What are the schools in Jeddah like?

"This is a great school. I would strongly recommend it. If your child has any learning difficulties I would suggest you have a report from a Educational Psychologist with recommendations before you arrive, and as long as the difficulties aren't severe, the school does have a very positive attitude about accommodating such students. I would specifically ask that my child be placed with a teacher who is geared towards this however, as some are definitely better than others," explained one expat living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

"Jeddah is home to a number of excellent international and bilingual schools. The International School of Choueifat Jeddah is a top-tier international school that offers a comprehensive curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and provides a wide range of extracurricular activities. The American International School of Jeddah is another excellent international school that offers a comprehensive American-style curriculum. The school has a strong emphasis on technology and provides a wide range of extracurricular activities. The Jeddah Knowledge International School is a bilingual school that offers a curriculum based on the British National Curriculum. The school has a strong focus on developing students’ critical thinking skills and provides a wide range of extracurricular activities. The International Indian School Jeddah is a top-tier international school that offers a comprehensive curriculum based on the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) program. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and provides a wide range of extracurricular activities," said one parent with children at in Jeddah.