Kingdom Schools

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees SAR 28,800 - 51,300

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 3600

Bus Service No

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Curriculum American Curriculum

King Abdulaziz Rd, Ar Rabi, Riyadh 13316, Saudi Arabia

www.kingdomschools.edu.sa

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The Essentials

Location

Kingdom Schools is located on King Abdulaziz Road in the Al Rabia (Ar Rabia) district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The address is King Abdulaziz Road, Al Rabia, 13316 Riyadh. It sits in central Riyadh with access to major roads and local services. The campus serves families relocating to Riyadh seeking an international-style education.

Stages

Kingdom Schools offers education from kindergarten through high school. The school includes an elementary stage (with gender-segregated groups at the primary level) and secondary programs, extending through to high school. The English materials state education from kindergarten to high school.

Type

The school operates as a day school. Elementary education is organized with separate Boys and Girls divisions (e.g., Boys 1-3 and Girls 1-5), reflecting gender-segregated arrangements at the primary level within the same school system. There is no public indication of boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Public materials do not publish exact pupil nationality percentages or ratios. The school promotes an international education approach, but specific nationality mix data is not provided.

Additional learning support

The campus emphasizes safety, wellbeing, and social-emotional learning, and facilities include health clinics and libraries. Specific Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions are not listed in official materials.

Country affiliation

Kingdom Schools offers an American Diploma Program and is Cognia K-12 accredited, indicating an affiliation with United States curriculum and accreditation standards.

Religious affiliation

Islamic studies and Arabic language are integral to the curriculum, reflecting Saudi cultural identity and Islamic values. The school emphasizes cultural heritage alongside its international program.

School day structure

The official materials do not publish specific daily start and end times. An annual academic calendar for 2025–2026 is available, but exact daily hours are not specified in public pages.

Bus service

There are no published details about a school-provided bus service on official materials. Riyadh has a public transport network (Riyadh Metro and SAPTCO buses) that families may use, and transportation arrangements are typically organized locally.

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Fees

Application and registration fees
- No separate application, registration, or one‑time enrolment fee is published on the school's official fees page.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and instalments)
- KG1–KG3: SAR 36,000 per year; shown as two equal instalments of SAR 18,000 and SAR 18,000.
- Grades 1–6: SAR 51,000 per year; shown as two equal instalments of SAR 25,500 and SAR 25,500.
- Grades 7–8: SAR 55,000 per year; shown as two equal instalments of SAR 27,500 and SAR 27,500.
- Grades 9–12: SAR 57,000 per year; shown as two equal instalments of SAR 28,500 and SAR 28,500.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published fee layout presents the annual tuition and two equal instalments (first and second instalments) for each year group.
- The school's terms state that tuition fees are considered immediately due in full for accepted students upon written notification of acceptance, even though instalment amounts are published. Guardians are therefore required to acknowledge the school's payment mechanism at acceptance.
- All published tuition amounts exclude value‑added tax (VAT).
- A sibling discount is published: the elder child pays full tuition; the second child and any additional siblings receive a 5% discount on tuition.

Boarding fees
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee information.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, transport, books, extracurriculars, etc.)
- The school's published fee page lists tuition figures and the payment terms above but does not publish separate charges for uniforms, transport, textbooks, extracurricular activities, capital/technology fees, or similar ancillary charges. No specific uniform or transport fees are shown on the official fees page.

Refund information
- There is no specific refund or cancellation policy published on the school's fees page or its public terms and conditions pages. No published schedule of refunds for withdrawal or cancellation is available on the school's fees or terms pages.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods listed by the school: cash; cheque payable to "Kingdom Schools Co. Ltd."; bank transfer (including via Mada card); and Saudi Payments – SADAD. Payments are processed at the school administration building according to the published terms.

Notes for parents (factual summary)
- The published tuition schedule provides annual amounts and the corresponding two instalment figures for each grade band; the school also states that fees become due in full on written acceptance, and fees are shown excluding VAT. The school publishes a 5% sibling discount for the second and subsequent children. No application fee, boarding fee, uniform fee, transport fee, or refund schedule is published on the school's public fee pages.

Academics

Curriculum

Kingdom Schools deliver a K–12 international curriculum that blends national Saudi context with international standards. The schools hold Cognia K–12 accreditation and are a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), pursuing full authorization as an IB World School. The high school program is described as the American Diploma Program, with emphasis on Arabic language and Islamic studies integrated into the curriculum. Instruction is delivered in English, and the curriculum emphasizes language proficiency, critical and creative thinking, and enrichment pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) as well as Artificial Intelligence. The program spans Early Childhood through Secondary, with published details for the Primary Stage (including Grades 4–5) and information on other stages available under the school's educational programs.

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Admissions

1. Begin by filling the student booking form (EN) to start the admissions process. The form requires the student's full name in English and Arabic, date of birth, ID number, academic level, and grade level. Indicate whether the student has brothers or sisters in the school and specify how you would like to be contacted (email or phone). Provide the contact details (email and phone) so the school can respond. 2. Prepare and submit the required documents: a copy of the national ID or residency permit for non-Saudis, a copy of the family card, a copy of the passport, and a birth certificate. Include a vaccination certificate for ages 3–8. Provide financial clearance from the previous school and pay the fees according to the school's policy. If applicable, bring the student's file from previous schools, including certificates and reports. 3. The student must pass a placement interview. The interview is part of the admission process and determines placement. It is a required step for formal admission. 4. Provide financial clearance from the previous school and pay the fees according to the school's policy. Fees must be paid in accordance with the school's policy, and a financial clearance should be on file. 5. If applicable, bring the student file from previous schools including certificates and reports. 6. The application for admission is officially accepted after completing the above steps.

Scholarships

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FAQs

Where are Kingdom Schools located, and how are the campuses organized in Riyadh?

Kingdom Schools operate as two separate campuses in Riyadh: a Boys' School and a Girls' School, each serving students from kindergarten through high school (ages 3–18). The Boys' Campus is led by Ali Albakri as the Principal, and the Girls' Campus by Amal Al Kabaa as Principal.

What curriculum is used at Kingdom Schools, and what is the accreditation status?

The school is Cognia K–12 accredited and is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), working toward full IBPYP World School authorization. Enrichment pathways in STEAM and Artificial Intelligence support advanced learning across age levels.

When was Kingdom Schools established, and what values shape its education?

Kingdom Schools first welcomed students in September 2000. The school emphasizes Islamic values and a blend of Saudi culture with global perspectives to prepare students as principled, global citizens.

What are the published tuition rates by grade, and how is payment structured?

Tuition is published as annual totals: KG 36,000 SAR (two installments of 18,000 SAR); Primary 51,000 SAR (two installments of 25,500 SAR); Middle/Intermediate 55,000 SAR (two installments of 27,500 SAR); Secondary 57,000 SAR (two installments of 28,500 SAR). VAT is not included, and your accepted-student payment is expected in full per the school's policy.

What documents are required for admissions, and is there a placement interview?

Admission requires copies of national ID (or residency permit for non-Saudis), family card, passport, and birth certificate, plus a vaccination certificate for ages 3–8. A financial clearance from the previous school is required, and a placement interview is part of the process.

Is there a sibling discount, and how does it apply?

Yes. The elder sibling pays full tuition, and the second and any additional siblings receive a 5% discount on tuition fees.

Are there additional costs beyond tuition that families should plan for?

published tuition figures do not itemize uniforms, transport, textbooks, or activity fees. Families should budget separately for these potential ancillary costs, as they are not listed in the main fee schedule.

What is the refund policy if a student transfers or withdraws?

If the school recommends a transfer, prepaid fees are refunded minus the period already attended. If a transfer is requested in writing within the first two weeks of a semester, 50% of the semester is due; after the first two weeks (or with no notice) the full semester fee remains payable.

What payment methods does Kingdom Schools accept?

Payments can be made by cash, cheque (to Kingdom Schools Co. Ltd.), Mada card, bank transfer (wire), or via the Saudi SADAD system. Parents should email a copy of the transfer along with the student's name to the school's finance email.

What does Cognia K–12 accreditation mean for daily teaching and assessments?

Cognia K–12 accreditation underpins the school's standards-based curriculum, emphasizing high-quality learning, language proficiency, and the development of critical and creative thinking across all grade levels.

What does it mean that IBPYP is a candidate program at Kingdom Schools?

Being an IBPYP candidate means the Primary Years Programme is being prepared to meet IBPYP standards with the aim of full authorization in the future, integrating IB concepts and inquiry-based learning into the primary curriculum.

What support does Kingdom Schools offer for college and university preparation?

The College & Career Counseling program helps students in the final years prepare for higher education, whether at universities abroad or in Saudi Arabia.

Are there dedicated facilities or spaces to support STEAM and AI enrichment?

STEAM and Artificial Intelligence enrichment are part of the curriculum, with the school emphasizing language proficiency and critical thinking in programs that partner with local and international institutions.

What can you tell me about the school's facilities for learning (labs, library, etc.) and extracurricular spaces?

Kingdom Schools highlight strong academic facilities aligned with Cognia accreditation and IBPYP candidacy, plus a wide range of extracurricular activities. Specific details about individual labs or libraries aren't published, but the school focuses on holistic, inquiry-based learning.

Does the school offer sports facilities or a wide range of extracurricular spaces?

The school notes a wide range of extracurricular activities, though published details about specific sports facilities are not provided.

What kinds of extracurricular activities and arts programs are available?

Beyond academics, Kingdom Schools offer a broad array of extracurricular activities designed to support arts, sciences, technology, and other interests, integrated with STEAM/AI enrichment.

Are there leadership opportunities or student leadership programs?

Leadership is a core value taught at Kingdom Schools, with an emphasis on honesty, respect, and responsibility. The school encourages students to lead with empathy and service in their communities.

How does the school involve students in community service and engagement?

Community Engagement & Collaboration strengthens partnerships between students, parents, teachers, and the wider community to enhance learning and promote sustainability and positive change through service.

What well-being and safeguarding measures are in place for students?

The school prioritizes social, emotional, and physical well-being (SEL and mental wellbeing) and fosters emotional intelligence in a safe, respectful environment. Teachers receive focused training on child protection and safeguarding to ensure student safety.

What leadership and governance structure does Kingdom Schools have?

The school is led by a leadership team including Chief Executive Officer Sadeem Al Kadi; Heads of Academic Departments include Randah Dahshe (Director of Academics Development), Henry Smith (Head of Academic Boys), and Saiqa Ishaq (Head of Academic Girls). The Boys' Campus is led by Ali Albakri (Boys' School Principal) and the Girls' Campus by Amal Al Kabaa (Girls' School Principal).

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