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Arab International Schools

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

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The school at a glance
Fees SAR 22,475 - 45,200
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 24

5126 Prince Sultan Rd., Al Basateen District, JETA8675, Jeddah 23717, Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

Arab International Schools has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 24.

Location
Arab International Schools (AIS) is located at 8675 Prince Sultan Road, Al Basateen, Jeddah 23717 5126, Saudi Arabia. The campus sits in the Al Basateen district along a major city corridor, with access to local roads and services typical of central Jeddah. This information is based on AIS' contact details and public listings for the school's address in Jeddah.

Stages
AIS serves students from early years through secondary, covering ages approximately 3 to 18. The academic programs are described as based on the American curriculum, with a structure that includes high school courses and standard K–12 offerings.

Type
Private, co-educational international school located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Public information does not specify the number of nationalities or the local-to-international student ratio.

Additional learning support
AIS describes itself as inclusive and provides wraparound care and clubs as part of student support. Specific SEN provisions are not publicly listed on AIS materials.

Country affiliation
Saudi Arabia

Religious affiliation
Islamic foundation

School day structure
Public listings show school days typically start around 7:15 am and end around 2:45 pm; some sources list earlier endings (e.g., 1:46 pm) on certain days. Exact daily times may vary by grade and day.

Bus service
AIS does not publicly offer a school bus service; families generally arrange their own transportation.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Arab International Schools ranges from SAR 22,475 to SAR 45,200 for 2026/27.

*Application and admission fees*
- No separate application or entrance fee is published in the school's fee schedule. The published fee materials do not show a distinct application or refundable admission deposit.

*Tuition fees by year group (annual amount and payment frequency; currency = SAR)*
- Pre‑K (Pre‑Kindergarten): Annual fee SAR 23,000. Payment frequency: single annual payment.
- KG1: Annual fee SAR 23,850. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — each payment equal to half the annual fee (SAR 11,925 per installment).
- KG2: Annual fee SAR 24,650. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 12,325 per installment.
- KG3: Annual fee SAR 25,650. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 12,825 per installment.
- Grade 1: Annual fee SAR 30,750. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 15,375 per installment.
- Grade 2: Annual fee SAR 30,750. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 15,375 per installment.
- Grade 3: Annual fee SAR 30,750. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 15,375 per installment.
- Grade 4: Annual fee SAR 32,850. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 16,425 per installment.
- Grade 5: Annual fee SAR 34,050. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 17,025 per installment.
- Grade 6: Annual fee SAR 35,050. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 17,525 per installment.
- Grade 7: Annual fee SAR 37,050. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 18,525 per installment.
- Grade 8: Annual fee SAR 37,850. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 18,925 per installment.
- Grade 9: Annual fee SAR 39,600. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 19,800 per installment.
- Grade 10: Annual fee SAR 43,600. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 21,800 per installment.
- Grade 11: Annual fee SAR 44,400. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 22,200 per installment.
- Grade 12: Annual fee SAR 45,200. Payment frequency: two payments (April & December) — SAR 22,600 per installment.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- Most year groups are billed in two installments; the two scheduled payment months shown are April and December. Pre‑K is shown as a single annual payment.
- Fees are stated as non‑refundable at any time during the academic year. Discounts, where applied, are calculated from the tuition component only.

*Boarding fees*
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the published fee materials. The school's published fee tables do not include a boarding category.

*Other included costs and typical additional charges*
- The published fee listings show that the annual fee for each grade includes one uniform set and book/textbook or book fee; some early years entries also list an art bag. Individual grade entries specify whether textbooks, book fees, and a single uniform set are included.
- The published fee materials do not itemize other potential extras (for example transport, optional extracurricular program fees, external exam fees or special activity charges) in the main fee table. Those items are not shown as separate line items in the fee table.

*Refund policy (as published)*
- Published policy: tuition and related fees are non‑refundable at any time during the year.

*Fee payment options and bank details (published options)*
- Accepted payment methods: credit card (Mada) and wire transfer.
- Published bank transfer details (as given in the school's payment instructions):
- Bank name: The National Commercial Bank.
- Account holder name: ARAB Schools Company LTD.
- Bank account number: 14648111000101.
- IBAN: SA5610000014648111000101.
- Instruction: a copy of the transaction with the student name and grade is requested to confirm payment.

*Notes for parents (factual summary)*
- Annual tuition amounts are shown in SAR. Most grades are payable in two installments (April and December) and the per‑installment amount equals one half of the stated annual fee where two payments are used. The school shows that one uniform set and book/textbook fees are included in the stated annual fee for each grade. Published materials state fees are non‑refundable once paid.
Academics

Arab International Schools teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Arab International Schools (AIS) follows an American curriculum across the K–12 program. In Early Years and Primary, the curriculum centers on core subjects—Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies—alongside Arabic language instruction, Islamic Studies, and additional offerings in Art and Physical Education (including swimming). In Middle School and High School, AIS delivers English and Arabic language instruction with subject offerings in Saudi History, Math, Science, Social Studies, plus Art, Public Speaking, ICT and PE, with a project-based, real-world approach to learning. The program also includes French language studies with DELF examination preparation. AIS emphasizes delivering the finest American education while preserving local values and traditions, though external qualification pathways (such as AP, SAT, IGCSE) are not listed on the curriculum page.

Student Teacher Ratio
Not specified on the AIS curriculum page.

Exam Results
Not specified on the AIS curriculum page.

Higher Education Progression
Not specified on the AIS curriculum page.

Gifted and Talented
Not specified on the AIS curriculum page.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Documentation submission: Complete the application and medical form. Submit the original and a copy of the student's birth certificate, a copy of the Family Card or Residency ID for non-Saudis, copies of parents' or guardians' IDs or passports with signatures, and a copy of the child's vaccination certificate. Include six 4×6 photographs and the student's previous school report cards. For transfers from within the Kingdom, provide the Ministry of Education's Equivalence Certificate. 2. Entrance exam and interview: The student takes the entrance examination and participates in interviews. The admissions department reviews the applications and required documents and aims to approve them within one week. Parents are informed about the results of the interviews and the assessment test. The accounting department handles the assessment fees. 3. Admission decision and enrollment: After review, a seat may be offered to start immediately or for the new academic year, or the student may be placed on the waiting list. Siblings are given preference provided all admission criteria are met. 4. Registration and final steps: If a seat is offered, complete registration and settle the required fees with the accounting department; submit any additional documents as required.

Waitlist
Waiting list: After successful completion of the admission process, the student may be offered a seat to start immediately or for the new academic year, or placed on the waiting list at the parent's request. Siblings are given preference provided all admission criteria are met.
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