Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Most common nationality |
Saudi |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60% Saudi 40% non Saudi |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
American High School Diploma, AP, SAT, TOEFL, PSAT
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| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
In School Support Program |
| Learning support offered |
The school proudly offers the In-School Support Program (ISSP) for all students in need- English Section and French Section of our school. The goal of the program is to strengthen the basic skills the students require to meet the grade level curriculum. This program is designed for students from KG3 to Grade 3. The student is taken-out of the regular class of English, French and/or Arabic class to provide one-to-one attention for that specific subject. The program modifies curriculum to meet the needs of the student. The duration required for the individual student varies on personal motivation, level of proficiency and aptitude. |
| School start time |
7:55 |
| School finish time |
14:15 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Jeddah International School delivers a well balanced American, French Baccalaureate and international curriculum up to grade 12 which is being continuously developed and improved; which is sensitive to the cultural beliefs of our host country and multinational community; and which will prepare students for further and tertiary education both here and abroad. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Graduates of JIS have been cultivated and nurtured to readily take their places as productive citizens in a multicultural and global community. JIS will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the 21st Century, as they demonstrate refined character and integrity in everything they do, in order to build happier and more fulfilling lives. |