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Aldenham Prep Riyadh

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 53,475 - 80,500
Ages 3 - 13 years
Pupil numbers 500
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 16

Al Noura, 8288, Riyadh 13321, Saudi Arabia

www.aldenhamprepriyadh.com
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The Essentials

Aldenham Prep Riyadh has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Aldenham Prep Riyadh is located in Riyadh North, in the Al Noura/As Sahafah area. It is easily accessible from most parts of the city. The campus address is Aldenham Prep Riyadh School, Al Noura, As Sahafah, Riyadh RYD 13321, Saudi Arabia.

Stages
The school currently offers Early Years Foundation Stage (age 3+) through Year 8 (ages 11-13). The structure includes EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and Key Stage 3, with Year 8 as the current upper year. The school intends to expand later to cover the full EYFS–Year 13 British international framework.

Type
Co-educational; the Riyadh campus operates as a British international day school (boarding is not indicated for this campus). Boarding is available at Aldenham UK for older pupils.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Data on pupil nationalities or the local-to-international ratio is not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
SEN provisions are not publicly listed. Arabic Language and Islamic Studies are integrated into the local curriculum.

Country affiliation
Aldenham Prep Riyadh is part of the Aldenham Foundation and affiliated with Aldenham UK, the UK-based founding school group.

Religious affiliation
There is no explicit religious affiliation stated. The curriculum includes Arabic Language and Islamic Studies to reflect the local context.

School day structure
Nursery offers full-day provision. Start and end times for the general school day are not published publicly.

Bus service
A bus service for the Riyadh campus is not published in public materials; families typically arrange transport. The Aldenham UK campuses provide coach routes, but these are not indicated for Riyadh.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Aldenham Prep Riyadh ranges from SAR 53,475 to SAR 80,500 for 2026/27.

Schedule of tuition fees (per term and per year group)

- Nursery
- Term 1: SAR 18,600
- Term 2: SAR 18,600
- Term 3: SAR 9,300
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 46,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 53,475.

- Reception
- Term 1: SAR 19,400
- Term 2: SAR 19,400
- Term 3: SAR 9,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 48,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 55,775.

- Year 1
- Term 1: SAR 21,400
- Term 2: SAR 21,400
- Term 3: SAR 10,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 53,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 61,525.

- Year 2
- Term 1: SAR 21,400
- Term 2: SAR 21,400
- Term 3: SAR 10,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 53,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 61,525.

- Year 3
- Term 1: SAR 25,400
- Term 2: SAR 25,400
- Term 3: SAR 12,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 63,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 73,025.

- Year 4
- Term 1: SAR 25,400
- Term 2: SAR 25,400
- Term 3: SAR 12,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 63,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 73,025.

- Year 5
- Term 1: SAR 25,400
- Term 2: SAR 25,400
- Term 3: SAR 12,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 63,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 73,025.

- Year 6
- Term 1: SAR 25,400
- Term 2: SAR 25,400
- Term 3: SAR 12,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 63,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 73,025.

- Year 7
- Term 1: SAR 28,000
- Term 2: SAR 28,000
- Term 3: SAR 14,000
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 70,000
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 80,500.

- Year 8
- Term 1: SAR 28,000
- Term 2: SAR 28,000
- Term 3: SAR 14,000
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 70,000
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 80,500.

Assessment, acceptance and entrance-related fees

- Assessment Fee: non-refundable SAR 1,000, payable on submission of the application form.
- Acceptance Fee: non-refundable SAR 10,000, payable when an offer of a school place is accepted; charged once to hold the place.
- Capital Development Fee: non-refundable SAR 10,000, payable when an offer of a school place is accepted; charged once.

Refundable security deposit

- Refundable security deposit: SAR 2,500, payable on 1 April 2026 at the start of Term 3.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition billing split: Term 1 = 40% of the total fees (due 15 August); Term 2 = 40% of the total fees (due 15 December); Term 3 = 20% of the total fees (due 01 April). Parents are responsible for payment of all applicable school fees before the student may attend; this responsibility cannot be delegated to a company.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. Aldenham Prep Riyadh operates as a day prep school for the stated age range and does not list boarding provision or boarding charges for the Riyadh campus.

Other mandatory or commonly charged costs

- Food (lunch): Lunch provision is mandatory and bundled into the tuition cost; breakfast is available as an optional add-on and charged separately. Specific add-on prices are not listed in the schedule.
- Uniform: New parents are required to purchase a full uniform bundle (summer, winter and PE) prior to the pupil starting; individual items may be bought later. Specific uniform prices and item lists are not provided in the schedule.
- Discounts: A sibling discount of SAR 1,250 is applied for each additional child; the eldest child is charged at the full rate.
- VAT: A 15% VAT is applied to all charges; Saudi nationals do not pay VAT on these education-related charges. The schedule notes fees are exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.

Refund information

- Assessment Fee, Acceptance Fee and Capital Development Fee are explicitly described as non-refundable. The security deposit is explicitly described as refundable (SAR 2,500). No additional refund policy details (for term fees or pro-rata refunds) are specified in the Schedule of Fees.

Fee payment options

- The Schedule of Fees and the published fee pages do not specify accepted payment methods for tuition (such as credit card or bank transfer). Event and activity notices on the site show that some extracurricular payments have been handled by bank transfer, but accepted methods for tuition and one-off charges are not listed in the fee schedule and should be clarified directly with the school administration.

Notes and contractual reference

- All fees above are presented as published in the Schedule of Fees for the 2025–2026 academic year. The Schedule states that all information is governed by the 2025–2026 Parent Contract and that mandatory fees are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
Academics

Aldenham Prep Riyadh teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 13.

Curriculum
Aldenham Prep Riyadh offers a British international curriculum for boys and girls aged 3 to 13 and currently teaches up to Year 8; there are plans to become a full EYFS–Year 13 school offering (I)GCSE and A Levels. The timetable includes English, Maths and Science, along with ICT, Art, Design Technology, Geography, History and French, with specialist French and weekly PE and swimming. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are central components of the curriculum, with Arabic taught from Lower School by subject specialists. The school follows a staged structure: Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery/Foundation), Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2), Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) and Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9). Aldenham emphasizes a broad co-curricular programme and sport, offering football, netball, hockey, cricket, basketball, plus swimming and other activities.
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Admissions
Step 1. Entry points and age bands: Aldenham Prep Riyadh offers day education for boys and girls aged 3 to 13. The school currently offers classes up to Year 8 and will become a full EYFS to Year 13 British International School offering (I)GCSE and A Level qualifications. Entry points are Nursery (Age 3+), Lower School (Age 4+; Reception, Year 1 and Year 2), and Upper School (Age 7+; Years 3-6). Aldenham Prep Riyadh is located in Riyadh North.
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