Zahrat Al Sahraa International School is a USA school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1988. It serves 1,050 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $2,667 to $7,467 USD.
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About
Zahrat Al Sahraa International School is a co-educational day school located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, serving students aged 3 to 18. The school follows an American curriculum and has a student population of approximately 1,050 pupils.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ZSIS is a long-established K–12 day school founded in 1988 in Jeddah, offering an American curriculum accredited by Cognia leading to an American High School Diploma. The school operates two campuses (Main Campus on Hassan Basalma Street and a Kindergarten Campus on Mansourah Street), serves approximately 1,700 students from a diverse international community, and maintains French as a mandatory language through Grade 6. MAP testing (Grades 3–10) and preparation for SAT, AP, TOEFL, ACT, and SAAT-Qiyas support university placement worldwide.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | SAR 5,340~$ 1,424 |
| Daycare | SAR 2,667~$ 711 |
| Grade 1 | SAR 5,741~$ 1,531 |
| Grade 2 | SAR 5,874~$ 1,566 |
| Grade 3 | SAR 6,008~$ 1,602 |
| Grade 4 | SAR 6,275~$ 1,673 |
| Grade 5 | SAR 6,408~$ 1,709 |
| Grade 6 | SAR 6,408~$ 1,709 |
| Grade 7 | SAR 6,542~$ 1,745 |
| Grade 8 | SAR 6,542~$ 1,745 |
| Grade 9 | SAR 6,542~$ 1,745 |
| Grade 10 | SAR 7,467~$ 1,991 |
| Grade 11 | SAR 7,467~$ 1,991 |
| Grade 12 | SAR 7,467~$ 1,991 |
| Preschool | SAR 5,073~$ 1,353 |
| Kindergarten | SAR 5,474~$ 1,460 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 10,000 - 28,000. Application fee: $1,067.
Admissions Process
- 1New students register via Online Registration under Admissions. 2. Pay non-refundable admission (file opening) fee of SAR 1,500 upon opening the student file. 3. Sit entrance exam/placement assessment (SAR 300 for Kindergarten; SAR 400 for Grades 1–12, non-refundable, allowed once). 4. Pay Seat Registration Fee of SAR 4,000 (non-refundable, deducted from first tuition installment). 5. Pay tuition in two installments per published schedule.
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School Day
School week runs Sunday to Thursday. Grades 1–3 attend 7:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m. (Sunday–Wednesday) and until 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays. Grades 4–12 attend 7:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Sunday–Wednesday) and until 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Building hours are approximately 7:20 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The day comprises 7–8 blocks of 40–45 minutes each.
Student Life
Uniforms are mandatory for all students at all stages. A single uniform package costs SAR 500 and is distributed on-site through Gate 5 between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Hoodies are not allowed; gray or blue zip-up jackets are permitted.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school emphasises students' psychological development and holistic growth beyond academics. High School provides counselling services to support university admissions and overall wellbeing. Extracurricular activities are highlighted as part of overall development.
Safeguarding is addressed through the ZSIS Student Handbook and Code of Conduct, which outline behaviour rules and disciplinary procedures. The school has published anti-bullying and harassment policies.
Student Demographics
School Background
private