The RCJY has established a comprehensive educational infrastructure designed to provide an environment conducive to learning. Schools, institutes, colleges, and even kindergartens have been built based on population growth rates, family size, and demographic developments anticipated for the cities’ residents.

The RCJY ensures that students at all educational levels, from kindergarten to university, have access to the necessary tools and resources. The aim is to graduate students who are capable of utilizing modern tools, employing advanced technologies, and developing logical thinking and research skills to contribute effectively to the Kingdom’s development.

The educational institutions in the Royal Commission’s cities serve more than 80,000 students, including:

• General education students: Over 64,000
• College and institute students: Over 20,000

Enhancing the quality of education in the RC’s cities is a cornerstone of the RC’s comprehensive management efforts. The goal is to develop and invest in human capital for the long term by equipping students with advanced knowledge and skills, starting from kindergarten and continuing through international scholarships.

To ensure a distinguished educational journey, the RC has introduced various initiatives to enhance the quality of general and higher education while integrating them with research and innovation, such as:

• Establishing specialized science clubs, such as a Robotics Club and a Mathematics Club.
• Partnering with international and local science and research institutions to advance curricula and foster scientific and practical knowledge. Notable partnerships include collaborations with the Jubail Center for Research, Innovation, and Industrial Integration, Technical University of Munich, and companies like Insite Bavaria and VDI/VDE-IT.
• Allocating dedicated areas in the cities for innovation and creativity centres, complete with the necessary infrastructure.

The results of education development efforts are reflected in the outstanding outcomes achieved by the Royal Commission’s cities, which hold prominent positions both locally and globally.

UNESCO Award:

• Yanbu Industrial City was recognized as one of the Best Learning Cities for 2024 as part of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities.
• Outstanding Schools
• 23 schools in Jubail and Yanbu industrial cities were ranked among the top-performing schools in Saudi Arabia, according to the Education and Training Evaluation Commission.
• The Royal Commission in Yanbu ranked first for two consecutive years among education institutions in Saudi Arabia for results in aptitude and achievement tests.

Excellence in International Competitions

• Students from JIC Schools won 10 medals and 15 special awards at international exhibitions.
• JIC Schools achieved 298 medals in national and international Mawhiba competitions.
• A student from JIC Schools won a bronze medal at the Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (JBMO).
• YIC Schools secured first place in Injaz Saudi Arabia and earned three gold medals in Injaz Al-Arab competitions.
• Yanbu students claimed first place globally in the High School Biennale in Italy and won 10 awards at the "Kanagawa Student Art Biennale" in Japan.
• Three student teams from JIC Schools qualified to represent Saudi Arabia in international robotics competitions.

• 10 academics from the education departments in Jubail and Yanbu were listed among the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists.

• Royal Commission colleges and institutes in Yanbu received full institutional accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission.
• Jubail Industrial College renewed its ABET accreditation for engineering and technology programs and secured full accreditation for its Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of English programs.
• Jubail Technical Institute renewed its accreditation as an Approved Testing Facility (ATF) from the American Welding Society (AWS) for three years.
• The Local Content and Government Procurement Authority accredited the Industrial Development Centre Initiative and its support for entrepreneurs in Yanbu Industrial City.

• Graduating the first two cohorts of the Tadaruj Program, which trains operators for SABIC in Yanbu Industrial City.
• Signing agreements between the Royal Commission in Yanbu and public investment fund companies to launch training programs aimed at enhancing national competencies.