École Française Internationale de Djeddah is a French Curriculum school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1966. Annual tuition ranges from $6,723 to $12,963 USD.
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Scholarships Available
French residents may apply for scholarships via the Consulate General of France in Jeddah; the 2025–2026 deadline was February 19, 2026. Non-French families may apply for social aid toward registration and tuition based on social criteria, reviewed by a commission. A 10% discount is applied from the third enrolled child.
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About
École Française Internationale de Djeddah (EFID) is a French international day school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1966 and governed by Mission Laïque Française within the AEFE network. It delivers the French national curriculum from Toute Petite Section through Terminale for students aged 2 to 18, offering the Diplôme National du Brevet and the French Baccalauréat, with instruction in French alongside Arabic, English, and Spanish. The school features modern facilities opened in 2021, an International Section, a Cultural Section with theatre education, and multilingual certification pathways including Cambridge English and CIMA Arabic.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
EFID follows the French national curriculum from age 2 to 18, offering official national diplomas (DNB and Baccalauréat) as a homologated school approved by the French Ministry of Education. It is part of the Mission Laïque Française and AEFE network, serving over 30 nationalities. The school features an International Section, a Cultural Section with a theatre education pathway, and plurilingual pathways in French, Arabic, English, and Spanish with Cambridge and CIMA certification opportunities. Modern premises opened in 2021.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Seconde | SAR 11,128~$ 2,967 |
| Petite Section (PS) | SAR 8,925~$ 2,380 |
| Première et Terminale | SAR 12,963~$ 3,457 |
| Élémentaire - Collège | SAR 9,899~$ 2,640 |
| Toute Petite Section (TPS) | SAR 6,723~$ 1,793 |
| Moyenne + Grande Section (MS-GS) | SAR 9,551~$ 2,547 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 25,217 - 48,609. Application fee: $147.
Admissions Process
- 1Create an EDUKA account and access the admissions portal to begin a new student file. Step 2: Create the dossier for the new student for the relevant school year and gather all required documents. Step 3: Click 'demande d'inscription' to submit the dossier and upload all required documents. Step 4: Contact the admissions team at [email protected] or +966 12 511 2200 extension 204 for clarifications.
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School Day
Ramadan-specific hours are published by the school. Standard school day hours are not publicly listed on the school's site.
Student Life
No mandatory school uniform; students must follow a color code for clothing.
The school operates a cafeteria with varied menus. Secondary students have hot meals in the cafeteria, while primary and middle students purchase cold meals at kiosks. A weekly menu is published with a special offer of salad, dessert and daily dish for SAR 25.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
EFID provides mental wellbeing support through a school psychologist who conducts individual sessions with students. The school runs Parcours Santé for health education, including doctor visits and nutrition guidance. Health screenings are conducted with confidential reporting to families.
EFID is part of the Mission Laïque Française and AEFE network, implying adherence to network safeguarding standards. No specific safeguarding policy details are publicly disclosed by the school.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by Mission Laïque Française (MLF) and part of the AEFE network. Administered by a Conseil de gestion (Parental Management Board) composed of French-parent members, with administrative supervision by the French Embassy in Riyadh and the Saudi Ministry of Education.