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Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section)

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 10,350 - 23,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3000
Type Co-educational, Girls School, Boys School
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Arabic, Urdu
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Pakistan International School Jeddah – English Section (PISJ-ES) offers a Cambridge-based education from early years through senior school. The Cambridge Early Years programme serves ages 3–6, followed by Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools with Cambridge IGCSE and O Levels and A Levels pathways. The English medium instruction and Cambridge curriculum are supported by purpose-built facilities: spacious, well-lit classrooms, dedicated science laboratories, computer labs, and age-appropriate library spaces. The school operates a large auditorium that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, as well as a well-equipped cafeteria and a health clinic on site. Transportation is available for families opting to use school buses. The school supports Urdu and Quran in the Early Years, alongside English instruction, and offers diverse co-curricular opportunities including Drama Club, Science Club, and Literary Club. Notable achievements include Cambridge Learner Awards and IGCSE/A Level results. The campus is located in the Al Rehab district of Jeddah, and thriving.

4690 Dakhnah Rd, Al-Rehab, Jeddah 21412, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section) has 3,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Pakistan International School Jeddah English Section is located in the Al Rehab district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, along Dakhnah Road. The campus sits in a residential area with access to local transport options, and coordination for transport is handled by the school's Transport Department.

Stages
Junior School covers Y1 to Y4 and uses a British curriculum; Cambridge pathways are introduced in the Cambridge Pathway from Early Years onward. Middle School is for Y5 to Y8 and prepares students for Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSEs, and A Levels. Senior School covers Y9 to Y12 with streams in Commerce and Science.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. The English Section campus has separate wings for boys and girls, with facilities and classrooms serving both genders.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school serves a diverse international student body, with a significant Pakistani expatriate presence. Nationalities represented include multiple international backgrounds, but exact numbers, the total count of nationalities, and the local-to-international student ratio are not publicly published.

Additional learning support
A full on-site clinic is available with a doctor on duty. A Student Career Counsellor is available to support students. The school provides wellbeing and family engagement resources through platforms and activities such as the PISJ-ES Parent Engagement Platform; general pastoral support is part of the campus offerings.

Country affiliation
Pakistan. The school is part of Pakistan International Schools in Saudi Arabia, operated under the Pakistan government's Education framework for its overseas campuses.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated. Islam is taught as part of the broader curriculum. In Early Years, Quran and Urdu are among the subjects offered.

School day structure
Regular timings vary by grade level and session. PG–YR run 07:00–12:00 (morning session); Y1–Y4 run 07:00–12:15 (morning session); Y5–Y8 run 13:00–18:15 (afternoon session); Y9–Y10 run 06:45–12:40 (morning); AS–A2 run 06:45–12:50 (morning). Senior School gates close at 07:15 (from November 16, 2025).

Bus service
The school offers a transport service coordinated by the Transport Department. Parents can arrange transport by contacting transport@pisjes.edu.sa; details about routes and pickup points are coordinated through the school's transport team.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform policy uses year-group colours. Junior School uniforms include pastel-blue tops for boys and pastel-pink tops for girls with navy- or grey-bottomed pants; older students wear white shirts with grey or white bottoms, and a navy- or maroon-toned jumper as specified by year group. P.E. uniforms use house-coloured polo T-shirts with the school logo, and outerwear includes a plain black abaya and scarf. Newly admitted students are given a two-week grace period from enrolment to obtain and wear the proper uniform.

Food Options
The campus cafeteria provides nutritious, healthy snack options and places emphasis on quality and hygiene to maintain a sanitized dining environment. The facility is described as prioritizing hygiene standards and providing on-site food options for students.

House System
PISJ-ES operates a four-house system named after Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, and Mohammad Ali Johar. Houses are used to structure sports and extracurricular activities, and a consolidated house points system determines the winning house at year-end ceremonies; a Prefect System also supports student leadership and discipline.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a School Management Council (SMC), consisting of named members and led by a chair, with a dedicated contact email for parents. The institution operates under the supervision of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education, a governance arrangement that has been publicly recognized by the ministry in the past.
Fees

Annual tuition at Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section) ranges from SAR 10,350 to SAR 23,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Admission Fees

- Admission Qualification (Entrance) Examination: SR 115 (SR 100 + SR 15 VAT).
- Registration Fee (payable at admission): SR 575 (SR 500 + SR 75 VAT).
- Entrance Fee (payable at admission): SR 1,150 (SR 1,000 + SR 150 VAT).
- Security Deposit (refundable on leaving the school): SR 1,000. All other admission charges are non-refundable.

Tuition fees — Pakistani nationals (per academic year, amounts include VAT where shown)

- PG / YN / YR: SR 10,350 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 5,175. Per month (10-month plan): SR 1,035.
- Year 1 – Year 3: SR 12,650 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 6,325. Per month: SR 1,265.
- Year 4 & Year 5: SR 14,030 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 7,015. Per month: SR 1,403.
- Year 6 – Year 8: SR 15,525 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 7,762.50. Per month: SR 1,552.50.
- Year 9 & Year 10: SR 16,100 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 8,050. Per month: SR 1,610.
- AS & A2 (A-level): SR 17,825 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 8,912.50. Per month: SR 1,782.50.

Tuition fees — Other nationals (per academic year, amounts include VAT where shown)

- PG / YN / YR: SR 12,650 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 6,325. Per month: SR 1,265.
- Year 1 – Year 3: SR 14,950 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 7,475. Per month: SR 1,495.
- Year 4 & Year 5: SR 16,100 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 8,050. Per month: SR 1,610.
- Year 6 – Year 8: SR 18,400 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 9,200. Per month: SR 1,840.
- Year 9 & Year 10: SR 19,550 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 9,775. Per month: SR 1,955.
- AS & A2 (A-level): SR 23,000 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 11,500. Per month: SR 2,300.

Other compulsory annual fees (per student)

- Bus (Jeddah route): SR 4,025 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 2,012.50. Per month (10-month plan): SR 402.50.
- Bus (Makkah route): SR 5,175 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 2,587.50. Per month: SR 517.50.
- Sports & Welfare (Pakistani nationals): SR 402.50 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 201.25. Per month: SR 40.25.
- Sports & Welfare (Other nationals): SR 575 per year. Per two-installment term: SR 287.50. Per month: SR 57.50.
- IT & Science Lab fees (Pakistani nationals):
- Years 1–8: SR 460 per year (term: SR 230; month: SR 46).
- Years 9–10 (Pure Commerce): SR 460 per year (term: SR 230; month: SR 46).
- Years 9–10 (Pure Science & Combination): SR 920 per year (term: SR 460; month: SR 92).
- AS & A2 (per lab subject): SR 460 (term: SR 230; month: SR 46).
- IT & Science Lab fees (Other nationals):
- Years 1–8: SR 575 per year (term: SR 287.50; month: SR 57.50).
- Years 9–10 (Pure Commerce): SR 575 per year (term: SR 287.50; month: SR 57.50).
- Years 9–10 (Pure Science & Combination): SR 1,150 per year (term: SR 575; month: SR 115).
- AS & A2 (per lab subject): SR 575 (term: SR 287.50; month: SR 57.50).

Discounts

- Sibling discount on tuition (not applicable to A-level students): 1st child: nil; 2nd child: 20%; 3rd child: 30%; 4th child onwards: 40%. Discount applies only to tuition.

Billing schedule & payment terms

- Standard options: pay full annual fees at the start of the academic year, or pay in two installments (September and February). Per-installment amounts for the two-installment option equal 50% of the annual figure shown.
- Monthly option (available to salaried parents): annual tuition may be paid in 10 equal monthly installments due at the start of each month from September to June. Monthly payments (including VAT) must be paid by the 15th of each month without exception. Per-month amounts shown above are the annual fee divided by 10.
- IGCSE / A-level (CAIE) examination registration fees are billed separately and are due in January; the school will issue statements of entry only after school fees for the academic year have been paid in full (statement-of-entry timing and CAIE deadlines require parents to plan payments accordingly).

Refunds & non-refundable items

- All admission charges and fees are non-refundable except the Security Deposit. The Security Deposit (SR 1,000) is refundable when the student leaves the school and fulfills clearance requirements.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school; no boarding fees are charged.

Other costs and items (uniforms, textbooks, optional activities)

- Uniform: the school enforces a uniform policy; specific uniform costs are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Parents are responsible for procuring required uniform items.
- Textbooks / Book sale: the school runs a book-sale/book-supply arrangement for required learning materials; textbook prices are charged separately and are not listed in the annual fee table.
- Optional/extra-curricular activities, external examination charges, specialist trips and certain materials (for example subject-specific consumables) may incur additional charges; such items are billed separately where applicable.

Fee payment methods (how payments are accepted)

- Online card payment: an online e-payment portal is provided; parents may pay using card through the school's e-payment system (enter Iqama number and follow prompts).
- Bank transfer: bank transfer is accepted. Account details published for bank transfers are: Bank Al Jazira — Pakistan International School ES, AC# 0021-245219-001; IBAN: SA62 6000 0000 0212 4521 9001 (Pakistan Intl School Jeddah ES). After transfer, parents share the bank advice slip with Accounts via the school's Query/Parent Portal to obtain a receipt.

Notes on VAT and amounts shown

- Amounts shown in the fee schedule include VAT columns; a 15% VAT is applied to the fee components as indicated in the published fee schedule. Figures in this overview use the school's published “Fee Including VAT” totals where available.
Academics

Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section) teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Pakistan International School Jeddah English Section uses a Cambridge international framework across key stages, including Cambridge Checkpoint Primary & Secondary, IGCSEs and Cambridge A Levels. The Middle School (Y5–Y8) emphasizes activity-based learning and multimedia use, while supporting holistic development and a robust co-curricular program. The Senior School (Y9–Y12) offers Commerce and Science streams with a compulsory Computer Science & Information Technology subject, designed to meet international and local requirements and prepare students for lifelong learning. Cambridge IGCSE/O Levels are delivered in Y9–Y10, with dedicated Cambridge results pages documenting outcomes. Cambridge AS and A Levels are delivered in Y11–Y12, with evidence of AS Level and A Level results on the school site.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes holistic and well-rounded education with a clear focus on emotional and social development as part of its student wellbeing aims.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including types of needs supported or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.

Mental Wellbeing
The campus provides a full-time on-site doctor and a clinic, with Junior School health check-ups every two months, and sports facilities designed to support students' mental and physical wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school operates under the supervision of the Saudi Ministry of Education (Licence no 16/J), and safeguarding policies are not publicly disclosed.
Parent Experience

History
Pakistan International School Jeddah English Section (PISJ-ES) was established in 1995 as an independent Cambridge-affiliated campus of Pakistan International School Jeddah, operating under the patronage of the Pakistan Embassy in Saudi Arabia. It functions from a campus in Al-Rehab District, Jeddah, with its own administration separate from the main PISJ, and offers Cambridge programmes including IGCSE and A Levels. The main Pakistan International School Jeddah has roots dating to the late 1950s in Baghdadiya, and a new building opened in 1984 in Al Aziziyah. The Cambridge alignment is reflected in its international recognition and awards, including Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards associated with the school. The English Section's address is Building No. 5139, Street Dakhna, Al Rehab District, Jeddah.

Community
The school maintains a vibrant student community with a House System that promotes teamwork and leadership, complemented by a prefect system. Students participate in a range of clubs and activities, including PISJ-ES Clubs and initiatives such as IX PISJ-ES MUN. Notable on-campus events include Glittering Gems Show, English/Urdu Bilingual Declamation Contests, and the Science & Arts Exhibition, as well as the PISJ–ES U19 Cricket Team achievements. National and cross-cultural events, like Kashmir Solidarity Day, are observed as part of the school calendar, reflecting its broader cultural engagement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school facilitates parent involvement through a formal School Management Council (SMC), which includes parent representatives and is chaired by Mr. Bilal Saeed Ahmed. The SMC roster lists six members and provides a direct channel for parent input via smc@pisjes.edu.sa. Parents can also engage through the PISJ-ES Parent Engagement Platform, which offers webinars and a Parent Principal Conference. The school maintains a Parent Portal for ongoing communication, along with a dedicated query portal and user guides to support parent interactions. Overall, these structures create a structured, ongoing avenue for parent participation and dialogue with the school administration.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Classrooms are spacious, well-lit, and ventilated, with multimedia teaching tools and age-appropriate furniture. Modern teaching aids include smart boards, multimedia projectors, and audio-visual systems. The campus includes physics, chemistry, and biology labs; computer labs with up-to-date equipment; and well-stocked libraries with physical and digital resources. The on-site clinic provides a full-time doctor and regular health checks, and the auditorium seats up to 1,000 with professional AV and lighting.

Sports Facilities
A spacious sports ground supports outdoor activities, with facilities for football, cricket, and tennis, plus a dedicated squash court. Coaching and organized activities accompany the facilities to promote physical education and teamwork.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms provide a dynamic learning environment with multimedia tools. Science labs include Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with safety equipment and trained supervision. Computer labs feature up-to-date computers, high-speed internet, and software for digital literacy, coding, and STEM. Libraries serve Junior, Middle, and Senior sections with physical and digital resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Student Life includes PISJ-ES Clubs and student leadership opportunities. IX PISJ-ES MUN and PISJ-ES MNA programs, together with a House System and an Alumni network, support co-curricular development and career guidance.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Cambridge curriculum is used across the school from Early Years through Senior School. The Cambridge pathway includes IGCSE/O Levels in Years 9–10 and AS/A Levels in the Senior School. IGCSE and O Level results are publicly highlighted, with high achievers in the June 2025 session. Model United Nations (MUN) provides a platform to develop research, public speaking, and diplomacy skills.

Arts & Creative
Drama Club and Art Club provide platforms for performance and visual arts. The Literary Club supports creative writing and literature. A Science Club and Community Services Club offer cross-disciplinary experiences that complement creativity.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations (MUN) and Model National Assembly (MNA) are part of student life, promoting debate and diplomacy. Urdu is taught as a language and has recognition in Cambridge examinations. The school operates as the English Section of Pakistan International School Jeddah, indicating English as the working language.

Social & Hobbies
Student life includes Drama Club, Science Club, Literary Club, Art Club, and Community Services Club. These clubs provide opportunities for collaboration, competition, and social development beyond the classroom. Students participate in inter-club activities and year-round events.

Community & Service
Community Services Club offers volunteering and service-oriented activities as part of extracurricular offerings. Students engage in community-oriented projects and service initiatives through school programs.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Prefect System with a Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects for the 2025–2026 academic year. Class reps from each house support discipline and leadership, forming part of the prefect structure. The House System fosters teamwork, responsibility, and citizenship alongside clubs and MUN/MNA activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports offerings include football, cricket, tennis, and squash on well-maintained grounds. Libraries provide access to books and resources, and the cafeteria serves healthy snacks. A full-time doctor is available in the clinic, with regular health checks for younger students, and transport is available for families.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses English as the language of instruction in the English Section. Urdu is taught as a subject in the Cambridge Early Years. Quran is taught as a subject in the Cambridge Early Years.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Age eligibility and grade placement. Each grade has defined age ranges to ensure eligibility.

Step 2: Documents required for admission. Prepare copies of required documents in English. The documents include student's valid Iqama and passport, visa page if Iqama is under process, parents' valid Iqama and passport, student's birth certificate, vaccination certificate, parent's visa page, three passport-size photographs, Absher for student and parents with iqama expiry dates, and a fee clearance certificate from the previous school when applicable. A hard copy of the completed admission form is required when visiting the admissions office.

Step 3: Admission form submission. Applications can be submitted online after uploading the documents. A hard copy of the completed admission form must be presented during the visit to the admission office. Acceptance letters can be provided on demand.

Step 4: Verification guidelines. Verification of documents takes place on specific dates with token-based processing and appointed timings. Timings are 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and parents should enter via Gate No.1 to obtain a token and wait in the designated area. Appointments and adherence to the specified schedule are required for the verification process.

Step 5: Codes, fees and initial payments. After successful verification, a parent and student code are issued. You can then proceed to the Accounts office to pay admission charges according to the Fee Structure. The New Admission Charges include Registration, Entrance, and Security Deposit, with all charges non-refundable except Security Deposit. Tuition fees vary by grade, with VAT applied; payment can be made in full or in installments, including a monthly option.

Step 6: Class allocation and Noor system transfer. Classes are allocated after submission of all required documents. The Noor System file for the ward must be archived or transferred to Pakistan International School Jeddah English Section by 24 August 2025, per MOE instructions. New students from outside the kingdom are not required to transfer into the Noor system.

Step 7: Acceptance letter. An acceptance letter can be provided on demand.

Step 8: MOE authentication. Authentication of records is required as per the Saudi Ministry of Education (MOE) guidelines. This process is indicated as a necessary step for admission.

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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