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Jeddah Knowledge International School

International School in Jeddah

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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. 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: $6,080–$18,400/yr published in SAR, US$ equivalent.
  • 24 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
  • Ages: Ages 2 to 18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: IBO, NEASC listed accreditations.
IB, AmericanAges 2 to 18English$6,080–$18,400/yr(﷼ 22800-﷼ 69000)
Est. all-in: $15,240/yr(+25%, modeled)Above average in JeddahOpen admissions
Nationalities

24

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Founded

1996

Accreditations

IBO, NEASC

Qualifications

IB Diploma and US Diploma

multi-curriculumibamerican-curriculumopen-admissionsinternationally-mobile

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)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

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

  1. 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?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  4. 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.
  5. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  6. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Jeddah Knowledge International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$6,080–$18,400
Annual tuition (SAR)﷼ 22800-﷼ 69000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$15,240(+25%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$16,740
Cost position in Jeddah59th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

IB, American

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma and US Diploma

External examinations

IB Diploma American Diploma

Lunch

4 cafeterias

Uniform requiredYes
Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 65%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Jeddah

Mid-range
Median
$4,133$6,080–$18,400$28,029

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

24nationalities

Moderately diverse

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