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Where is the British International School of Jeddah?

Saudi Arabia. The British International School of Jeddah (also known as BISJ, The Continental School, Conti) is an international co-educational school established in 1977 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

What is continental school Jeddah?

The Continental School (officially known as the British International School, Jeddah) offers a British-style international curriculum to boys and girls from Pre-school to IB ( International Baccalaureate) (approximately pre-K to Grade 12) levels. Patronage is offered by some 20 embassies.

Is there an American School in Jeddah?

In the late 1970s, there existed in Jeddah an American school and a British preparatory school. The prep school only admitted holders of British or Dutch passports, and it had been founded under the auspices of those two embassies, which were located in Jeddah at that time.

Our School

Our school caters for children from years K-13 and has in excess of 1500 students from over 60 countries. We are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Learning to live, Learning to learn, Learning to lead

We provide excellent British-style education with an international perspective, within a safe environment, where individuals feel secure, respected, valued, happy and successful.

International Mindedness In All Our Students

Teaching students about what it means to be Internationally Minded and inspiring them to embrace its values and principles.

What is the British International School?

The British International School of Jeddah (also known as BISJ, The Continental School, Conti) is an international co-educational school established in 1977 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Continental School (officially known as the British International School, Jeddah) offers a British-style international curriculum to boys ...

Why was the Continental School named the Villa School?

The school was inaugurated on 1 October 1977 as a "villa school", with the declared aim of providing a high-quality education for the expatriate community in Jeddah. Over time, the school expanded, with a change in premises and expansion ...

When was the Continental School accredited?

Accreditation. In its original form as 'The Continental School' it was accredited by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) in 1990, the first British-style school worldwide to achieve this status. It gained re-accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) as 'The British International School ...

Is BISJ accredited?

It is also accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is an accredited member of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME). BISJ is an International Baccalaureate World School, and also a member of the Cambridge International Examinations: Excellence in Education.

Is Jeddah a mixed school?

Whilst The British International School of Jeddah is of mixed-ability intake, new applicants must produce their most recent school reports, and undergo admission interviews to establish the appropriate placements, to identify any EFL or SEN problems, and to gauge the degree to which the school could accommodate them.

Is BISJ a world school?

The school offers a full-time day school program for boys and girls from pre-school age up till the secondary high school level. BISJ is also an accredited IB World School. It offers the IPC in the Primary School and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for year 12 and 13 (Grades 11 and 12).

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