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King Abdulaziz Schools – International Section

Saudi Arabia, Madinah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French, English
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

King Abdulaziz Schools – International Section is an IB Continuum World School in Madinah offering PYP, MYP, and DP, alongside an American Program. The school serves learners aged 3 to 18 and teaches in English, with Arabic language support. It began IB implementation in 2014, was authorized for PYP in 2017, MYP in 2020, and DP in 2021, becoming the first Madinah school to offer all IB programmes and achieving Cognia accreditation. The curriculum integrates the IB continuum with STEM pathways across grade levels. The school is city's first and only IB Continuum School and provides reliable bus transportation around the Madinah Ring Road. Extra-curricular offerings include Drama Club, Art Club, Public Speaking Club, STEM Club, and Environment Club, with events such as Literacy Week, Space Week, Saudi National Day, Sports Day, and Cultural Day. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and a supportive environment with counselling and language development opportunity.

3948 Ali Ibn Abi Talib Rd, Mahzur Unit No: 4 - Al Madinah 42319-7079, Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

King Abdulaziz Schools – International Section has instruction in English.

Location
3948 Ali Ibn Abi Talib Rd, Mahzur Unit No: 4, Al Madinah 42319-7079, Saudi Arabia. The school sits in Madinah (Medina), in the Mahzur area. It is easily accessible from the Ring Road.

Stages
Kindergarten to Grade 12

Additional learning support
KAS provides English and Arabic language support when needed to ensure successful integration and academic progress.

Country affiliation
Saudi Arabia

Bus service
Bus services are provided with stops around the Ring Road.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- No specific application, registration, joining or assessment fee amounts are publicly listed for the International Section for the 2026/27 academic year.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a public fee schedule showing tuition amounts by year group or per term for 2026/27 (or 2025/26). No published breakdown of annual, termly or grade‑by‑grade tuition rates is available in the school's admissions or policy materials. As a result, specific numeric tuition figures per term or per year group are not available for inclusion here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition must be paid in full and up front as part of registration to confirm enrollment; admitted students receive access to school services and electronic accounts once full payment is received. There is no publicly posted alternative installment schedule or published term-by-term billing timetable in the school's admissions and policy documents.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding or residential provision or boarding fees are published for the International Section. The school provides student bus transportation and operates as a day school; therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and typical extras
- No separate, published charges for uniforms, textbooks, technology, extracurricular activities, exam levies, or capital/technology fees are provided in the school's publicly available admissions and policy materials. The school does offer bus transportation services (stops around the city ring road), but the transport fee amount or payment terms for transport are not published in the school's public materials. Any additional one‑off costs (uniforms, books, external exam fees, trips, etc.) are not listed with specific prices.

Refund information
- There is no published, itemised refund policy or a fee‑refund schedule available in the school's admissions or admission‑policy documents. The admission policy requires full, up‑front payment for tuition at registration; no publicly posted terms for tuition refunds, partial refunds, or circumstances that permit refund were found in the school's published admission policy.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)
- The school's public admissions and policy pages state that full tuition payment is required to confirm enrollment, but no public list of accepted payment methods (credit/debit card, bank transfer, local bank details, online gateway, cash, or cheque) is published alongside fees or in the admission policy.

Summary of availability of fee data
- Detailed numeric fee figures (application fees, tuition per grade or per term, transport charge amounts, uniform or book prices, published refund table, and accepted payment method details) are not published in the school's publicly available admissions pages or admission policy documents for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26). The admission policy does require that tuition be paid in full and up front at registration and the school provides bus transportation as a day‑school service. These policy points are stated, but numeric fee amounts and other line‑item prices are not available in the school's published materials.
Academics

King Abdulaziz Schools – International Section teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Three International Baccalaureate programs are offered: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The International Section began implementing IB programmes in 2014, was authorized for PYP in 2017, authorized for MYP in 2020, and in 2021 became the first school in Madinah to offer all three IB programs in conjunction, with Cognia accreditation. The curriculum integrates the IB continuum with STEM pathways across all grade levels.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Applications are reviewed by the KAS Admission Committee (School Principal, Programme Coordinators, Heads of Departments, teachers, and the Admission Officer) based on seat availability and academic readiness. The Admissions Team supports families throughout the application process and provides guidance on the IB continuum programmes to help students make informed choices. The process ensures alignment with program sequencing.

Step 2: General Admission Criteria: Admission decisions are based on interview performance. Entrance test results are considered where applicable. Availability of seats determines capacity. Final approval rests with the School Principal.

Step 3: Early Years (KG2 – PYP1): Admission includes interview with the Elementary Principal and teacher. A short developmental assessment is conducted. Students are assessed in basic language, math, fine motor, and communication skills. Applicants must be able to communicate in Arabic or English.

Step 4: PYP2 – PYP5: Applicants must attend an interview and sit for entrance tests in English, Arabic, and Math. Acceptance is based on performance; conditional acceptance may be offered when appropriate. PYP5 students attend a compulsory MYP Orientation.

Step 5: MYP 1 – MYP5: Applicants must sit for entrance tests in English, Arabic, Math, and Science; Attend an interview. Admission decisions are based on academic performance and overall readiness for the programme.

Step 6: Diploma Programme (DP) option: Students completing MYP5 may apply for IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or American Diploma. The DP tracks include IB Diploma Programme and American Diploma.

Step 7: IB Diploma Requirements (Internal Students) and External DP Year 2: Internal DP candidates must complete the MYP Personal Project and achieve minimum grades in SL and HL subjects. They must maintain satisfactory attendance and behavior, obtain teacher recommendations, and have an interview with the DP Coordinator. External DP Year 2 applicants must provide Extended Essay and CAS documentation.

Step 8: American Diploma Requirements: American Diploma Requirements include minimum 70% in core subjects. Satisfactory attendance and behavior, entrance exams (English, Math, Science), an interview, and recommendation letters are required. SAT scores are preferred but not required.

Step 9: Inclusive Admissions & Learning Support: The school welcomes all applicants, respects individual differences, and treats students equitably. The school building is accessible to students with mild physical disabilities. Applicants with learning support needs must submit relevant documentation during the admissions process. The school provides English and Arabic language support when needed to ensure successful integration and academic progress.

Step 10: Registration: Upon acceptance, families must submit required identification, academic records (attested by the Saudi Ministry of Education), medical records (if applicable), and complete tuition payment to confirm enrollment. All student records are securely stored, and confidentiality is guaranteed.
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