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Where is Jeddah International Academy located in Jeddah?
JIA is in the Al Faisaliah District on Al Makarunah Street, located near King Abdulaziz University. The campus sits at Jeddah International Academy, P.O. Box 23445, Al Makarunah Street, offering SABIS-network schooling in a modern campus setting.
What age range and grades does JIA serve?
JIA admits students from age 3 up to 18, covering Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is organized into Kindergarten (Pre-K – KG2), Lower School (Grades 1–4), Middle School (Grades 5–9), and High School (Grades 10–12).
What curriculum and language of instruction does JIA use?
JIA follows the SABIS Educational System with an international curriculum for KG–12. Instruction is in English and Arabic, with a world language of the student's choice, and the program prepares students for external exams such as IGCSEs, AS/A Levels, and AP.
How is tuition information handled at JIA?
Tuition amounts, per-term breakdowns, and annual fee schedules are not published publicly. Application fees are not listed publicly either; details are provided through the SABIS Digital Platform when you inquire.
What is the admissions process at JIA?
Prospective families typically start with a school tour, then submit an online or in-person application and required documents via the SABIS platform. After review and diagnostic assessment, admissions decisions are made based on space availability and the candidate's fit. Upon acceptance and fee payment, a place is reserved.
Are there scholarships or waitlists at JIA?
There is no public information about scholarships or waitlists. Admissions are offered based on space availability, and there are no published deadlines—the process is recommended to begin early to secure a place when spaces emerge.
What academic focus and exams does JIA emphasize?
In secondary, the curriculum emphasizes English, mathematics, and the sciences, with integrated studies in social studies, arts, PE, psychology, business, economics, and computer studies. JIA prepares students for external exams such as IGCSEs, AS/A Levels, and the AP program.
Does JIA offer higher education guidance?
Yes. University counseling begins in Grade 9, helping students apply to universities in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Counselors assist with diploma equivalence, university selection, applications (Common App, UCAS, OUAC, SABIS UniApp), essays, and standardized test prep.
What kind of learning support is available at JIA?
JIA provides robust learning support through teacher-led study groups, prefects and group leaders, peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos. Advisory classes from Grade 4 offer wellbeing, study skills, and career/university counseling.
What facilities support teaching and learning at JIA?
Classrooms feature Interactive Whiteboards and E-books, with a computerized testing and learning center. The SABIS Digital Platform gives students and parents access to performance data, and the KG section includes dedicated play facilities.
What sports and physical activity facilities does JIA have?
The campus includes shaded outdoor basketball courts and a football field, supporting the school's athletics and physical education programs.
What makes the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) special at JIA?
SLO is the school's heart and a nine-department student-led mini-society. It is integrated into the weekly schedule as the SLO period, enabling students to run clubs, host events, plan athletic activities, contribute to the Yearbook, engage in community service, and develop leadership and teamwork.
What extracurricular opportunities do students have beyond classes?
Through SLO, students can start clubs, participate in academic and social events, organize games and challenges, help with Yearbook, and take part in community service and leadership activities.
How does JIA support students' wellbeing and personal development?
Wellbeing is supported through SEL-focused programs, resident nurses for health needs, and Advisory Classes from Grade 4 that cover health, wellbeing, organizational skills, and career/university planning. The SABIS approach emphasizes social-emotional growth as part of daily school life.
Does JIA have a formal safeguarding policy available publicly?
Safeguarding details are not specified in the publicly available information provided here.
Is JIA a boarding school, and what about uniforms?
JIA is described as a day school with no published boarding facilities. Details about uniforms are not provided in the available information.
What accreditation or recognition does JIA hold?
JIA carries International Accreditation as part of its SABIS Network credentials.
Which languages are taught at JIA and is there a bilingual program?
Students develop fluency in English, Arabic, and a world language of their choice. Information on a dedicated bilingual program or immersion is not provided.
What is the school culture like at JIA?
JIA is a co-educational school with gender-segregated sections from Grade 1, and it is managed by SABIS. The SABIS Student Life Organization and the global SABIS Network underpin school culture and student development.
How does JIA engage with its broader community?
The SABIS Student Life Organization drives community and service initiatives, leadership opportunities, and events. JIA's community engagement centers on student-led activities and volunteering through SLO.
