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Education Gate International School Al Rawdah has instruction in English.
Location
The school is located in the Al Rawdah district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The campus is a large open site with generous outdoor sports facilities and specialised teaching areas. The school operates a bus service with multiple routes via a local provider for transportation.
Stages
Preschool (K1–K3), Elementary School (Grades 1–6), and Middle School (Grades 7–9). The entrance ages start with K1 at age 3 by August 15, Grade 1 at age 6 by September 30, Grade 6 at age 11, and Middle School comprises Grades 7–9.
Type
The school is co-educational. It functions as a day school; boarding facilities are not listed.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The admissions form collects Country of birth information, but there is no published breakdown of pupil nationalities or the local-to-international ratio.
Additional learning support
Special Arabic classes are offered for students below grade level in Arabic. There are top-up classes and interventions provided as part of the enrichment program.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation is not listed; the curriculum is aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the school is part of Britus Education.
Religious affiliation
There is no explicit religious affiliation stated. Islamic Studies is included as part of the Saudi MoE curriculum.
School day structure
The school year is organized into three semesters, each of 13 weeks. Start and end times for the school day are not published on the site.
Bus service
EGISR provides a bus service to transport students to and from school, outsourcing some buses to a local company. There are multiple routes with various pick-up points; contact info is provided for registration.
Fees
Annual tuition at Education Gate International School Al Rawdah ranges from SAR 13,000 to SAR 17,430 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fee - A one-time registration fee of SAR 1,000 is payable for all grades. This registration fee is deducted from the first installment.
Tuition fees (annual and per-term by year group) - Pre-School / KG: Annual tuition SAR 13,000. Term instalments: Term 1 (due 18 July) SAR 4,334; Term 2 (due 1 November) SAR 4,333; Term 3 (due 1 February) SAR 4,333. - Lower School Grade 1–3: Annual tuition SAR 14,350. Term instalments: Term 1 (due 18 July) SAR 4,784; Term 2 (due 1 November) SAR 4,783; Term 3 (due 1 February) SAR 4,783. - Lower School Grade 4–6: Annual tuition SAR 15,380. Term instalments: Term 1 (due 18 July) SAR 5,127; Term 2 (due 1 November) SAR 5,127; Term 3 (due 1 February) SAR 5,126. - Middle School Grade 7–9: Annual tuition SAR 17,430. Term instalments: Term 1 (due 18 July) SAR 5,810; Term 2 (due 1 November) SAR 5,810; Term 3 (due 1 February) SAR 5,810.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The tuition is billed in three term instalments with due dates shown above: Term 1 (18 July), Term 2 (1 November), Term 3 (1 February). The registration fee (SAR 1,000) is deducted from the first instalment. VAT is applied in accordance with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia rules. Timely payment is required to retain any discounts; the school reserves the right to reverse discounts if payments are late.
Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for this school; boarding is not applicable.
Other costs and mandatory items - Uniform: Pre-School uniform (including VAT) SAR 400. All other grades: SAR 550. Uniform provision includes two sets of school uniform and one PE uniform. New admissions receive a free uniform. - Books and learning materials: Books are provided by a third-party supplier; charges for books/materials are managed separately. - VAT: Tuition figures are stated excluding VAT where noted; VAT will be applied as required by Saudi regulations.
Discounts and sibling concessions - Sibling discount: SAR 500 per child is available for the third and subsequent children. - Early-bird / re-enrolment: A 10% early-bird discount for re-enrolments is offered where conditions apply (example deadline previously listed as 31 May 2024). - Payment discount: A 5% discount is offered for full-year fee payment by the due date of Term 1 when paid via bank transfer. All discounts are conditional on timely payment and may be reversed if payments are late.
Refunds and cancellations - No specific refund or cancellation policy is published within the school's published fee schedule. Parents should note that no refund terms are specified in the published fee information.
Fee payment options - Bank transfer is explicitly referenced as an accepted payment method (a 5% discount is offered for full-year payment by the Term 1 due date when paid by bank transfer). No other specific payment methods (for example, credit-card or online card payment details) are published in the fee schedule.
Notes and conditions - Uniform details: Uniform cost includes two sets of school uniform and one PE uniform. New admissions were offered a free uniform in the published fee information. - All fees are quoted in Saudi Riyals (SAR). VAT is applied where indicated. Discounts are subject to the school's payment terms and may be withdrawn if payments are not made on time.
Academics
Education Gate International School Al Rawdah teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.
Curriculum
Education Gate International School – Al Rawdah teaches an American curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards for English, with NGSS for Science and NCTM standards for Mathematics. Arabic and Islamic Studies and Saudi History follow the Saudi MoE curriculum, while Social Studies uses a local publisher in Grades 1-7 and CCSS in Grades 8-9. French and Computer are offered through a local publisher, with core subjects English, Math, Science, and Social Studies taught across the key stages. Kindergarten uses the HighScope approach with specialist teachers delivering active, student-centered early learning. The program is organized into four academic phases from KG through Grade 9, with assessment comprising quizzes, end-of-quarter exams, and MAP testing via Classera.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Education Gate International School – Al Rawdah supports students' social and emotional needs through a Guidance Counselling service as part of its academic provision. The Academics section lists Guidance Counsellors as a component of the program, and the page states that the school is “there to support our students,” indicating active wellbeing support. In Student Life, the school notes it provides “top-up classes and interventions” to assist learners beyond core lessons. The school also emphasizes an “enrichment program” and describes its learners as “True 21st Century Learners,” suggesting wellbeing and personal development are integrated with academics. Overall, these elements reflect a structured approach to student support, though explicit SEL program names are not shown on public pages.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Educational Needs (SEN) at Education Gate International School – Al Rawdah are addressed with targeted Arabic support. The Our Educational Program page notes “Special Arabic classes” for students below grade level in Arabic, with instruction tailored to learners' needs. This indicates SEN-style support focused on language needs rather than a broader SEN spectrum. The site does not state that the school is a specialist SEN institution. Public information does not show additional SEN services beyond Arabic language support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction, with English language arts taught as part of the CCSS-based curriculum. French and Arabic are offered as second language courses from basic through advanced levels. The core curriculum aligns with CCSS, and English language arts are emphasized within that framework. There is no explicit description of a dedicated EAL program or EAL staff in the publicly available pages. The information suggests language support is delivered through language offerings rather than a formal EAL program.
Mental Wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provisions, programs, or staff. Public pages describe general student support and guidance services but do not outline a dedicated mental health framework. There is no explicit listing of mental health professionals or wellbeing curricula.
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies. Public pages focus on guidance counselling, language support, and enrichment, without detailing safeguarding procedures, training, or reporting channels.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Begin the application through Registration & Admissions or How to Apply to start the admissions process. Entrance age requirements are: a child must be 3 years old on or before August 15 for K1 and 6 years old on or before September 30 for Grade 1, with acceptance criteria published to guide families. A campus visit can be arranged via Book a Tour as part of the process. Apply Now is available through the admissions pages. 2. Prepare and submit the required documents. Applicants must provide copies of the parent's and student's passports, a valid iqama, the birth certificate, and the vaccination certificate. They must also submit all academic reports/transcripts and the transfer certificate from previous schools, MOE approval, financial clearance from the previous school, a letter of introduction from the parent's employer, and two passport-sized photos. The site lists these documents under the enrollment requirements. 3. The school will contact you within 48 hours after submission to confirm receipt and discuss next steps. The Registration & Admissions page leads you to the next actions and timing. 4. If accepted, arrange enrollment and review tuition details. Tuition is structured with an annual fee and term payments; the annual fees are SAR 13,000 for Pre-School, SAR 14,350 for KG, SAR 15,380 for Lower School (Grades 1–3), and SAR 17,430 for Middle School (Grades 7–9). A SAR 1,000 registration fee applies, with additional notes on the payment schedule. The school is owned and managed by Britus Education.
