Aldenham Prep Riyadh

Aldenham Prep Riyadh opened in September 2022 as the first owner-operated, integrated branch of a UK independent school in Saudi Arabia, serving children aged 3 to 11. It is closely aligned with Aldenham School in the UK, sharing its ethos and traditions, with Aldenham UK founded in 1597 as the flagship of the Aldenham Foundation. The Riyadh campus appointed Vicky Gocher as Founding Head, bringing leadership from Aldenham Prep in the UK. In 2023, Aldenham Education Group announced plans to add a second campus in King Abdullah Financial District to deliver a broader K-12 offering, while Aldenham Prep Riyadh continues to grow from its 2022 origins.

The school describes a warm, inclusive community with pastoral care at its heart and a strong connection to the wider Aldenham family and its global network. Its curriculum is broad and supported by a rich co-curricular programme, with opportunities in sports, languages and the arts. It hosts regular events for families, including Parent Workshops and Tea and Talk sessions, as well as school photos. It also participates in community charity initiatives such as Harvest Festival donations for orphans care.

ASPA is established to foster a strong sense of community among parents, teachers and pupils. It supports the educational aims of Aldenham Prep Riyadh through active collaboration and engagement. It enhances the educational and social experience of pupils by organizing events, activities and initiatives, and it promotes effective communication between parents and the school while encouraging parental involvement in supporting the life and values of the school. The association has an Executive Committee, including a Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, with members such as Chair Mrs Tufful AlOkby, Secretary Mrs Fatima Bouakharif, Treasurer Mrs Rayanne Zaim, and members Mr Ishaq Uri, Mr Richard Muldoon, Mr Rakan Ghoth, among others. ASPA operates within the Aldenham network, as shown by references to Aldenham UK (founded 1597).