Compare International Schools in Abha, Saudi arabia

Instructs in English

Fees SAR 11,000 - 19,500

Type Co-educational

Al-Andalus International Schools – Abha offers a bilingual, multitrack experience across separate campuses for boys and girls, with classes from kindergarten through high school. The Abha branch operates under Cognia accreditation, ensuring ongoing quality assurance. The school delivers an American Curriculum alongside Islamic instruction, with English as the language of instruction for most subjects and Quran, Islamic Studies, and Arabic taught separately. Three tracks are offered: national, American, and Quran memorization. Curricula are designed to be flexible and innovative, prioritizing critical thinking, ethical development, and value education. The campus emphasizes a well-appointed environment and modern facilities. Notable programs include the Andalusian Merchant Initiative and Arabic Language Day, plus daily Dhuhr prayers for primary students. Extracurriculars include robotics, math, science, and Arabic programs; events comprise ART Fair, Science Fair, Math Olympiad, and Career Day. AIS offers college counseling and international university guidance, with trips to KAUST and major cities.

Location

The Abha branch is in Abha and is part of the Al-Andalus International Schools network. The Abha branch includes three educational tracks: the national track, the American track, and the Quran memorization track for boys and girls. English is the language of instruction; Quran, Islamic Studies, and Arabic are taught within the curriculum. The facilities are housed in a modern complex with attractive educational and recreational facilities.

Type

co-educational international school

Country affiliation

American track; national track

Religious affiliation

Islam

School day structure

Includes daily Dhuhr (noon) prayer for all primary school students.

Application / Registration fee
- Registration (one-time) fee for new students: SAR 2,500.

Tuition fees (per grade / per term)
- Fees are published by educational track and by grade; each entry below shows the annual fee and the per-semester amount (where the branch charges two equal semester payments). Amounts are stated in Saudi Riyals (SAR).

- Quran-memorization track (example primary grade): SAR 15,000 per year — SAR 7,500 per semester.

- International (global) track — Girls, selected grades (examples):
- KG2: SAR 14,500 per year — SAR 7,250 per semester.
- First year of primary (Grade 1): SAR 19,500 per year — SAR 9,750 per semester.

- National (Saudi) track — Girls, selected grades (examples):
- KG2: SAR 11,000 per year — SAR 5,500 per semester.

- The branch uses an identical full-year / first-semester / second-semester billing format across grades (annual fee and two equal semester amounts). Specific per-grade values vary by track (national / international / Quran / other) and by gender/section; the branch's tuition schedule shows each grade's annual and semester amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed by semester (two equal installments) or as the full annual amount, according to the published schedule for the branch; semester amounts match half the published annual fee.
- A sibling discount applies: 10% off the net tuition for the second child and each subsequent child for each semester, provided there is no late payment of the semester fees for any students before the end of the second week of the semester.
- Value-Added Tax (VAT): a 15% VAT is added to fees for students holding non‑Saudi ID, where indicated.
- Late or non-payment may affect registration or continuation of the student; parents are required to settle fees by the published deadlines each semester.

Transport / school bus fees
- Transport service is charged per semester or for the full year (separate prices for round-trip and one-way). The branch's policy states that transport fees become non‑refundable for a semester once one week has passed from the student's first day on the bus; a student is not considered a bus subscriber until the full transport service fee is paid.
- Transport fees are shown as separate optional charges in the branch fee schedule. (Example amounts vary by branch and route.)

Boarding fees
- Boarding services are not offered at the Abha branch; there are no boarding fees for this branch.

Other costs and charges
- School uniform: each student receives a set number of complimentary uniform items as a school grant; additional uniform items are charged at published prices (examples from the branch's published schedule: extra uniform items priced at SAR 150–200 depending on the item and the student's phase). The free uniform is a school grant and its monetary value is not refundable if a parent chooses to source uniforms externally.
- Exam fees, books, activities, and other ancillary charges are listed separately in the branch fee schedule where applicable and are charged in addition to tuition.

Refund information
- Transport fees: non‑refundable for a semester after one week from the student's first day using the bus.
- Uniform grant: the complimentary uniform allocation is a grant; the branch does not reimburse its cash value if a parent opts to obtain uniforms from outside suppliers.
- Other refunds (for early withdrawal, pro‑rata returns, or exceptional cases) follow the branch's accounting and admissions policies as published in the branch fee schedule and admissions agreement; parents are required to follow the published procedures and deadlines to request any refund or adjustment.

Fee payment options
- The school accepts electronic payments through the national SADAD payment system and other bank channels (ATM, online banking, mobile banking), using the school's published invoice/payment codes.
- Online payment via the school's fees/parent portal is supported; payment confirmations and electronic receipts are issued after settlement. Parents may also obtain official paper receipts on request through the school accounting office.

Notes for parents (procedural items stated as facts)
- Fees are differentiated by academic track (national, international, Quran memorization, etc.) and by grade; check the branch's published schedule to confirm the exact annual and semester amounts for the student's intended grade and track.
- Sibling discounts, VAT treatment, transport non‑refund rules, and uniform grant rules apply as stated above.

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Future Vanguard International Schools – Abha

Fees SAR 10,500 - 20,000

Type Co-educational

Future Vanguard International Schools – Abha is a co-educational K–12 campus in Abha, AlSamer, next to the Faculty of Girls. The Abha Branch offers the American Diploma pathway, with parallel British Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE options, as part of Mawahib Education Company's international programs. The American Diploma pathway is accredited by Advanc-Ed and Cognia, which re-accredited the American Section. The school opened in 2008 and serves kindergarten through grade 12. Instruction is delivered in English, with a learner-centered approach and the use of the latest technologies. Facilities include the School Theater equipped with full audio, light and visual gear, and an integrated health club for enrichment activities and sports. Extracurriculars feature Saudi National Day celebrations, the Mawahib School Club, and the Future Champions League in football. A virtual tour and a gallery illustrate student engagement in theatre, markets, and other activities. It emphasizes both academics and activities for broad learning.

Location

Abha, AlSamer district, next to the Faculty of Girls, Abha, Saudi Arabia. The campus is part of Future Vanguard International Schools and serves students in the K–12 range. It is accessible by local roads in Abha and sits in an educational neighbourhood.

Stages

K-12 (all stages)

Type

co-educational

Country affiliation

Saudi Arabia

Bus service

Bus service is provided with a fleet of 19 buses for male and female students, supervised by a transport department and bus supervisors.

Application fee

- No published application, registration or admission fee amount is available for Future Vanguard International Schools – Abha.

Tuition fees (by school year and per term)

- No publicly posted tuition fee schedule by year group or per term is available for Future Vanguard International Schools – Abha.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule (for example: annual, biannual, trimester dates or due‑date terms) or formal payment‑terms table is available.
- The school accepts multiple payment methods and provides electronic payment services. Bank account details for the Abha branch of Future Vanguard (مدارس طلائع المستقبل العالمية أبها) are published for direct bank transfer: account number 68208989000001, IBAN SA2705000068208989000001. Credit/debit card or other specific third‑party payment channel options are not itemized in a published fee schedule.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding provision or boarding fee schedule is published for Future Vanguard International Schools – Abha.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, transport, activities, etc.)

- School transport is operated (a fleet of buses is listed as a school service), but no transport fee schedule or per‑route fee amounts are published.
- No published amounts are available for uniform costs, extracurricular activity fees, exam fees, curriculum fees, insurance, PTA levies, or similar sundry charges.
- A school health/fitness club and enrichment activities are mentioned as services, but no associated fees are published.

Refund information

- No published refund or fee‑refund policy (for withdrawal, dismissal, or cancellation) is available in the school's public materials.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- Bank transfer to the Abha branch bank account is provided (account number 68208989000001, IBAN SA2705000068208989000001).
- Electronic payment services are offered and the school states it accepts multiple secure payment methods, though specific card processors or online payment portals are not itemized in a published fee schedule.
- Contact channels for admissions and payments are provided: phone 0172261122 / 0537091111 and email fvisabb@mail.mwahib.edu.sa.

Summary of public findings: contact, registration and electronic payment options (including a dedicated bank account and IBAN) are published, but no numerical fee schedule (application fees, tuition by year and term, boarding, uniform or refund policy) is published in the school's publicly available materials; therefore specific fee amounts, billing dates, and refund terms for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year are not available in those materials.

Admissions

1. Age eligibility: The student must meet the legal age requirements for first grade as defined by the Ministry of Education. 2. Guardian residency: The guardian's valid residence permit is required. 3. Placement test: The student must pass a placement test to determine appropriate placement. 4. Required documents: Fill the registration form; provide copies of the student's passport and the guardian's passport; provide the original birth certificate for kindergarten and first grades (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and a copy of the birth certificate for remaining students; provide vaccination certificate; provide the original of the last two school certificates authenticated by their issuing authorities; provide financial clearance from the previous school for students transferring within the Kingdom; provide the approval from the Education Administration of the previous school for transfers within the Kingdom; provide four passport photos; provide a valid residence permit for expatriates; provide a letter of introduction from the guardian's employer; provide a letter from the guardian explaining the reasons for enrolling the student in international schools; the school administration will obtain approvals from the Education Administration for non-Saudi students; provide a copy of the Saudi student's national ID or family card; the guardian must bring approvals from the Education Administration for Saudi students. 5. Kindergarten and first grade admissions: Admission occurs only after completing the documents and paying the tuition fees. 6. Other grades admissions: Admission occurs only after paying the required fees (registration fee, tuition, transfer fee, and other fees). 7. Note: The conditions are set in accordance with MOE regulations and MOE admission requirements; certificates cannot be authenticated by the MOE at the end of the year unless they are complete. 8. Contact: Address: Abha, Al-Samer, Next to Faculty of Girls; Phone: 0172261122; 0537091111; E-mail: fvisabb@mail.mwahib.edu.sa.

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