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American International School of Jeddah has 1,364 pupils.
Location
AISJ is in the Mohammadiyah District of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The campus moved to a purpose-built site in January 2019. The campus offers extensive facilities, including two libraries, a 650-seat theatre, two gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor tracks, a full-length soccer field, a shaded swimming pool, an aerobics room, and tennis courts. The mailing address is PO Box 127328, Jeddah 21352.
Stages
AISJ serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12. The school is organized with an Early Childhood program (PK2/PK3/PK4), followed by Elementary School, Middle School, and High School divisions. This includes a Preschool stage, Elementary, Middle, and High School as part of the same campus.
Type
AISJ is a co-educational, day international school. It is not a boarding school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
AISJ draws a diverse student body representing multiple nationalities. The school reports around 1500 students for the 2024–25 year and a community of about 68 nationalities. The school does not publish a single most-common nationality or a fixed local-to-international ratio.
Additional learning support
AISJ provides Learning Support (LS), English Language Learning (ELL), Speech and Language Therapy (SLP), and Occupational Therapy (OT). These services are described in the tuition and fees information, including related fees for LS/ELL/SLP/OT, and are available to scholars with diverse learning needs.
Country affiliation
AISJ holds U.S. accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA). These affiliations reflect its American international framework.
Religious affiliation
AISJ has no religious affiliation publicly stated in its official materials.
School day structure
The school day typically starts at 8:00 AM, with students required to be on site by 7:40 AM. On Tuesdays, Pre-K and Early/Elementary grades finish earlier (Pre-K 8:00–2:00; KG 8:00–2:30; Grades 1–12 8:00–2:30). On other days, the day ends later (Pre-K 8:00–2:30; KG 8:00–3:00; Grades 1–12 8:00–3:00).
Bus service
AISJ does not offer a school bus service. Parents arrange transportation, and campus entry by vehicles is limited to those with AISJ IDs or vehicle stickers for safety.
Fees
Annual tuition at American International School of Jeddah ranges from SAR 40,250 to SAR 105,110 for 2026/27.
Tuition (2025–26 school year) - Pre‑K (Pre‑K2 / Pre‑K3 / Pre‑K4): SAR 35,000 (VAT SAR 5,250) — Full tuition due SAR 40,250. Semester installment (if paying in two equal installments): SAR 20,125. Four‑installment amount (available to families with 3+ children): SAR 10,062.50. - Kindergarten: SAR 53,800 (VAT SAR 8,070) — Full tuition due SAR 61,870. Semester installment: SAR 30,935. Four‑installment amount: SAR 15,467.50. - Grades 1–5: SAR 61,400 (VAT SAR 9,210) — Full tuition due SAR 70,610. Semester installment: SAR 35,305. Four‑installment amount: SAR 17,652.50. - Grades 6–8: SAR 77,800 (VAT SAR 11,670) — Full tuition due SAR 89,470. Semester installment: SAR 44,735. Four‑installment amount: SAR 22,367.50. - Grades 9–10: SAR 83,000 (VAT SAR 12,450) — Full tuition due SAR 95,450. Semester installment: SAR 47,725. Four‑installment amount: SAR 23,862.50. - Grades 11–12: SAR 91,400 (VAT SAR 13,710) — Full tuition due SAR 105,110. Semester installment: SAR 52,555. Four‑installment amount: SAR 26,277.50.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is assessed on a full‑year basis for scholars who enroll in the first semester. Tuition may be paid in two equal semester installments; families with three or more children enrolled may elect four equal installments. Attendance of one full week in a semester makes the scholar liable for the full semester tuition. A monthly late payment penalty of 2.5% is applied to outstanding unpaid balances. VAT at 15% is applied in compliance with KSA regulations; Saudi nationals are exempt from VAT. - Seat deposit: SAR 4,000 (applied toward tuition). Seat deposits are refundable if withdrawn by the date the school requires; the tuition statement indicates refunds are possible if withdrawal paperwork is submitted before May 1st, and the Seat Deposit is generally due on or before February (seat deposit timing is part of the school's enrollment/seat reservation process). Seats for returning scholars without a paid deposit are not guaranteed.
Application and one‑time enrollment fees - Application Fee (due at application submission): SAR 0. - Assessment Fee (prior to assessment/interview): SAR 500. - Registration Fee (due at enrollment / re‑enrollment): SAR 14,500. (No Registration Fee for Pre‑K2, Pre‑K3, Pre‑K4 — registration is postponed until the child reaches KG.) The school has noted that a registration fee requirement will apply to all families beginning August 2026. - Capital Fee on enrollment: SAR 0 (where indicated).
Tuition for special services (annual fees where applicable) - Talented & Gifted service fee: SAR 10,000 per year. - Learning Support (leveled annual fees): Level I (Mild) SAR 12,000; Level II (Moderate) SAR 18,000; Level III (High/considerable staff time) SAR 60,000. - English Language Learning (ELL): Level II SAR 6,900; Level III (Intensive) SAR 10,500. - Speech & Language Therapy (annual, per‑frequency): One session/week SAR 7,826; Two sessions/week SAR 15,652; Three sessions/week SAR 23,478; Four sessions/week SAR 31,304; Five sessions/week SAR 39,130. - Occupational Therapy (same per‑frequency annual schedule as SLP): One session/week SAR 7,826; Two sessions/week SAR 15,652; Three sessions/week SAR 23,478; Four sessions/week SAR 31,304; Five sessions/week SAR 39,130. In circumstances requiring a one‑to‑one assistant, parents pay the additional personnel wage cost. LS/ELL/SLP fees are payable in advance by semester but are refundable for any non‑used quarter; any participation during a quarter obliges payment for the whole quarter.
Other regularly incurred scholar fees - Scholar uniform (shirt): SAR 75 per shirt. Official uniform provider named (retailer) is Zaks (store details and purchasing options are provided through the school's uniform information). - AP course fee (high school): SAR 600 per AP course. - Replacement ID card: SAR 50 per card. - Music instrument rental: SAR 500 per instrument per year. - Proof of enrollment letter: SAR 25 per copy; official transcript: SAR 25 per copy; official copy of high‑school diploma: SAR 100 per copy. Courier services: SAR 110 per envelope. Online SAT prep course: SAR 375 per semester. School supplies vary by grade (PK–8). Additional variable costs (lost or damaged textbooks, library books, international trip costs, SAT exam fees, sports event costs, etc.) are not included in the standard fee list and are billed as they arise.
Tuition refunds and withdrawal billing - Tuition refunds: refunds are issued only for unattended semesters; attendance of one week or more in a semester removes eligibility for a refund for that semester. LS/ELL/SLP fees are refundable for any non‑used quarter when paid by semester in advance, subject to the school's quarter‑use rule. Seat deposits are refundable if the withdrawal form is submitted before the stated refund deadline for deposits. A monthly late payment fee of 2.5% applies to outstanding balances.
Sibling discounts - Sibling tuition discounts (apply only to tuition, not to special services or AP fees): Second child receives 5% off that child's tuition; third child receives 10% off that child's tuition; fourth child and additional children receive 15% off each of their own tuitions. The eldest/first child is considered the first child for discount sequencing.
Boarding / accommodation fees - The school operates as a day school; no boarding program is provided. (Boarding status is listed as DAY in international school programme records.) No boarding fees apply.
Fee payment options and where payments are managed - Billing and payments are managed through the school's Finance and Admissions offices; the public tuition statement and contact pages present the billing structure, seat deposit and invoicing rules, but do not list a detailed public menu of accepted payment instruments (specific accepted instruments such as bank transfer, credit card, or other electronic payment channels are handled directly by the Finance office at the time of invoicing). Parents pay tuition and fees according to the chosen installment plan and invoicing instructions provided by the school's Finance/Admissions offices. For account‑specific payment instructions and to complete payment, contact the school's Finance or Admissions office.
Other important fee notes - VAT treatment: tuition figures are shown with VAT at 15% where applicable; Saudi nationals are exempt from VAT and will not be charged VAT on tuition. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to adjust published tuition and fees. A 2.5% monthly late payment fee applies to overdue balances. Seat deposits secure places for returning scholars and are applied toward tuition when paid. Special service fees, AP fees and other ancillary fees are charged in addition to base tuition as required.
Academics
American International School of Jeddah teaches American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
AISJ delivers a standards-based American international education for Pre-K through Grade 12, anchored in the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) standards and mapped using the Understanding by Design framework on Atlas Rubicon. The language of instruction is English, with AISJ also offering Arabic language programs and English-language learning support as part of its curriculum. In Early Childhood, AISJ uses the American Creative Curriculum with PK2–PK4 units of exploration, emphasizing hands-on, play-based learning and integrated early literacy, math, science, and social studies. Elementary core subjects are aligned to Common Core and AERO standards (literacy and math), with science and social studies taught through NGSS/AERO standards, and specialist classes in STEAM, music, information technology, native Arabic, Arabic as a Foreign Language, Islamic Studies, and Arabic culture. Middle School emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning with an Innovation Lab and Week Without Walls. In High School, AISJ offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses for Grades 9–12, including the full AP Capstone Diploma program and the AP International Diploma (APID); AISJ is an IB World School authorized to offer the Diploma Programme since June 11, 2022, providing an IB pathway alongside AP options.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
AISJ delivers social and emotional learning through a universal Counseling & Social-Emotional Learning program, delivered by the school division, with targeted group and individual counseling for concerns such as anxiety and peer relations.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
AISJ supports learners with mild to moderate learning differences and may place some students in Special Day Classes with modified curricula; an Individual Learning Plan documents each student's needs, and a personal learning coach may be required for continuing enrollment.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Language Learning (ELL) is offered as part of AISJ's learning support services, with staff and program provisions described on the Learning Support page and ELL-related services listed in Tuition and Fees.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through AISJ's counseling program addressing academic, personal/social development and a tiered system of supports, including universal lessons, targeted group and individual counseling, and crisis response.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are prioritized, with policies on safe recruitment, ongoing training, reporting structures, and the AISJ Child Safeguarding and Protection Handbook.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Online Application: To apply online, click Apply Now; you will be redirected to a system to Create An Account, log in, and create a New Student Application. After submission, you can track admissions status by logging in, print the completed application, and monitor when supplemental forms are received. All documents must be in English; if a document is in another language, translate it to English by a certified translator before submission. Saudi nationals must obtain permission to attend AISJ from the Ministry of Education; for students transferring from abroad, leave certificates and/or reports must be stamped by the Saudi Embassy or Consulate-General, and the Grade Equivalence form must be attested by AISJ.
Waitlist
AISJ accepts applications year-round with no deadlines, and spaces may be limited. If a grade level is full, applicants are placed on a waitlist.
FAQs
What ages does the American International School of Jeddah (AISJ) serve?
AISJ serves students from Early Childhood through High School, ages 2 to 18. It is a private, co-educational international day school located in the Mohammadiyah District of Jeddah. The head of school is Robert Rinaldo.
What curriculum does AISJ follow?
AISJ offers an authentic American international education based on the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) standards. AP courses are available in Grades 9–12, including AP Capstone and the AP International Diploma (APID); Pre-AP courses prepare students for AP and IB DP coursework, and graduates receive the AISJ High School Diploma.
Where is AISJ located, and when did the campus move to the current site?
AISJ is in the Mohammadiyah District of Jeddah. The school moved to its purpose-built campus in January 2019.
What is the tuition range at AISJ, and are there additional fees?
Tuition ranges from SAR 35,000 for Pre-K to SAR 91,400 for Grades 11–12, with 15% VAT applied to tuition and fees where applicable. In addition, there are enrollment-related fees such as a 0 SAR application fee, a 500 SAR assessment fee, and a 14,500 SAR registration fee (non-refundable for new enrollees).
How does the seat deposit work at AISJ?
Returning scholars pay a 4,000 SAR seat deposit to reserve a seat, which is credited toward tuition. The deposit is refundable if withdrawal forms are submitted by the stated deadline; seats without a paid deposit are not guaranteed for the next year.
Are there waitlists and how does AISJ handle admissions priority?
If a grade level is full, applicants are placed on a waitlist. Priority is given in this order: siblings with a valid US passport, applicants with a valid US passport, siblings currently enrolled, and all other applicants.
Does AISJ offer scholarships?
AISJ does not list scholarships in its admissions information, so there are no AISJ-provided scholarships currently available.
Are there discounts for families with multiple children?
Yes. The second child receives a 5% tuition discount, the third child 10%, and the fourth child and above 15%. Discounts apply to tuition only, not to other fees.
What about AP course fees and other per-course charges?
AP courses are charged at 600 SAR per AP course. There are additional fees for services such as Talented & Gifted, Learning Support, ELL, SLP, and OT, as well as standard fees for items like uniforms, transcripts, and instrument rental.
What are AISJ's AP and exam outcomes?
AISJ offers AP Capstone and APID, with AP results including 3 AP Capstone Diplomas awarded and 74.6% of scholars taking at least one AP exam in 2021. A total of 249 AP exams were taken in 2021, and 15% earned AP Scholar awards that year.
What higher education paths do AISJ graduates pursue?
AISJ provides a college-preparatory program with AP coursework and a College & Career Guidance team that maps goals to target universities. Graduates have been accepted to universities worldwide, including Ivy League schools, and AISJ transcripts are aligned with selective admissions.
What facilities does AISJ have on campus?
The campus features purpose-built learning spaces, including well-equipped science labs, multiple library areas, and large group project spaces. There are two gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor tracks, a full-length soccer field, a shaded swimming pool, an aerobics room, and tennis courts, plus a 650-seat theatre.
What about the libraries and performance spaces at AISJ?
AISJ has two large libraries with private meeting spaces and collaborative project areas, plus a 650-seat theatre-style auditorium with a performance stage and an orchestra pit.
What kinds of activities happen beyond the classroom?
AISJ offers a broad after-school program with Athletics (various sports) and clubs across leadership, arts, STEM, service, and wellness. Middle/High School clubs include DECA, Model United Nations, NHS, TEDx, AISJ Press Club, Youth Engineers, and more.
What athletic programs and competitions are available at AISJ?
The Athletics Program serves U14, U16, and U19 teams with volleyball, football (soccer), basketball, badminton, cross country, track and field, and swimming. AISJ also participates in tournaments and leagues such as RSAC, SAIKAC, and OASIS.
What wellbeing and safeguarding supports are available at AISJ?
AISJ provides Middle School counseling and full counseling services for all students, including Social-Emotional Learning through Character Strong. The school offers inclusion through Learning Support and ELL, with an MTSS framework and an emphasis on safeguarding and child protection across policies and training.
How does AISJ support students with learning differences?
AISJ follows an inclusive model with Learning Support and an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for students who need it. Intensive needs may be placed in Special Day Classes with modified curricula, and a personal learning coach may be required at the parent's expense.
What can you tell me about AISJ's school culture and daily life?
AISJ is a day school with a formal uniform policy (uniforms are provided by Zaks) and a casual dress option on designated themed days. There are two cafeterias serving different school sections, and meals can be charged to pre-paid lunch accounts accessed via student ID cards.
How is AISJ governed and funded?
AISJ operates as a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees.
What accreditations does AISJ hold?
AISJ is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
