Al Alia International Indian School vs International Indian Public School Riyadh

	A Al Alia International Indian School Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	I International Indian Public School Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 4,075 - 8,100	Fees / year SAR 7,659 - 12,144
Age range	Age range 2½ - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 2,000	Pupils 1,343
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 19
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 1995
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Al Alia International Indian School is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the Al Malaz district. The campus sits on Prince Fahad bin Ibrahim Al Saud Street and serves the Indian expatriate community in central Riyadh. The postal address is P.O. Box 26539, Riyadh 11496.	Location The International Indian Public School is located in the As-Sulaimaniyah district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The official mailing address is P.O. Box 13740, Riyadh 11414.
Stages	Stages The school is a K-12 institution offering the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. It serves a broad age range from early years through secondary grades. The school is listed as CBSE-affiliated and operates as a single institution serving multiple grade levels.	Stages The school serves kindergarten through grade 12 (K–12). It operates as co-educational up to Grade V and is gender-isolated from Grade VI onward.
School type	School type The school is a co-educational day school with separate boys' and girls' sections from the primary years onward; there is no indication of boarding facilities. The records show a boys' section and a girls' section, consistent with a multi-division day school.	School type The school is a private, CBSE-affiliated English-medium institution.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school primarily serves the Indian expatriate community in Riyadh, with Malayalis forming the majority among Indian nationals. The exact nationality mix is not published.	Pupil nationality mix Admissions indicate that the school serves Indian students and requires Indian nationality with a valid passport and Iqama. A published nationality breakdown is not provided. The school primarily serves the Indian diaspora.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support No explicit Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions are listed on public pages; the site highlights facilities such as a library, laboratories, and a medical centre as part of the campus offerings. Parents should inquire directly for details on SEN support if needed.	Additional learning support A Special Care Centre (SCC) is attached to the school and provides evaluation and a Special Education Programme for children with special needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is located in Saudi Arabia and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India (CBSE board).	Country affiliation The school is CBSE-affiliated and operates under the patronage of the Embassy of India in Riyadh, with the Indian Ambassador as patron.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no religious affiliation indicated for the school.	Religious affiliation There is no explicit religious affiliation stated.
School day structure	School day structure The school day typically starts in the morning and may extend into the early afternoon; schedules publicly shown on third-party listings indicate a morning window around 6:30 am to 1:30 pm, with a possible late afternoon session in some cases (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) and a Saturday timetable of 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please confirm current daily timings with the school.	School day structure School days run Sunday to Thursday. Winter timings are: Nursery, LKG and SCC from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; Grades I–XII from 7:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.; the assembly begins at 7:30 a.m.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school offers a transportation service with multiple routes. Bus fees are charged monthly and vary by zone (Zones A, B, and C), with current slabs of SR 210, 240, and 270 per month. Routes and timings are published in the school's Transportation section; stops include areas such as Malaz, Batha, and Azizia, among others.	Bus service details A bus service is offered. Bus fees are 260 SR per month for two-way use and 220 SR per month for one-way use, payable all year and billed with tuition.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission Fees - Admission Form & Prospectus: SR 50 (payable at the time of application). - Admission Fee: SR 500 (payable at the time of admission). Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual total) - PRE - KG: Term I SR 1,360; Term II SR 1,360; Term III SR 1,355; Annual total SR 4,075. - LKG - UKG: Term I SR 1,760; Term II SR 1,765; Term III SR 1,760; Annual total SR 5,285. - Grades I - IV: Term I SR 1,995; Term II SR 1,995; Term III SR 1,990; Annual total SR 5,980. - Grades V - VIII: Term I SR 2,160; Term II SR 2,160; Term III SR 2,160; Annual total SR 6,480. - Grade IX: Term I SR 2,470; Term II SR 2,470; Term III SR 2,475; Annual total SR 7,415. - Grade X: Term I SR 2,590; Term II SR 2,590; Term III SR 2,580; Annual total SR 7,760. - Grade XI: Term I SR 2,590; Term II SR 2,590; Term III SR 2,590; Annual total SR 7,770. - Grade XII: Term I SR 2,700; Term II SR 2,700; Term III SR 2,700; Annual total SR 8,100. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year tuition is billed in three installments: Term I (April, May, June), Term II (September, October, November) and Term III (December, January, February, March). The Term I, II and III fees are payable by the 15th of April, September and December respectively. Delayed payments may incur a penalty/fine. - Pupils joining mid-session pay the full fee for that term. Long absentees who wish to rejoin must pay fees for the months they were absent. - It is mandatory for students in Grades X and XII to have all fees for the academic year (including Term III) fully cleared before issue of admit cards. For all other classes, academic-year fees must be paid before the start of the annual examinations. - All published fee amounts are exclusive of VAT at 15%. Transportation (bus) fees and terms - Bus charges are applied monthly and only for 10 months (excluding summer vacation). The bus fee slabs are: Zone A SR 210 per month; Zone B SR 240 per month; Zone C SR 270 per month. The bus fee is payable monthly, and it is non-refundable and non-adjustable. Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. No boarding facilities or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee information or public fee schedule. Other costs and fees - School uniform: A specific uniform policy is required (detailed summer, winter, sports and lab uniform items are specified). Uniform items and the lab coat for Grades XI & XII are available through the school store, but specific uniform prices are not published in the fee schedule. - Textbooks, activity-specific consumables, exam or stationery charges are not itemised in the public fee schedule; such costs are handled as per standard school practice and may be billed or listed separately. Refunds and related policies - Bus fees are stated as non-refundable and non-adjustable. - Transfer Certificates will be issued only after all school dues have been paid and any borrowed school property (including library books) is returned. This is a condition for withdrawal processing and certificate issuance. - The published material does not provide a separate line-by-line refundable tuition schedule; general rules on mid-session joins, absentees and requirement to clear dues for transfer/TC apply. Fee payment options and contact for billing - The published fee schedule does not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online gateway, etc.). For bank details, accepted payment methods, and the school's invoicing process, contact the school office at the numbers or email given for administration. Payment deadlines and the requirement to clear dues remain as stated above.	Fee details General fees and mandatory charges - Admission fee: SAR 1,150 (non‑refundable). - Development Fund: SAR 1,150 (non‑refundable). - Refundable Caution Deposit: SAR 1,000 — refunded at the time the child is withdrawn from the school. - Registration Fee for new admission: SAR 57.50 (non‑refundable). Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual totals) - Nursery to Grade IV: - SAR 2,553 per term (each term = 4 months). - Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 7,659 (SAR 2,553 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.) - Grade V to Grade X: - SAR 3,013 per term (each term = 4 months). - Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 9,039 (SAR 3,013 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.) - Grade XI & Grade XII: - SAR 3,818 per term (each term = 4 months). - Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 11,454 (SAR 3,818 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.) - Special Care Centre (S.C.C.): - SAR 4,048 per term (each term = 4 months). - Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 12,144 (SAR 4,048 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.) Bus / transport fees - Two‑way service: SAR 260 per month. - One‑way service: SAR 220 per month. - Bus fees are payable for all 12 months of the year. Calculated annual totals: SAR 3,120 per year for two‑way (SAR 260 × 12) and SAR 2,640 per year for one‑way (SAR 220 × 12). Calculated per‑term amounts (4 months) are SAR 1,040 per term for two‑way and SAR 880 per term for one‑way. These per‑term and annual figures are derived from the stated monthly rates. The bus fee is collected along with tuition fees each term. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is charged per term; each term is 4 months long. Parents pay tuition at the start of each term. Calculated annual totals above assume three 4‑month terms in a 12‑month period. - Bus fees are billed for all 12 months and are collected along with tuition at each term. - Payment by Debit Card / Credit Card is accepted in the Accounts Department on school working days (processing charges for credit card payments are payable by the parents). - Payment by bank transfer is accepted. Bank details provided for transfers are: - Bank: SAB - Account name: International Indian Public School Riyadh - Account number: 003 – 124658 – 001 - IBAN: SA08 4500 0000 0031 2465 8001 - When remitting by bank transfer, parents are instructed to submit the deposit slip/transfer receipt with the child's name, grade and section to the Accounts Section for reconciliation. Boarding fees - No boarding facilities or boarding fees are listed for the school; boarding is not applicable. Other costs and additional charges - Uniform requirements are specified for boys and girls (details by age/grade are provided), but uniform prices are not listed. Examples of specified items include shirts, trousers, pinafore/kameez, blazer, tie, sweater and school shoes. Parents should expect separate costs for these items from uniform suppliers. - Textbooks and stationery: a grade‑wise Book List exists, but prices for textbooks and stationery are not listed on the school's downloadable Book List page. Textbook/stationery costs are additional and borne by parents. - Credit card processing charges for fee payments are to be borne by parents. Refund information - Refundable Caution Deposit of SAR 1,000 is refunded at the time a child is withdrawn from the school. - Admission Fee (SAR 1,150), Development Fund (SAR 1,150) and Registration Fee (SAR 57.50) are stated as non‑refundable. No other refund provisions for tuition, transport or other charges are specified in the fee schedule. Accepted fee payment methods (summary) - Debit Card / Credit Card payments accepted at the Accounts Department (credit card processing charges borne by parents). - Bank transfer to the school account (SAB) using the account details above; parents are required to provide transfer receipts for reconciliation.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Al Alia International Indian School in Riyadh is an English‑medium K–12 CBSE‑affiliated school offering education from Pre‑KG through Class XII. The curriculum follows Central Board of Secondary Education syllabi across all grades, with senior secondary streams in Science and Commerce and corresponding subjects such as English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology for Science and Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, and IP for Commerce. The 2025–25 syllabus for all grades is published by the school, covering lower year syllabi as well as XI–XII syllabi aligned to CBSE standards. The school holds CBSE affiliation 5730013, with Senior Secondary status, valid from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029. In 2025, CBSE board results included X at 95.4% and XII in Science at 95.2% and Commerce at 94.2%, reflecting strong performance across grade levels.	Curriculum details International Indian Public School Riyadh follows CBSE curriculum designed in line with NEP 2020, emphasizing a child-centered, activity-oriented approach. The curriculum is organized into four stages: Foundational (5 years), Preparatory (3 years), Middle (3 years), and Secondary (4 years). Kindergarten (Nursery to KG-2) uses play- or activity-based learning; Nursery, LKG, and UKG cover English, Mathematics, EVS, with Hindi and General Knowledge included at higher early grades. Primary School (Grade I–III) includes English, EVS, Mathematics, and Hindi, with Grade III incorporating a third language. Middle School (Grade IV–VIII) offers English, EVS/Science, Mathematics, Hindi, III Language, and Social Science across grades IV–VIII. Secondary (Grade IX–XII) includes English, Science, Mathematics, Language II, Social Science in IX–X, and Grade XI–XII present a Science stream with Chemistry, Computer Science/P.Ed, Biology, Mathematics/Home Science, and Physics.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Admission is granted strictly on the basis of availability of seats and the merit of the candidate. The application form for admission is available from the school office for SR 50. 2. KG admissions require age criteria: LKG is for children who are 3 years 6 months (preferably 4 years, as per NEP) on or before 1 April; UKG may include a basic competency assessment; Pre-KG is for children above 2 years 6 months and below 4 years as of 1 April. 3. Classes I–VIII may involve an assessment of basic competency in English/Hindi/3rd language, Mathematics, and Science/Social Science/EVS. For fresh admissions to KG and Class I, the birth certificate and other required documents must be submitted; for transfers from other schools, an original Transfer Certificate is required. 4. Classes IX–XII admissions require prior completion of the preceding class in a CBSE-affiliated or equivalent board and may require a transfer certificate and board reports; equivalence may be needed from the Embassy of India if coming from a board other than CBSE. 5. The last date for direct admission to IX–XII is 31 August or as mandated by CBSE from time to time. 6. Registration can be completed through the online portal linked from the admissions section; new admissions are listed with an option for online registration. 7. Documents to be submitted at admission include: admission forms (English and Arabic), birth certificate (translated to English), original Transfer Certificate (for certain classes), passport copies for student and parents, Iqama copies, and two passport-size photos; original mark sheets of previous years may be required. 8. The school provides an online registration system and contact channels for further information.	Admissions 1. Admissions for the Academic Year 2026-27 run from April 2026 to March 2027. Admission for UKG to Grade XI is subject to the availability of seats. Prospective parents can download the General Registration Form and submit it along with the supporting documents in the School Office between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 2. Eligibility requires the child to be Indian with a valid passport and Iqama. The age criteria as of 31 March 2026 are: Nursery 3 years to 3 years 6 months; LKG 3 years 6 months to 4 years 6 months; UKG 4 years 6 months to 5 years 6 months; Grade I 5 years 6 months to 6 years 6 months. 3. Supporting documents include: Child's Iqama Copy; Child's Passport Copy; Parents' Iqama Copy; Parents' Passport Copy. 4. Bank transfer details for the Registration Fee are: SAB bank; Account Name International Indian Public School Riyadh; Account Number 003‑124658‑001; IBAN SA08 4500 0000 0031 2465 8001. 5. Registration Fee is SR 57.50 (including 15% VAT) and is non-refundable. The fee is payable by bank transfer as detailed above. 6. 7. Admission forms, including the General Registration Form (2026-2027), are available for download under Admission > Admission Forms. 8.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.	Scholarships The school does not publish information regarding any existing scholarships.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.	Waitlist The school does not publish information regarding any existing waitlist.
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