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Egyptian General Schools in Jeddah
Jeddah hosts a number of schools that deliver the Egyptian Arabic curriculum, serving primarily the city's large Egyptian community. These schools provide educational continuity for students arriving from or returning to Egypt, leading to the accredited Thanaweya Amma certificate.
What makes this choice stand out in Jeddah
Egyptian schools are spread across several Jeddah districts to keep them accessible for families, offering Arabic-language education at fees that are affordable compared with international programmes. They meet the educational requirements of Saudi Arabia alongside the core Egyptian curriculum.
Frequently asked questions
What curriculum do Egyptian General schools in Jeddah follow?
They follow the Egyptian Ministry of Education programme taught in Arabic, leading to the accredited Egyptian Thanaweya Amma (general secondary certificate) recognised by universities.Are Egyptian schools in Jeddah suitable for local families?
They are best suited to Egyptian and Arab expatriate families who want curriculum continuity, but they also welcome students from other Arab nationalities.Is the Saudi curriculum taught in these schools?
Islamic studies and Arabic language are taught in line with the Kingdom's requirements, alongside the core Egyptian curriculum.