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Sherborne School Jeddah

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

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The school at a glance
Fees SAR 30,435 - 68,152
Ages 3 - 13 years
Pupil numbers 150
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 20
Introduction

Sherborne School Jeddah is a British international day school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, delivering the English National Curriculum to pupils aged 3 to 13 (Pre‑School to Year 9). English is the language of instruction; the school also teaches Arabic and states it integrates Arabic language, culture and Islamic studies into its programme. The school describes a technology-rich curriculum with a dedicated iPad for each pupil, interactive flat-panel screens, ThinkLabs, robotics and coding suites, and a well‑stocked library. Published materials and the facilities pages list specialist resources including multiple science laboratories, creative-arts spaces (music, drama and a black‑box theatre) and a 500‑seat auditorium, together with sports amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, multi-purpose sports halls, tennis and basketball courts and a martial‑arts dojo. Sherborne Jeddah is presented as part of the Sherborne Schools Group and in partnership with regional education organisations; its prospectus materials emphasise personalised learning, co‑curricular breadth and alignment with local cultural values.

Al Kayal, Street، Jeddah 23431, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Sherborne School Jeddah has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 20.

Location
Sherborne School Jeddah is located in the Al Kayal area of the Ar Rawdah District, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The campus address is 3290 Al Kayal, 8052, Ar Rawdah District, Jeddah 23435, KSA. The site offers on-site parking and has multiple entrances to support smooth drop-off and pick-up, with a bus service being developed based on demand. The school sits in central Jeddah with straightforward road access for families living in the city or commuting from expatriate communities.

Stages
The school currently offers education from Pre-School through Year 9 (FS–Year 9). It is expanding progressively toward IGCSE and A-Level qualifications in senior years in the future.

Type
The school is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls. It is part of the Sherborne Schools Group and adopts a British curriculum framework.

Additional learning support
The school emphasises personalised learning and pupil well-being, with small class sizes and a pastoral care approach to support students' overall development.

Country affiliation
British education; the English National Curriculum is used, and the school is part of the UK-based Sherborne Schools Group.

Religious affiliation
Islamic Studies are fully integrated into the curriculum; there is no formal religious affiliation stated.

School day structure
School hours are from 8:00–8:15 arrival with 8:15 attendance; the day ends at 3:30pm. Breakfast club runs from 7:30am. Typical lessons are 45 minutes long with mid-morning breaks of 30 minutes, a 45-minute lunch, and a 30-minute afternoon break. Foundation Stage pick-up can be at 2:30pm or 3:30pm; after-school clubs run from 3:20pm to 4:15pm with last pick-up at 4:30pm.

Bus service
A bus service is being organized, with the aim to begin on September 14. Routes will be confirmed based on student numbers. Drop-off/pick-up for Term 1 uses Gate 2 for Years 1–7 and Gate 3 for FS1–FS2, and classrooms are on the ground floor for easy access.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Sherborne School Jeddah uses a formal uniform reflecting the Sherborne heritage. For Pre-School to Year 2, pupils wear white polo shirts with navy trim and the Sherborne crest, grey bottoms (trousers, Bermuda shorts, or skirts), and navy knitwear. For Years 3–7, pupils wear white shirts, navy blazers, grey bottoms, and navy knitwear, with a P.E. kit that includes a blue‑and‑gold polo shirt, navy shorts or tracksuit, and trainers. Uniform items are available to buy from the ZAKS Store at Stars Avenue Mall in Jeddah, and the uniform pieces display the Sherborne crest.

Governance and Ownership
Sherborne School Jeddah is part of the Sherborne Schools Group. In December 2024 Maarif Education Company announced a management agreement with Sharaka Education to manage all academic and non-academic operations of Sherborne School Jeddah.
Fees

Annual tuition at Sherborne School Jeddah ranges from SAR 30,435 to SAR 68,152 for 2026/27.

Currency and scope

All amounts are shown in SAR (Saudi Riyal). The figures below reflect the Founding Family fee structure for the current academic year (Academic Year 2025–2026) and the school's published billing method and payment options.

Application / Assessment / Registration fees

- Application Fee for Founding Families (AY 2025/26): Waived. For subsequent founding years the published amounts are SAR 435.
- Assessment Fee for Founding Families (AY 2025/26): Waived. For subsequent founding years the published amounts are SAR 652.
- Registration Fee for Founding Families (AY 2025/26): Waived. For subsequent founding years the published amount is SAR 8,696.
- Note: when charged, the school identifies the Application, Assessment and Registration fees as non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

All tuition fees below are shown as Annual fee followed by the Termly instalment (invoiced in three equal instalments).

- FS1: SAR 30,435 per year — SAR 10,145.00 per term.
- FS2: SAR 39,130 per year — SAR 13,043.33 per term.
- Year 1: SAR 43,478 per year — SAR 14,492.67 per term.
- Year 2: SAR 54,000 per year — SAR 18,000.00 per term.
- Year 3: SAR 54,000 per year — SAR 18,000.00 per term.
- Year 4: SAR 54,000 per year — SAR 18,000.00 per term.
- Year 5: SAR 54,000 per year — SAR 18,000.00 per term.
- Year 6: SAR 54,000 per year — SAR 18,000.00 per term.
- Year 7: SAR 64,565 per year — SAR 21,521.67 per term.
- Year 8: SAR 68,152 per year — SAR 22,717.33 per term.
- Year 9: SAR 69,565 per year — SAR 23,188.33 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced termly in three equal instalments (three terms per academic year).
- Payment methods published by the school are bank transfer, card, or cheque.
- All published fees are subject to VAT in accordance with Saudi regulations; VAT treatment may vary by nationality and by regulatory change.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are published. The school is operating as a day school for the published year groups and does not list boarding provision or boarding charges in the published fee structure.

Other costs and additional charges

- The school's published tuition inclusions list teaching, access to facilities, co‑curricular activities, Arabic tuition and pastoral care. Separate, optional or incidental costs (examples that families commonly expect at international schools) can include uniform, school lunch, transport/bus services, trips, examination fees, optional activities and specialist supplies; specific charges for these items are not published in the school's fee table.

Refund information and notice terms

- The school's fee page states that Application, Assessment and Registration fees are non‑refundable when charged. The Terms and Conditions page sets out general contractual terms and the school's right to update terms; no detailed public schedule of fee refunds is published in the school's fee table or terms text.

Practical payment details

- Accepted payment types: bank transfer, card, cheque. Parents should use the invoicing details supplied with the school invoice for each term. Contact details for payments and admissions are published by the school.

Summary (key points for parents)

- Annual tuition for the current Founding Family year ranges from SAR 30,435 (FS1) to SAR 69,565 (Year 9); fees are invoiced in three equal termly instalments.
- For the current founding year (AY 2025/26) the Application, Assessment and Registration fees are shown as waived for founding families; when charged these fees are non‑refundable.
- Fees are subject to VAT; payment methods accepted are bank transfer, card and cheque.
Academics

Sherborne School Jeddah teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 13.

Curriculum
Sherborne School Jeddah delivers an enriched English National Curriculum (British curriculum) taught in English, covering the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Year 9 currently. The current provision runs from Pre-School to Year 9, with expansion planned to Year 13 to offer IGCSEs and A-Levels. In the Early Years, the EYFS curriculum includes Phase 1 and Phase 2 Read Write Inc phonics, Talk for Writing, and the White Rose Maths scheme, with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-led learning. Pupils progress toward internationally recognised qualifications such as IGCSEs and A-Levels as the academic pathway through secondary and sixth form. The Co-curricular and Innovation Programme complements the curriculum with robotics, arts, sports, leadership, and media, supported by facilities such as coding/robotics labs and AI/digital design studios.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Sherborne School Jeddah supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through its emphasis on personalised learning and pupil wellbeing. The school lists 'Personalised Learning & Well-Being' as a core feature of its offering. Small class sizes provide opportunities for individual attention. The focus is on building confidence, wellbeing, and emotional resilience as part of the pupil experience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution, or related staff and programmes.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Arabic is taught five days a week as part of the curriculum. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum from Pre-School to Year 8, indicating English-language instruction as a basis of the program. There is no explicit description of a dedicated EAL support program for non-native English speakers on the site. Publicly disclosed EAL details are not provided beyond the Arabic instruction and the English-language curriculum structure.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is integrated into the school's approach via the 'Personalised Learning & Well-Being' initiative. The programme emphasizes building confidence, wellbeing, and emotional resilience. Small class sizes support individual attention to students' emotional needs. No additional specific mental health staff or programmes are named beyond this description on the site.

Safeguarding
Sherborne School Jeddah is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding and child protection issues are discussed throughout the recruitment process, and candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks, criminal records checks, and social media checks. These safeguarding measures are part of the school's HR processes as evidenced by recruitment materials. Public safeguarding policies beyond recruitment content are not publicly disclosed on the site.
Parent Experience

History
Sherborne School Jeddah is the Jeddah campus of the Sherborne Schools Group, extending centuries of British education to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Sherborne Schools Group was formed in July 2024 through the merger of two long-established charitable trusts, creating a unified governance framework for Sherborne's schools. Sherborne School Jeddah is part of Sherborne Schools Worldwide, a international expansion initiative (a joint venture) established in 2017 to establish Sherborne-branded schools abroad. The Jeddah campus opened for the first intake in September 2025, starting with Pre-School to Year 8 and with plans for further expansion. The venture is framed as continuing Sherborne's heritage, with the UK-based Sherborne tradition dating back to 1550 and presented as the foundation for the Jeddah campus.

Community
Sherborne School Jeddah's community blends British traditions with Saudi cultural values, supported by a broad co-curricular program that includes robotics, coding, digital design, arts, sports, and leadership opportunities. The campus offers facilities to support a vibrant community, including eight science laboratories, an indoor swimming pool, professional tennis courts, a martial arts dojo, a 500-seat auditorium, and a black-box theatre that host school productions, assemblies, and community events. The school frames its community as continuing Sherborne's heritage for families in Jeddah, fostering global citizenship within a local context.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Sherborne School Jeddah operates on a modern, purpose-built campus designed to support academic, creative, and physical development. The school provides coding and robotics laboratories, AI and digital design studios, and 3D printing and media production hubs to support hands-on learning. The arts are supported by music and drama departments, a black-box theatre, orchestral rehearsal rooms, and a 500-seat auditorium for performances and events. Eight science laboratories enable practical experiments, while sports facilities include an indoor swimming pool, professional tennis courts, multi-purpose halls, a martial arts dojo, and a fitness studio. The program emphasizes a broad co-curricular offer in robotics, creative arts, sports, leadership, and media.

Sports Facilities
Indoor swimming pool supports aquatic training and general fitness. Professional-grade tennis courts and multi-purpose sports halls enable a range of ball and court-based activities. A martial arts dojo and a fitness studio provide spaces for strength, conditioning and well-being.

Academic Facilities
Eight science laboratories enable practical experiments and discovery. Coding and robotics laboratories support computational thinking and hands-on engineering. AI and digital design studios enable project-based work in programming, design, and data-driven tasks. 3D printing and media production hubs provide opportunities for rapid prototyping and multimedia projects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The co-curricular programme includes robotics, creative arts, sports, leadership, and media. Fully equipped music and drama facilities, including a black-box theatre and orchestral rehearsal rooms, support performances and exhibitions beyond class time. The 500-seat auditorium hosts school productions, assemblies, and community events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school delivers an enriched English National Curriculum. Pupils work toward internationally recognised qualifications such as IGCSEs and A-Levels. The curriculum integrates modern teaching methods with cultural relevance to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Ages 3 to 11, Pre-School to Year 8.

Arts & Creative
The diverse co-curricular programme includes robotics, creative arts, sports, leadership, and media. Facilities include fully equipped music and drama departments, a black-box theatre, and a 500-seat auditorium. The campus provides spaces for hands-on creative projects and performances.

Cultural & Language
English National Curriculum is used from Pre-School to Year 8. Arabic is taught five days a week. Islamic Studies are fully integrated into the curriculum. The school is aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular activities include robotics, creative arts, sports, leadership, and media. The school provides facilities for indoor swimming, tennis, and martial arts. The auditorium hosts school productions and community events.

Community & Service
Founding families help shape the school's future. Parent engagement, leadership sessions, and events are part of community life. A warm, inclusive environment where every child is known.

Leadership & Professional
The co-curricular programme includes leadership opportunities. The school places strong emphasis on pastoral care and character development. Founding families contribute to leadership within the school community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care and wellbeing support are included in tuition. The school provides facilities for indoor swimming, tennis, and martial arts. Small class sizes support individual attention; there is a focus on confidence, well-being, and emotional resilience.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. It delivers an enriched English National Curriculum with IGCSEs and A-Levels.
Admissions

Admissions
Enrolments are open for Term 2 and Academic Year 2026-2027. The school currently enrolls pupils from Pre-School to Year 9.
School Events
The school has not added events
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