Hiba Nasser

Jeddah Knowledge International School

Jeddah Knowledge International School (JKS) is a highly reputable school in Jeddah, a cosmopolitan city, on the west coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The school was established in 1996, it is a leading, innovative school known for its quality education and nurturing environment that caters for all aspects of a student's development. As a school, we believe in the importance of a well-rounded education that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with the development of life-long skills, values and attitudes. Our staff strives to prepare all our students to succeed in a demanding and ever-evolving global society. The school offers the IB Continuum Programme (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme) which not only provides for a well-rounded education, but also allows for students to make connections between what they learn in class and real life challenges. And, while the IB Programme fosters internationalism through tolerance and respect for the world's cultures and differing perspectives, the school further encourages its students to remain firmly rooted in their heritage. The school environment and its facilities are world class, offering a curriculum based on a sound educational philosophy that is evidenced in its best practice strategies of teaching and learning all within a pedagogically sound classroom environment. A range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities ensures that each student is able to achieve their maximum potential. At JKS all students, parents and staff members are valued and recognised for their role in creating a better global community.