Al Jubail, located in Saudi Arabia, is home to the largest industrial city in the world. Besides that, the city boasts of being among cities with the largest government spending on education, similar to other states in Saudi Arabia. As a result, education is free in public schools in Al Jubail.
The education system is divided into three levels, which include:
Although not mandatory, children attend kindergarten schools from the age of three to five years. Generally, compulsory education starts at the age of six years in primary schools and lasts for six academic years. Once they complete this stage, they have to sit and pass a special examination offered in the 6th grade to proceed to intermediate or secondary education. Upon completion of the exam, the students obtain the Elementary Education Certificate. Both intermediate and secondary education lasts for three years and marks the final stage of general or compulsory education.
Edarabia showcases all private schools in Al jubail through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.
Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Al jubail tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.
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