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Most popular international schools in Jeddah

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The five schools Jeddah parents researched most this year, chosen from the 37 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.

37
International schools
in this ranking
SAR 34.3K
Average school fee
For a 12 yr old
1,266
Average school size
40 – 5,000 students
18.5
Average class size
Range 6 - 25

The 2026 ranking

Jeddah’s five most-researched schools

Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.

1 Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section) — international school in Jeddah

Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section)

Pakistan International School Jeddah – English Section (PISJ-ES) offers a Cambridge-based education from early years through senior school. The Cambridge Early Years programme serves ages 3–6, followed by Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools with Cambridge IGCSE and O Levels and A Levels pathways. The English medium instruction and Cambridge curriculum are supported by purpose-built facilities: spacious, well-lit classrooms, dedicated science laboratories, computer labs, and age-appropriate library spaces. The school operates a large auditorium that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, as well as a well-equipped cafeteria and a health clinic on site. Transportation is available for families opting to use school buses. The school supports Urdu and Quran in the Early Years, alongside English instruction, and offers diverse co-curricular opportunities including Drama Club, Science Club, and Literary Club. Notable achievements include Cambridge Learner Awards and IGCSE/A Level results. The campus is located in the Al Rehab district of Jeddah, and thriving.

SAR 3.4K SAR 38.8K
🏷️ SAR 10,350 – 23,000 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
📍 Jeddah
2 Zahrat Al-Sahraa International School — international school in Jeddah

Zahrat Al-Sahraa International School

Zahrat Al-Sahraa International School (ZSIS) is a long-established K–12 day school in Jeddah, founded in 1988. It offers an internationally benchmarked American curriculum leading to an American High School Diploma and is accredited by Cognia. English is the medium of instruction, with French taught as a language (mandatory until grade 6). The school operates on two campuses: the Main Campus on Hassan Basalma Street and a Kindergarten Campus on Mansourah Street, both in central Jeddah. ZSIS serves around 1,700 students, with an average class size of about 24 and a student–teacher ratio of 1:9. The curriculum centers on core subjects (English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Arts) plus Foreign Languages, with external evaluations (SAT, AP, ACT) used as needed for university preparation. The school emphasizes a diverse, global community and a strong faculty, many of whom hold bachelor degrees or higher.

SAR 3.4K SAR 38.8K
🏷️ SAR 10,000 – 28,000 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 American Curriculum
📍 Jeddah
3 International Indian School Jeddah - Boys Section — international school in Jeddah

International Indian School Jeddah - Boys Section

The International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ) is a CBSE-affiliated, English‑medium school serving Kindergarten through Senior Secondary (Class XII). The school operates two campuses in Jeddah: the Boys Section in the Al‑Rehab district and the Girls Section in Al‑Aziziyah, with the postal address P.O. Box 14861, Jeddah 21434. Founded in 1969, IISJ has a long‑standing presence in the Indian community and publishes CBSE results. The curriculum follows CBSE standards for Class X and XII, with English as the medium of instruction and Hindi plus third languages (Urdu, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) taught as a subject. Facilities include laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science, libraries for junior and senior students, an auditorium, and playgrounds. IISJ participates in national Olympiads and hosts club activities, reflecting a strong emphasis on academics and co‑curricular development.

SAR 3.4K SAR 38.8K
🏷️ SAR 3,360 – 4,560 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 Indian Curriculum
📍 Jeddah
4 Jeddah International School — international school in Jeddah

Jeddah International School

SAR 3.4K SAR 38.8K
🏷️ SAR 20,460 – 38,790 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 American Curriculum, French Curriculum
📍 Jeddah
5 International Philippine School in Jeddah — international school in Jeddah

International Philippine School in Jeddah

The International Philippine School in Jeddah (IPSJ) is a historic institution serving the Filipino expatriate community in Saudi Arabia for over four decades. Established to provide continuity of education for Filipino nationals, the school follows the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K-12) curriculum of the Philippines, ensuring seamless reintegration for students returning home. The campus in the Mishrifah District features dedicated facilities for its distinctive programs, including science laboratories for STEM-focused learning and creative spaces for its vibrant performing arts clubs, such as dance and drama. IPSJ is particularly noted for its strong emphasis on cultural preservation and community values, maintaining a bilingual environment where both English and Filipino are central to daily instruction. As the first Philippine international school founded by the Department of Foreign Affairs, it stands as a central pillar for academic and cultural connection in Jeddah.

SAR 3.4K SAR 38.8K
🏷️ SAR 6,773 – 10,407 / year
😊 Ages 4 to 18
📖 Bespoke Curriculum
📍 Jeddah

What’s on offer

Curricula & languages in Jeddah

The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 37 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.

Most popular curricula

Number of schools teaching each curriculum.

British
18
American
17
IB
6
Indian
3
French
2
Other
2

Languages of instruction

Number of schools teaching in each language.

English
13
Arabic
3
French
2
German
1

Size & classes

How big are the schools, and the classes?

School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.

School size, by students

Schools grouped by total enrolment.

Avg 1,266
15
9
2
1
1
40–1,0321,033–2,0252,026–3,0183,019–4,0114,012–5,000

Average school size is 1,266 students · based on the 28 schools that report enrolment.

Class size

Schools grouped by typical class size.

Avg 18.5
3
0
4
8
2
5–910–1415–1920–2425–29

Average class size is 18.5 students · based on the 17 schools that report it.

What it costs

Annual fees in Jeddah

Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.

Fees at a glance

Across the 23 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in SAR.

Minimum
3,960
Average
34,304
Maximum
72,680

Schools by fee band

How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.

SAR 4.0K – 26.9K
9
SAR 26.9K – 49.8K
9
SAR 49.8K – 72.7K
5

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