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Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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DPS Riyadh runs a robust program of co-curricular academic activities. The Results Co-Curricular Activities page lists events including Handwriting Competitions (Grades 2–5), Colouring, Drawing and Colouring, English Elocution, Memory Tests, Quran Recitation, and Show and Tell. The school also records Olympiad results and has participated in the Inter School Zonal English Debate Competition (2023) among its achievements.
The school offers visual and performing arts through co-curricular activities such as Art Competitions and Dance Competitions (Dance Competition for Grades 2–3 Boys and Grades 2–5 Girls, plus a Grade 1 option), along with Show and Tell and storytelling activities that foster creativity. These events appear in the Co-Curricular Activities Results section.
Quran Recitation Competitions (Grade 4–5 Boys; Grade 2–5 Girls) and English Recitation Competitions are part of the language-focused events, with English Elocution and other language activities also featured. These language-based contests are listed in the Results Co-Curricular Activities page.
Show and Tell, Rhyme Time, Memory Tests, and other interactive activities support communication, creativity, and social interaction within the student body. These items are listed under Co-Curricular Activities Results.
The school emphasizes service and social responsibility as core values, articulated through the motto 'Service Before Self' and a focus on developing integrity, compassion and a sense of community. These principles are described in the About page under the school's objectives and ethos.
DPS Riyadh provides career counseling to students, including programs to help students prepare for international competitions and guidance on college majors, admissions requirements, and career planning.
The school supports physical well-being through sports and athletic activities, including basketball where it has achieved CBSE cluster championships, as well as chess tournaments and other competitive events.
Established in 2004 under the aegis of the renowned Delhi Public School Society, Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh offers a dual pathway of academic excellence through the Indian (CBSE) and British (IGCSE) curriculums. The campus is designed to support a rigorous academic environment with specialized facilities, including digital classrooms, subject-specific science laboratories, and a well-stocked library containing over 11,000 books. Distinctive to its educational approach is a strong emphasis on public speaking and communication skills. The school actively integrates elocution, debate, and extempore speech competitions into its routine to build student confidence. While the Early Years program is co-educational, the school transitions to gender-segregated sections from Grade 1 to Grade 12, respecting local cultural norms while maintaining high educational standards. Students also benefit from a robust co-curricular program that includes participation in National Science and Mathematics Olympiads and various inter-school sporting events.
