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Welcome to BISJ

The British International School of Jeddah (BISJ) is an international community with a global vision. Our innovative teaching and curriculum prepare students for the global stage. 

We are a community co-educational school in Saudi Arabia with a long history of academic excellence and innovation. With 47 years of excellence in education, BISJ is a trusted name in the region. Recognised for its commitment to nurturing young minds, BISJ leads in delivering world-class education, providing a strong foundation for academic and personal growth.

Rooted in British educational values, but with a broad international outlook, we empower students to gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

A rigorous academic curriculum is combined with personalised one-to-one support, and outstanding extra-curricular opportunities to nurture critical thinkers and lifelong learners. 


British values, global perspective

Founded in 1977, we operate on a purpose-built site, with over 1,300 students from over 60 countries and with more than 240 staff from 20 countries.

Our highly-qualified staff, use of international best practices, and exceptional facilities create a nurturing environment where young learners can explore, grow, and thrive. Our developmentally-appropriate programmes empower children to build essential skills, ensuring they are ready for the next stage of their educational journey and beyond. 

International curriculum

Our curriculum reflects the international nature of the school. Our primary curriculum is based on the International Primary Curriculum, while in the secondary curriculum students follow a programme leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education in Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Year 13.

The school is licensed to operate by the Directorate of Foreign Education of the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia, and is governed by a Board of Trustees. While the school is patronised by some diplomatic missions, notably the British, the school does not have any form of diplomatic status.

BISJ has many traditions, but my favorite is International Day, where all the cultures come together. It’s something I look forward to every year.” Hana, IB2

EY 21A close-knit community

We believe in building a strong, supportive community where collaboration with families is at the heart of everything we do. We foster meaningful relationships between students, parents, and staff, creating a close-knit school community where everyone works together to ensure each child’s success.

TogetherWe Are BISJ

We encourage our students to be change-makers. Browse our student-led news content for an insight into daily life at the school.
SS Update 12 June 2025

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Congratulations to the Year 11 students who have ...
12 June 2025
SS Update 12 June 2025 Y11 Congratulations to the Year 11 students who have now completed their Cambridge IGCSE final examinations. Two years of hard work, followed by a long and challenging period of examinations has finally come to a close. Well done to everyone in Year 11, enjoy the summer break and good luck for next year as you join IB1. I look forward to hearing positive news about your successes when results are released in August. Reports A big thank you to everyone for making the end of year examinations run so smoothly before the holiday. Thank you to students for working hard, parents for their support and arranging transport, and to colleagues for invigilation and marking scripts. Quarter 4 reports are now in the final stages of review and checking ready for publication on the Engage portal by Thursday 19 June. We will provide an email update for parents and students once the reports are published. Attendance Learning continues until the end of the academic year; it is therefore critical that students are attending school so as not to be disadvantaged compared to their peers. Non-Uniform Day Next week we host a blue themed non-uniform day on Tuesday 17 June. Students can gain house points for each piece of blue clothing worn while a photobooth, a volleyball match, nut-free baking competition and bake sale will take place. Students should bring SAR 10 for the non-uniform day, SAR 5 for the photo booth and any funds they choose for the bake sale. All funds raised contribute to demonstrate our thanks to the wonderful site team, affectionately known as “the men in blue” who make such a difference each day in our school. IB1 Science We will also conduct the Coordinated Science project for IB1 students on Wednesday 18 June – this being an important requirement of the IB Diploma Programme. Mr Scottorn's Message Finally, this is my penultimate Secondary Update as my family and I will leave Jeddah in the near future. Thank you to all members of the school community for your support over the past five years and your kind words and warm wishes for the future. It is much appreciated, and I know that other departing colleagues are equally appreciative
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12 June 2025
SS Update 12 June 2025 Y11 Congratulations to the Year 11 students who have now completed their Cambridge IGCSE final examinations. Two years of hard work, followed by a long and challenging period of examinations has finally come to a close. Well done to everyone in Year 11, enjoy the summer break and good luck for next year as you join IB1. I look forward to hearing positive news about your successes when results are released in August. Reports A big thank you to everyone for making the end of year examinations run so smoothly before the holiday. Thank you to students for working hard, parents for their support and arranging transport, and to colleagues for invigilation and marking scripts. Quarter 4 reports are now in the final stages of review and checking ready for publication on the Engage portal by Thursday 19 June. We will provide an email update for parents and students once the reports are published. Attendance Learning continues until the end of the academic year; it is therefore critical that students are attending school so as not to be disadvantaged compared to their peers. Non-Uniform Day Next week we host a blue themed non-uniform day on Tuesday 17 June. Students can gain house points for each piece of blue clothing worn while a photobooth, a volleyball match, nut-free baking competition and bake sale will take place. Students should bring SAR 10 for the non-uniform day, SAR 5 for the photo booth and any funds they choose for the bake sale. All funds raised contribute to demonstrate our thanks to the wonderful site team, affectionately known as “the men in blue” who make such a difference each day in our school. IB1 Science We will also conduct the Coordinated Science project for IB1 students on Wednesday 18 June – this being an important requirement of the IB Diploma Programme. Mr Scottorn's Message Finally, this is my penultimate Secondary Update as my family and I will leave Jeddah in the near future. Thank you to all members of the school community for your support over the past five years and your kind words and warm wishes for the future. It is much appreciated, and I know that other departing colleagues are equally appreciative
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