Schools at a glance
| School | District | IGCSE / A Level | Sixth form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah Prep and Grammar School (JPGS) | Al Naim | Cambridge IGCSE and A Level | A Level |
| The British International School of Jeddah (BISJ) | Al Mohammadiyah | Cambridge IGCSE | IB Diploma; A Level and BTEC from 2026/27 |
| Thamer International Schools | Ask the school | Cambridge IGCSE and AS & A Level (also an American programme) | AS and A Level |
| Al Wadi International School | Al Faisaliyah | IGCSE and A Level (Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA pathways) | AS and A Level |
| Pakistan International School Jeddah, English Section | Al Rehab | Cambridge IGCSE / O Level and AS & A Level | AS and A Level |
| Bangladesh International School, English Section | Ask the school | Cambridge IGCSE and AS & A Level | AS and A Level |
| Al Waha International School | Al Rehab | Cambridge (Cambridge International associate) | Ask the school |
| Hera International School | Al Mishrifah | British curriculum with a focus on IGCSE | Ask the school |
Information from each school's own website, checked in November 2026. This is not a ranking, Astra Academy is not affiliated with any school listed, and we have left out schools whose curriculum we couldn't confirm. To check whether a school is a registered Cambridge centre, use Cambridge's Find a Cambridge school search.
What to ask when you visit
- Which exam board do you use for IGCSE and A Level: Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, or both?
- Which IGCSE subjects can students take, and how many?
- Do you enter students for Core or Extended papers, and who decides?
- Do you offer A Level, the IB Diploma, or both? Which A Level subjects run each year?
- How do Saudi students take Arabic and Islamic Studies, and how do graduates get their certificates equated?
- Which accreditations and inspections does the school have, and can we see the latest report?
Accreditations explained
| Name | What it means |
|---|---|
| BSO | British Schools Overseas: inspected against standards set by the UK Department for Education. |
| BSME | British Schools in the Middle East: a membership association of British-curriculum schools in the region. |
| COBIS | Council of British International Schools: membership, with accreditation for schools that pass its review. |
| CIS | Council of International Schools: international accreditation, not specific to the British curriculum. |
| Cambridge centre | The school is registered to run Cambridge exams for its students. |
Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel?
Both boards offer IGCSE and A Level, and universities accept both. Their syllabuses, paper formats and subject codes differ, so revision materials and past papers must match your child's board. Astra Academy follows the Cambridge syllabuses; if your child's school uses Edexcel, tell us when you enquire and we'll tell you whether a batch fits.
Planning ahead
If your child may study at a Saudi university, check how the certificates will be equated before choosing IGCSE and A Level subjects: see IGCSE certificate equivalency in Saudi Arabia and which A Level subjects to choose.