King Abdulaziz Schools – International Section

Saudi Arabia, Madinah

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 1999

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic, French, English

Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

King Abdulaziz Schools – International Section is an IB Continuum World School in Madinah offering PYP, MYP, and DP, alongside an American Program. The school serves learners aged 3 to 18 and teaches in English, with Arabic language support. It began IB implementation in 2014, was authorized for PYP in 2017, MYP in 2020, and DP in 2021, becoming the first Madinah school to offer all IB programmes and achieving Cognia accreditation. The curriculum integrates the IB continuum with STEM pathways across grade levels. The school is city's first and only IB Continuum School and provides reliable bus transportation around the Madinah Ring Road. Extra-curricular offerings include Drama Club, Art Club, Public Speaking Club, STEM Club, and Environment Club, with events such as Literacy Week, Space Week, Saudi National Day, Sports Day, and Cultural Day. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and a supportive environment with counselling and language development opportunity.

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The Essentials

Location

3948 Ali Ibn Abi Talib Rd, Mahzur Unit No: 4, Al Madinah 42319-7079, Saudi Arabia. The school sits in Madinah (Medina), in the Mahzur area. It is easily accessible from the Ring Road.

Stages

Kindergarten to Grade 12

Additional learning support

KAS provides English and Arabic language support when needed to ensure successful integration and academic progress.

Country affiliation

Saudi Arabia

Bus service

Bus services are provided with stops around the Ring Road.

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Fees

Application fees
- No specific application, registration, joining or assessment fee amounts are publicly listed for the International Section for the 2026/27 academic year.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public fee schedule showing tuition amounts by year group or per term for 2026/27 (or 2025/26). No published breakdown of annual, termly or grade‑by‑grade tuition rates is available in the school's admissions or policy materials. As a result, specific numeric tuition figures per term or per year group are not available for inclusion here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition must be paid in full and up front as part of registration to confirm enrollment; admitted students receive access to school services and electronic accounts once full payment is received. There is no publicly posted alternative installment schedule or published term-by-term billing timetable in the school's admissions and policy documents.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding or residential provision or boarding fees are published for the International Section. The school provides student bus transportation and operates as a day school; therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and typical extras
- No separate, published charges for uniforms, textbooks, technology, extracurricular activities, exam levies, or capital/technology fees are provided in the school's publicly available admissions and policy materials. The school does offer bus transportation services (stops around the city ring road), but the transport fee amount or payment terms for transport are not published in the school's public materials. Any additional one‑off costs (uniforms, books, external exam fees, trips, etc.) are not listed with specific prices.

Refund information
- There is no published, itemised refund policy or a fee‑refund schedule available in the school's admissions or admission‑policy documents. The admission policy requires full, up‑front payment for tuition at registration; no publicly posted terms for tuition refunds, partial refunds, or circumstances that permit refund were found in the school's published admission policy.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)
- The school's public admissions and policy pages state that full tuition payment is required to confirm enrollment, but no public list of accepted payment methods (credit/debit card, bank transfer, local bank details, online gateway, cash, or cheque) is published alongside fees or in the admission policy.

Summary of availability of fee data
- Detailed numeric fee figures (application fees, tuition per grade or per term, transport charge amounts, uniform or book prices, published refund table, and accepted payment method details) are not published in the school's publicly available admissions pages or admission policy documents for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26). The admission policy does require that tuition be paid in full and up front at registration and the school provides bus transportation as a day‑school service. These policy points are stated, but numeric fee amounts and other line‑item prices are not available in the school's published materials.

Academics

Curriculum

Three International Baccalaureate programs are offered: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The International Section began implementing IB programmes in 2014, was authorized for PYP in 2017, authorized for MYP in 2020, and in 2021 became the first school in Madinah to offer all three IB programs in conjunction, with Cognia accreditation. The curriculum integrates the IB continuum with STEM pathways across all grade levels.

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Admissions

Step 1: Applications are reviewed by the KAS Admission Committee (School Principal, Programme Coordinators, Heads of Departments, teachers, and the Admission Officer) based on seat availability and academic readiness. The Admissions Team supports families throughout the application process and provides guidance on the IB continuum programmes to help students make informed choices. The process ensures alignment with program sequencing.

Step 2: General Admission Criteria: Admission decisions are based on interview performance. Entrance test results are considered where applicable. Availability of seats determines capacity. Final approval rests with the School Principal.

Step 3: Early Years (KG2 – PYP1): Admission includes interview with the Elementary Principal and teacher. A short developmental assessment is conducted. Students are assessed in basic language, math, fine motor, and communication skills. Applicants must be able to communicate in Arabic or English.

Step 4: PYP2 – PYP5: Applicants must attend an interview and sit for entrance tests in English, Arabic, and Math. Acceptance is based on performance; conditional acceptance may be offered when appropriate. PYP5 students attend a compulsory MYP Orientation.

Step 5: MYP 1 – MYP5: Applicants must sit for entrance tests in English, Arabic, Math, and Science; Attend an interview. Admission decisions are based on academic performance and overall readiness for the programme.

Step 6: Diploma Programme (DP) option: Students completing MYP5 may apply for IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or American Diploma. The DP tracks include IB Diploma Programme and American Diploma.

Step 7: IB Diploma Requirements (Internal Students) and External DP Year 2: Internal DP candidates must complete the MYP Personal Project and achieve minimum grades in SL and HL subjects. They must maintain satisfactory attendance and behavior, obtain teacher recommendations, and have an interview with the DP Coordinator. External DP Year 2 applicants must provide Extended Essay and CAS documentation.

Step 8: American Diploma Requirements: American Diploma Requirements include minimum 70% in core subjects. Satisfactory attendance and behavior, entrance exams (English, Math, Science), an interview, and recommendation letters are required. SAT scores are preferred but not required.

Step 9: Inclusive Admissions & Learning Support: The school welcomes all applicants, respects individual differences, and treats students equitably. The school building is accessible to students with mild physical disabilities. Applicants with learning support needs must submit relevant documentation during the admissions process. The school provides English and Arabic language support when needed to ensure successful integration and academic progress.

Step 10: Registration: Upon acceptance, families must submit required identification, academic records (attested by the Saudi Ministry of Education), medical records (if applicable), and complete tuition payment to confirm enrollment. All student records are securely stored, and confidentiality is guaranteed.

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FAQs

Where is King Abdulaziz Schools – International Section located and what age range does it serve?

The International Section is in Madinah at 3948 Ali Ibn Abi Talib Rd, Mahzur Unit No: 4. It serves students from age 3 through 18, spanning Kindergarten to Grade 12, and it is a co‑educational IB World School.

What curriculum does the school offer and what makes it unique in Madinah?

The school offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum—PYP, MYP, and DP—and also runs an American Diploma program. It is Cognia-accredited and is the first and only IB Continuum School in Madinah.

What is the history and status of King Abdulaziz Schools – International Section in Madinah?

KAS International Section opened in 1999 and began implementing IB programs in 2014. It was authorized for PYP in 2017, MYP in 2020, and DP in 2021, earning Cognia accreditation and becoming the city's first all-three-IB-program school.

Are tuition fees published for the 2026/27 year?

Numeric tuition figures are not publicly published. Tuition must be paid in full upfront to confirm enrollment, and admitted students gain access to school services once payment is completed.

What does the admissions process involve for prospective families?

Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee, with interviews and, where applicable, entrance tests. Final approval rests with the School Principal, and DP/American Diploma options have additional requirements.

Are there scholarships or waitlists for the International Section?

Public materials do not publish information about scholarships or waitlists for the International Section.

Are there transport or other additional costs I should know about?

The school provides bus transportation with stops around the Ring Road, but transport fees and other itemized costs (uniforms, books, trips) are not published in admissions materials.

Which IB programmes are offered and what ages do they cover?

The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), covering the full IB continuum from early years through the final DP years.

What is the language of instruction and how is Arabic used in the curriculum?

English is the language of instruction for most subjects, while Arabic is used for Religious and Social Studies in line with MoE guidelines. The school provides English and Arabic language support as needed.

How does the school prepare students for higher education?

The school offers both the IB Diploma Programme and an American Diploma option. For the DP, students complete requirements such as the Personal Project, and possibly Extended Essay and CAS for external DP Year 2; the American Diploma path has its own core requirements.

What facilities support IB learning and student life?

As an IB Continuum World School with Cognia accreditation, the campus supports all three IB programmes and language support, along with a range of IB-aligned clubs and events to enrich learning.

Is bus transportation available to and from the campus?

Yes. Bus transportation is provided with stops around the Madinah Ring Road to facilitate access for families.

What extracurricular activities are available for IB students?

PYP clubs include Drama, Art, Public Speaking, STEM, and Environment, among others, integrated into Transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry; the school also hosts events throughout the year.

What clubs and leadership opportunities exist for younger and older students?

Clubs like Drama, Art, Public Speaking, STEM, and Environment promote leadership and collaboration. The IB framework includes student-led elements such as the PYP Exhibition and MYP Personal Project to develop leadership and inquiry skills.

How does the school promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship?

The IB philosophy emphasises international-mindedness and intercultural understanding, supported by global events and language programs that celebrate diverse cultures and languages.

Are there community service or outreach activities linked to the IB program?

The school hosts fundraising activities that support both the school and the wider local community and encourages inquiry-based field trips and learning experiences as part of IB learning.

What wellbeing and safeguarding support is available for students?

Counselling services are available to all learners through a comprehensive model addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs, and the school has an inclusion policy to create a supportive environment.

Is there language or learning support for non-native speakers?

Yes. The school provides English and Arabic language support as needed to help students integrate and progress academically.

Are there explicit supports for students with special educational needs or English as an Additional Language?

The data highlights general language support and inclusive practices, but it does not list specific SEN or EAL designations; the school emphasizes inclusion and access to learning resources.

Does the school have a house system and what is its purpose?

Yes, KAS uses a house system to group students for activities and events, fostering community and friendly competition across grades.

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