Global English School – English Curriculum & Education in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Global English School (GES) is a non governmental K 12 school in Makkah Al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia. It stands out by providing a curriculum that mixes both Saudi and American educational standards, and it is therefore a unique institution that can support a family that wishes to have an international local education mixture. The school pledges to bring an engaging and secure learning atmosphere that actively engages the students in the learning process so as to achieve academic excellence and personal development.

Global English School curriculum incorporates a high emphasis of core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science and the fundamental study of Arabic and Islamic teachings as required by the Saudi Ministry of Education. In Kindergarten, the school can use Montessori educational methods, where the students are taught through play and activities to build the skills. In higher grades, students are enabled to be prepared to international standards, and they are encouraged to think critically and have 21 st century skills.

Global English School has a purpose built campus with a series of facilities to facilitate its education programs. These comprise more than 60 smart classrooms, which have the internet and audio visual facilities, properly equipped science laboratories (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), and two computer labs. The school also provides a large library/learning resource center, a multi purpose auditorium (in the process of being built or constructed in some reports) and special play areas such as the shaded areas, basketball, and volleyball courts. Although the reviews about the school on websites such as YaSchools suggest the mixed opinion about administration, the school is usually observed to be characterized by its curriculum and the work on students social and behavioral sides. The tuition fees depend on the grade one is in with the Kindergarten having a minimum fee of SAR 10,350 and other grades having higher fees.