Best 7 International Schools in Riyadh for Premium Education

Saudi Arabian educational systems have transformed over the last years as a response to seeking modernisation and development, which led to the innovation of a wide range of international schools in Riyadh and other Saudi Arabian cities. 

Saudi Arabian educational systems focus on a deep appreciation for cultural heritage, arts, humanities, technological innovations, and critical thinking.

The educational institutions in Saudi Arabia support different curriculum systems, such as IG, STEM, American, British, IB, Indian, German, French, Egyptian, and Finnish educational systems. This variety gives Saudi Arabian residents limitless options. Still, we will shorten the journey of searching for the best school for your children, as you will find here a list of international schools in Riyadh and their fees.  

1- Abdulaziz International Schools – Al Sulaimanah

Management and Ownership

Abdulaziz International Schools’ management is independent and privately owned.

Curriculum

Abdulaziz International Schools depend on the SABIS system, an international education management organisation established initially in Lebanon by the International School of Choueifat. 

Language

English

Age Range

Abdulaziz International Schools accept children starting from 3 years to 18 years.

Features

• Abdulaziz International Schools provide separate sections and classes for each gender, sections for boys and different sections for girls.

Abdulaziz International School Fees

• The down payment system is supported.
• Annual fees start from SR 30,000 to 44,000 according to 2023/ 2024 pricing.
• The joining fee is 2,000 SR for KG students and 3,000 SR for grades 1 to 12.
• The bus fee is 8,500 SR, paid annually.

Locations

• SABIS School Abdulaziz International Al-Sulaimaniah, Riyadh

• SABIS School Abdulaziz International Al-Wadi, Riyadh
• SABIS School Abdulaziz International Rabigh, Jeddah

2- Advanced Learning Schools

Advanced Learning Schools were founded in 2005 to prepare Saudi Arabian children to meet the challenges of the fast-developing world while appreciating their cultural heritage and identity.

Management and Ownership

Advanced Learning Schools’ management is independent and privately owned.

Curriculum

1. Arabic
2. IB
3. Islamic

Language

English

Age Range

Advanced Learning Schools accept students starting from 3 years to 18 years old.

Features

• School Capacity is 600 students.
• Members of the royal family are occupying 60% of the school, as it is one from the top international schools in Riyadh.  

Advanced Learning School Fees

• The assessment fee is SR 5000 (plus 15% VAT for non-Saudis)
• Annual fees start from SR 61,000 to 75,000 (plus 15% VAT for non-Saudis) according to 2023/ 2024 pricing.
• The down payment system is supported.

Location

Jabal Al Karmil, An Nakheel – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

3- King Faisal School

King Faisal School was founded by Prince Saud Al-Faisal and launched in 1991. It was established as a part of the King Faisal Foundation.

Management and ownership

King Faisal School is a Non-Profit Organization with independent management and is privately owned.

Curriculum

IB program

Language

English

Age Range

Advanced Learning Schools accept boys 3 – 18 years old and female students 3 – 6 years old.

Features

• School Capacity is 1400 students.
• The school established a “university preparation program” with Brown University.
• Students have a high potential to move into the US after graduation.

King Faisal School Fees

• Annual fees start from SR 49,000 (plus 15% VAT for non-Saudis). 

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, inside the diplomatic quarter.

4- Reigate Grammar School Riyadh

Reigate Grammar School is a multinational school in Riyadh. It was established for international expats who may not have their community schools in Saudi Arabia.

Reigate Grammar School Riyadh was opened in 2020 and was previously known as The Multinational School (MNS). Still, it became known as Reigate Grammar School Riyadh in 2021 after a partnership agreement that was signed by the owner with Reigate Grammar School International. 

Management and Ownership

Reigate Grammar School’s management is independent and privately owned.

Curriculum

• Australian 
• IGSCE
• A Level

Language

English

Age Range

Reigate Grammar School accepts students starting from 3 to 18 years old.

Features

• The capacity of the school is 1,600 students.
• Various classrooms have direct access to a shaded outdoor play area.
• The play area has bicycles, climbing equipment, and a wide range of resources for developing gross motor skills.
• Primary library and secondary reading rooms.
• Study Area for socialising and studying. 
• All-weather artificial grass football pitch.
• Basketball court.
• Auditorium.
• Fully equipped science laboratories.
• Suitable spaces for studying and practising Art, Music, IT, and languages.

Reigate Grammar School Fees

• Annual fees start from SR 38,900 up to 71,400 according to 2023/ 2024 pricing.

Location

• The suburb of At Cordoba, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. If you want to relocate near the school, you can search for available apartments for rent in East Riyadh

British International Schools in Riyadh

1- Saud International School

Management and Ownership

Saud International School’s management is independent and privately owned.

Curriculum

• British
• Australian
• American 
• IGCSE
• A Level

Language

English

Age Range

Saud International School accepts students from 3 to 18 years.

Features

• Saud International School provides separate sections and classes for each gender, with sections for boys and different sections for girls.

Saud International School Fees

• Annual fees start from SR 20,000 according to 2023/ 2024 pricing.

Location

• Saud International School is located in the Sulaimaniyah district of Riyadh.

2- King’s College Riyadh 

King’s College is the first British Independent school established in Saudi Arabia in 160 years. 

Curriculum

British 

Language

-English

– Arabic

Age Range 

For pre-school to Year 5 (age range 3 to 10)

Features

• The average class capacity is 22 students per class.
• Science lab
• Auditorium
• Music rooms
• Art rooms
• Dance room
• ICT suite
• Astroturf football pitch
• Two sports halls

King’s College Riyadh Fees

• Annual fees range is SR 48,800 to 67,100 (plus 15% VAT for non-Saudis) according to 2023/ 2024 pricing.
• Application Fee is SR 500.
• Assessment Fee is SR 1,000.
• Registration Fee is SR 3,500.

Location

King’s College is located near King Khalid Road in Diriyah, which is easily accessible from most parts of the city. If you want to relocate near the school, you can search for available apartments for rent in West Riyadh.

3- British International School Riyadh

British International School accepts any gender, race, and religion. The staff and teachers are genuine and nice to the students. 

Curriculum

British

Language

English 

Age range

BISR accepts students from 3 to 18 years old

Features

• Libraries
• Wet and Dry science labs
• Music rooms
• Art and DT rooms
• Drama spaces,
• Hall
• Artificial grass playing field
• Running track
• Swimming pool
• large sports hall
• two gymnasiums

Fees

• Annual fees start from SR 46,000 (plus 15% VAT for non-Saudis) according to 2023/ 2024 pricing.

Location

Ibrahim Mubarak Said Ad Dusari، Riyadh 13241, Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh’s international schools serve as a critical factor in the evolution of learning in Saudi Arabia. If you want your children to be included in that modernized landscape of education and a healthy educational environment with multicultural mindsets, you can apply to one of the mentioned international schools in Riyadh. 

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