Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance assessment |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
SSJ welcomes mid-year transfers where space is available. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, basketball, dance, photography, maths puzzles and challenges, choir, environment and sustainability, path to independence, clay crew, ballet, music, LAMDA, iClub, chess, world travellers, Lego robotics, volleyball, mini-coders club, piano/keyboard, flower arranging, target games, Minecraft, ultimate frisbee, sailing. |
| Facilities at the school |
- 8 state-of-the-art science laboratories
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- indoor swimming pool for aquatic sports and fitness
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Sherborne School Jeddah honours the unparalleled legacy of Sherborne Dorset, one of England’s most prestigious schools. With centuries of academic excellence, we are proud to extend this heritage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing a transformative education tailored to the aspirations and values of Jeddah’s vibrant community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At SSJ, education goes beyond academics. SSJ cultivates curiosity, inspires creativity, and develops critical thinkers who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. SSJ's curriculum seamlessly blends Sherborne’s time-tested methodologies with cutting-edge innovations, equipping pupils with the adaptability and skills needed for a tech-enabled world. |