High School
The American International School of Jeddah high school is “a community of passionate learners, developing a culture of discovery and excellence to impact our world for the better.” This is who we are and what we do.
Within the classroom, scholars are presented with opportunities to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways from project-based learning to traditional paper and pencil exams. We also recognize the importance of technology and the reality that computers, handheld devices, and the internet are all valuable resources and should be embraced as we move ever more quickly from today into the future. We are a one-to-one school, and every scholar has the necessary hardware and electronic resources at their fingertips all the time, enabling them to integrate the use of technology into their learning experience seamlessly.
High School Experience
We believe in a strong school-home relationship built on a foundation of partnership and effective two-way communication with parents. Our doors, phone lines, and inboxes are always open, and we welcome the next opportunity to connect and strengthen this bond.
- Through Pre-AP, AISJ offers every scholar access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in high school and beyond.
- The challenging coursework of Pre-AP emphasizes key literacy, quantitative, and analysis skills across all five disciplines (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Arts) and reinforces these skills in classroom experiences. Scholars finish Pre-AP courses prepared for further study in AP courses and IB DP courses
- All scholars are supported across varying levels of ability through the Pre-AP framework, resources, activities, and materials therein
- Through AP coursework, AISJ scholars are prepared for college success by taking challenging college-level courses while still in high school.
- AP coursework is rigorous and highly regarded by colleges and universities around the world.
- AP courses are offered in Grades 9-12.
- AP scholars have the opportunity to complete the full AP program, which includes AP Research, AP Seminar and 4 other APs for the AP Capstone Diploma. This demonstrates to universities commitment to rigor and imminent success at the university level.
- Scholars can receive college credit for their AP coursework through completion of the course and successful exam performance. Universities often grant credit for scores of 3 and above on the exam (Highest Score for each exam=5). Each university has unique requirements
- Scholars who engage in AP coursework have higher acceptance rates, higher college-level success, and higher retention and university completion rates
- Through The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP), scholars are prepared for college success. The IB DP aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
- IB DP Coursework is rigorous and highly regarded by colleges and universities around the world
- IB DP courses which will start in 2022 are offered in Grades 11-12. All classes are 2-year courses with a culminating exam at the end of Year 2 (12th grade).
- IB DP* scholars have the opportunity to complete the full IB Diploma, which includes the Theory of Knowledge course, Creativity, Activity, and Service requirements, and the Extended Essay. This demonstrates to universities commitment to rigor and imminent success at the university level.
- Scholars can receive college credit for their IB DP coursework through completion of the course and successful exam performance. Universities often grant credit for scores of 5 and above on the exam (Highest Score for each exam=7 or 30+ overall for those pursuing the IB Diploma). Each university has unique requirements
- Scholars who engage in IB DP coursework have higher acceptance rates, higher college-level success, and higher retention and university completion rates
