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Nahda Academy

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

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The school at a glance
Fees SAR 39,000 - 68,000
Ages 2 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 634
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Introduction

Nahda Academy is a day school in the Al Andalus district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, serving children aged 2 to 15. The school teaches a blended British–Montessori curriculum that the academy describes as connecting the English National and Montessori approaches with Saudi Arabic and Islamic curricula (with support from the Jordanian curriculum). Instruction is delivered in a bilingual environment: the school specifies specialist native‑language teachers for both English and Arabic and states that Arabic is integrated across the programme. Timetabled subjects and routines shown in the school handbook include English and Arabic phonics, Islamic education, ICT lessons and specialist lessons such as music. The campus offers supervised play areas and a medical clinic in each building; the handbook also refers to learning environments both inside and outside classrooms and a range of after‑school cultural, sporting and arts activities run by staff and partner providers. The school emphasises emotional literacy, inquiry‑based learning and immersion in Saudi culture and Islamic values as distinctive elements of its programme.

Hael, Al Andalus, Jeddah 23326, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Nahda Academy has 634 pupils.

Location
Nahda Academy is located in the Al Andalus area of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the campus address published as Al Andalus, Jeddah 23326. The address is confirmed on the school's site. The school serves the Jeddah area in the western region of Saudi Arabia.

Stages
Pre Nursery through Year 13. The 2025/2026 admissions information maps Pre Nursery, Nursery, Reception, Year 1 through Year 13, with Year 13 corresponding to Grade 12 in US terms.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. There is no publicly listed boarding provision.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Not publicly published.

Additional learning support
The admissions process includes a professional assessment to identify a pupil's individual needs, with an education plan developed to support those needs as part of the enrolment process.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation; the curriculum is described as a blended British Montessori approach implemented within Saudi culture.

Religious affiliation
The school embraces Islamic values and Saudi cultural context as part of its ethos.

School day structure
The school operates Sunday to Thursday, with a typical school day aligned to 8:00 to 16:00 hours during normal terms; a Ramadan timetable is published for the holy month.

Bus service
No public bus service information is published on official pages; families should contact the school to arrange transport details.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform. Uniform orders are handled via the Uniform orders contact: school-day@nahda-academy.edu.sa.
Fees

Annual tuition at Nahda Academy ranges from SAR 39,000 to SAR 68,000 for 2026/27.

Application and assessment fees

- Assessment fee: SAR 850 (one‑time charge for the professional assessment).
- Registration (enrolment) fee: SAR 5,800 (one‑time; paid to secure a place; the registration fee is non‑refundable).

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

- Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual tuition SAR 39,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 13,000.
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual tuition SAR 41,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 13,667.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual tuition SAR 41,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 13,667.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual tuition SAR 51,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 17,000.
- Year 1 (Grade 1, age 6): Annual tuition SAR 51,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 17,000.
- Year 2 (Grade 2, age 7): Annual tuition SAR 55,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 18,333.
- Year 3 (Grade 3, age 8): Annual tuition SAR 55,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 18,333.
- Year 4 (Grade 4, age 9): Annual tuition SAR 59,500. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 19,833.
- Year 5 (Grade 5, age 10): Annual tuition SAR 59,500. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 19,833.
- Year 6 (Grade 6, age 11): Annual tuition SAR 63,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 21,000.
- Year 7 (Grade 7, age 12): Annual tuition SAR 65,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 21,667.
- Year 8 (Grade 8, age 13): Annual tuition SAR 66,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 22,000.
- Year 9 (Grade 9, age 14): Annual tuition SAR 68,000. Per‑term (three equal instalments) SAR 22,667.

First‑year total for new entrants

- For new entrants the first‑year cost equals the annual tuition plus the one‑time assessment fee (SAR 850) and the one‑time registration fee (SAR 5,800). Example: Nursery 2 first‑year total SAR 45,650 (SAR 39,000 + SAR 850 + SAR 5,800).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Published fees are shown as annual amounts; the school publishes a single annual tuition figure for each year group.
- The fee documents list the one‑time assessment and registration charges required at registration. The school's public fee summary does not publish a detailed instalment calendar or penalty schedule; parents should use the Accounting Department contact for the exact billing schedule and any available instalment options.
- VAT: a 15% VAT rule for non‑Saudi students is noted alongside the school fee information.

Boarding

- No boarding provision is listed for Nahda Academy. The school operates as a day school for ages 2–15.

Other costs and additional fees

- Uniforms, books and learning resources are charged separately; the school manages uniform orders and related arrangements through the school office. Specific uniform and book costs are not published in the public fee summary.
- Transport / bus service: the school's public profile listings do not show a published school bus fee in the public fee summary. Confirm availability and cost with the Accounting or Operations office.
- Discounts and referral reductions: the school offers a pupil referral reduction program for enrolled families in certain years (examples of tuition reduction programs are published where applicable). Confirm eligibility and application of any discounts with Admissions or Accounting.

Refund information

- The registration fee is specified as non‑refundable. The assessment fee is charged at assessment; both are treated as one‑time charges applied at admission. The public fee summary does not publish a full tuition refund schedule or tuition cancellation/refund table. For case‑specific refund or withdrawal terms, contact the Accounting Department.

Fee payment options and contacts

- Payments and fee queries are handled by the Accounting Department: accounting@nahda-academy.edu.sa. The school lists phone numbers for the main office and admissions contacts for fee‑related queries. Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, or local payment plans) are not itemised in the public fee summary and should be confirmed with accounting.

Sources used for these figures

- Official Nahda Academy published fee document (SchoolFees.pdf) and the school's Admissions / Fee Information pages.
Academics

Nahda Academy teaches British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 15.

Curriculum
Nahda Academy uses a blended British Montessori Curriculum within an ethos of Saudi culture and Islamic values, with Arabic language integrated in harmony with the curriculum. The teaching emphasizes inquiry-based learning, emotional literacy, collaboration, and the development of 21st-century skills, and it explicitly embeds Saudi history, culture, heritage and language across daily life and academics. The school follows a UK-based year framework from Pre-Nursery through Year 13, with Year 12 aligned to Grade 11 and Year 13 aligned to Grade 12 in local terms. External qualification routes (such as GCSE/A-level or Cambridge-based exams) are not publicly published on the site; families should confirm the examination pathway with admissions. The program also includes structured after-school activities as part of the broader learning program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Nahda Academy describes itself as an emotionally literate community that cares for each other and expects the best in all aspects of school life. It is committed to emotional education, with positive relationships providing the framework for school life. The school states its aim to develop deep partnerships among students, parents and staff to help each child unleash their true potential, fostering hope, optimism, compassion and resilience. The Teaching and Learning approach emphasizes being emotionally literate, working collaboratively with a spirit of mutual respect, and a strong belief in moderation and tolerance. After-school activities provide a range of cultural, sporting and arts opportunities to support pupil development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The site does not publicly disclose information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including which needs the school can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. No SEN staff, programmes or facilities are described in the public pages. The curriculum is described as a blended British Montessori Curriculum with Arabic language integrated, which is not presented as SEN-specific provision. There is no explicit SEN policy or contact for SEN support on the accessible pages. The school's public pages do not reveal SEN details.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
No dedicated EAL program is described on the site. The curriculum is described as a blended British Montessori Curriculum with Arabic language integrated in harmony with the curriculum, indicating Arabic is integrated rather than a separate EAL service. There are no public references to EAL staff, EAL classes, or EAL-specific programmes. The information available does not specify an EAL policy or approach beyond language integration.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the school's emphasis on emotional literacy and resilience. Nahda Academy presents itself as an emotionally literate community focused on positive relationships, hope, optimism, compassion and resilience. The mission and values stress empowering students to become morally responsible and emotionally resilient members of society. The Teaching and Learning section reinforces that pupils should be emotionally literate, collaborative, and respectful.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies on its public pages. No explicit safeguarding or child-protection policy is described on the About Us or Teaching and Learning pages, or on the school tour information.
Parent Experience

History
Nahda Academy opened in September 2017 in Jeddah, founded by Fatima Naghi, starting with 70 pupils across five classes and twelve teachers. Fatima Naghi is described as the founder and driving force behind the school's vision. The school combines a blended British Montessori Curriculum with Islamic values and Saudi culture, integrating Arabic language into the program. Nahda Academy is located in Al Andalus, Jeddah (postal code 23326). The curriculum emphasizes a blend of English national approaches with local cultural and religious values.

Community
Nahda Academy presents itself as an emotionally literate community that prioritizes positive relationships and partnerships among students, parents, and staff. The learning environment emphasizes inquiry, creativity, collaboration, and mutual respect, with a strong focus on developing globally minded citizens within a Saudi cultural and Islamic values framework. The school aims to nurture emotionally resilient, morally responsible individuals who contribute to their community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public channels for parent involvement include regular Parents' Information Sessions and School Tours. Families can book a school tour by calling +966 55 5165 612. Nahda Academy publishes a Nahda Parent Calendar for 2025–2026 that outlines key dates and events. The calendar lists events such as the first day of school on 24 August, National Day on 23 September, and a Founding Day Holiday on 22 February, along with Ramadan timetable and Eid breaks. Participation is organized around these channels and dates to foster ongoing family involvement in school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in Al Andalus, Jeddah 23326. The curriculum is a blended British Montessori Curriculum designed to blend international best practices with Saudi culture and Islamic values, with Arabic integrated into the program. The learning environment is described as safe, secure, happy and fun-filled. The school emphasizes emotional literacy and partnerships with families and staff to support holistic development.

Sports Facilities
The school offers after-school activities that include sporting opportunities. These activities are provided by the core staff together with specialist partner providers. A wide range of cultural, sporting and arts activities are available. Students are encouraged to participate in at least two extracurricular activities per week.

Academic Facilities
Nahda Academy has designed a blended British Montessori Curriculum within an ethos of Saudi Culture and Islamic Values. The Arabic language is integrated in harmony with the curriculum. Each day brings the best of modern international teaching to students in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. The program fosters creativity, inquiry and a growing mind, guiding students to become globally minded citizens.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra-curricular activities are a vital part of Nahda Academy. The school offers a wide range of after-school activities to help pupils develop interests and future goals. These activities are provided by core staff together with specialist partner providers. Activities include cultural, sporting and arts opportunities. Pupils are encouraged to take part in at least two extra-curricular activities per week.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is located in Al Andalus, Jeddah 23326. The school operates Sunday to Thursday, 8:00–16:00. For inquiries, contact is 012 6621656 and info@nahda-academy.edu.sa.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum is described as customised and integrated, with a strong emphasis on Saudi history, culture, heritage and traditions, and on Arab identity and language within daily life and academics.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities are offered in cultural, sporting and arts areas, and pupils are encouraged to participate in at least two after-school activities per week.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses a blended British Montessori Curriculum. The Arabic language is integrated in harmony with the curriculum. Arab identity and language are emphasized in daily life and academic programs.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is located at Al Andalus, Jeddah 23326, Saudi Arabia. The school operates Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 to 16:00. The school presents itself as a community of passionate lifelong learners with a bespoke curriculum.
School Events
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