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Jeddah Prep and Grammar School
Cambridge-accredited British school founded in 1967, offering IGCSE and A-Levels with a strong record of Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards. Fees run from SAR 36,800 (KG1) to SAR 79,925 (Year 11-12) for 2025-2026, with over 90% of leavers progressing to UK…
In brief
One of the longest-established British schools in Jeddah, founded in 1967 and running the National Curriculum of England with iGCSE and A Levels. CIS and BSME accredited, with around 1,000 students.
JPGS sits in the Al Naim district and has BSO inspection coverage through the UK government. Fees run SAR 36,800 to roughly SAR 80,000, in line with the British International School of Jeddah (Continental). Headteacher Mr Raza Ali leads a teaching team where UK certification is the baseline. The school is oversubscribed and regularly cited alongside BISJ and AISJ as one of the three default expat options.
Parents describe a welcoming community, friendly staff, and a strong sport and academic offer, with consistent praise for the care given to children. The most recent BSO report flagged that the buildings are old and well-used, with some uneven surfaces, and noted a small number of bullying cases that the school was working through. Best fit for British-curriculum expat families wanting a long-established school with UK-certified staff and a clear A Level pathway.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | 3 | Annual | SAR 36,800 |
| Kindergarten 2 | 4 | Annual | SAR 46,000 |
| Kindergarten 3 | 5 | Annual | SAR 54,050 |
| Years 1 - 5 | 6 | Annual | SAR 54,050 |
| Years 6 - 8 | 11 | Annual | SAR 63,250 |
| Years 9 - 10 | 14 | Annual | SAR 64,975 |
| Years 11 - 12 (A-Level) | 16 | Annual | SAR 79,925 |
| Application Fee | One-time | SAR 403 | |
| Assessment Fee | One-time | SAR 978 | |
| Registration Fee | One-time | SAR 13,800 |
Reviews
- JPGS is the British school most often named first by Jeddah parents and former pupils, alongside BISJ, with a long alumni track record into UK Russell Group and US universities.
- One ex-pupil who attended nursery through Year 7 called it "one of the best schools they had been to".
- Parents and former students describe outstanding teachers who know children individually, a strong community feel, and balanced sports and academics.
- One Reddit poster moving from Riyadh said JPGS was the school they identified for their family before relocating.
- One former pupil recalled JPGS students as confident to the point of arrogance compared with smaller schools, a cultural caveat rather than an academic one.
Head of school
Mr Raza Ali
Mr. Raza Ali is the Headmaster of Jeddah Prep and Grammar School (JPGS), joining in August 2024. He has over 17 years of experience in British and international education. Previously, he was Principal and Director of School Improvement for The Shared Learning Trust in the UK, managing five schools and approximately 6,000 students. His leadership career includes roles as Associate Headteacher and Acting Headteacher in London schools, including St Paul’s Way Trust School and Leytonstone School. Raza holds an MA in Educational Leadership and a BSc in Economics from UCL, as well as NPQH and NPQEL professional certifications. He is committed to academic excellence and nurturing a growth mindset in his students.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- British Schools in the Middle East accreditation 02
Academic results
- Cambridge Outstanding 2025 awards