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Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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The campus is designed by leading Saudi female architects and features state-of-the-art buildings. It includes dedicated libraries, science and IT laboratories, and music studios. A 560-seat theatre supports performing arts. An expansive sports complex includes an indoor swimming pool. The extended school day provides time for students to pursue passions beyond the classroom and to develop leadership skills.
The school has an expansive sports complex with an indoor swimming pool. Physical education is integrated into the Downe House Riyadh experience through its broad co-curricular programme. Learning on the playing field is a core part of the Downe House Riyadh DNA. The extended school day provides time for sport and other co-curricular activities.
The campus has state-of-the-art buildings with dedicated libraries, science and IT laboratories. Music studios support performing arts and creative learning. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are embedded within the core UK National Curriculum. Pupils prepare for IGCSE, BTEC and A-Level examinations. Timetables are structured to provide pupils with greater independence and time to read around their subjects.
Downe House Riyadh runs a broad co-curricular programme that includes creative arts, sports and personal development. The campus features music studios and a 560-seat theatre to enable performance and creative work. Co-curricular opportunities are underpinned by the Downe House DNA—emphasising collaboration, resilience, creativity and being outward looking. The extended school day provides time for co-curricular pursuits.
Downe House Riyadh provides a distinctive British education in the heart of Saudi Arabia, blending the heritage of its UK parent school with local culture. Opened in 2022, the school welcomes boys and girls in the early years (ages 2–9) and offers exclusively girls’ education from Year 5 through to Sixth Form. The campus features specialized facilities, including a 560-seat theatre, a semi-Olympic indoor swimming pool, and dedicated science and art laboratories. Students follow the British Curriculum, leading to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, with a strong emphasis on Arabic and Islamic Studies to ensure cultural fluency. A standout feature is the "Impact and Competency Pathways" (ICPs), a unique programme integrated into the school day that allows students to build personalised portfolios in sports, creative arts, and academic research. With over 60 co-curricular activities, the school ensures a rich educational experience beyond the classroom.
