While expat children are eligible to attend public schools in the Kingdom, cultural and language barriers lead most expat families to opt for international schools in Saudi Arabia. Those relocating to will find plenty of options for international schools in Jeddah. These schools offer the curricula of various countries around the world, including the British and American school systems.
Below is a list of some of the most popular international schools in Jeddah.
International schools in Jeddah
American International School of Jeddah
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.aisj.edu.sa
British International School of Jeddah
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and Cambridge IGCSE
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.bisj.sch.sa
L'école Française Internationale de Djeddah
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.lyceefrancaisdjeddah.com
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.jpgs.org
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