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Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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Ellesmere College Riyadh operates across two campuses, Al Hamra and Salwa, providing advanced learning environments for pupils aged 3-18. The Salwa Campus has opened to expand space for academic, sport and creative activities. The facilities include science laboratories, STEM spaces, and a library to support research and study. Classrooms and other learning spaces are described as state-of-the-art to support IB, American Diploma and IGCSE programs. The facilities also include an auditorium for assemblies and performances, and a sports complex with a gym, swimming pool and multi-purpose spaces.
The sports facilities include a dedicated gymnastics area, versatile multi-purpose sport halls, paddle courts and a swimming pool. The swimming facility is described as a central feature of the campus, used for skill development and potential tournaments. A fully equipped gym supports physical education and personal fitness. The pool and gym are complemented by other indoor and outdoor areas that support a healthy, active lifestyle.
Science laboratories are equipped with modern equipment to enable hands-on experiments and critical thinking. STEM laboratories are available to support technology-enabled learning. A library provides resources for research and study across the school's programs. Classrooms are part of the teaching spaces designed to support IB, American Diploma and IGCSE delivery, with emphasis on modern resources and technology. The school describes its facilities as state-of-the-art and conducive to a range of learning approaches.
Art and Music Rooms provide dedicated spaces for creative work and performances. The auditorium seats 300 and hosts student performances and events. Co-Curriculum programs are part of campus life, offering extracurricular opportunities beyond core academic subjects. The sports facilities support a range of activities, including swimming and other team or individual events, with paddle courts and gym facilities available.
Ellesmere College Riyadh operates on two Riyadh campuses, Al Hamra and Salwa, to serve pupils aged 3 to 18. The school delivers a broad international education, combining the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–19, alongside Cambridge IGCSE, the American Diploma, and Cambridge A Levels. It is a Candidate IB World School for the PYP and DP, and uses the High Performance Learning framework, a philosophy it has accredited since 2021. Facilities include extensive classrooms, a Knowledge Hub library, labs for science and STEM, art and music rooms, an auditorium seating 300, and comprehensive sports facilities including a swimming pool, gym, and multi-purpose halls. The school emphasises enquiry, independent research, and service through its co-curricular programme, with Sixth Form studies focused on rigorous IB and IGCSE preparation for university and future careers.
