Jawahir Al Riyadh International School

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees SAR 14,950 - 20,700

Ages 3 - 18 years

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum

3162 Balqis Bint Sulaiman, Al Murabba, Riyadh 12612, Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

Location

Jawahir Al-Riyadh International School (JARIS) operates in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The three campuses are described as located in the centre of the city and easily accessible from central Riyadh transport routes. The network lists a Riyadh P.O. Box address (Jawahir Al-Riyadh Educational Company, P.O. Box 19952, Riyadh 11445) for correspondence. Public contact information is available for the Riyadh area.

Stages

1st JARIS offers the British Cambridge Curriculum for boys in grades 6–12. 2nd JARIS delivers an American Curriculum (Cognia-accredited) with a girls' section for KG-12 and a boys' section for grades 6–12. 3rd JARIS provides a British Cambridge Curriculum with boys in KG–5 and girls in KG–12.

Type

The Jawahir system comprises three campuses with gender arrangements that vary by campus: 1st JARIS is a boys-only campus (6–12); 2nd JARIS has a girls' section (KG–12) and a separate boys' section (6–12); 3rd JARIS has boys KG–5 and girls KG–12. There is no publicly listed boarding facility.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Public materials do not provide a nationality mix or local/international student ratio. The curriculum offerings (British Cambridge, American Cognia, and Pakistan/other options referenced in materials) suggest a mix of local and international enrollment.

Additional learning support

Public materials do not publish explicit SEN provisions. English-language fluency is emphasized for early admissions (nursery to UKG), indicating a focus on language readiness; families with additional learning needs should contact admissions for specifics.

Country affiliation

There is no formal country affiliation stated. The school offers British Cambridge and American-Cognia accreditation through its three campuses, with Pakistani and other curriculum references noted in the British/Pakistani offerings.

Religious affiliation

Religious affiliation is not indicated in public materials.

School day structure

The typical school day runs Sunday through Thursday, with opening hours from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Friday and Saturday are listed as non-operational.

Bus service

A dedicated Jawahir school bus service is not publicly listed. Riyadh has an extensive public bus network (Riyadh Bus), but there is no published Jawahir-operated transport information.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Annual tuition by school stage (published amounts, SAR)
- Kindergarten (Nursery/LKG/UKG): SAR 13,800 per year (SAR 12,000 tuition + SAR 1,800 VAT).
- Primary (Grades 1–6): SAR 14,950 per year (SAR 13,000 tuition + SAR 1,950 VAT).
- Middle (Grades 7–9): SAR 17,250 per year (SAR 15,000 tuition + SAR 2,250 VAT).
- Secondary (Grades 10–12): SAR 19,550 per year (SAR 17,000 tuition + SAR 2,550 VAT).

Per-term breakdown (equal division of the published annual amount — calculated)
- Kindergarten: SAR 4,600 per term (SAR 4,000 + SAR 600 VAT). (Annual SAR 13,800 ÷ 3).
- Primary: SAR 4,983.33 per term (SAR 4,333.33 + SAR 650 VAT). (Annual SAR 14,950 ÷ 3).
- Middle: SAR 5,750 per term (SAR 5,000 + SAR 750 VAT). (Annual SAR 17,250 ÷ 3).
- Secondary: SAR 6,516.67 per term (SAR 5,666.67 + SAR 850 VAT). (Annual SAR 19,550 ÷ 3).

Application / registration fees
- No separate application or registration fee amount is published in the school's publicly posted fee summary; the admissions notes refer to a "prescribed fee" required with documents and state that this fee will be refunded if the admission is not approved.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Published tuition figures are presented as annual amounts. The per-term values above are an equal three-term division of those annual amounts (calculated for convenience).
- The school provides bank payment details for fee settlement and an e‑payment option. Card payments are noted as accepted/available (the school's payment information indicates card acceptance is available but under development).

Boarding
- No boarding or hostel fees are listed in the published fee information; no boarding provision or boarding fee schedule is published for the school.

Other costs and additional charges
- The publicly posted fee summary lists tuition (and VAT) by stage but does not publish separate line items for uniform, books, stationery, transport, activity fees, exam/assessment fees, or similar extras. Additional costs (uniform, books, transport, exam fees, optional activities) may apply but are not itemised in the published tuition schedule.

Refund information
- The school's published admission notes state that the fee submitted with an application will be refunded if admission is not approved by the relevant authorities. No broader, detailed refund/withdrawal refund schedule (pro‑rata or otherwise) is published in the publicly available fee summary or the withdrawal procedure document.

Fee payment options (formats accepted / bank details)
- Bank transfer: Al‑Rajhi Bank account details are provided for fee payments (account name appears as Jawahir Al‑Riyadh). The school publishes its Al‑RajHI bank account number as part of its payment instructions.
- E‑payment: An e‑payment option is listed as an available payment route.
- Card payments: Card payment acceptance is indicated (card payments noted as accepted / feature under development).

Notes: all amounts above are shown in Saudi Riyals (SAR). The annual tuition figures and VAT breakdowns are the published figures; the per‑term numbers are calculated by dividing each published annual total by three to show a per‑term equivalent. The school's published materials supply the annual tuition figures and the payment instructions referenced above.

Academics

Curriculum

The school offers five curricula: British Cambridge, American (Cognia-accredited), Pakistani, Sudanese, and Egyptian. The British Cambridge track runs from primary through Grade 12, culminating in IGCSE examinations and A-levels. The American track is Cognia-accredited and culminates in a U.S.-style high school diploma for Grades 9–12, with College Board examination opportunities. The Pakistani track follows the Pakistani national curriculum with SSC and HSSC outcomes. The Sudanese track follows the Sudanese curriculum and awards the Sudanese Certificate; the Egyptian track follows the Egyptian curriculum and awards the Egyptian Thanaweya Amma. Admissions are organized by campus and program; entry testing covers English, Mathematics, Science, and Arabic/Urdu to assess readiness for the relevant track.

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Admissions

Jawahir Al-Riyadh International School (JARIS) operates three campuses in Riyadh. 1st JARIS offers British and Pakistani curriculums for boys in grades 6–12. 2nd JARIS offers American curriculums with a girls section (KG–5, KG–12 for girls) and a boys section (6–12). 3rd JARIS offers British and Pakistani curriculums with boys in KG–5 and girls in KG–12. The Curriculums available across JARIS are British, American, Pakistani, Sudan, and Egyptian. First JARIS uses the British Cambridge Curriculum. Second JARIS is affiliated with Advance-Ed (American accreditation) since December 2015 and serves as an Examination Center for College Board. The campuses are located in the Centre of the city. The school is based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with contact address P.O. Box 19952, Riyadh 11445. Opening hours are Sunday to Thursday 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

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FAQs

What ages does Jawahir Al Riyadh International School serve?

JARIS is a KG–12 international school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, welcoming students from age 3 up to 18. The school operates across multiple campuses and offers education from kindergarten through Grade 12.

What curricula does JARIS offer and what qualifications do they lead to?

JARIS offers five international curricula: British Cambridge (leading to IGCSE and A‑levels), American (Cognia-accredited, culminating in a high school diploma), Pakistani (SSC and HSSC), Sudanese (Sudanese Certificate), and Egyptian (Thanaweya Amma). Each pathway is aligned with its respective national or international standard.

Is Jawahir Al Riyadh International School a boarding school?

No boarding provision is published. JARIS operates as a day school serving students in the local and international communities.

Where is JARIS located and what are its typical operating hours?

Jawahir Al Riyadh International School is located in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The day structure listed is Sun–Thu, 6:30 AM–12:30 PM, reflecting a typical daily schedule.

What is the annual tuition by stage for 2025–2026, and is VAT included?

Annual tuition (including VAT) is: Kindergarten 14,950 SAR; Primary 16,100 SAR; Middle 18,400 SAR; Secondary 20,700 SAR; Grade 11–12 (American boys) 23,000 SAR. VAT is included in these totals as published.

Are there any early-payment discounts, and what are they?

Yes. For full annual payment before 30 November 2025, there is a discount of 800 SAR for one child, and 1,000 SAR off per child for families with more than one child. VAT is calculated on the discounted tuition.

Is there a separate application or registration fee published for admissions?

No fixed application/registration fee amount is published. The admissions notes require a prescribed fee submitted with the application, which is refundable if the Ministry authorities do not approve admission.

How does the admissions process work at JARIS?

Admissions are online, with an allocated candidate ID and SMS follow-up. A mandatory entry test is used for admission, followed by an interview. Core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic/Urdu, and some General Knowledge) are assessed, and documents such as passports, birth certificates, vaccination records, and reports from abroad may be required.

What higher education preparation is provided under the British and American tracks?

Under the British Cambridge track, students prepare for internationally recognized qualifications (IGCSE and A‑levels) suitable for top universities worldwide. The American curriculum culminates in a Cognia-accredited high school diploma and is designed to support college admissions in the U.S. and globally.

Do we have information on class sizes or measured exam results at JARIS?

No, the data provided does not include class sizes or published exam results.

What laboratories and core academic facilities does JARIS have?

The campus includes dedicated Chemistry, Biology, and Physics laboratories, plus a Computer Lab. These labs are designed to be safe and well-equipped, with modern equipment to support science and technology learning.

Are there any dedicated sports or other extracurricular facilities mentioned?

The data notes state-of-the-art sports facilities exist, but specific sports or extracurricular facilities are not itemized in detail.

What makes JARIS academically distinctive in terms of curriculum options?

A distinctive feature is the availability of five international curricula (British Cambridge, American, Pakistani, Sudanese, Egyptian) within one school, allowing families to choose a pathway aligned with future plans for local or international education.

How does JARIS approach student wellbeing and safeguarding?

JARIS emphasizes a nurturing, student-centered environment with inclusive community values and open two-way communication among students, parents, and staff. Safety is a core value, with a focus on maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment.

Are there any details about SEN, EAL, or mental health support at JARIS?

There is no specific information provided in the data about SEN, EAL, mental wellbeing programs, or formal safeguarding policies.

Does JARIS have a house system or a uniform policy?

Details about a house system or school uniform are not published in the available data.

Who governs Jawahir Al Riyadh International School?

JARIS is a subsidiary of Jawahir Al-Riyadh Educational Company (JAREC), whose founders were among the first Saudi educationists licensed after a royal decree authorizing international schools.

What accreditations or affiliations does JARIS hold?

The American curriculum is Cognia-accredited, and the school has affiliations with British and Pakistani educational boards. JAREC provides the overarching governance and campus affiliations across three JARIS campuses.

Is there any information about a PTA or community events at JARIS?

The data provided does not list a PTA or specific community events.

What languages are taught at JARIS and how is English language proficiency addressed?

English language fluency is a key focus at JARIS. The system requires at least three years of pre-schooling to achieve adequate English fluency before Grade I; other languages are part of the curricula depending on the chosen track, but specific language offerings beyond English are not detailed in the data.

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