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Compare 40 Affordable international schools in Riyadh, Saudi arabia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SAR 27,690), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Established in 2004 under the aegis of the renowned Delhi Public School Society, Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh offers a dual pathway of academic excellence through the Indian (CBSE) and British (IGCSE) curriculums. The campus is designed to support a rigorous academic environment with specialized facilities, including digital classrooms, subject-specific science laboratories, and a well-stocked library containing over 11,000 books. Distinctive to its educational approach is a strong emphasis on public speaking and communication skills. The school actively integrates elocution, debate, and extempore speech competitions into its routine to build student confidence. While the Early Years program is co-educational, the school transitions to gender-segregated sections from Grade 1 to Grade 12, respecting local cultural norms while maintaining high educational standards. Students also benefit from a robust co-curricular program that includes participation in National Science and Mathematics Olympiads and various inter-school sporting events.
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.
International Indian School, Riyadh (IISR) is a long‑standing CBSE‑affiliated English‑medium school serving KG through XII. It operates two campuses: the Girls Section in Malaz and the Boys Section in Ar‑Rawḍah, reflecting its structure as two separate schools under one management. The CBSE curriculum is delivered for all grades, with XI and XII offerings in Science, Commerce and Humanities; classes run from LKG to XII. The campuses feature laboratories, a library, an auditorium and outdoor facilities, along with sports venues for cricket, football, basketball and other activities. Co‑curricular programs include Scouts and Guides, inter‑school music competitions, debates and quizzes, as well as career counseling for senior students. The school provides transport with route‑based fares for both sections.
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.
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.
International Indian Public School Riyadh (IIPS Riyadh) is an English-medium CBSE-affiliated school established in 1995 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It serves students from Nursery through Grade XII and operates with separate boys' and girls' sections. The curriculum follows CBSE under NEP 2020, with Foundational (Nursery–KG-2), Primary (Grade I–III), Middle (Grade VI–VIII), and Secondary (Grade IX–XII) stages. The academic year runs April to March and is divided into two semesters. The campus provides a 10,368 square meter site with 70 classrooms and 13 laboratories, and offers a 12-month bus service. The school runs co-curricular activities such as Gavel Club, Scout and Guide, and Cyber Square. The languages of instruction are English, with Hindi taught as a subject. The Principal (In-Charge) is Mohammad Arshad Ali Khan.
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