Nün Academy

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.

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.