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Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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The school integrates social and emotional development within its holistic approach to education. It seeks to engage students in the learning process and to develop an optimistic persona with both individual and collective responsibility. Co-curricular activities are offered with scholastic and holistic perspectives to support emotional, social, and intellectual growth. A dedicated counsellor and wellness teacher supports student wellbeing, with named staff listed in public disclosures. The staff–student ratio is 1:20, supporting targeted, individualized attention for personal development.
A dedicated Special Educator is listed: Shafiqua Rehmani Siddiqui, MA Psychology, M.Ed, indicating formal SEN support staffing. The school also lists a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher as part of its wellbeing staff: Orisca Walter Dmello (HUDA) and Fathima Paravancheeri Valliyakath. The publicly disclosed information notes a 1:15 staff–student ratio, which supports individualized SEN attention. The disclosure does not specify the exact categories of SEN the school can support, nor does it describe the school as a specialist SEN institution.
The Mandatory Public Disclosure does not specify any EAL provisions. The About page emphasizes English as a core focus, stating a strong emphasis on English Communication alongside Mathematics, Art and Sciences. EAL-specific programmes or staff roles are not publicly listed in the disclosures. Therefore, EAL provisions cannot be confirmed from publicly available material.
A counsellor and a wellness teacher are listed among the staff, indicating formal mental wellbeing support for students. The school's leadership describes a calm, orderly, safe and secure environment as an objective for student wellbeing. Bullying and the use of foul language are listed as punishable offenses, reflecting safeguarding in behavior expectations. If injuries occur on campus, first aid is administered in the infirmary and parents are notified promptly. These elements together show explicit attention to student mental wellbeing and safety.
Safeguarding is addressed through a stated aim of providing a calm, safe, and secure learning environment, as noted by the school leadership. Bullying and violent conduct are identified as punishable offenses, indicating a safeguarding stance in behavior management. In the event of injury, first aid is provided on site and parents are informed. The school maintains safety-related compliance documents (building safety, fire safety, water, health and sanitation certificates) as part of its public disclosures. Publicly disclosed policies do not include a standalone, named safeguarding policy beyond these measures.
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.
