Ecole Francaise Internationale de Djeddah
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$7K - US$13K
Curriculum: French
Age Range: 2-18
Students: n/a
Location: Other Jeddah, Jeddah
Updated April 2026
In Brief
EFID is the only option in Jeddah if your children are following the French national curriculum - there is nowhere else. If your children do not already speak French, bear in mind that instruction is in French throughout; integration into the school without the language is not straightforward.
EFID is the sole French-curriculum school in Jeddah, part of the Mission Laique Francaise network - the body that operates over 500 French schools worldwide. Homologation by the French Ministry of Education means that children's academic records transfer seamlessly to any French school in France or the MLF network, anywhere in the world. For French-speaking families on an assignment to Jeddah, that continuity is the point - and EFID provides it from age 2 through the Baccalaureate. The 2023 bac pass rate was 100% and the 2025 cohort of 60 graduates continued that record.
The school sits in Al Zahra district. School life is active - the kermesse (school fair), sports olympiades, film festival wins, a student webradio, MUN participation in Abu Dhabi, and annual trips to France and Spain for older students all feature in recent news. The EFID also runs a 'section internationale' and a 'section culturelle' as optional enrichment tracks from college onwards. The French ambassador and the Director-General of MLF both visited in recent years, which signals the school is regarded positively within the network.
No independent parent reviews are available - we could not find any on WhichSchoolAdvisor, the International Schools Database, or other review platforms. The school's community appears to be predominantly French and Francophone; the limited online footprint in English reflects the tight linguistic community it serves. Fees exclude 15% VAT, which is charged to non-Saudi families; confirm whether you are VAT-liable and add this before comparing against other schools in the city.
What parents value
- –Sole French government-homologated school in Jeddah. French curriculum continuity from age 2 to Baccalaureate, with full record transfer to any MLF school globally. 100% bac pass rate in 2023.
- –Active school life with student-produced webradio, film festival prize-wins, MUN, kermesse, and annual immersion trips to France and Spain for senior students.
- –Fees are mid-range for Jeddah at SAR 25,217 to SAR 48,609 (excluding VAT) - below the premium British and IB schools in the city, though VAT adds 15% for non-Saudi families.
Points of consideration
- –Instruction is in French throughout. Children who do not speak French will struggle to integrate - the school is not a bilingual option in the usual sense. Ask the admissions team directly about language support for non-French-speaking entrants.
- –No independent parent reviews are available. We could not find reviews on any major school review platform. Visit the school, speak with current families, and judge directly.
- –Fees are listed excluding VAT. Non-Saudi students are subject to 15% VAT on top of published amounts; confirm your VAT status before building your budget, as this changes the real cost materially.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| TPS (Tres Petite Section, age 2) | 2 | NaN |
| PS (Petite Section, age 3) | 3 | NaN |
| MS-GS (Moyenne / Grande Section, ages 3-5) | 4 | NaN |
| Elementaire-College (ages 5-14) | 6 | NaN |
| Seconde (ages 14-15) | 15 | NaN |
| Premiere / Terminale (ages 15-18) | 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 |
|---|---|
| First registration fee | NaN |
| Re-inscription fee | NaN |
Academic Results
| Baccalaureat pass rate | 100% (2023) |
Key results: Baccalaureat pass rate 100% (2023).
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
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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