List of 60 Best Schools in Jeddah (2026 Fees)

With a population of 4,276,000, Jeddah, (جدة) is the largest city in Makkah Province and the largest sea port on the Red Sea and an economic beacon in Saudi Arabia. Jeddah has a fairly sizeable expatriate community. Thus, a number of private and international schools cater to this population. The quality of a child's schooling can have a huge impact for a smooth transition to expat life.

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Facts about schools in Jeddah:

• Jeddah has 849 public and private schools for male students and another 1,179 public and private schools for female students
• The medium of instruction in both public and private schools is typically Arabic, with emphasis on English as a second language. Some private schools administered by foreign entities conduct classes in English
• Schools are equipped with high technology facilities that enable learning and foster educational activities. There are also student counselling services present among schools.
• As of 2005, Jeddah has four Philippine international schools. The admission process is generally the same as other international schools in the country.

Below is a comprehensive list of all schools in Jeddah. Our team strives to offer parents the latest updates, helping you find the best schools in Jeddah, including details on the application process, tuition fees, videos, photos, location map and community reviews.

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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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