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Jeddah International Academy
A SABIS managed school in Jeddah, opened in 2018 and running the SABIS Educational System for around 800 students from age 3 to 18. Cognia and ETEC accredited, with iGCSE, AS/A Levels, and AP available in the upper school.
In brief
A SABIS-managed school in Jeddah, opened in 2018 and running the SABIS Educational System for around 800 students from age 3 to 18. Cognia and ETEC accredited, with iGCSE, AS/A Levels, and AP available in the upper school.
JIA sits inside the global SABIS network, which means a heavily structured curriculum, frequent SABIS AMS assessments, and the academy's Student Life Organisation (SLO) for student leadership. Fees run SAR 18,000 to 40,000, mid-market for Jeddah. Director Dima Moubayed has led the school through its expansion to full Pre-KG to Grade 12.
Families who choose SABIS schools tend to value the consistency across the network, with content tracked centrally and tested often. Critics of the model find it drill-heavy. Real independent parent voice on the Jeddah campus specifically is limited online, with most published material coming through the school. Best fit for families already familiar with SABIS or wanting a tightly structured English-medium track with an AP or A Level exit at a moderate fee.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K - KG (estimated) | 3 | SAR 18,000 |
| Grades 1 - 5 (estimated) | 6 | SAR 25,000 |
| Grades 6 - 9 (estimated) | 11 | SAR 33,000 |
| Grades 10 - 12 (estimated) | 15 | SAR 40,000 |
Leadership
Dima Moubayed
Dima Moubayed has been the Principal at Jeddah International Academy since August 2019. Under her leadership, the school has been recognized for its excellence in elementary and middle school departments by the Education and Training Evaluation Committee (ETEC) in Saudi Arabia. She is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence within the SABIS Network, helping students achieve their full potential through the proprietary SABIS Educational System. Her professional experience includes roles as an educator and administrator within the SABIS network before becoming the Principal of the Jeddah campus.
Accreditations
- Cognia 01
- ETEC 02