Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh vs International Indian Public School Riyadh

	D Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	I International Indian Public School Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 8,400 - 16,000	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 Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,117	Pupils 1,343
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 19
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened 1995
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh is located in Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Umm Al Hamam, Riyadh 12334, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It sits in a residential expatriate area and is accessible via the main roads serving the Umm Al Hamam district.	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 offers Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K–12).	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 Co-educational in the early years; from Grade 1 onward, the school is gender-separated.	School type The school is a private, CBSE-affiliated English-medium institution.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school is described as primarily serving the Indian diaspora, with students from multiple nationalities. Exact numbers and the local-to-international ratio are 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 Public information does not list formal SEN provisions. The material focuses on standard classroom teaching and teacher–student ratios, with no explicit mention of dedicated learning support or inclusive-education facilities.	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 Affiliated with the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Cambridge IGCSE. The school is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education.	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 No formal religious affiliation is stated.	Religious affiliation There is no explicit religious affiliation stated.
School day structure	School day structure The school week runs Sunday through Thursday. Published visiting hours for parents are Sundays through Thursdays from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon. There is no public listing of standard school-day start/end times.	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 Public information about a school bus service is not published on the school's pages.	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 / Registration Fees - Registration fee (one-time, paid at registration): SAR 115 (inclusive of VAT). - Admission (seat-confirmation) fee (one-time): SAR 1,000. Annual / Miscellaneous Charges - Annual charge (development/miscellaneous): SAR 1,200 per year. Tuition fees (per term by year group) The school operates with term tuition charges; the amounts below are per term and are shown with the equivalent yearly total where noted (four terms per academic year): - Pre‑Nursery: SAR 2,100 per term (yearly total SAR 8,400). - Nursery to Grade II: SAR 2,700 per term (yearly total SAR 10,800). - Grades III to VIII: SAR 3,100 per term (yearly total SAR 12,400). - Grades IX & X: SAR 3,250 per term (yearly total SAR 13,000). - Grades XI & XII: SAR 4,000 per term (yearly total SAR 16,000). Optional / Subject-specific fees and books - Computer fee (Grades XI–XII): SAR 500 per year. - Laboratory fee (Grades XI–XII): SAR 500 per year. - Estimated cost of books (one-off per session, by grade band): Pre‑Nursery SAR 400; Nursery to Grade II SAR 500; Grades III–X SAR 600; Grades XI–XII SAR 700. Transport (school bus) fees - Transport is charged monthly and varies by route. Example ranges published historically show monthly transport charges commonly in the SAR 250–400 range depending on area and route category. Transport is billed separately from tuition. Sibling discount - Sibling discounts apply to tuition only: 20% for the first sibling reduced and 30% for the second sibling onward (applies to tuition component). Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic session divided into four terms. Standard due dates (published schedule) require tuition to be paid each term. Typical remittance schedule shown historically: First term on or before 1 April; Second term on or before 1 July; Third term on or before 1 October; Fourth term on or before 1 January. Students joining mid‑session are required to pay a minimum of two terms' fee. - Late payment penalty: SAR 2 per day is applied for late payment (charged for up to 30 days), after which the school may take further action for defaulters. - Withdrawal notice: One clear calendar month's written notice is required prior to withdrawal; fees for the current term remain payable and transfer/clearance certificates are issued only after all dues are settled. Refund information - Fees already paid are treated as non‑refundable under the published terms; the school's fee policy states that fees once paid are not refundable. The withdrawal rules require notice and payment of outstanding term fees prior to issuance of transfer documents. Boarding - Boarding is not listed among the school's services; the school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees. Other costs and fees (uniforms, fines, incidental charges) - Uniform: a prescribed uniform is required by grade; the school publishes uniform requirements and parents are responsible for purchasing the required items. Fines for late library book returns and other minor fines apply per published rules. Specific uniform item prices are not listed in the school fee summary. - Miscellaneous fines and charges (library late‑return fines, damage replacement, etc.) are described in the school rules and policies and may be applied as appropriate. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include: cash, cheque, debit card (SPAN), and bank transfer to the school account. Parents who remit fees by bank transfer are asked to send payment confirmation so a fee receipt can be issued in the student's name. Bank account details have been published for remittance (Bank AlJazira / other bank details historically used). Notes on mid‑session admissions and minimum payments - Students admitted mid‑session are normally required to pay a minimum of two terms' fees on admission. All dues must be cleared before transfer/clearance certificates are issued. Key policy highlights - VAT (where applicable) is applied to payments (historically shown as 15% VAT and the VAT registration number was published). - Fee non‑refundability and late‑payment penalties are enforced by the school in line with the published fee schedule and rules.	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 Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh (DPS Riyadh) offers CBSE for Pre-Nursery through Grade XII and Cambridge International IGCSE for selected grades (II–III, IV–VIII and IX–X). The CBSE curriculum is organized by grade: Prep–III includes English, a Second Language (Hindi/Urdu/Arabic/French), Mathematics and Environmental Studies; Grades IV–V add a Third Language along with English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science; Grades VI–VIII include English, Second Language, Third Language, Mathematics, General Science and Social Science; Grades IX–X cover English, Second Language, Mathematics, Science and Social Science; Grades XI–XII offer Science (PCM or PCB) or Commerce streams with English, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies and PE, plus language options. The IGCSE pathway includes Grades II–III and IV–VIII with compulsory subjects such as English, Mathematics and Computer Science (or EVS/General Science) and optional languages like Arabic for foreign learners, Urdu as a second language, or French; Grades IX–X follow a Cambridge IGCSE core of English (Second Language), Mathematics (with coursework), Biology Extended, Chemistry Extended, Physics Extended and Computer Science, with optional languages in Arabic, Urdu or French. The school provides multiple language options across both curriculums, including Arabic, Urdu, French, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam at appropriate grade levels. Examinations and evaluation under CBSE follow a staged approach, with no formal exams for Pre-Nursery to Grade I; Grades II–V assessed via unit tests and semester-based work, and higher grades following standard CBSE assessment practices.	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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The student-teacher ratio is about 20:1.	Student teacher ratio —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1 – Registration and registration fee. To begin admission, the parent should register their ward by filling the Registration Form and paying the Registration Fee of SAR 115, inclusive of VAT. After registration, a date will be given for the Written Entrance Exam. Registration is processed by the admissions team. Step 2 – Entrance exam. Once registered, the child will take the Written Entrance Exam on the provided date. If the child qualifies in the entrance exam, an Interaction with the Admission in-charge will be arranged. Admission is offered based on the outcome of this interaction. Step 3 – Admission offer and enrollment. When admission is offered, the parent completes the admission form and pays the school fee. The next step is to submit the required documents to complete the enrollment. The admission process is concluded once the documents are received and verified. Step 4 – Required documents. The documents required include: Student, Father and Mother Iqama copies; Student, Father and Mother Passport copies; Copy of Birth Certificate of the Student; All Previous Original Program Report Cards with MOE attestation and Last Report Card; Original Leaving Certificate attested by MOE; Copy of Vaccination Card for the Student; Noor Program transfer; Original introduction letter from the guardian's Sponsor; Four passport-size photographs.	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 regarding any existing scholarships.	Scholarships The school does not publish information regarding any existing scholarships.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publish information regarding any existing waitlist.	Waitlist The school does not publish information regarding any existing waitlist.
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