A motto, a philosophy that is truly believed in in Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS) is the dedication to offer academic excellence. Together, the administrators, faculty, and staff have created a warm and nurturing professional learning community in which students may flourish.
Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS) is a leading innovative school in Jeddah, known for its quality of education, well-rounded environment, and commitment to academic excellence.
The school is recognized as a leader in the country, dedicated to international education while ensuring that students remain firmly rooted in their culture. Upon graduation, all students will receive an American Diploma and IB Diploma Certificate or IB Diploma.
JKS is the first private Saudi school in Jeddah to receive permission to offer international programs for Saudis it has experienced consistent growth in its enrolment since its inception in 1996. Our goal is to have Internationalism at the center of our curriculum by our Philosophy, Objectives, and Beliefs. JKS is the first IB Continuum School in the Kingdom and is authorized to offer the three IB Programmes:
- Primary Years Programme (PYP)
- Middle Years Programme (MYP)
- Diploma Programme (DP)
Our professional academic staff consists of qualified, experienced, and highly dedicated teachers representing 20 different nationalities. The school provides maximum opportunities for continued professional development through IB workshops worldwide, in addition to our in-house workshops run by qualified IB leaders.
Our school facilities are built according to international specifications. The buildings are fully air-conditioned and equipped with security cameras throughout the classrooms and campus. Wireless internet connection covers every office and classroom in the school. Further, all classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and intercoms for immediate monitoring. JKS facilities include the following:
- Sports Facilities
- Laboratories and Preparation Rooms
- Recreation Areas
- Specialists Rooms
- School Clinics and Isolation Rooms
- Libraries
- Cafeterias
- Mosques and Ablution Areas
- Auditoriums
JKS, which offers a broad academic curriculum with English as the language of instruction, strives for academic excellence, supported by a co-curricular program to develop holistic learners. Students eligible for a high school diploma at JKS must, as a minimum, satisfactorily complete the requirements as outlined in American Diploma Graduation Requirements.
In addition, students must complete all prescribed internal examinations and standard examinations (e.g. PSAT, SAT I, SAT II), and are encouraged to take other English proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL, if required, to be eligible for graduation.
In the interests of the holistic development of the student, the school offers numerous extra-curricular and co-curricular activities throughout the year which promote physical, emotional, and social growth. The school offers an extensive After School Activity Program. JKS also involves students in many sporting, cultural and academic activities that link directly to the curriculum including Sports Day, Student Open Days, United Nations Day, Annual Book Fair, International School Library Month, Year Group Productions, 100th Day in School, Earth Day, field trips, Model United Nations, Student Council, Prefect System, and various exhibitions.
“Education is not preparation for life education is life itself.” Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS) is a highly reputable school in Jeddah, a cosmopolitan city, on the west coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The school was established in 1996, it is a leading, innovative school known for its quality education and nurturing environment that caters to all aspects of a student’s development.
As a school, we believe in the importance of a well-rounded education that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with the development of life-long skills, values, and attitudes. Our staff strives to prepare all our students to succeed in a demanding and ever-evolving global society.
The school offers the IB Continuum Programme (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme) which not only provides for a well-rounded education but also allows for students to make connections between what they learn in class and real-life challenges. And, while the IB Programme fosters internationalism through tolerance and respect for the world’s cultures and differing perspectives, the school further encourages its students to remain firmly rooted in their heritage.
The school environment and its facilities are world-class, offering a curriculum based on a sound educational philosophy that is evidenced in its best practice strategies of teaching and learning all within a pedagogically sound classroom environment. A range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities ensures that each student can achieve their maximum potential.
At JKS all students, parents, and staff members are valued and recognized for their role in creating a better global community. “Learning is a treasure which accompanies its owner everywhere." At JKS only the best is good enough. Quality is expected, and nothing less is acceptable. Passion for excellence is a driving force every day. As a rigorous school, we set high expectations. We have a highly involved dedicated and committed staff working collaboratively, pushing themselves and their students to be nothing but the best. And success becomes a natural reward.
Our school is where young minds take the center stage and become the nucleus of learning because at JKS we strongly believe in teaching from the heart. We are passionate about enlightening our proteges and making them inquirers through their innate curiosity to learn. As an integral part of the JKS community, we work collaboratively to develop our students to become global citizens through academic excellence and cultural diversity to make learning more meaningful and relevant to everyday life. Our classrooms come alive with vibrant and colorful educational dialogue making learning an inspirational experience to want to pursue more. Further, this learning is enriched through widely shared real-life experiences that instill in our student's compassion and empathy so they develop into caring individuals and serve the wider society.
At JKS no two students are identical differentiated instruction plays a pivotal role in ensuring effective learning and student success. Pupil-centered learning allows students to inquire and seek knowledge allowing the teacher to become the facilitator of the educational process.
Our core values are based on caring and mutually respectful relationships that promote independence yet at the same time allow students to grow and develop in their own right. As 21st-century educationists, our driving force is to develop today’s learners to become visionary motivators, caring global citizens, critical thinkers, and excellent communicators for tomorrow’s world.
