Compare International Schools in Saudi arabia

Downe House Riyadh provides a distinctive British education in the heart of Saudi Arabia, blending the heritage of its UK parent school with local culture. Opened in 2022, the school welcomes boys and girls in the early years (ages 2–9) and offers exclusively girls’ education from Year 5 through to Sixth Form. The campus features specialized facilities, including a 560-seat theatre, a semi-Olympic indoor swimming pool, and dedicated science and art laboratories. Students follow the British Curriculum, leading to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, with a strong emphasis on Arabic and Islamic Studies to ensure cultural fluency. A standout feature is the "Impact and Competency Pathways" (ICPs), a unique programme integrated into the school day that allows students to build personalised portfolios in sports, creative arts, and academic research. With over 60 co-curricular activities, the school ensures a rich educational experience beyond the classroom.

Ellesmere College Riyadh operates on two Riyadh campuses, Al Hamra and Salwa, to serve pupils aged 3 to 18. The school delivers a broad international education, combining the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–19, alongside Cambridge IGCSE, the American Diploma, and Cambridge A Levels. It is a Candidate IB World School for the PYP and DP, and uses the High Performance Learning framework, a philosophy it has accredited since 2021. Facilities include extensive classrooms, a Knowledge Hub library, labs for science and STEM, art and music rooms, an auditorium seating 300, and comprehensive sports facilities including a swimming pool, gym, and multi-purpose halls. The school emphasises enquiry, independent research, and service through its co-curricular programme, with Sixth Form studies focused on rigorous IB and IGCSE preparation for university and future careers.

Modern Global International Schools (MGIS) operates on two Riyadh campuses, Digital City and Qortuba, serving Nursery through Grade 9. The school delivers an American Curriculum aligned to US Common Core Standards, integrated within the IB Primary Years Programme. Math follows US Core Standards; English Language Arts aligns with Common Core through balanced literacy; Science aligns with CSS and NGSS. Arabic & Islamic Studies follow the Saudi curriculum, with Arabic as a Second Language available for non-native speakers. A 1:1 device-to-student ratio supports learning with Chromebooks and iPads. MGIS provides ICT Lab, Science Lab, library/research center, art studio, music studio, theatre, and multipurpose rooms across campuses, plus a football pitch, basketball court, clinic, playgrounds, and wellbeing facilities. After-school activities include Spelling Bee, STEAM Fair, Career Week, and more. The school emphasizes inquiry and global-minded learning within an environment aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, fostering intercultural understanding across two Riyadh campuses.

One World International School (OWIS) Riyadh offers American Common Core with NGSS and IB Primary Years Programme to students from Pre-KG to Grade 10. An Apple Distinguished School, it serves over 40 nationalities with cutting-edge STEM labs, creative arts studios, and collaborative classrooms. Part of the Global Schools Group with 64 campuses across 11 countries.

Modern International School Riyadh operates two campuses: Boys campus on Khalifa Al Mamun Street and Girls campus on Omair Bin Al Hamam Street in Al Malaz. The school offers the CBSE curriculum for students aged 3 to 18 and serves the expatriate community, affiliated with CBSE New Delhi and operating under Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education. The program emphasizes child-centered, value-based and activity-oriented learning with hands-on experiences, field trips and play-based methods, supported by an integrated, interdisciplinary approach and research and professional talks. Languages offered include English for instruction and a range of languages such as Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu, alongside Arabic. Facilities include 53 classrooms, five laboratories (science and computer), three libraries, four activity rooms and four playgrounds; computer labs with 35 machines; and diverse clubs, such as Eco, Science, IT and Arts. The school runs house activities, science exhibitions and Olympiad programs to foster leadership.

Al Alia International Indian School is a K‑12 CBSE‑affiliated day school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was established on 6 April 2003 by Thomas Chandy to serve the Indian expatriate community and moved to its current Al Malaz campus in 2009 after previously operating in Azizia. The school reports around 100+ certified teachers and about 2,000 students, and its English‑medium curriculum follows CBSE. Facilities include a well‑stocked library and highly advanced computer and science laboratories, with indoor and outdoor amenities. The school provides a bus service with multiple routes and publishes a fee structure. The principal is Kavitha Latha Kadhiresan, and the school operates with separate Boys' and Girls' sections in various levels. The CBSE Gulf Sahodaya affiliation is noted, along with ongoing extracurricular and academic programs.

Al Bassam Schools in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, comprise three campuses serving Kindergarten through Grade 12. The group began in 2001 as a girls' school; the boys' campus opened in 2002, and the system now operates three sites (boys, girls, and international). The schools offer multiple curricula, including the American and British curricula and the Saudi national curriculum, with Cambridge elements in the national schools and IB programs. The PYP runs Pre-KG to Grade 5; the MYP covers ages about 11–16; the DP serves Grades 11–12. The language of instruction includes English and Arabic. English language learning uses Savvas Realize in the early years, and language acquisition includes French in the MYP. The campuses emphasise active, inquiry-based learning, digital empowerment, leadership and service, and programs such as Mawhiba and student parliament, plus range of clubs and community projects.