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Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
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International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ) was established in 1969 by the Indian community in Jeddah, originally operating as the Embassy of India School, Jeddah. The Girls' Section expansion began in 1982 with the foundation stone laid by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and was completed in 1984. The Boys' Section was started in 1992 and completed in 1994. In 2011 a KG Section was added, followed by another expansion in 2016. It is part of the Global Indian Schools network; the Indian Ambassador serves as Patron and the Indian Consulate provides an Observer, and the school is CBSE-affiliated.
IISJ serves the children of Indian nationals in Jeddah, with the Girls' Section in Al-Azizia and the Boys' Section in Al-Rehab. The school has a large student body, historically around 12,000 students, and publishes Vista as its school publication. The IISJ community participates in national and cultural events, including Republic Day, and its students have shown achievements in sports and co-curricular activities, such as CBSE Nationals and Mock United Nations programs. Club activities and events—such as Gandhi Jayanti, Hindi Storytelling, Healthy Food Day, Teacher's Day, Earth Day, Labour Day, and Saudi National Day—are organized to reflect a vibrant school life.
The school is governed by a Managing Committee headed by Dr. Mohammad Aslam Khan. The committee includes members such as Syed Nayeemuddin, Mohammad Rashid, Fadil Ahmed Palayatt, Dr. Sabna Kotta, and Dr. Mohammed Asif Khan. The Indian Ambassador is the Patron and the Indian Consulate provides an Observer to oversee the school's operations. Governing rules include a Charter for IIS Parents, and the committee handles policy decisions, budgets, and strategic planning for school welfare. Club activities and events—documented in the school's newsletters and featured on the site—engage parents and the wider IISJ community, including events like the Annual Awards Day and various club activities (e.g., Gandhi Jayanti, Hindi Storytelling, Earth Day, and Saudi National Day).
The International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ) is a CBSE-affiliated, English‑medium school serving Kindergarten through Senior Secondary (Class XII). The school operates two campuses in Jeddah: the Boys Section in the Al‑Rehab district and the Girls Section in Al‑Aziziyah, with the postal address P.O. Box 14861, Jeddah 21434. Founded in 1969, IISJ has a long‑standing presence in the Indian community and publishes CBSE results. The curriculum follows CBSE standards for Class X and XII, with English as the medium of instruction and Hindi plus third languages (Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) taught as a subject. Facilities include laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science, libraries for junior and senior students, an auditorium, and playgrounds. IISJ participates in national Olympiads and hosts club activities, reflecting a strong emphasis on academics and co‑curricular development.
