Jeddah Knowledge International School
International School in Jeddah
Quick answer
Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS) serves students from 24 nationalities aged 2 to 18 in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea commercial capital. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma at upper school, accredited by IBO and NEASC. Tuition $22,800-$69,000 per year. Strong fit for Aramco-Jeddah, Hajj-services and corporate expat families on Jeddah assignments seeking American/IB-track education with Saudi cultural integration.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Tuition: $22,800–$69,000/yr published annual range.
- 24 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, NEASC verified.
24
Rolling
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IBO, NEASC
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About Jeddah Knowledge International School
Jeddah Knowledge International School is a highly reputable school in Jeddah, a cosmopolitan city, on the west coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The school was established in 1996, it is a leading, innovative school known for its quality education and nurturing environment that caters for all aspects of a student’s development.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $22,800 – $69,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ﷼ 22800-﷼ 69000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $49,800(+8%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $51,300 |
| Cost position in Jeddah | 59th percentile(above average) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and US Diploma
IB Diploma American Diploma
4 cafeterias
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Fee Position in Jeddah
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
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