School Description

 

Introduction

Our motto, a philosophy that is truly believed at Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS), is ‘dedication to academic excellence’. Together, the administrators, faculty and staff have created a warm and nurturing professional learning community in which students may flourish.

History

Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS) is a leading innovative school in Jeddah, known for its quality of education, well-rounded environment, and its commitment to academic excellence.

The school is a 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 enrollment since its inception in 1996. Our goal is to have Internationalism at the centre of our curriculum in accordance with our Philosophy, Objectives and Beliefs.

Authorization (IB School Code: 003746)

JKS is the first IB Continuum School in the Kingdom and is authorized to offer the three IB Programmes:

• Primary Years Programme (PYP)l
• Middle Years Programme (MYP)
• Diploma Programme (DP)

(www.ibo.org)

Accreditation

The school is accredited by the following:

• Council of International Schools (CIS): (www.cois.org)
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) / Commission on International Education, PS-12 (CIE): (www.neasc.org)

JKS University Acceptance

Top 50 Universities (in alphabetical order)

Institution

Boston University, USA

Brown University, USA

Brunel University, UK

City University, UK

Columbia University, USA

Cornell University, USA

Darthmouth University, USA

Edinburgh Napier University, UK

George Washington University, USA

Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

King’s College London, UK

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

New York University (NYU), USA

Newcastle University, USA

Northwestern University, USA

Nottingham University, UK

Princeton University, USA

Queen Mary University, UK

Royal Holloway University, UK

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), UK

University College London, UK

University of Arts London, UK

University of Bath, UK

University of Birmingham, UK

University of California, Berkeley, USA

University of California, Irvine, USA

University of California, Los Angeles, USA

University of California, San Diego, USA

University of Chicago, USA

University of Edinburgh, UK

University of Exeter, UK

University of Greenwich, UK

University of Leeds, UK

University of Manchester, UK

University of Miami, USA

University of Pennsylvania, USA

University of Reading, UK

University of Southhampton, UK

University of Surrey, UK

University of Toronto, Canada

University of Virginia, USA

University of Warwick, UK

Yale University, USA

York St. John’s University, UK

Other University/College Acceptances

Institution

American University in Cairo

American University of Beirut

American University of Dubai

American University of Paris

American University of Sharjah

American University, Washington

Bay State College

Bentley University

Dal Al-Hekma

Drake University

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne

Edinburgh Napier University

Effat College

Emerson College

Emmanuel College

Erasmus University

Franklin College, Lugano

Jacobs University, Bremen

Kaplan International College

King Abdulaziz University

Kingston University

Lasell College

Lebanese American University

Lesley University

London Metropolitan University

Marymount University

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University

Missouri Western State University

New York Institute of Technology

Northeastern University

Oxford Brookes

Revelle College, University of San Diego

Sarah Lawrence, NYK

Simmons College, Boston

Suffolk University

The University of Kent

University of British Columbia

University of California, Santa Cruz

University of Central Florida

University of Central London

University of Central Missouri

University of Evansville

University of Massachusetts

University of Richmond

University of San Diego

University of Towson

University of Westminster

Utah State University

Wheelock College

Faculty

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.

School Facilities

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 intercom for the purpose of immediate monitoring.

JKS facilities include the following:

Sports Facilities

• 4 Huge Air-conditioned Basketball Courts
• 2 Green Pitches
• 25m Covered Swimming Pool
• 15m Covered Swimming Pool
• 3 Fully Equipped Gymnasiums
• 1 Fitness Room

Laboratories and Preparation Rooms

• 12 Specialist Science Laboratories
• 6 Computer Laboratories
• 3 Laboratory Preparation Rooms

Recreation Areas

• 4 Outdoor Covered Play Areas
• 2 Indoor Air-conditioned Play Areas
• 1 Sand Room

Specialists Rooms

• 6 Art Rooms
• 2 Design Technology Rooms
• 1 Auto-Engineering Room
• 5 Performing Art Rooms
• 1 Robotic Rom
• 1 Film Studies Room

School Clinics and Isolation Rooms

• 4 School Clinics
• 2 Isolation Rooms

Libraries

• 4 School Libraries

Cafeterias

• 4 Cafeterias

Mosques and Ablution Areas

• 4 Mosques and Ablution Areas

Auditoriums

• 2 Multi-purpose Auditoriums

School Community

Jeddah Knowledge School’s community consists of a rich mosaic of internationally diverse parents, students and staff members. JKS requires rigor and excellence of its community, both socially and academically. Accordingly, we encourage an open, reflective, and secure environment where everyone is encouraged to respect their culture and the culture of others.

Educational Programme

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. Students entering the IB Diploma Programme will be offered the courses listed in IB Diploma Programme Courses.

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.

Extra-Curricular and Co-curricular Activities

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 which 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.