
Saudi Arabia.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated.

School day structure
School days typically start at 7:00. Early Years finish at 12:45; Primary through Grade 12 finish at 13:15.

Bus service
JADIS provides transportation via contracted major bus companies to connect students from across Riyadh to the school.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
JAD International Schools require a formal uniform. The uniform consists of short-sleeve and long-sleeve polo T-shirts, a round-neck T-shirt, formal pants, sports pants, and a sports jacket; the P.E. kit is green sweatpants with a beige half-sleeve T-shirt, and sneakers are required for P.E. Closed shoes and socks are required; sandals are not allowed, and makeup, nail polish, and jewelry (chains) are not permitted; short trousers, skirts, or dresses are not part of the uniform.

Food Options
The school operates an on-site canteen with food available during breaks. Fresh and healthy vending machines are available on campus offering snacks and beverages.
Fees

Annual tuition at JAD International Schools ranges from SAR 24,000 to SAR 32,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No separate non‑refundable application or one‑time registration fee is published in the school's public fee schedule.

Tuition fees — amounts by year group (annual and per‑term)

- KG1 (age 3): SAR 24,000 per year — SAR 8,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- KG2 (age 4): SAR 24,000 per year — SAR 8,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- KG3 (age 5): SAR 24,000 per year — SAR 8,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 1 (age 6): SAR 26,000 per year — SAR 8,666.67 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 2 (age 7): SAR 26,000 per year — SAR 8,666.67 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 3 (age 8): SAR 26,000 per year — SAR 8,666.67 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 4 (age 9): SAR 27,000 per year — SAR 9,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 5 (age 10): SAR 27,000 per year — SAR 9,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 6 (age 11): SAR 27,000 per year — SAR 9,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 7 (age 12): SAR 28,000 per year — SAR 9,333.33 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 8 (age 13): SAR 28,000 per year — SAR 9,333.33 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 9 (age 14): SAR 28,000 per year — SAR 9,333.33 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 10 (age 15): SAR 28,000 per year — SAR 9,333.33 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 11 (age 16): SAR 30,000 per year — SAR 10,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).
- Grade 12 (age 17): SAR 32,000 per year — SAR 10,666.67 per term (if paid in three equal instalments).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The published fee figures are presented as annual tuition amounts. The school offers instalment payment arrangements for tuition. Parents may pay the annual tuition up front or use the school's instalment arrangements.
- Payments for school fees, bus service charges and book fees are processed by bank transfer to the school account; a copy of the remittance must be emailed or submitted to the school's accounting/finance office as proof of payment.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school is operated as an international day school and does not publish boarding provisions or boarding fees; boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and additional fees

- Transport: bus/transport charges are additional to tuition and are collected separately. Payment for buses is handled through the bank‑transfer process described above.
- Books and learning materials: book fees are additional and are charged and collected separately; payment is processed via bank transfer as above.
- Uniform, extracurricular activity fees, exam or registration levies and other incidental charges are additional to the tuition fee; specific amounts for uniform and other ancillary items are not listed in the public fee schedule.

Refund information

- No standalone public refund policy is published in the school's fee information. Refunds, cancellation or withdrawal handling is managed by the school's finance/accounting office and is subject to the school's internal terms and conditions. Parents must contact the school finance department for the school's specific refund and withdrawal terms.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer is the published method for fees, bus charges and book payments; parents are required to include the student's name and class on the transfer and to send the remittance copy to the school's accounting email.
- Instalment payments for tuition are offered. No public information lists an on‑site credit/debit card payment facility or other electronic payment gateways; parents should use the bank transfer details provided by the finance office or contact the finance office for available payment methods.

Contact for finance queries

- The school's finance contact email appears on the school's public contact pages for fee remittance and accounting queries; use that finance contact to request precise billing schedules, instalment plans, bus route charges, book lists, uniform costs and the school's formal refund/cancellation terms.
Academics

JAD International Schools teaches British Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
JAD International Schools offer an integrated curriculum that combines the American or Cambridge curricula with the Saudi Ministry of Education curriculum. Tarbawyiat JAD covers Grades 1-2. The school delivers instruction aligned with the American or Cambridge curricula, supplemented by the Saudi Ministry of Education framework, and includes Quran memorization sessions and SAT/AP training. The English program uses Magnetic Reading and StudySync by Curriculum Associates, while Mathematics follows Into Math by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Technology is integrated across the curriculum with Classera as the learning platform and classrooms equipped with interactive screens. The physical library contains more than 1,000 books in English, Arabic, and French, and the Classera e-library provides online access to over 2,000 books in English, Arabic, and French.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are capped at 22 students.

Exam Results
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint assessments are administered for students in Grade 4 through Grade 6, and JADIS is authorized to conduct Cambridge Primary Examinations. The school is an IELTS Test Center.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school positions itself as a community that fosters enthusiasm and excellence in a diverse, international environment. It describes the student body as spanning many nations and emphasizes professionalism and excellence across programs.
Parent Experience

History
JAD International Schools is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the Al Waha district. The school serves a diverse group of students from many nations. The curriculum blends the American or British programs with the Saudi Ministry of Education requirements, and adds Quran memorization sessions and SAT/AP training, with technology integrated across the curriculum. Cognia assessments are used to monitor learning progress. The welcome message is signed by Dr. Enas Dh. Musmar.

Community
JAD International Schools hosts community events such as Tolerance Day, Chess Masters Competition, JAD GOT TALENT Competition, Stop Bullying Activity, and Bookworm Power: Read To Lead Challenge. These events are featured in the Latest News section. The gym and sports pages note that parents may attend and participate in Sport Day activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school's facilities include dedicated learning spaces and activity areas. Classrooms are equipped with smart interactive screens connected to the learning management system. The library offers more than 1,000 books in English, Arabic, and French. JADIS has well-equipped science laboratories for physics, chemistry, and biology, supporting hands-on experiments. There are three outdoor playgrounds—two for play and one waiting area—and a Gymnastics Room with equipment for fitness and aerobics. The school provides healthy vending machines for snacks and uses Classera as the integrated digital platform for learning.

Sports Facilities
The Gymnastics Room is equipped with mirrors, rubber mats, jumping ropes, footballs, basketballs, hula hoops, and safety flooring for aerobics and fitness training. Outdoor activities include the Sport Day event organized at a dedicated fitness center with parents' participation. JADIS offers three outdoor playgrounds supporting active play and safe social interaction. Athletics and sports are part of the extracurricular program.

Academic Facilities
Science Laboratories are well equipped for physics, chemistry, and biology. A Phonics Lab supports language learning and pronunciation development across grades. Every classroom features smart interactive screens integrated with a learning management system, enabling technology-assisted instruction. The library provides access to more than 1,000 books in English, Arabic, and French. The Classera platform supports uploading course materials, assignments, exams, and digital resources with parental access.

Extra Curricular Facilities
JADIS offers athletics, fine arts, social functions, cultural clubs, service organizations, and publications as part of its broad activities program. Activities include a rotating selection of events such as Career Day, Splash Day, Sports Day, Cultural Day, Camping Day, Math Week, Spelling Bee Competition, Art Competition, Quran Competition, and Magazine Wall Competition. Field trips are integrated into the extracurricular experience, broadening learning beyond the classroom. The program emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and leadership through sports and arts. Whole-school events and on-campus activities are part of the holistic approach.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a diverse, well-rounded curriculum that blends rigorous academic content with ethical and character development through Makarem JAD and Tarbawyiat JAD (Grades 1–2) and other programs. The program integrates American or British curricula with the Saudi Ministry of Education and includes Quran memorization sessions and SAT/AP training, with technology integrated across learning. The American curriculum uses publishing partners and programs such as Magnetic Reading and StudySync, while Mathematics follows Into Math by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Arts & Creative
The school has drama and performing arts opportunities, including student plays such as Grade 5 'Living Green'.

Cultural & Language
The school has a multicultural and multilingual environment with English as the language of instruction; more than 15 nationalities are represented, and students gain understanding of Saudi culture.

Social & Hobbies
The school provides a variety of student activities, including Chess Masters Competition and JAD GOT TALENT, along with anti-bullying and reading initiatives.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
World events and wellness-focused activities are part of student life, including World Children's Day, Tolerance Day and Stop Bullying activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Arabic is taught as part of the curriculum, with an Arabic as a Second Language program for students who need to develop fluency. French is taught as part of the foreign language curriculum. Islamic Studies and Tarbiyah (moral and ethical education) are included, and Quran memorization and SAT/AP training are offered.

Bilingual Teaching
Cambridge Primary is offered alongside American and Saudi MOE subjects, or as part of a bilingual program. The bilingual option uses Cambridge Primary within the American or Saudi MOE frameworks. The program covers multiple grade levels within the school.
School Events
The school has not added events
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