British Schools in Jeddah

Jeddah is one of the largest hubs for British curriculum education in Saudi Arabia, and this page brings every British school in the city into a single, filterable listing. Whether you are relocating to the Red Sea coast or moving your child between Jeddah schools, you can compare campuses that follow the English National Curriculum — from EYFS and primary through IGCSE and A-Levels — and narrow the list by district, gender, fees and grade level.

Why families in Jeddah choose the British curriculum

The British system is popular with both expatriate and Saudi families in Jeddah because it offers a clear, internationally recognised progression: EYFS, Key Stages 1–4, IGCSE and then A-Levels or BTEC. Those qualifications are accepted by universities across the UK, the GCC and beyond, which matters in a coastal commercial city where many families expect to move or send children abroad for higher education.

Jeddah's British schools also tend to be well established, with mature sixth forms, strong English-language teaching and broad co-curricular programmes. For Saudi students, most campuses combine the English National Curriculum with the Arabic, Islamic and national studies required by the Ministry of Education. If you are weighing this against American schools or the IB programme, comparing them side by side within Jeddah makes the trade-offs clearer.

What to look for in a Jeddah British school

Not every "British" school in Jeddah is identical, so check the details that affect your child directly:

• Curriculum range — does it cover only primary, or run all the way to A-Levels? Filter by primary, middle or high school to match your child's stage.
• Exam boards — IGCSE and A-Level provision varies (Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, Oxford AQA); confirm which subjects each board offers at sixth form.
• Location — Jeddah traffic is real, so weigh the daily commute. Browse all schools in Jeddah to see how British options sit alongside nearby campuses.
• Gender — some schools are co-educational while others separate by stage; you can view girls' British schools or boys' British schools directly.

Fees and value

British curriculum schools in Jeddah span a wide price range, from mid-tier community schools to premium campuses with extensive facilities. Tuition usually rises with each Key Stage, and A-Level years are typically the most expensive, so budget for the full pathway rather than the entry year alone. Remember to factor in registration, assessment, uniform, transport and exam-entry fees, which sit on top of the headline tuition.

To plan ahead, review the Jeddah school fees overview, then sort this listing by what each British school charges to find the best fit for your budget.

Explore the British curriculum further

If you want the bigger picture before you shortlist — how the year groups map, what IGCSE and A-Levels involve, and how the system compares to others in Saudi Arabia — read the British curriculum guide. When you're ready, come back and use the filters above to shortlist British schools across Jeddah.