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British International School of Jeddah is located in the Al Mohammadiyah district, Al Basateen Development, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The campus is about 15 km north of Jeddah's city centre on a purpose-built site with separate Lower Primary, Upper Primary and Upper School blocks. The area is accessible via major roads, including Prince Sultan Street, which serves northern and central parts of the city.
The school serves from pre-school to Year 13 (IB2). It provides IPC in Primary and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12–13, with Cambridge IGCSE offered in the middle years.
Co-educational; day school; no boarding facilities.
Students come from more than 60 nationalities. The most represented nationalities include Saudi, British, Egyptian, American, and Lebanese; as of older data, Saudi students comprised around 15% of the pupil body, with the remainder international.
Additional Learning Needs (SEN) support is available, including a dedicated Learning Support department and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students not fluent in English.
The school follows a British-style international curriculum and does not have a formal country affiliation.
Religious affiliation is not publicly stated; BISJ operates as a secular international school.
The school week runs Sunday to Thursday; the day typically runs from 08:00 to 15:10, with variations by division and year level.
Public information about BISJ's bus service is not publicly published. Some community discussions indicate BISJ may not operate a dedicated school bus; families may arrange private transport.
The British International School of Jeddah follows a staged British-style international curriculum: IPC in the Primary years, Cambridge IGCSE in the lower secondary years, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in the final two years of secondary. The language of instruction is English; DP language offerings include English A Language and Literature, Arabic B, French AB, and Spanish AB/B. The Diploma Programme comprises six subject groups plus the DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service) with assessment conducted in May. DP subjects available cover Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Design Technology, Theatre, and language options among others. BISJ has been an IB World School since 1999 and also operates as a Cambridge Examinations center for IGCSE.
The British International School of Jeddah places a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning (SEL) through a school-wide focus on wellbeing and pastoral care. The Sixth Form expansion coverage notes that wellbeing and personal development are central to the student experience, alongside academics. This focus on wellbeing is described as an integral part of student welfare and personal development in public reporting. Detailed SEL programs, named staff roles, or formal curricula are not publicly disclosed in accessible sources. Overall, BISJ's SEL orientation is framed around holistic student welfare rather than standalone programs.
The school provides Learning Support through a dedicated Learning Support department. Public sources indicate BISJ supports students with special learning needs, but the exact types of SEN accommodated are not specified. There is no public indication that BISJ operates as a specialist SEN institution. Staffing levels, facilities, and the scope of the learning support provision are not publicly disclosed. Therefore, precise SEN offerings beyond learning support are not publicly documented.
EAL support is available at BISJ. Language support for students not fluent in English is listed under EAL provision. Public sources do not provide detailed descriptions of EAL programs, staffing, or levels. No public source states BISJ does not offer EAL support. Therefore, EAL provision beyond the general EAL label is not publicly documented.
Mental wellbeing is supported through BISJ's wellbeing and pastoral care framework. Public reporting on BISJ describes a strong focus on wellbeing and personal development within the Sixth Form expansion context. Details about specific mental health services, counselling staff, or structured wellbeing programs are not publicly disclosed. The wellbeing orientation aligns with BISJ's international accreditation and holistic education approach. Therefore, explicit programmatic wellbeing details are not publicly documented.
BISJ is described in public job postings as committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Job postings indicate the existence of a child protection policy as part of the safeguarding framework. Public accreditation bodies such as CIS and NEASC recognize BISJ's safeguarding standards as part of accreditation. Safeguarding networks in the British international school community operate at BISSC/CO BIS level; BISJ's participation is implied by membership in such networks but is not always explicitly stated in public sources. Explicit safeguarding policy text and procedures are not publicly posted beyond general safeguarding commitments.
The school is located in the Al Salamah District of Jeddah on Mohammed Mosaud Street (Behind Iceland), 21462. The area is a mixed residential and commercial district with good access to main roads and local amenities. The campus serves an international community in central Jeddah.
JKS serves students aged 3 to 18 across Primary (K-5), Middle (6-10) and Upper School (11-12). It is authorized to offer the three IB Programmes—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme—and is the Kingdom's first IB Continuum School. Students may graduate with both an American Diploma and an IB Diploma.
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities.
The school states that its student body represents 24 nationalities; it serves both local Saudi and international families, though the exact local-to-international ratio is not published.
The school provides Student Counseling Services, including an Academic and College Counselor and a Social Counselor. It also offers Resource Rooms and on-campus health facilities (School Clinic) to support learning and wellbeing.
Affiliations include IB Continuum authorization and accreditation by NEASC/CIE and CIS; the school offers an American Diploma alongside the IB Diploma.
No formal religious affiliation is stated; the campus includes Prayer and Ablution Areas with seven prayer rooms for staff and students.
The eight-day scheduling cycle runs through eight school days before repeating. In Upper and Middle School there are five lessons per day with two breaks; in Primary there are six lessons per day with two breaks. Upper/Middle lessons are 70 minutes long for the first four periods and 60 minutes for the fifth; Primary lesson lengths vary by grade.
Public details about a school-provided bus service are not published on the school's pages. For transport options, contact the school directly.
Boarding is not offered at JKS; it is a day school. The campus provides education during the day with no residential or boarding facilities.
Uniforms are required for most students. In Pre-primary, uniform is worn Sundays to Wednesdays, with Thursdays allowed for non-uniform dress. The uniform package includes a School Uniform, a Jacket, a P.E. kit, and a House Shirt, with styles varying by grade and gender (e.g., lower grades have a standard uniform with a blue shirt; high school girls wear a red shirt with a skirt; high school boys wear a dark blue shirt with pants). Prices for uniform items are published by the school and vary by department: School Uniform around 520 SAR; Jacket 285-370 SAR; P.E. kit around 400 SAR; House Shirt around 200 SAR.
JKS operates four fully air-conditioned cafeterias on campus. Magic Robusta Cater provides meals and beverages that meet the school's nutrition standards. Menus are designed to include a variety of healthy options, including breakfast and lunch, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and multiple milk choices.
The school uses a house system; students are assigned to houses and wear a House Shirt for house activities. House Assemblies are held quarterly to promote belonging, leadership, and participation in sports and cultural activities.
The school offers an IB continuum curriculum alongside an American diploma pathway, with English as the language of instruction. The IB continuum comprises the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3–12 (grades 1–5 at JKS), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16 (grades 6–10), and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–19 (grades 11–12). JKS is IB authorized and was the first IB Continuum School in the Kingdom. Graduation requirements include the American Diploma as a minimum, with the option to complete the IB Diploma Programme through the DP courses. The DP structure includes six subject groups with higher and standard level courses, plus the core components Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, Service. All students complete internal examinations and standardized examinations (e.g., PSAT, SAT I, SAT II) as part of graduation eligibility.
Social and emotional learning at JKS is supported by a holistic, school-wide wellbeing framework embedded in classroom practice, curriculum, leadership, staff development, and family engagement, with a Social Counselor and an Academic/College Counselor available to support students and SEL initiatives, plus a Community Service program that fosters citizenship and social engagement.
The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN department or a published list of SEN provisions; however, it notes Special Assessment Needs arrangements for IB examinations and upholds safeguarding practices in line with international standards.
The language of instruction is English and Arabic, and there is no explicit public description of a dedicated EAL program.
Mental wellbeing is integrated through the well-being framework and counselling services (Social Counselor and Academic Counselor), with emphasis on support for emotional and social needs and family engagement.
Safeguarding is a priority at JKS; safeguarding training and enhanced background checks are standard for staff and volunteers, reflecting UNCRC principles and a culture of shared responsibility.
1. Parents may complete an application form at any time during the school year. An entrance exam appointment is scheduled at the family's convenience. The exam covers English Language, Mathematics, and Arabic and may be administered to individual students or groups. For Pre-primary admissions, parents fill in the application form and Preprimary students should be toilet trained.
2. Immediately after the exam, both the student and parent will be interviewed by the Executive Director to determine if the student is appropriate for the program.
3. The student will be accepted into the school if they pass the entrance exam. If they do not pass, they may be allowed to retake the exam at the school's discretion. They must be within the appropriate age range for the grade they are applying to, according to international requirements, and there must be available space in the grade.
4. After completing the admission requirements, the student may be offered a seat to start immediately or for the new academic year, or placed on the waiting list at the parent's request. Siblings are given preference provided all admissions criteria are met. The following documents are required for admission: the original and a copy of the birth certificate; a copy of Saudi ID or Residency ID (Iqama) for non-Saudis; a copy of the vaccination certificate and Health Information Document; eight photos of the student; previous school report cards. For transferees from schools within the Kingdom, an Equivalence Certificate from the Ministry of Education is required. There will be no acceptance for any child who is under the appropriate age, and transfer records will be reviewed by the Academic/Administrative team. Tuition fees must be paid before starting; payment methods include cash, cheque, or Visa/MasterCard.
Application processing may result in an offered seat for immediate entry or for the new academic year, or placement on the waiting list at the parent's request. Siblings are given preference provided all admissions criteria are met.
The Deutsche Internationale Schule Jeddah (DISJ) is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the Ar Rabwah district on Asmaa Bint Abi Bakr Street. It is near the city's Red Sea coast, with a local postal address associated with Jeddah 21472 and a P.O. Box 7510. Public roads provide access to the campus.
DISJ is structured into four levels: Kindergarten, Primary (grades 1–4), Secondary I (the orientation year 5), and Upper School (Gemischtsprachiges International Baccalaureate, GIB).
DISJ is a coeducational day school. Public listings identify it as a coeducational, day-division school.
No publicly published data on pupil nationality mix is available; DISJ serves an international German-language student body through its GIB program and German-language offerings.
DISJ provides German language courses in small groups with qualified teachers. Public materials do not publish specific details about additional learning needs (SEN) provisions beyond language-support offerings.
DISJ is an acknowledged German Auslandsschule (German school abroad) and operates under German regulatory structures via BLASchA and KMK oversight.
The school has no publicly stated religious affiliation and is presented as a secular German international school.
Publicly listed working hours show a school day commonly referenced around 9:00 to 15:00, with variations by grade level.
A dedicated DISJ school bus service is not publicly published. Jeddah has a public bus network operated by SAPTCO, which serves the city, and families typically arrange transport accordingly.
In the cafeteria, freshly prepared meals, refreshments and snacks are available.
The school is governed by Deutscher Schulverein Jeddah; the headmaster is Sabine Schönsee.
DISJ provides education from kindergarten through upper secondary, including an Upper School with the Gemischtsprachiges Internationales Baccalaureate (GIB). Kindergarten consists of two groups: Caterpillars (3-4) and Butterflies (4-5). Primary covers grades 1–4; German, mathematics, science, art, music and physical education are taught, with English and Arabic taught in differentiated ways. Secondary I follows an Orientation year in year 5 to determine placement into Hauptschule, Realschule or Gymnasium. The Upper School offers GIB, a bilingual IB pathway that prepares students for university with international access. The DISJ also offers German language courses in small groups with qualified teachers.
The Upper School diploma is the Gemischtsprachiges Internationales Baccalaureate (GIB) and prepares students for university study. The diploma provides international access to universities. It is designed to provide access to higher education.
The school emphasizes a community-focused environment with values like respect, tolerance, and democratic participation among students, teachers, and parents as part of its mission.
German International School Jeddah provides language support (DaF) for students learning German and offers differentiation within its curricula; specific SEN provisions are not listed on the site.
German is the primary language of instruction in the Primary School; German as a Foreign Language (DaF) is provided in early years and continues to support non-native speakers; English is used in the Upper School's GIB-DP subject choices and language courses.
The curriculum includes a holistic focus within the IB framework, promoting critical thinking, global citizenship, and balanced personal development through core IB components (CAS, TOK, EE).
The school operates as a German international school abroad and follows established standards for safeguarding within its international program; details are not itemized on the site.
The school is a German International School Jeddah located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, offering Kindergarten through Upper School. The upper school offers the Gemischtsprachiges International Baccaulaureate (GIB), which prepares the young adults for university work and provides international access to universities. The Mission Statement emphasizes high quality education from kindergarten up to IB, a focus on language education, and respect for cultural diversity. The primary curriculum includes German, mathematics, science, art, music and physical education, with English and Arabic taught in differentiated ways. German language courses are offered in small groups with qualified teachers, and facilities include learning-friendly classrooms and sports facilities.
Nün Academy is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the Al Zahra (Zahra) District. The street address is 3174 Abdullah ben sedan, Zahra District, Jeddah 23522 7154. The campus operates with separate Girls School and Boys' sections on site. This placement is in a major urban city with Saudi national schooling oversight.
Nün Academy serves Early Years, Lower Primary (Y1–3), Upper Primary (Y4–6) and Secondary School. It pursues the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an IB Candidate and follows a Cambridge International Examinations-aligned curriculum within its bilingual, KED-informed framework.
Nün Academy is a mixed-gender school with nursery available to girls and boys and gender-segregated campus sections (Girls' and Boys' sections on site). The nursery explicitly states it serves both girls and boys.
The admissions criteria state that the school has non-discriminatory admissions and welcomes students of all nationalities. No public data is published on the exact number of nationalities represented or the local-to-international student ratio. The program is bilingual with Arabic emphasis in Early Years and Year 1–3, expanding to English in later years.
The school describes a Personalised Education approach under Kunskapsskolan Education (KED) that individualizes learning with coaching and self-regulation goals. Admissions emphasise non-discriminatory criteria and a selective assessment process; the school states it welcomes students of all nationalities. The safeguarding framework includes a school nurse and designated first-aid spaces for both Girls' and Boys' sections.
Saudi Arabia. The school operates under Saudi Ministry of Education guidelines for Saudi International schools.
Islamic orientation is embedded in the school's ethos, with emphasis on Itqan (the Islamic concept of excellence) and a bilingual, internationally oriented program that includes Arabic language prominence and integration with Saudi guidelines.
Public daily start/end times are not published. The school emphasises bilingual instruction (Arabic in Early Years to Year 3, with increasing English from Year 4) and offers an IB/CIE-aligned program; additional detail on daily hours is not provided publicly. Tour scheduling shows example times for campus visits (e.g., Primary tour for females at 9:00 am and Whole School tour at 4:00 pm).
Bus service information is not published in the school's public materials. Families should inquire during a tour or via admissions contacts for transport arrangements.
Boarding is not available; Nün Academy operates as a day school.
A school uniform is required; one set of uniform is included in the registration fees.
Nün Academy uses a house system; students participate in house-based activities and competitions, including Sports Day where Houses compete against each other.
Nün Academy is a joint venture between Saudi investors and Kunskapsskolan, a Swedish school operating company. The Board of Governors appoints an Executive Committee and oversees governance, with day-to-day operations led by the Academy Director and Head of School.
Nün Academy delivers a bilingual, international curriculum anchored in the Cambridge International Examinations framework from Early Years through secondary, and is pursuing authorization as an IB Diploma Programme World School. The program in Early Years and Years 1–3 is predominantly Arabic with English taught separately, with content shifting toward English from Year 4 onward. Lower Primary uses bilingual Mathematics (Arabic and English) and Arabic instruction aligned to Arabi 21, supplemented by ReadWriteInc for English and Cambridge Primary Art & Design and Cambridge Primary Music. Upper Primary (Years 4–6) teaches English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Art, Music and Physical Education with subject specialists, and adopts Cambridge-based mathematics approaches and broader inquiry-based learning. In Secondary, the curriculum fulfils Saudi MOE requirements and offers Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11, alongside a common core of Mathematics, English, Science and Arabic, with MOE examinations; the school is a Cambridge IGCSE center and a Candidate School for the IB Diploma Programme. Across all stages, Islamic Studies are integrated (Tajweed, Hadith, Seerah, Tawheed, Fiqh) and Social/Global Studies cultivate citizenship and regional/historical awareness.
SEL at Nün Academy is supported through a Coaching program in which every student has a weekly coach who helps set learning goals, reflect on progress, and develop self-regulation, within a culture of Humane Consciousness, Agency and Empowerment, and an Ethic of Excellence.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision.
The program is bilingual, with Arabic instruction predominating in Early Years and Years 1-3, and content increasingly in English from Year 4 to support Arabic fluency and English language development.
Mental wellbeing is supported through safeguarding practices, a dedicated school nurse, and staff training, with emphasis on humane consciousness and student welfare.
Safeguarding is underpinned by a formal Child Protection Policy, a Child Protection Committee, staff training, and a documented reporting process to refer concerns to the Child Protection Officer.
Step 1: Apply. Fill in the Nün Academy Admission Form and the Medical Form online. To apply for scholarships for the 25/26 academic year from Year 6 to Year 12, complete the Scholarship Application. School contact numbers are 920016063 and +966 50 139 8183.
Step 2: Provide Documents.
Step 3: Set Assessment Date. The admissions department will contact you within two business days to book an assessment date, based on availability.
Step 4: Submit Assessment Fee. Submit the assessment fee of SAR 1000 (non-refundable) on the assessment day.
Step 5: Attend Scheduled Assessment. The assessment covers Arabic, English, and Mathematics. Ensure the child is well-rested and arrives on time for the evaluation.
Step 6: Attend Parent's Interview. The Head of School will interview the parent to discuss mission, values, and mutual expectations.
Step 7: Acceptance Status. If accepted, a seat may be offered for the upcoming year or the student may be placed on the waiting list. Siblings may receive priority if they meet admission criteria. Some students may be asked to attend the class for three days for observation. Re-taking the assessment may be allowed at the Head of School's discretion.
Step 8: Guarantee Your Student's Place. To guarantee placement, submit the registration fee and the first instalment within five business days, and provide original school reports as applicable.
Scholarships are available for the 25/26 academic year for Year 6 to Year 12. To apply for scholarships, complete the Scholarship Application as part of the admissions process.
The admissions process includes the possibility of waiting list placement. If not offered a seat immediately, a place on the waiting list may be provided, with sibling priority given when applicable and as per admission criteria.
