Arabic Values & Cultural Heritage

Sherborne School Jeddah is where two great traditions meet - British educational excellence and the values of Saudi Arabia creating a school with a truly distinctive sense of identity and purpose.

Arabic Values – Global Citizens

While rooted in Sherborne’s long-standing traditions, Sherborne School Jeddah also embraces values that reflect our unique identity within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Respecting Traditions & Embracing Diversity
We honour the rich heritage of Saudi Arabia while welcoming pupils and families from across the world. Our school is a place where cultural pride and genuine curiosity about others grow side by side because understanding difference is at the heart of a modern education.
Encouraging Creativity & Innovation
Curiosity and creativity are at the heart of everything we do. From Arabic calligraphy to design technology, from drama to robotics, we give pupils the space and confidence to think originally and approach challenges with fresh eyes.
Fostering Integrity & Wellbeing
Placing honesty, fairness, and pastoral care at the heart of school life, ensuring every child feels valued and supported.
Pursuing Excellence in Every Endeavour
Encouraging academic, personal, and co-curricular achievements through a holistic approach to learning.
Developing Global Citizens with Strong Cultural Pride
Preparing pupils to confidently engage with the world while staying deeply connected to their heritage.

`A Unique Blend of` opportunity
`+` belonging

Our teaching places character and wellbeing at the heart of academic life. Guided by the values that define us —

At Sherborne School Jeddah, our values are not words on a wall. They are moments.

They are families gathering for a community Iftar, sharing food, gratitude and laughter at the close of a long day. They are pupils carefully packing food boxes for families in need, guided by teachers and supported by the generosity of our parent community. They are children dressed in traditional costume, standing tall and proud as they celebrate the story of a nation they call home.

Moments like these remind us that Sherborne is more than a school. We are a family. And it is within this family that our pupils learn the most important lessons of all: the courage to be kind, the responsibility to serve, and the pride of knowing where they come from.