- Saudi Arabia
About Program
Jeddah Knowledge School (JKS) is a very well-known school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia recognized for its quality of education, well-rounded environment and spacious facilities. JKS was established first as a preschool with 20 students, and the current enrollment for this year has reached 1,130 students, ranging from Preschool to Grade 9 with a staff of over 220 employees.
JKS was the first Saudi (private) school in Jeddah to be accredited by the CITA (The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation) in alliance with WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) and CIS in process. The accreditation committee cited JKS as an excellent and qualified school which is a model for other developing schools to follow. Additionally, as of September 2007, the school has received candidate status for the International Baccalaureate's (IB) Primary Years Program and Middle Years Program and is currently working on documentation for authorization for the Diploma Programme.