Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision, staff, or initiatives; however, campus life emphasizes a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment and a broad co-curricular programme that supports personal growth.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, staff, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.
Mental wellbeing is supported by a campus described as supportive, inclusive, and safe, which fosters student well‑being.
Safeguarding is a top priority; the campus has security measures, staff trained in safeguarding protocols, and safeguarding professionals on hand.
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.