American International School of Jeddah
- AP
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearabout USD 9.33K–24.4K
SAR 35K–91.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
The American International School of Jeddah is a non-profit school offering an authentic American education designed to nurture scholars' passion for knowledge. Founded in 1952 as Parents Cooperative School, it moved to a purpose-built campus in the Mohammadiyah District in January 2019. The school follows the AERO standards and offers Advanced Placement courses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
AP · IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1952
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Memberships
- COIS
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-K 2/3/4 | SAR 35,000≈ USD 9.33K |
| Kindergarten | SAR 53,800≈ USD 14.3K |
| Grades 1-5 | SAR 62,609≈ USD 16.7K |
| Grades 6-8 | SAR 77,800≈ USD 20.7K |
| Grades 9-10 | SAR 83,000≈ USD 22.1K |
| Grades 11-12 | SAR 91,400≈ USD 24.4K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K 2/3/4 | SAR 35,000 (about USD 9.33K) |
| Kindergarten | SAR 53,800 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Grades 1-5 | SAR 62,609 (about USD 16.7K) |
| Grades 6-8 | SAR 77,800 (about USD 20.7K) |
| Grades 9-10 | SAR 83,000 (about USD 22.1K) |
| Grades 11-12 | SAR 91,400 (about USD 24.4K) |
Source: school website (aisj.edu.sa) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American International School of Jeddah (this school) | SAR 35,000 (about USD 9.33K) | SAR 91,400 (about USD 24.4K) |
| Nun Academy Kunskapsskolan, Jeddah | SAR 32,450 (about USD 8.65K) | SAR 74,160 (about USD 19.8K) |
Source: school website (aisj.edu.sa) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- SAR 10,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- none (accepts students throughout the year)
- Entry process
- Entry assessment, Interview
- Open days
- 2026-11-04
- Sibling discount
- 5% second child, 10% third child, 15% fourth child and above, from own tuition
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · AP · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Advanced
- Gifted programme
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
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