American International School of Jeddah
International School in Jeddah
Quick answer
American International School of Jeddah provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with a highly diverse student body of 65 nationalities. Well-suited to families seeking a premium families. At $40,250–$105,110/year, it sits above the Jeddah average, reflecting its premium positioning. Graduates leave with AP and ACT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP and ACT.
- Tuition: $40,250–$105,110/yr published annual range.
- 65 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
65
Rolling
1952
AP and ACT
About American International School of Jeddah
The American International School of Jeddah is a non-profit school that offers an authentic American education, designed to nurture scholars’ passion for knowledge. Formerly known as Parents Cooperative School (PCS), the school was founded in 1952 by a group of expatriate parents who saw a need for a formal American curriculum education in Jeddah. It later went on to be renamed North Campus School (NCS) in 1976, Saudi Arabian International School (Saudia – SAIS) in 1985, and finally American International School of Jeddah (AISJ) in 2004.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $40,250 – $105,110 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ﷼ 40250-﷼ 105110 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $76,060(+5%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $77,560 |
| Cost position in Jeddah | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
American
AP and ACT
SAT, ACT, and AP
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Learning Support
English Language Learners
8:00 – Pre-Kindergarten: 14:30 (Tuesdays 14:00) Kindergarten: 15:00 (Tuesdays 14:30) Grades 1 – 12: 15:00 (Tuesdays 14:30)
AISJ has two cafeterias, one serving Elementary students and the other serving Middle and High School students.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Jeddah
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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