Turtle Bay International School
International School in The Red Sea
Quick answer
Turtle Bay International School at The Red Sea (NEOM corridor, Saudi Arabia) serves 122 students from 26 nationalities aged 3 to 16. Part of the SEK Education Group's global campus strategy, the school is an IB Continuum World School with strong sustainability focus, accredited by IBO, CIS, NEASC and ECIS — a four-accreditation set. Strong fit for Saudi Arabia mega-project and tourism-industry expat families on Red Sea Coast assignments seeking established IB pathways.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Turtle Bay International School.
- 26 nationalities top: Saudi Arabian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 16 school day starts at 7:10h.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC plus 1 more.
122
26 (Saudi Arabian)
Rolling
IBO, CIS, NEASC, ECIS
About Turtle Bay International School
Turtle Bay International School is an innovative learning community at the heart of The Red Sea, where wellbeing, creativity, innovation, and international education come together to shape the future.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability 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?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Other
Arabic and Spanish
unknown
English Language Acquisition (ELA) fees are charged in two-time frames, from September to January and February to June, as long as the service is deemed necessary for the student. The school’s commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework also emphasizes differentiated instruction and language acquisition as part of its holistic educational approach.
7:10h – 14:10h
No
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
School Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Saudi Arabian
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