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

Further reading

►Learn about the schooling system in Education and Schools in Saudi Arabia

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