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International school fees in Riyadh

Typical annual tuition at an international school in Riyadh is SAR 39,625, most sitting between SAR 24,625 and SAR 56,350. All figures are annual tuition in SAR, drawn from 62 schools that publish fees.

62
International schools
in Riyadh
SAR 39.6K
Typical annual fee
Median tuition
SAR 24.6K
Lower quartile
A quarter cost less
SAR 56.4K
Upper quartile
A quarter cost more

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How many schools sit in each fee band?

International schools in Riyadh grouped by annual tuition. Tap a band to see the schools in that range.

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Fees by curriculum in Riyadh

Typical (median) annual tuition for the main curricula taught in Riyadh. Many schools teach more than one.

By age group

How fees rise as children get older

Typical (median) annual tuition by school phase in Riyadh. Fees usually climb from early years to sixth form.

Early Years (3–5)
SAR 32,500
Primary (6–11)
SAR 35,300
Secondary (12–16)
SAR 41,450
Sixth Form (17–18)
SAR 42,200

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FAQs

International school fees — your questions

How much are international school fees in Riyadh?+

Typical annual tuition at an international school in Riyadh is SAR 39,625, with most schools charging between SAR 24,625 and SAR 56,350 a year. The full range runs from SAR 4,280 to SAR 125,000.

Do international school fees increase as children get older?+

Yes. Fees almost always rise from early years through to sixth form, reflecting more specialist teaching, smaller classes and exam programmes in the senior years. The age-group breakdown above shows the typical step-up in Riyadh.

What isn't included in the tuition fee?+

Published tuition usually excludes one-off costs such as application and registration fees, a refundable deposit, uniforms, school buses, meals, trips and exam entry. Ask each school for a full fee schedule before you budget.

Are more expensive international schools better?+

Not necessarily. Fees reflect facilities, location, teacher pay and brand as much as academic outcomes. doris is impartial and takes no placement fees — compare curriculum, class sizes, results and fit, not just price.

Which curriculum is cheapest in Riyadh?+

It varies. The by-curriculum breakdown above shows typical fees for each programme taught in Riyadh, so you can see how, say, a British-curriculum school compares with an IB school on price.

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