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Jeddah Knowledge International School (Arabic: مدرسة المعرفة العالمية بجدة), commonly known as JKS, is a prestigious private IB World School located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

A view of the Boy's Section Building (Gate 5) taken from the parking lot.

History and overview: JKS was founded in 1996. It was the first private school in Jeddah granted permission to offer international programmes to Saudi students. The school gained authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization for the PYP on 25 August 2009, MYP on 8 June 2010, and DP on 17 May 2010

Academic programmes: • Primary School (Kindergarten–Grade 5): follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) • Middle School (Grades 6–10): implements the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) • Upper School (Grades 11–12): offers the American High School Diploma and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), which includes the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity‑Activity‑Service requirements

Campus and facilities: The campus encompasses over 50,000 m² and features interactive classrooms; multiple laboratories; four libraries (Primary, Upper School, Boys’); a multimedia/media centre; mosque and ablution areas; clinics and isolation rooms; specialist rooms including art, music, drama, design technology, culinary arts, robotics, auto‑engineering, film and editing studios; four cafeterias; multipurpose auditoriums; students’ lounges; staff lounges; resource rooms; meeting and conference rooms; and extensive sports facilities including a full-size football pitch

Staff development and community engagement: JKS places strong emphasis on professional development through IB workshops (both in-school and off-site), peer observations, coaching, mentoring, and a structured annual staff development plan. The school encourages active community involvement, including parent–school partnerships, alumni network events, and student-led activities/clubs such as Model United Nations (JKSMUN) and the JKS Student Council.

Reputation: The school is recognized as a leading innovative institution in Jeddah, praised for its high-quality education, well-rounded environment, and commitment to academic excellence while preserving cultural roots

Leadership: The school's Executive Director is Mrs Elham Alfadli, she oversees all operations taking place within the school assisted by the Head of School, Ms Jasmine Suliman.

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