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Edugates International School
An American-curriculum school in the Ash Shati district running a Saudi-grounded programme with strong Islamic framing.
In brief
An American-curriculum school in the Ash Shati district running a Saudi-grounded programme with strong Islamic framing.
Edugates serves ages three to 18 across an American programme leading to a US diploma, with Cognia accreditation. Numan Al Muhammadi serves as principal. Fees sit at roughly SAR 15,500 to 24,500, which puts the school at the budget end of the Jeddah international market, well below AISJ, BISJ, and the German and French schools. The school positions itself around a culture of academic excellence layered with Islamic foundations.
The student body is largely Saudi and Arab expatriate. Parents who post about the school tend to praise teacher dedication and a supportive atmosphere, which is what a school at this fee level should be delivering. Edugates competes with Cedar, Al-Kon, and the value-tier American-curriculum schools rather than the embassy schools, and is best understood as a local-private school with international-stream framing.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 3 | Annual | SAR 15,500 |
| Pre-K | 4 | Annual | SAR 17,500 |
| KG | 5 | Annual | SAR 17,500 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | Annual | SAR 19,500 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | Annual | SAR 19,500 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | Annual | SAR 19,500 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | Annual | SAR 20,500 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | Annual | SAR 20,500 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | Annual | SAR 21,500 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | Annual | SAR 21,500 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | Annual | SAR 21,500 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | Annual | SAR 23,500 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | Annual | SAR 23,500 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | Annual | SAR 23,500 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | Annual | SAR 24,500 |
| Seat reservation | One-time | SAR 2,000 |
Reviews
- The Jeddah parent pool is sizeable for a school this size. Reviews cluster on academic seriousness, Islamic-values framing, and a family atmosphere among staff.
- Recurring praise for teacher quality. One parent said teachers are "highly knowledgeable and dedicated", and another wrote that the curriculum "prepares you for university understanding everything".
- Students and alumni feature in the public pool. One former student credited the school with making her "the best version of myself" after nine years.
- Religious and ethical formation alongside academics is a stated draw for many families, with reviews framing the school's vision as preserving "Islamic religion and community values".
- Fees sit in the lower-mid Jeddah international band, making it an option for families prioritising bilingual American-curriculum delivery without premium pricing.
Head of school
Numan Al-Muhammadi
In the modern, increasingly independent, and complex world, international education is an absolute necessity-for balanced education, addressing not the mind and heart. It is vital to begin such an international experience from early childhood. At Edugates International School, we understand the importance of such a learning experience. We believe that, while each child is unique, there are qualities that each will need to join the global society: respect for self and others, open-mindedness and tolerance, and the ability to take responsibility for one’s actions. We strive to provide such qualities by offering a truly international education, helping each child attain a multicultural perspective while appreciating his or her unique cultural background. Constantly striving for academic excellence, we encourage all students to become life-long learners by helping them develop necessary attitudes and skills, ensuring their success in the global international community of tomorrow. Finally, I wish you success in your studies this year and in the coming years.
Accreditations
- Cognia 01