Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
24 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| School provided lunches |
4 cafeterias |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
JKS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Facilities at the school |
- 12 Specialist Science Laboratories
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- 4 Huge Air-conditioned Basketball Courts
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Jeddah Knowledge International School is a highly reputable school in Jeddah, a cosmopolitan city, on the west coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The school was established in 1996, it is a leading, innovative school known for its quality education and nurturing environment that caters for all aspects of a student’s development. JKS believes in the importance of a well-rounded education that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with the development of life-long skills, values and attitudes. JKS' staff strives to prepare all its students to succeed in a demanding and ever-evolving global society. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school offers the IB Continuum Programme (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme) which not only provides for a well-rounded education but also allows students to make connections between what they learn in class and real-life challenges. And, while the IB Programme fosters internationalism through tolerance and respect for the world’s cultures and differing perspectives, the school further encourages its students to remain firmly rooted in their heritage. The school environment and its facilities are world-class, offering a curriculum based on a sound educational philosophy that is evidenced in its best practice strategies of teaching and learning all within a pedagogically sound classroom environment. A range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities ensures that each student can achieve their maximum potential. |