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Al-Andalus International Schools – Makkah

Saudi Arabia, Makkah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees SAR 17,000 - 20,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Boys School, Girls School
Opened 1984
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Al-Andalus International Schools – Makkah operates two gender-segregated campuses for boys and girls, Cognia-accredited, located in حي الراشدية near the Electricity Company. The school follows an American Curriculum enhanced with a bespoke program to meet diverse learner needs, from kindergarten through high school. Instruction is in English, with Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies integrated as part of the core program, and the leadership emphasizes education that shapes life through mission and values. A prepared teaching staff delivers flexible, innovative curricula designed to adapt to students' interests. Facilities include separate campuses, large playgrounds, football fields, a basketball court, libraries, STEAM labs, a pool, and a canteen, supporting both academic study and wellbeing. Co-curriculars include robotics, math, science, English, swimming, taekwondo, and Arabic, plus events like ART Fair, Science Fair, Spelling Bee, and Math Olympiad. CSR activities, career guidance, university workshops, and cultural visits enrich student growth. A community engages families across grades.

حي الراشدية مخطط رقم 4، مكة المكرمة، المملكة العربية السعودية (near the Electricity Company)

The Essentials

Al-Andalus International Schools – Makkah has 2,000 pupils, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Located in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al-Andalus International Schools – Makkah branch has separate campuses for boys and girls and offers classes from kindergarten to high school. It is one of the branches across the Kingdom.

Stages
kindergarten to high school.

Type
two gender-segregated campuses (separate campuses for boys and girls).

Country affiliation
Cognia accreditation (United States-based accrediting body).
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Part of Al-Andalus International Schools network across the Kingdom; separate campuses for boys and girls.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al-Andalus International Schools – Makkah ranges from SAR 17,000 to SAR 20,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees
- No separate application or registration fee amount is published for Al‑Andalus International Schools – Makkah.

Tuition fees (per academic year and per term) — International track
- Boys (International track):
- 4th Grade (Primary): SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 5th Grade (Primary): SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 6th Grade (Primary): SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 1st Middle: SAR 20,000 per year / SAR 10,000 per term.
- 2nd Middle: SAR 20,000 per year / SAR 10,000 per term.
- 3rd Middle: SAR 20,000 per year / SAR 10,000 per term.

- Girls (International track):
- KG 2: SAR 17,000 per year / SAR 8,500 per term.
- KG 3: SAR 17,000 per year / SAR 8,500 per term.
- 1st Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 2nd Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 3rd Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 4th Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 5th Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 6th Primary: SAR 19,000 per year / SAR 9,500 per term.
- 1st Middle: SAR 20,000 per year / SAR 10,000 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are shown both as an annual amount and as two equal term payments (first term and second term). Paying per term is accepted with the term amounts shown.
- A sibling discount condition applies: the second sibling (and each subsequent sibling) receives a 10% discount on the net tuition for each term within the same branch, provided there is no late payment of the term fee (payment must be made before the end of the second week of the term to qualify).

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for the Makkah international branch; boarding is not listed.

Transport (school bus) fees and rules
- Round trip: SAR 5,500 per year or SAR 3,025 per term.
- One-way: SAR 4,200 per year or SAR 2,310 per term.
- Value‑added tax (VAT) at 15% is added to transport fees for all students. Transport fees for a term are non‑refundable after one week from the student's first day of bus use; a student is not considered a bus subscriber until full payment for the service has been made.

Other costs and routine extras
- School uniform provision: two school uniforms are provided free to each student. Additional uniform costs (extra pieces) are charged as follows:
- Extra school uniform: KG SAR 150; Primary SAR 150; Middle SAR 200; Secondary SAR 200.
- Jacket (no free jackets): KG none; Primary/Middle/Secondary SAR 100 each.
- Sports uniform (no free items): Primary/Middle/Secondary SAR 150 each.
- Extra uniform prices include VAT. The free uniform items are considered a school grant and their cash value is not payable to parents if parents choose to source uniforms externally.

Taxes, discounts and surcharges
- A 10% sibling discount applies to the second and subsequent siblings for net tuition per term within the same branch (subject to timely payment as noted above).
- VAT 15% is added to tuition for students holding non‑Saudi identity, and VAT 15% is applied to transport fees for all students.

Refund information
- Transport fees for a term are non‑refundable after one week from the first day the student uses the bus. No separate published refund policy for tuition, registration, or other fees is provided in the published fee details for the Makkah international branch.

Payment methods / Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cheque, or in‑person payment) are not published alongside the fee schedule for the Makkah international branch.

Notes on scope of published items
- The published fee schedule for the Makkah international branch includes the year/term tuition amounts for the grades listed above, transport fees and conditions, uniform allowances and extra uniform prices, sibling discount conditions, and VAT rules. Other items requested (a published application/registration fee amount for this branch, detailed tuition amounts for grades not shown in the posted table, an explicit tuition refund policy, boarding fees, and a list of accepted payment channels) are not shown in the branch's published fee table.
Academics

Al-Andalus International Schools – Makkah teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Offers classes from kindergarten to high school; curricula described as flexible and innovative; the branch includes separate campuses for boys and girls.
Parent Experience

Community
Al-Andalus International Schools in Makkah are part of a Kingdom-wide network, with separate campuses for boys and girls, offering classes from kindergarten to high school. The motto is 'Education that shapes life', guiding the branch's mission and approach. Strategic areas include Operating Efficiency, Attractive Environment, Academic Excellence, and Value Education. Latest News highlights 2025 activities such as awards ceremonies for primary administration and a middle-school visit to a medical college, and the Corporate Social Responsibility section highlights Community Involvement and Free Courses.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Makkah branch includes separate campuses for boys and girls. It provides classes from kindergarten to high school. It is guided by a mission and a vision focused on Education that shapes life. It has a well-prepared teaching staff and authentic values that meet the aspirations of the community.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Co-curricular offerings include robotics, math, science, English, swimming, taekwondo, and Arabic programs. Indoor co-curricular events include Spelling Bee, Debate Competition, Science Fair, ART Fair, STEAM Fair, and Math Olympiad. Career Day, penmanship and coloring contests, and Morning Assemblies are part of the program, along with Sports/Swimming activities. After School Clubs provide opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative
ART Fair is a featured co-curricular event that supports visual arts and creative expression. Penmanship and coloring contests offer additional creative outlets. These activities are organized by Heads of Department, Student Counselors, and Activities Coordinators.

Cultural & Language
English is the language of instruction; Quran, Islamic Studies, and Arabic are taught as part of the curriculum. Arabic programs support language and religious education, alongside Quran and Islamic Studies. Educational visits to KAUST and museums, plus trips to Medina, Taif, Abha, and Riyadh, provide cultural exposure. The curriculum emphasizes religious, moral, ethical, and cultural grooming.

Social & Hobbies
After School Clubs are offered to extend learning beyond the classroom. Sports and swimming activities are included in the co-curricular program. Morning Assemblies and other school events contribute to social engagement and community building.

Community & Service
The Corporate Social Responsibility section includes Community Involvement and Free Courses. These CSR offerings reflect the school's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Career Day is part of AIS Makkah's calendar. The school provides college counseling and a Student Counseling Program with social counselors for different grades, along with university admissions workshops conducted with international universities. Guidance covers career planning, major selection, and admissions procedures.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Facilities include large playgrounds, football fields, a basketball court, libraries, STEAM labs, a pool, and a canteen, supporting activity and well-being. Sports and swimming activities are part of the lifestyle program. Outdoor educational visits to KAUST and cultural trips to Medina, Taif, Abha, and Riyadh promote active living and cultural enrichment.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school has Cognia Accreditation. AIS was initially accredited in spring 2009 and was reaccredited in spring 2015.
School Events
The school has not added events
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