Jeddah Knowledge International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$6K - US$17K
Curriculum: IB · American
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~2,000
Location: Al Salamah, Jeddah
Updated April 2026
In Brief
If you want a full IB continuum from Toddlers to Diploma in Saudi Arabia, JKS is the original - it was the first IB Continuum school in the Kingdom. For families on the American Diploma track, the parallel American pathway is a useful fallback.
JKS sits at the IB end of Jeddah's mid-market. Founded in 1996 and CIS/NEASC-accredited, it offers PYP, MYP, and Diploma alongside an American Diploma - more curriculum breadth than most Jeddah schools. Graduate destinations include NYU, Cornell, LSE, Stanford, and Yale, which is a meaningful data point for families with university targets.
Facilities are genuinely extensive - 40,000m2 of campus with robotics rooms, a cinema room, photography studio, swimming pools, and separate culinary arts labs. The school integrates AI across the curriculum from pre-primary upward. The community is predominantly local, with 24 nationalities; around 60% Saudi, which means this is not a classic expatriate compound school.
Parent feedback points to communication gaps - phone calls and emails do not always get prompt responses from teachers and administration; families say sitting in the office is sometimes the only reliable route. Worth asking at open day how day-to-day queries are handled. Fees, while moderate relative to BISJ, include 15% VAT for non-Saudi students; confirm the VAT status for your family before comparing headline figures.
What parents value
- –First IB Continuum school in Saudi Arabia - PYP, MYP, and Diploma all on one campus. CIS and NEASC accreditation supports onward moves globally.
- –University acceptances include Yale, Stanford, LSE, Cornell, and Columbia. The American Diploma option gives flexibility for US-focused families.
- –Extensive facilities including robotics, AI studios, a cinema room, swimming pools, and culinary arts labs - more depth than most Jeddah schools at this fee level.
Points of consideration
- –Parent-teacher communication is worth probing at the open day. We have heard from families that emails and calls can go unanswered; ask how the school handles day-to-day queries and what turnaround time to expect.
- –Fees are moderate, but non-Saudi students pay an additional 15% VAT on top of tuition. Confirm whether published fees are VAT-inclusive or exclusive for your nationality before comparing costs.
- –Exam results for the IB Diploma are not published publicly. Ask the admissions team for recent average scores and university acceptance data before committing.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Toddlers | 2 | NaN |
| KG 1 | 3 | NaN |
| KG 2 | 4 | NaN |
| KG 3 | 5 | NaN |
| Grade 1 | 6 | NaN |
| Grades 2 - 3 | 7 | NaN |
| Grade 4 | 9 | NaN |
| Grades 5 - 6 | 10 | NaN |
| Grades 7 - 8 | 12 | NaN |
| Grade 9 | 14 | NaN |
| Grade 10 | 15 | NaN |
| Grade 11 | 16 | NaN |
| Grade 12 | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from SAR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (new students) | NaN |
| Entrance Exam Fee | NaN |
Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
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
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
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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