Downe House Riyadh vs EtonHouse International School Granada

	D Downe House Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	E EtonHouse International School Granada Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 54,855 - 97,520	Fees / year SAR 52,000 - 67,500
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1½ - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach
Pupils	Pupils 300	Pupils 200
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Arabic, English
Opened	Opened 2022	Opened 2025
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Abi Alhasan Alhsry, Al Aqiq, Riyadh, 13511, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The campus is located in the Al-Aqiq district of Riyadh.	Location EtonHouse International School Granada is in the Granada district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main campus address is 6451 Abdullah Bin Hayawiya Street, AlShuhada District, Riyadh 13241. The adjacent EtonHouse International Pre-School Granada is at 7427 Muhammad Ali Junah, Ghirnatah, Riyadh 13241. The Granada location is central to families living or working in Riyadh, providing convenient access within the city.
Stages	Stages The school serves pupils aged 2 to 18. It admits boys and girls in Pre-Prep and Lower Prep (ages 3-9) and is girls-only from Upper Prep (ages 9-18).	Stages The school offers a bilingual, two-site pathway for early years and primary. Early years run from Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 3 (18 months to 6 years). Primary runs from Kindergarten 3 to Year 5 (5 to 11 years). The curriculum combines the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach in early years with the International Primary Curriculum in primary.
School type	School type Downe House Riyadh is a British international day school. It operates as co-educational in Pre-Prep and Lower Prep and becomes girls-only from Upper Prep onward.	School type The campuses operate as international day schools with separate Pre-School Granada and EtonHouse International School Granada campuses in Riyadh. There is no public information indicating boarding facilities. The schools emphasise a bilingual English/Arabic program and an international, child-centered learning environment.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Not publicly disclosed. The school promotes an international, dual-language community and collaboration with a global EtonHouse network, indicating a diverse student body in principle.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support There is an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme and a dedicated Learning Support Department. EAL supports language development through group and one-to-one sessions, with additional resources and regular progress assessment. Learning Support provides Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and targeted, small-group support as needed; some specialist EAL tuition may incur additional charges.	Additional learning support Public information about formal SEN provisions is not listed. The focus is on a bilingual, inquiry-based curriculum and safeguarding/well-being measures within a multinational learning community. No explicit SEN accommodations are described in the publicly available materials.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is affiliated with the United Kingdom as a British international school and follows a British curriculum as part of the Downe House international family.	Country affiliation Saudi Arabia.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation. Arabic and Islamic Studies are integrated into the curriculum to reflect Saudi context.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated in the public materials. The program emphasises bilingual education and Saudi cultural heritage without reference to a specific religious framework.
School day structure	School day structure Nursery, KG1 and KG2 begin with a drop-off at 7:30 am, start at 7:45 am, and are collected at 2:30 pm. Year 1 to Year 13 have a drop-off at 7:30 am, start at 7:45 am, and finish at 3:45 pm.	School day structure EtonHouse International Pre-School Granada operates from 7:30am to 2:30pm. EtonHouse International School Granada runs curriculum hours from 7:30am to 2:30pm, with an after-school extracurricular slot from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details There is no available information on school-provided bus service.	Bus service details Public information about a school bus service is not published. Families relocating should confirm transport options with the admissions team. If bus services are available, details about providers and routes would be communicated by the school.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition fees — per term and annual - Nursery: Term 1: SAR 19,080 Term 2: SAR 19,080 Term 3: SAR 9,540 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 54,855 - Pre‑School: Term 1: SAR 19,080 Term 2: SAR 19,080 Term 3: SAR 9,540 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 54,855 - Reception: Term 1: SAR 19,080 Term 2: SAR 19,080 Term 3: SAR 9,540 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 54,855 - Year 1: Term 1: SAR 23,320 Term 2: SAR 23,320 Term 3: SAR 11,660 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 67,045. - Year 2: Term 1: SAR 23,320 Term 2: SAR 23,320 Term 3: SAR 11,660 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 67,045. - Year 3: Term 1: SAR 27,560 Term 2: SAR 27,560 Term 3: SAR 13,780 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 79,235. - Year 4: Term 1: SAR 27,560 Term 2: SAR 27,560 Term 3: SAR 13,780 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 79,235. - Year 5: Term 1: SAR 27,560 Term 2: SAR 27,560 Term 3: SAR 13,780 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 79,235. - Year 6 Term 1: SAR 27,560 Term 2: SAR 27,560 Term 3: SAR 13,780 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 79,235. - Year 7: Term 1: SAR 29,680 Term 2: SAR 29,680 Term 3: SAR 14,840 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 85,330. - Year 8: Term 1: SAR 29,680 Term 2: SAR 29,680 Term 3: SAR 14,840 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 85,330. - Year 9: Term 1: SAR 29,680 Term 2: SAR 29,680 Term 3: SAR 14,840 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 85,330. - Year 10: Term 1: SAR 31,800 Term 2: SAR 31,800 Term 3: SAR 15,900 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 91,425. - Year 11: Term 1: SAR 31,800 Term 2: SAR 31,800 Term 3: SAR 15,900 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 91,425. - Year 12: Term 1: SAR 33,920 Term 2: SAR 33,920 Term 3: SAR 16,960 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 97,520. - Year 13: Term 1: SAR 33,920 Term 2: SAR 33,920 Term 3: SAR 16,960 Annual (inc. 15% VAT where applicable): SAR 97,520. Application, assessment, registration and deposit fees - Application (administration) fee: SAR 500 (one‑off, non‑refundable). - Assessment (professional evaluation) fee: SAR 1,000 (one‑off, non‑refundable). - Registration (enrolment administration) fee payable after an offer is made: SAR 3,500 (one‑off, non‑refundable). - Acceptance deposit to secure a place: 50% of Term 1 fees, payable within 7 days of the offer; this deposit is non‑refundable and is deducted from the first term's invoice. - Note: VAT (15%) is applied to admissions fees for non‑Saudi families where applicable. Billing schedule and payment terms - All tuition invoices are payable in advance of each term. Indicative invoice issue and payment months for Academic Year 2025–26 are: Term 1 — invoice issued May, payment due June; Term 2 — invoice issued October, payment due November; Term 3 — invoice issued February, payment due March. - Tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or in three instalments, payable in advance of each term. A 5% discount is applied to full‑year payment when paid at acceptance (discount only applies where payment is made by bank transfer, cheque or cash). - There is a late payment fee of SAR 2,000 per month (or part thereof) for overdue invoices. Post‑dated cheques may be accepted by arrangement to avoid late fees. - Re‑enrolment / seat reservation: a SAR 5,000 seat reservation deposit is payable by the published deadline, followed by 20% of the annual tuition for the year group the child will enter; both payments are non‑refundable and will be credited against Term 1. Places unpaid after the deadline will be released. Boarding fees - There is no boarding provision listed for Downe House Riyadh. Boarding fees do not apply. Other charges and typical additional costs - School lunches, transportation, educational trips, and extracurricular activities delivered by external providers are not included in tuition and may incur additional charges. Minimum transport/excursion charge for class trips is SAR 50 plus any entrance/activity fees; residential trip charges vary and will be notified in advance. Public/external examination fees (e.g., IGCSE, A‑level) are charged to parents. - Learning support and EAL/AAL charges where required: one‑to‑one learning support SAR 120 per lesson; small group learning support SAR 60 per lesson; EAL one‑to‑one SAR 4,100 per term; EAL small group SAR 3,100 per term; AAL one‑to‑one SAR 4,100 per term; AAL small group SAR 3,100 per term. - Breakfast Club and After School Care: a 20% discount is available when a child registers for both provisions in the same term (charges apply; standard session cost is for one hour/5 days a week). - Uniform: the school shop supplies uniform items; parents must purchase items listed as parent‑purchased on the uniform list from the specified sources. Refund information - Refunds are processed in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations and the school's fee policy. Deposits are non‑refundable except in exceptional circumstances. - If fees were paid annually in full before the due date, a refund of remaining term(s) will be given provided one term's written notice of withdrawal is provided; the 5% annual payment discount will not be applied to any refund. No refund is given for casual absences, sickness, holidays, or periods of exclusion. - Fees for pupils who join in‑term are calculated pro‑rata to the number of days remaining in the term but will not be less than 50% of the first term's fees.	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Application fee: SAR 1,000 (non-refundable) payable at time of application. - Registration fee: SAR 5,000 (non-refundable) payable within five working days after issuance of the Letter of Offer to confirm placement. Tuition Fees (yearly and termly by year group) - Pre‑Nursery — Yearly: SAR 55,000; Termly: SAR 18,334. - Nursery — Yearly: SAR 50,000; Termly: SAR 16,667. - Kindergarten 1 — Yearly: SAR 50,000; Termly: SAR 16,667. - Kindergarten 2 — Yearly: SAR 52,000; Termly: SAR 17,333. - Kindergarten 3 — Yearly: SAR 52,000; Termly: SAR 17,333. - Grade 1 — Yearly: SAR 54,000; Termly: SAR 18,000. - Grade 2 — Yearly: SAR 54,000; Termly: SAR 18,000. - Grade 3 — Yearly: SAR 60,000; Termly: SAR 20,000. - Grade 4 — Yearly: SAR 60,000; Termly: SAR 20,000. - Grade 5 — Yearly: SAR 65,000; Termly: SAR 20,666. - Grade 6 — Yearly: SAR 67,500; Termly: SAR 22,500. - Grade 7 — Yearly: SAR 67,500; Termly: SAR 22,500. - Grade 8 — Yearly: SAR 67,500; Termly: SAR 22,500. Billing schedule and payment terms - All fees are payable in full in Saudi Riyal (SAR). Payment may be made on a termly or an annual basis. - Fees listed are exclusive of 15% VAT; VAT is not applicable for Saudi nationals. - Any proration of tuition is calculated on a weekly basis according to the number of term-weeks remaining in the academic term. - Families have five working days to confirm acceptance of a placement by payment of the registration fee. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; the school does not publish separate boarding fees for the Granada campus. (No boarding provision/boarding fees are included in the campus fee schedule.) Other costs and fees - No separate amounts for school uniform, transportation, meal plans, or specific extracurricular/activity fees are listed in the published tuition schedule. - Uniforms can be purchased from the campus (school-supplied uniform purchase option used across EtonHouse campuses). - Additional optional or third-party charges (for example third-party bus transport, optional ECAs, individual music tuition or external exam fees) are not specified in the published tuition table and may incur separate charges if applicable. Refund information - The application fee (SAR 1,000) and the registration fee (SAR 5,000) are non-refundable. - Tuition proration is applied on a weekly basis for the remainder of term-weeks when applicable. Beyond these points, no additional published refund schedule or detailed withdrawal refund table is provided in the campus fee schedule. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discount: second child receives 5% off gross school fees; third child onwards receives 10% off gross school fees. The sibling discount will be revised if an enrolled sibling ceases to be enrolled. - Full-year upfront payment discount: 5% off the net yearly school fees when fees are paid in full up-front. Fee payment options - Accepted payment method: wire transfer (bank transfer). Payment details are provided once the full set of application documents is received. No published indication that credit card payment is accepted. Notes - All amounts above are stated in Saudi Riyal (SAR) and are presented as published for the campus fee schedule.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Downe House Riyadh delivers a seamless British education from Nursery to Year 13, combining the UK National Curriculum with the Downe House UK academic approach. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies are embedded in the core curriculum to provide cultural and linguistic balance. From Year 5 onward, lessons are taught by subject specialists across the curriculum. In Years 9–11, students follow the IGCSE programme with core subjects (English, Mathematics and the Sciences) and a range of options, with Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies continuing to be taught. In Years 12–13, students typically pursue A Levels, with BTEC qualifications also available as a pathway. Timetables are structured to encourage increasing independence in learners' study throughout the senior years.	Curriculum details The school offers a bilingual program with English and Arabic instruction and Mandarin available as an additional language, delivered by native-speaking educators in an inquiry-based environment. In Early Years (Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten 3), the approach follows EtonHouse Inquire.Think.Learn, inspired by Reggio Emilia. In Primary Years (Kindergarten 3 through Year 5), learning is based on the International Primary Curriculum, with an emphasis on hands-on inquiry. Mathematics is taught with a focus on real-life applications using Singapore Maths heuristics to build problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. The learning environment includes facilities such as a swimming pool, a soccer field, music room, and ateliers to support a broad, well-rounded program and wellbeing. External qualifications for the Granada campus are not listed on current pages; however, broader EtonHouse materials indicate a future K-12 pathway potentially including Cambridge IGCSEs and International A-Levels.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Make an Enquiry. Connect with the Admissions Team, who provide a personalised and seamless experience. They will reach out to understand your family's needs and guide you through the next steps toward joining Downe House Riyadh. With limited availability in some year groups, families are encouraged to begin the process early to secure a place. The Enquiry Form can be completed online to start the process. 2. Visit Downe House Riyadh. Experience Downe House Riyadh firsthand with a personalised campus tour. The Admissions Team offers daily tours at convenient times, giving you the opportunity to explore facilities and meet the Leadership Team. Book a School Tour to arrange your visit. 3. Submit your application. Complete the online application form and upload the required supporting documents to take the next step toward joining Downe House Riyadh. 4. Assessment & Offer. After submitting the application, an assessment date will be scheduled and communicated by email. If applying from overseas, a remote assessment can be arranged. You'll receive the results within a few days. 5. Secure your place. To confirm your child's place, accept the enrolment offer, submit the required documents, and complete the enrolment fee within the given timeframe. A deposit of 50% of the first term's fees is required and is deducted from the first term's fees.	Admissions 1. Book a personalised tour to meet our principals and educators and to experience the Granada campus firsthand. The tour provides insight into the bilingual, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environment. Booking is available through the campus's tour option. 2. Submit the online application with a non-refundable SAR 1,000 application fee at the time of submission. A full set of application documents is required, and payment details are shared after the documents are received. 3. If eligible and a vacancy exists, you will receive a Letter of Offer. After receiving the offer, families have five working days to confirm placement by paying a non-refundable SAR 5,000 registration fee. 4. Pay school fees in Saudi Riyal; fees are exclusive of 15% VAT, and VAT is not applicable for Saudi nationals. A 5% discount applies to the second child and 10% to the third child onwards for siblings. Payments are by wire transfer, with details provided after the full set of application documents is received. 5. Admissions operate on a rolling basis; relocation and readiness are accommodated as long as eligibility is met and a vacancy exists. The academic year runs from August to June, and admissions can begin at different times throughout the year.
Scholarships	Scholarships Downe House Riyadh recognises exceptional talent through a Scholarships Programme. Scholars receive mentoring, enrichment opportunities, and resources to help them excel. Applications involve an interview with members of the Senior Leadership Team, evaluation of previous school reports and accolades, and awards in the student's chosen field. Details on eligibility and application requirements can be requested from the admissions team.	Scholarships The school does not publish any information on existing scholarships.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school does not publish any information on existing waitlist.
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