Zahrat Al-Sahraa International School

Zahrat Al-Sahraa International School is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Main Campus is on Hassan Basalma Street, Jeddah, and there is a separate Kindergarten Campus on Mansourah Street, Jeddah, to serve younger students. This two-campus setup supports the full K–12 program with facilities for different age groups in central Jeddah.

ZSIS serves students from Kindergarten through High School, i.e., a K–12 program. It is organized into Kindergarten, Lower School, Middle School, and High School.

ZSIS operates as a co-educational school with gender-segregated sections: a Girls' Section for Grades 1–11 and a Boys' Department; the Kindergarten Department serves mixed early-years classes.

ZSIS describes its community as highly international with diversity of nationalities. The school reports about 1,700 students in total, but public materials do not provide a country-by-country nationality breakdown.

The school emphasises differentiation and equity to support diverse learners. This is formalized in the Kindergarten Handbook under Differentiation and Equity. The materials describe an inclusive approach, though no separate SEN unit is publicly listed.

ZSIS follows an American-oriented program and is accredited by Cognia (AdvancED/NCA), indicating alignment with U.S. education standards.

ZSIS presents a non-denominational, non-sectarian approach. The program emphasizes equality and inclusion regardless of religion.

The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. The standard day comprises 7–8 blocks of 40–45 minutes each. On Sundays–Wednesdays, Grades 1–3 attend 7:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m., and Grades 4–12 attend 7:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; on Thursdays, Grades 1–3 finish at 12:45 p.m. and Grades 4–12 at 1:00 p.m. Building hours are roughly 7:20 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Public pages do not publish specific details of a school bus service; families should contact the school's front desk or admissions for transport arrangements. The school lists separate contact points for the Kindergarten, Girls' Section, and Boys' Department.

ZSIS delivers an American-based curriculum from Kindergarten through High School, with a college-preparatory, honors-focused High School program. High School core subjects—English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology—follow the Common Core State Standards; Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Saudi culture align with Saudi national standards, and the program prepares students for SAT, AP, TOEFL, ACT, and SAAT-Qiyas. Lower School (ages 6–10) emphasizes inquiry-based learning across Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Arabic, French, and more, with Kindergarten focusing on foundational development through play-based learning. The Middle School follows American educational aims and provides a broad background in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, and foreign languages, with added instruction in computer science, art, and physical education. ZSIS uses MAP testing for grades 3–10 to monitor progress, and accreditation by AdvancED since 2004 supports the school's quality standards; graduates progress to universities worldwide.

MAP (NWEA) testing is used for growth monitoring in grades 3–10; high school preparation includes readiness for SAT, AP, TOEFL, ACT, and SAAT-Qiyas, supporting university admissions. The school highlights international university placement.

Graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide, including the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, Africa, and across the Arab World.

The ZSIS Experience and the Vision emphasize adaptable social skills and equality as core values, with education framed as developing social, leadership, and psychological growth. The High School program also provides counseling services to support students' university admissions and overall wellbeing.

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

There is no public information indicating a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program at ZSIS. There is no mention of EAL staffing or services in publicly available materials.

The ZSIS Experience notes the school's commitment to students' psychological development and holistic growth beyond academics, with emphasis on extracurricular activities and overall development.

Safeguarding is addressed through the published ZSIS Student Handbook and Code of Conduct, which outline behavior rules and disciplinary procedures, while the Security page highlights anti-bullying and harassment policies.

1. The school offers an American High School Diploma with English as the medium of instruction and French as a mandatory language through grade 6. The Main Campus is Hassan Basalma Street, Jeddah, and the Kindergarten Campus is Mansourah Street, Jeddah. Enrollment is reported around 1,700 students, with an average class size of about 24 and a 1:9 student–teacher ratio. The school year runs from September to June, with a Sunday–Thursday school week and a day consisting of 7 to 8 sessions of 40–45 minutes each.

2. Registration for the 2025–2026 academic year is open. New students register via Online Registration under Admissions, while current students reference Admissions → Admission Policy. The school also posts periodic Registration announcements and updates on the site.

3. Tuition and fees for 2025–2026 are published by grade level, ranging from Daycare (SAR 10,000 total) to Grades 10–12 (SAR 28,000 total). A 15% Value Added Tax is added to total tuition, and the Seat Registration Fee is deducted from the first installment.

4. Entrance exam requirements and placement assessments are part of the admissions process and are described in the Admissions section.

5. For ongoing communications and admissions-related details, parents can contact the Main Campus via the listed phone numbers and emails, with the Main Campus address provided above.

The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.

The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.