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Jeddah Knowledge International School

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

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The school at a glance
Fees SAR 22,050 - 62,550
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1442
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Introduction

Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS) is an international day school in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, serving Nursery to Grade 12 (ages 2–18). The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes alongside an American Diploma pathway in the upper school. Instruction is delivered in English and Arabic is taught across the programmes (Arabic language provision is embedded in the PYP/MYP and offered in the DP). The campus occupies about 40,000 square metres across five buildings and lists 154 classrooms (c.56 m2 each), multiple specialist spaces including six computer laboratories and 11 specialised science labs, libraries and e-resources, mosque and ablution areas, extensive sports provision (air‑conditioned basketball courts, covered 15 m and 25 m swimming pools, gymnasiums and outdoor pitches) and two air‑conditioned auditoriums (500 and 800 seats). JKS is described on its site as the first IB continuum school in the Kingdom and is accredited by international bodies noted by the school.

7180 Muhammad Masud, As Salamah, Jeddah 21462, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Jeddah Knowledge International School has 1,442 pupils.

Location
The school is located in the Al Salamah District of Jeddah on Mohammed Mosaud Street (Behind Iceland), 21462. The area is a mixed residential and commercial district with good access to main roads and local amenities. The campus serves an international community in central Jeddah.

Stages
JKS serves students aged 3 to 18 across Primary (K-5), Middle (6-10) and Upper School (11-12). It is authorized to offer the three IB Programmes—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme—and is the Kingdom's first IB Continuum School. Students may graduate with both an American Diploma and an IB Diploma.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school states that its student body represents 24 nationalities; it serves both local Saudi and international families, though the exact local-to-international ratio is not published.

Additional learning support
The school provides Student Counseling Services, including an Academic and College Counselor and a Social Counselor. It also offers Resource Rooms and on-campus health facilities (School Clinic) to support learning and wellbeing.

Country affiliation
Affiliations include IB Continuum authorization and accreditation by NEASC/CIE and CIS; the school offers an American Diploma alongside the IB Diploma.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated; the campus includes Prayer and Ablution Areas with seven prayer rooms for staff and students.

School day structure
The eight-day scheduling cycle runs through eight school days before repeating. In Upper and Middle School there are five lessons per day with two breaks; in Primary there are six lessons per day with two breaks. Upper/Middle lessons are 70 minutes long for the first four periods and 60 minutes for the fifth; Primary lesson lengths vary by grade.

Bus service
Public details about a school-provided bus service are not published on the school's pages. For transport options, contact the school directly.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is not offered at JKS; it is a day school. The campus provides education during the day with no residential or boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required for most students. In Pre-primary, uniform is worn Sundays to Wednesdays, with Thursdays allowed for non-uniform dress. The uniform package includes a School Uniform, a Jacket, a P.E. kit, and a House Shirt, with styles varying by grade and gender (e.g., lower grades have a standard uniform with a blue shirt; high school girls wear a red shirt with a skirt; high school boys wear a dark blue shirt with pants). Prices for uniform items are published by the school and vary by department: School Uniform around 520 SAR; Jacket 285-370 SAR; P.E. kit around 400 SAR; House Shirt around 200 SAR.

Food Options
JKS operates four fully air-conditioned cafeterias on campus. Magic Robusta Cater provides meals and beverages that meet the school's nutrition standards. Menus are designed to include a variety of healthy options, including breakfast and lunch, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and multiple milk choices.

House System
The school uses a house system; students are assigned to houses and wear a House Shirt for house activities. House Assemblies are held quarterly to promote belonging, leadership, and participation in sports and cultural activities.
Fees

Annual tuition at Jeddah Knowledge International School ranges from SAR 22,050 to SAR 62,550 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- Registration fee (listed as "REGISTRATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE) FOR NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS ONLY") applies per grade as shown below. The registration fee is non-refundable and payable only for new student admissions.

Tuition fees — Girls section (annual and three-installment amounts)

- Toddlers: Annual tuition SAR 22,050 (USD 5,864); three-installments SAR 7,350 (USD 1,955); registration fee: none.
- KG 1: Annual tuition SAR 29,400 (USD 7,819); three-installments SAR 9,800 (USD 2,606); registration fee: none.
- KG 2: Registration fee SAR 3,000 (USD 798); annual tuition SAR 33,000 (USD 8,777); three-installments SAR 11,000 (USD 2,926).
- KG 3: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 37,500 (USD 9,973); three-installments SAR 12,500 (USD 3,324).
- Grade 1: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 47,550 (USD 12,646); three-installments SAR 15,850 (USD 4,215).
- Grades 2–3: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 48,600 (USD 12,926); three-installments SAR 16,200 (USD 4,309).
- Grade 4: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 50,850 (USD 13,524); three-installments SAR 16,950 (USD 4,508).
- Grades 5–6: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 52,350 (USD 13,923); three-installments SAR 17,450 (USD 4,641).
- Grades 7–8: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 54,750 (USD 14,561); three-installments SAR 18,250 (USD 4,854).
- Grade 9: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 56,880 (USD 15,128); three-installments SAR 18,960 (USD 5,043).
- Grade 10: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 58,980 (USD 15,686); three-installments SAR 19,660 (USD 5,229).
- Grade 11: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 62,040 (USD 16,500); three-installments SAR 20,680 (USD 5,500).
- Grade 12: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 62,550 (USD 16,636); three-installments SAR 20,850 (USD 5,545).

Tuition fees — Boys section (annual and three-installment amounts)

- Toddlers: Annual tuition SAR 22,050 (USD 5,864); three-installments SAR 7,350 (USD 1,955); registration fee: none.
- KG 1: Annual tuition SAR 29,400 (USD 7,819); three-installments SAR 9,800 (USD 2,606); registration fee: none.
- KG 2: Registration fee SAR 3,000 (USD 798); annual tuition SAR 33,000 (USD 8,777); three-installments SAR 11,000 (USD 2,926).
- KG 3: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 37,500 (USD 9,973); three-installments SAR 12,500 (USD 3,324).
- Grade 1: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 47,550 (USD 12,646); three-installments SAR 15,850 (USD 4,215).
- Grades 2–3: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 49,200 (USD 13,085); three-installments SAR 16,400 (USD 4,362).
- Grade 4: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 51,300 (USD 13,644); three-installments SAR 17,100 (USD 4,548).
- Grades 5–6: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 54,000 (USD 14,362); three-installments SAR 18,000 (USD 4,787).
- Grades 7–8: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 56,040 (USD 14,904); three-installments SAR 18,680 (USD 4,968).
- Grade 9: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 57,780 (USD 15,367); three-installments SAR 19,260 (USD 5,122).
- Grade 10: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 60,000 (USD 15,957); three-installments SAR 20,000 (USD 5,319).
- Grade 11: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 64,290 (USD 17,098); three-installments SAR 21,430 (USD 5,699).
- Grade 12: Registration fee SAR 5,750 (USD 1,529); annual tuition SAR 64,800 (USD 17,234); three-installments SAR 21,600 (USD 5,745).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The tuition billing schedule for the academic year is three installments: First installment — April 2025; Second installment — September 2025; Third installment — December 2025. Registration fees are non-refundable and entrance/assessment fees are non-refundable where indicated.

Boarding

- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed on the school's published tuition/fee pages for the academic year. The school's fee schedule presents day-school tuition only.

Other costs and additional fees

- Entrance exam / assessment fee: SAR 575 (non‑refundable).
- Additional test fee: SAR 39 (approx. USD 10) per extra subject test.
- Score reports in excess of 4: SAR 41 (approx. USD 11) each.
- IB Diploma Programme examination registration fee: USD 195.
- IB Diploma Programme examination fee (per subject): USD 138.
- IB Diploma administrative fees (courier, postal & other charges): USD 115.
- The published fee pages do not itemize separate uniform, book, cafeteria or transport fares as fixed line items in the tuition tables; additional services such as external examinations and transport (if used) are charged separately where applicable.

Refunds

- The registration fee is explicitly identified as non‑refundable (for new student admissions). The entrance/assessment fee is also listed as non‑refundable. No separate general tuition refund schedule or refunds-for-withdrawal policy is published on the fee pages.

VAT / Tax

- The published pages indicate VAT treatment: the pages show prices with 15% VAT and also note that an additional 15% VAT may be applied on tuition for non‑Saudi students under the General Authority of Zakat & Tax.

Fee payment arrangements / contact for payment

- Fee payments are managed through the school's parent portal (Portal Login: jksportal.net) and by the school finance office; the school contact shown for enquiries is jksinfo@jks.edu.sa and the school phone number is 920004094. Use those contacts for invoicing and payment arrangement details.
Academics

Jeddah Knowledge International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers an IB continuum curriculum alongside an American diploma pathway, with English as the language of instruction. The IB continuum comprises the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3–12 (grades 1–5 at JKS), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16 (grades 6–10), and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–19 (grades 11–12). JKS is IB authorized and was the first IB Continuum School in the Kingdom. Graduation requirements include the American Diploma as a minimum, with the option to complete the IB Diploma Programme through the DP courses. The DP structure includes six subject groups with higher and standard level courses, plus the core components Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, Service. All students complete internal examinations and standardized examinations (e.g., PSAT, SAT I, SAT II) as part of graduation eligibility.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning at JKS is supported by a holistic, school-wide wellbeing framework embedded in classroom practice, curriculum, leadership, staff development, and family engagement, with a Social Counselor and an Academic/College Counselor available to support students and SEL initiatives, plus a Community Service program that fosters citizenship and social engagement.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN department or a published list of SEN provisions; however, it notes Special Assessment Needs arrangements for IB examinations and upholds safeguarding practices in line with international standards.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction is English and Arabic, and there is no explicit public description of a dedicated EAL program.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is integrated through the well-being framework and counselling services (Social Counselor and Academic Counselor), with emphasis on support for emotional and social needs and family engagement.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a priority at JKS; safeguarding training and enhanced background checks are standard for staff and volunteers, reflecting UNCRC principles and a culture of shared responsibility.
Parent Experience

History
Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS) was established in 1996 as a private Saudi school in Jeddah. It was the first private Saudi school in Jeddah to receive permission to offer international programs for Saudis. JKS is the first IB Continuum School in the Kingdom, authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Upon graduation, students may receive either the American Diploma or the IB Diploma.

Community
The school community includes students, parents, and faculty representing 24 nationalities. The school sustains an active program of community events, including the Annual JKS Exhibition, a school-wide showcase that highlights student work across arts, product design, robotics, and more with parent participation. Open House events are held to welcome families and introduce them to staff and the school program. Public communications also reflect ongoing parent involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences and related updates in school newsletters.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A formal, standalone PTA is not publicly listed in JKS materials. Public information shows parent engagement through events and structured meetings such as Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) and the annual School Exhibition, which involves both students and parents. The school hosts regular exhibitions that invite parent attendance to view student projects across disciplines. Open House events provide opportunities for parents to meet teachers and administrators. Parent participation is further evident in newsletters that report on PYP/MYP/DP-related events and conferences, including the Parent-Teacher Conference held on November 8, 2025, and other family-focused activities such as Hadith Memorization Competitions and Arabic Language Day celebrations.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus spans 40,000 square meters on five separate buildings serving different sections of the school, including preprimary and primary girls, primary boys, and upper school for both girls and boys. The facilities are fully air-conditioned and secured with CCTV and a fire alarm system, with wireless internet covering every office and classroom; classrooms feature interactive whiteboards. The academic facilities include 12 specialist science laboratories, 6 computer laboratories, and 3 laboratory preparation rooms. The sports facilities comprise four air-conditioned basketball courts, two green pitches, two covered swimming pools (25m and 15m), three fully equipped gymnasiums, and a fitness room. The campus also houses extensive creative and specialist spaces, including six art rooms, five performing arts rooms, two design technology rooms, an auto-engineering room, a robotic room, a film studies room, two culinary art rooms, plus interior design and textile/fashion spaces, along with four libraries, four cafeterias, four mosques, two multi-purpose auditoriums, and a range of outdoor and indoor play areas.

Sports Facilities
The school offers four air-conditioned basketball/multi-purpose courts with seating for up to 200 spectators. There are two green pitches with showers and toilets, a fully equipped gymnasium in each relevant building, and a dedicated fitness room. Indoor swimming facilities include a 25-meter pool and a 15-meter pool to support swimming lessons and PE. Outdoor and indoor spaces are designed for versatile sports use year-round.

Academic Facilities
There are 12 specialist science laboratories, 6 computer laboratories, and 3 laboratory preparation rooms to support STEM learning. The school has 154 classrooms, each about 56 square meters, equipped with interactive whiteboards, projectors, and wireless internet. Classrooms are connected to a central monitoring system and the campus provides comprehensive technology resources across teaching spaces. Four libraries support study and research across a range of subjects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
JKS runs an extensive after-school activity program with a mix of athletic, cultural, and academic options linked to the curriculum. The program supports student involvement in events and activities such as Sports Day, United Nations Day, an annual Book Fair, and the International School Library Month, along with opportunities for leadership through student councils and clubs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers an After School Activity Program for students from first grade to the Diploma Programme. The program includes cooking, performing, aerobics, sports, science clubs, and arts and crafts. Extracurricular activities begin at the start of each term, and a program along with an enrollment form is sent home for parental approval and payment.

Arts & Creative
Year Group Productions are performed by grade-level groups in both Arabic and English. The Performing Arts Program supports drama, music, and dance, and Visual Arts are showcased throughout the school with Earth Day-linked collaborative projects. A Book Fair is held annually to promote literacy.

Cultural & Language
United Nations Day is an annual event to acknowledge diverse cultures; students research a country and present information on its culture, songs, dances, food, and costumes, sometimes wearing international costumes and sharing traditional dishes to support charity. Visual arts are integral to the IB continuum with opportunities to display work across the school, including Earth Day-linked projects. Model United Nations is offered as a co-curricular activity.

Social & Hobbies
The After School Activity Program offers activities from first grade to DP, including cooking, performing, aerobics, sports, science clubs, and arts and crafts. Field trips are organized to support social, educational, and community goals.

Community & Service
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is offered to support IB Diploma Programme requirements. Activities are available to Pre-primary through Grade 10 and are designed to prepare students for CAS; participation is integrated with the school's co-curricular programming.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Student Council and Prefect System to foster student leadership. The Student Council is described as a vibrant group that represents the student body and amplifies student voices; there are student-led initiatives such as Mark-It Day and the TEDx JKS event.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports Days and inter-house competitions promote physical wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle, with activities integrated into the co-curricular program and opportunities for parental involvement and community engagement.
Languages

Language Provision
The school serves students from early childhood through Grade 12 (Toddler/Nursery/Pre-K/Kindergarten to Grade 12). The language of instruction is English. Arabic is taught as a subject. Additional languages offered through the IB Diploma Programme include French AB and Spanish AB. The school is an IB Continuum School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. Graduation follows American Diploma Graduation Requirements, with internal and standardized examinations (PSAT, SAT I, SAT II) as applicable. The school is accredited by CIS and NEASC. Admissions involve an entrance examination in English, Mathematics, and Arabic, followed by an interview; acceptance depends on exam results, age eligibility, and available space.
Reputation

Accreditations
CIS (Council of International Schools) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)
Admissions

Admissions
1. Parents may complete an application form at any time during the school year. An entrance exam appointment is scheduled at the family's convenience. The exam covers English Language, Mathematics, and Arabic and may be administered to individual students or groups. For Pre-primary admissions, parents fill in the application form and Preprimary students should be toilet trained.
2. Immediately after the exam, both the student and parent will be interviewed by the Executive Director to determine if the student is appropriate for the program.
3. The 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 exam at the school's discretion. They must be within the appropriate age range for the grade they are applying to, according to international requirements, and there must be available space in the grade.
4. After completing the admission requirements, the student may be offered a seat to start immediately or for the new academic year, or placed on the waiting list at the parent's request. Siblings are given preference provided all admissions criteria are met. The following documents are required for admission: the original and a copy of the birth certificate; a copy of Saudi ID or Residency ID (Iqama) for non-Saudis; a copy of the vaccination certificate and Health Information Document; eight photos of the student; previous school report cards. For transferees from schools within the Kingdom, an Equivalence Certificate from the Ministry of Education is required. There will be no acceptance for any child who is under the appropriate age, and transfer records will be reviewed by the Academic/Administrative team. Tuition fees must be paid before starting; payment methods include cash, cheque, or Visa/MasterCard.

Waitlist
Application processing may result in an offered seat for immediate entry or for the new academic year, or placement on the waiting list at the parent's request. Siblings are given preference provided all admissions criteria are met.
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