Nün Academy

Nün Academy is a CIS-accredited bilingual school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We teach students from age 3 to 18 across our Girls and Boys campuses. Our school follows the CIE international curriculum, and partners with Kunskapsskolan Education (KED) Sweden to deliver personalised learning. Students sit IGCSE examinations (CIE and Pearson Edexcel) in Year 11, followed by the IB Diploma Programme in Year 13.

We welcome 1,196 students from all nationalities. Our goal is for every student to leave Nün with strong Arabic and English skills, a Cambridge or IB qualification, and a firm sense of their own cultural identity. An international education does not have to come at the cost of heritage — at Nün, it never does.

In this Nün Academy short movie, you will learn more about our values, our curriculum, our glocal approach and our personalized education.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help every student reach their full potential. We do this through personalised learning through the KED Program™, a broad and balanced curriculum, and teachers who act as coaches and role models. We want our graduates to be productive, compassionate citizens. They should be grounded in their own culture and ready to thrive anywhere in the world.

Students together at Nün Academy International School

Our Vision

Our vision is to build an educational model that other schools across the MENA region want to follow. We aim to develop compassionate students who are proud of their past, ready for today, and driven to shape tomorrow.

Core Values

Our core values shape every decision we make. Each one is meaningful on its own. Together, they form a clear guide for daily life at Nün Academy.

An Ethic of Excellence

Guided by the Islamic concept of “Itqan”, we strive for the highest quality in our work and performance, supporting each other along the way. As an organisation committed to excellence, we assess ourselves and our students using rigorous criteria to ensure that we are on the path of continuous improvement, aspiring to be better today than yesterday. 01

All People are Different

As a Kunskapsskolan school, we believe each student has a right to a personal challenge every day and a school culture that affirms and respects their uniqueness. We recognise that all students learn differently and are committed to personalising education for all. 02

High Expectations

We have high expectations of ourselves and others. With the support of committed, competent and stimulating teachers and through perseverance and ambition, our students stretch boundaries and learn more than they thought possible. 03

Glocal Education

We are committed to a rigorous international curriculum and an authentic, bilingual programme that ensures that our students develop a well-grounded understanding of their linguistic, religious and cultural heritage. 04

Humane Consciousness

We believe in social responsibility, service to our society and respect for the rights and beliefs of others. Our task is to develop the humane consciousness of our students as they encounter the complex issues of daily life. 05

Education for Life and Beyond

We inspire our students and our community to learn beyond the classroom, engage and serve in dynamic global communities and develop skills to interpret events, make ethical choices, and be a driving force for continuous learning. 06

Agency and Empowerment “Life is what I make it.”

We give each student a foundation for personal development where self-discipline, self-knowledge, a sense of responsibility and a trust in one’s ability provide the foundation for a constructive attitude, the essence of which is that “Life is what I make it”. 07

Nün Academy works in partnership with Kunskapsskolan Education (KED), a Swedish school company that also has partner schools in the USA, the Netherlands and India. The KED Program™ puts each student at the centre of their own learning. Every student has a personal coach who helps them set goals and track progress. Our program includes:

International Curriculum

We follow the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum from Early Years to IGCSE. ...In Years 12 and 13, students study the IB Diploma Programme. Students sit Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE exams in Years 10 and 11 in core subjects: Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, Co-ordinated or Triple Science, and Arabic, plus up to three electives. We also meet all Saudi Ministry of Education guidelines for international schools.

Personalized Education

Our teaching puts students at the centre of their own learning. ...With the help of their coach, students work towards becoming self-regulated learners. They set goals and learn how to reach them. We want a school culture that respects every student's interests and learning style.

Bilingual Education

Arabic is taught at every year level by skilled native-speaking teachers. ...In Early Years and Years 1–3, Arabic is the main language of the classroom. English and Maths are taught in English by subject specialists. From Year 4, the balance shifts. English becomes the main teaching language, and Arabic continues as a specialist subject. By IGCSE and IB level, students are confident in both languages. This opens doors to universities across the world.

Positive Discipline Approach

Nün Academy uses the Positive Discipline programme. It reflects our commitment to an anti-bullying, anti-discrimination school culture. The approach is based on the work of psychiatrists Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs. It teaches young people to be responsible, respectful, and resourceful.

Positive Discipline is neither punitive nor permissive. Adults use kindness and firmness at the same time. This aligns with the sunnah — the Prophet’s teaching of balancing compassion with discipline. The goal is to help each student develop self-regulation over time.

The key tools of Positive Discipline are:

Kindness and respect for the needs of every child
Looking for the reason behind a behaviour, not just trying to change it
Discipline that teaches, rather than punishes
A focus on solutions to build lasting self-esteem and confidence

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