British International School of Jeddah
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$8K - US$28K
Curriculum: British · IB
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~1,300
Location: Al Mohammadiyah, Jeddah
Updated April 2026
In Brief
BISJ is the go-to choice for families who want a genuine British community feel with IB Diploma at the top - not just a school following a British syllabus. If fees at the top end concern you, compare carefully with JPGS, which covers similar ground at lower cost.
BISJ occupies the premium end of the British-curriculum market in Jeddah and has done so for nearly 50 years. The school is not-for-profit, governed by a Board of Trustees, and around 40% of its 1,300 students are Saudi nationals - a genuinely mixed community, not a compound school. Accreditation by CIS, NEASC, and the IBO gives it strong recognition for families relocating onward.
Class sizes sit at around 23 in Primary and 20 in Secondary, with IB tutor groups of just 10. Programmes run from IPC in Primary through Cambridge IGCSE to the IB Diploma. In 2025 the school added A-Level and BTEC pathways alongside the IB in Sixth Form - useful for students who find the full diploma too broad. Duke of Edinburgh is well established and extends to Gold expeditions in Nepal.
Fees at the top - SAR 105,239 for IB years - place this among Jeddah's most expensive schools. Workload expectations for teachers have been raised in recent years; staff retention is worth asking about at open days. Exam results are not publicly published, which is a gap at this price point.
What parents value
- –Genuinely international community with 60+ nationalities and a strong not-for-profit governance model. CIS, NEASC, and IBO accreditation opens doors for onward moves.
- –Small class sizes in Secondary (20 per class, 10 in IB tutor groups) and a Sixth Form that now offers IB, A-Level, and BTEC pathways - more flexibility than most Jeddah schools.
- –Strong outdoor education programme including Duke of Edinburgh Gold expeditions, sailing with Jeddah Yacht Club, and desert trekking trips.
Points of consideration
- –Exam results - IGCSE and IB - are not published. Worth asking for current grade distributions and comparing with JPGS before committing at the premium fee level.
- –Teacher workload and retention are worth asking about. We have heard from families that this is an area of change; ask at the open day about how long current staff have been at the school.
- –Top-of-range fees (SAR 105,239 for IB years, plus SAR 17,250 entrance fee) - confirm what is included and whether examination fees are extra.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (Half Day) | 2 | NaN |
| Nursery (Full Day) | 2 | NaN |
| Foundation Stage 1 | 3 | NaN |
| Foundation Stage 2 | 4 | NaN |
| Year 1 - Year 6 | 5 | NaN |
| Year 7 - Year 9 | 11 | NaN |
| Year 10 - Year 11 | 14 | NaN |
| IB Year 1 - Year 2 | 16 | NaN |
Fees converted from SAR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | NaN |
| Assessment Fee | NaN |
| Entrance Fee | NaN |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Jeddah's international schools serve a highly diverse student body drawn from the city's large expatriate and local community. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
School leadership
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