Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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AIS‑Al‑Wadi is located in the Al‑Wadi district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The campus address is Exit 6 in Al‑Wadi, and the school sits on a purpose‑built SABIS facility with modern classrooms, laboratories, and sports facilities. The area is served by Riyadh's main roads and local transport links.
The school serves Early Childhood Education (Pre‑KG – KG2), Lower School (Grades 1–5), and Middle School (Grades 6–9). There is a pathway to high school via a transfer option for older grades, aligning with SABIS‑operated progression. The school opened in 2013 to accommodate Saudi and international students in KG1–Grade 9.
AIS‑Al‑Wadi is a co‑educational day school. The SABIS network operates as a non‑boarding model; from Grade 1, boys and girls are placed in separate, segregated sections in line with local regulations.
AIS‑Al‑Wadi provides a formal Student Support Service, including teacher‑led study groups, prefects/groups leaders, peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on‑demand tutoring videos. Advisory classes begin from Grade 7, and the school maintains on‑site health provisions with resident nursing staff.
The school is in Saudi Arabia and operates within the SABIS network; it is described as vetted and approved under Saudi education standards.
No formal religious affiliation is stated for AIS‑Al‑Wadi.
The typical school day runs from approximately 7:30 AM to about 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The 2025–2026 school calendar confirms a standard 180‑day academic year with terms and breaks.
Public information on a school‑provided bus service is not published; families should contact the school to discuss transport options or private arrangements.
Application and Registration Fees
- New students: Joining fee of SAR 2,000 for KG students and SAR 3,000 for students in Grades 1–9. This fee is non‑refundable unless the child is not accepted; when the child is accepted this joining fee will be deducted from the last instalment.
- Returning students: Registration deposit of SAR 4,000 payable upon announcement of re‑registration; this amount will be deducted from Term 3 fees.
Tuition fees by year group (Annual and instalments for the 2025/2026 academic year)
- Pre KG — Annual: SAR 30,000. Instalments: SAR 12,000 (1st), SAR 9,000 (2nd), SAR 9,000 (3rd).
- KG1 — Annual: SAR 32,000. Instalments: SAR 13,000 (1st), SAR 9,500 (2nd), SAR 9,500 (3rd).
- KG2 — Annual: SAR 35,000. Instalments: SAR 14,000 (1st), SAR 10,500 (2nd), SAR 10,500 (3rd).
- Grade 1 — Annual: SAR 37,000. Instalments: SAR 15,000 (1st), SAR 11,000 (2nd), SAR 11,000 (3rd).
- Grade 2 — Annual: SAR 37,000. Instalments: SAR 15,000 (1st), SAR 11,000 (2nd), SAR 11,000 (3rd).
- Grade 3 — Annual: SAR 37,000. Instalments: SAR 15,000 (1st), SAR 11,000 (2nd), SAR 11,000 (3rd).
- Grade 4 — Annual: SAR 37,500. Instalments: SAR 15,000 (1st), SAR 11,500 (2nd), SAR 11,000 (3rd).
- Grade 5 — Annual: SAR 38,000. Instalments: SAR 15,000 (1st), SAR 11,500 (2nd), SAR 11,500 (3rd).
- Grade 6 — Annual: SAR 38,000. Instalments: SAR 15,000 (1st), SAR 11,500 (2nd), SAR 11,500 (3rd).
- Grade 7 — Annual: SAR 40,000. Instalments: SAR 16,000 (1st), SAR 12,000 (2nd), SAR 12,000 (3rd).
- Grade 8 — Annual: SAR 40,000. Instalments: SAR 16,000 (1st), SAR 12,000 (2nd), SAR 12,000 (3rd).
- Grade 9 — Annual: SAR 40,000. Instalments: SAR 16,000 (1st), SAR 12,000 (2nd), SAR 12,000 (3rd).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- For new students: 1st instalment (40% of the annual fee) to be paid 15 days after approval; 2nd instalment (30%) due during the first week of November 2025; 3rd instalment (balance) due during the first week of February 2026. A student will be admitted to class only after the relevant fees for the term have been paid.
- For returning students: Registration deposit of SAR 4,000 payable when re‑registering (deducted from Term 3). 1st instalment (40% of the annual fee) to be paid before the school start date; 2nd instalment (30%) due during the first week of November 2025; 3rd instalment (balance) due during the first week of February 2026. A student will be admitted to class only after the relevant fees for the term have been paid.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school for the grades shown.
Transportation (bus) fees
- Annual bus fee: SAR 8,500 (optional). Payment schedule: deposit of SAR 4,500 paid with the joining fee for new students or with the registration deposit for returning students; the remaining SAR 4,000 is to be paid with the 2nd instalment.
Other costs and inclusions
- Uniform fees are included in the tuition fees.
- Technology fees and E‑book fees are not included in the tuition fees.
- VAT is not included in the above fees.
Sibling discounts
- 10% discount on the annual tuition fee for the 2nd sibling.
- 15% discount on the annual tuition fee for the 3rd sibling.
- No discount applied to the annual tuition fee of the 4th child.
Refund information
- The joining fee for new students is non‑refundable unless the child is not accepted; when a child is not accepted the joining fee will be refunded. The joining fee for accepted students is deducted from the final instalment rather than refunded. Other refund specifics are governed by the school's fee policy as reflected in the payment and deposit terms.
Fee payment options and banking details
- All fees are to be settled at Saudi National Bank (SNB) in favor of “Elem Company for Create & Manage Education centers.” Account number: 23773821000100. IBAN: SA6110000023773821000100. A copy of the bank receipt should be sent to accounting@aisalwadi.sabis.net and must mention the parent ID number. These bank payment instructions are the stated method for fee settlement.
AIS‑Al‑Wadi serves both Saudi and international students, reflecting the SABIS network's multinational presence. Specific numbers or a nationality breakdown are not publicly disclosed.