Yanbu Schools
 

Hi all,
A possibility has arisen which could involve a move to Yanbu. Having been an expat in the Middle East before, this part of the world isn't new to me, however, my only concern is the schooling. I can't find much on schools in Yanbu, people in older threads talk about a school which closed down a few years ago. The two that have come up are Alhussan International School and Radhwa International School and from their websites, they don't look particularly great. I am a teacher (and have taught in the Gulf), so could homeschool as a last option, but I would love to know what fellow Brits are doing about their children's schooling. My children would be in Year 1 & 2. Of course any information on schooling or anything Yanbu related would be great, forums on facebook seem to also be very much bachelors/buy sell forums.

Re: Yanbu Schools
 

Probably not very helpful, but the Royal Commission closed their International School which led to an exodus of expat families..this is probably the school you are talking about. They are apparently quite good with their education provision, at least by Saudi standards. Unsure what the current offerings are however.

Re: Yanbu Schools
 

Schooling to western standards is non existent. Many people have left and are leaving due to this and some are doing online teaching and/or extra tutoring online and when they travel back to home countries.

An American international school was due to arrive this year…but they couldn’t get numbers and/or a license from MoE.

Re: Yanbu Schools
 

Hi, I have informed by the the school the American International (Jeddah) has been granted a license to operate in Yanbu. They are working on an open date of August 2025 for KG1-Grade 5 initially. Estimate cost is 55-60K per year/per child.

They are currently refurbishing an existing building/facility, recruitment due to start in Feb 25, enrolment to commence Mar-Jul 25.