Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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International Indian Public School Riyadh (IIPS Riyadh) is an English-medium CBSE-affiliated school established in 1995 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It serves students from Nursery through Grade XII and operates with separate boys' and girls' sections. The curriculum follows CBSE under NEP 2020, with Foundational (Nursery–KG-2), Primary (Grade I–III), Middle (Grade VI–VIII), and Secondary (Grade IX–XII) stages. The academic year runs April to March and is divided into two semesters. The campus provides a 10,368 square meter site with 70 classrooms and 13 laboratories, and offers a 12-month bus service. The school runs co-curricular activities such as Gavel Club, Scout and Guide, and Cyber Square. The languages of instruction are English, with Hindi taught as a subject. The Principal (In-Charge) is Mohammad Arshad Ali Khan.
As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12231, Saudi Arabia
International Indian Public School Riyadh has 1,343 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English.
The International Indian Public School is located in the As-Sulaimaniyah district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The official mailing address is P.O. Box 13740, Riyadh 11414.
The school serves kindergarten through grade 12 (K–12). It operates as co-educational up to Grade V and is gender-isolated from Grade VI onward.
The school is a private, CBSE-affiliated English-medium institution.
Admissions indicate that the school serves Indian students and requires Indian nationality with a valid passport and Iqama. A published nationality breakdown is not provided. The school primarily serves the Indian diaspora.
A Special Care Centre (SCC) is attached to the school and provides evaluation and a Special Education Programme for children with special needs.
The school is CBSE-affiliated and operates under the patronage of the Embassy of India in Riyadh, with the Indian Ambassador as patron.
There is no explicit religious affiliation stated.
School days run Sunday to Thursday. Winter timings are: Nursery, LKG and SCC from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; Grades I–XII from 7:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.; the assembly begins at 7:30 a.m.
A bus service is offered. Bus fees are 260 SR per month for two-way use and 220 SR per month for one-way use, payable all year and billed with tuition.
Annual tuition at International Indian Public School Riyadh ranges from SAR 7,659 to SAR 12,144 for 2026/27.
International Indian Public School Riyadh teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
International Indian Public School Riyadh follows CBSE curriculum designed in line with NEP 2020, emphasizing a child-centered, activity-oriented approach. The curriculum is organized into four stages: Foundational (5 years), Preparatory (3 years), Middle (3 years), and Secondary (4 years). Kindergarten (Nursery to KG-2) uses play- or activity-based learning; Nursery, LKG, and UKG cover English, Mathematics, EVS, with Hindi and General Knowledge included at higher early grades. Primary School (Grade I–III) includes English, EVS, Mathematics, and Hindi, with Grade III incorporating a third language. Middle School (Grade IV–VIII) offers English, EVS/Science, Mathematics, Hindi, III Language, and Social Science across grades IV–VIII. Secondary (Grade IX–XII) includes English, Science, Mathematics, Language II, Social Science in IX–X, and Grade XI–XII present a Science stream with Chemistry, Computer Science/P.Ed, Biology, Mathematics/Home Science, and Physics.
The International Indian Public School Riyadh (IIPS) and its attached Special Care Centre (SCC) provide a positive learning environment aimed at academic, social, and emotional growth. The SCC offers evaluation and a Special Education Programme tailored to individual needs, along with pre-vocational and vocational training, therapeutic services, and family guidance and counseling. The Centre's approach uses Individual Education Plans (IEP) with termly objectives and ongoing progress monitoring, including small group instruction (about six students per teacher). A counsellor and a wellness teacher are listed among staff to support student wellbeing. Wellbeing initiatives include a Yoga Club for grades 4–7 that promotes stress reduction, enhanced concentration, and community-building.
The SCC is attached to IIPS Riyadh and is not a standalone SEN institution. The Centre provides Special Education and rehabilitation for differently-abled students including Autism, Down syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, and learning disability. The educational framework uses Individual Education Plans (IEP) with termly objectives and progress monitoring, and keeps small class sizes (approximately six students per teacher). Therapeutic services include speech therapy and physiotherapy, along with pre-vocational and vocational training, and family guidance and counseling. Integration into mainstream is pursued through an Integration and Inclusion program, with SCC students often integrated into the school; dedicated special educators are listed in staff details.
The school is CBSE-affiliated and operates as an English-medium institution. Explicit EAL-specific provisions are not published on the school's public pages. The curriculum framework notes multilingual and multicultural learning as part of its NEP 2020-aligned approach. A counsellor and wellness staff support student wellbeing, which can assist language learners in adjusting to the school environment. Based on publicly available information, a dedicated EAL program beyond English-medium instruction is not described.
Student mental wellbeing is supported by the SCC's emphasis on social and emotional growth, including family guidance and counseling services. The school lists a counsellor and a wellness teacher as part of its wellbeing staffing. The Yoga Club, introduced for grades 4–7, promotes physical and mental health by addressing stress and concentration. The SCC provides speech therapy and physiotherapy as part of its holistic approach to wellbeing. The NEP-aligned curriculum also highlights life skills and emotional health, reinforcing wellbeing across grade levels.
Safeguarding is supported by CCTV monitoring of school entrances and security staff at gates to enhance campus safety. A named counsellor and wellness teacher are part of the staff dedicated to safeguarding and student wellbeing. Family guidance and counseling services are offered through the SCC to support safeguarding in the home context. General rules emphasize disciplinary expectations and safe conduct, with structured parent communication and involvement. Public disclosures provide contact details and staff information to facilitate safeguarding and ongoing communication with families.
1. Admissions for the Academic Year 2026-27 run from April 2026 to March 2027. Admission for UKG to Grade XI is subject to the availability of seats. Prospective parents can download the General Registration Form and submit it along with the supporting documents in the School Office between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
2. Eligibility requires the child to be Indian with a valid passport and Iqama. The age criteria as of 31 March 2026 are: Nursery 3 years to 3 years 6 months; LKG 3 years 6 months to 4 years 6 months; UKG 4 years 6 months to 5 years 6 months; Grade I 5 years 6 months to 6 years 6 months.
3. Supporting documents include: Child's Iqama Copy; Child's Passport Copy; Parents' Iqama Copy; Parents' Passport Copy.
4. Bank transfer details for the Registration Fee are: SAB bank; Account Name International Indian Public School Riyadh; Account Number 003‑124658‑001; IBAN SA08 4500 0000 0031 2465 8001.
5. Registration Fee is SR 57.50 (including 15% VAT) and is non-refundable. The fee is payable by bank transfer as detailed above.
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7. Admission forms, including the General Registration Form (2026-2027), are available for download under Admission > Admission Forms.
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The school does not publish information regarding any existing scholarships.
The school does not publish information regarding any existing waitlist.