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Multinational School Dhahran

Saudi Arabia, Dhahran

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The school at a glance
Fees SAR 26,200 - 43,700
Ages 3 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths Sport, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Multinational School Dhahran is an international school in Dhahran delivering the Cambridge International Curriculum from Early Years to Lower Secondary. The school offers Cambridge Early Years Centre designation, Cambridge Primary for Key Stage 1 and 2 (Years 2–6), and Cambridge Lower Secondary for Years 7–9, aligned with the British National Curriculum as required by the Saudi Ministry of Education. Opened in 2018, it is the Eastern Province's first inclusive international school, welcoming students regardless of background, ethnicity, ability, or religion, with a focus on safety, belonging, and support for every child. The Southern Doha campus has science laboratories and a library, plus a canteen, a swimming pool, a playground, and sports facilities. After-school and co-curricular activities are offered in partnership with Zaabh and Pauza, including swimming, football, taekwondo, coding and STEM, arts and cookery, as well as community service and leadership opportunities. The school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and Cognia and has received the ETEC Award.

2342 Ras Tannura Street, Dhahran, Dhahran 34456, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Location
2342 Ras Tannura Street, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Stages
Early Years; Key Stage 1 & 2; Key Stage 3

Type
leading international British-curriculum school

Additional learning support
Dedicated Learning Support Services provides high-quality support for all students, including differentiation and Individual Education Plans; assessments and enrichment programs; and a range of programs such as Parents Training, Language Builder, Behavior Management, Language/Communication, Social Skills, Phonics, Independent Daily Living Skills, Educational Program, and Productive Student Program.

Country affiliation
Saudi Arabia

School day structure
Sunday–Thursday, 7:50am–3:10pm

Bus service
Aramco provides daily bus transportation to and from the school for residents of the Aramco Camp; a third-party transport provider, Khalid Awad Al Johi Transportation Co., is contracted to operate student transportation.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms consist of official MNS shirts and navy-blue pants, skirts, or shorts, jackets, and hats, with plain black footwear and socks in navy, black, or white. Hats or head coverings are not indoors unless for medical or religious reasons, and religious coverings must be white, navy blue, or black; hair must be neat, natural in color, and free of extreme styles.

Food Options
Healthy lunchboxes are required; no sweets or nuts. Students must bring a full water bottle with a flip lid; sharing is only allowed if the treat is for the whole class at the end of the day.
Fees

Annual tuition at Multinational School Dhahran ranges from SAR 26,200 to SAR 43,700 for 2026/27.

Application fees and one‑off charges

- Entrance assessment (one‑time, non‑refundable): SAR 200.
- Registration fee (one‑time, non‑refundable, payable on enrolment): SAR 3,000.
- Students support assessment (one‑off, where applicable): SAR 2,500–SAR 5,000.



Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown exclude VAT; each tuition line is split into two equal instalments — First Payment and Second Payment as listed below)

- Early Years 1 (Age 3): First payment SAR 13,100; Second payment SAR 13,100; Total per year SAR 26,200.
- Early Years 2 (Age 4): First payment SAR 14,100; Second payment SAR 14,100; Total per year SAR 28,200.
- Early Years 3 (Age 5): First payment SAR 15,350; Second payment SAR 15,350; Total per year SAR 30,700.
- Year 2 (Age 6): First payment SAR 18,350; Second payment SAR 18,350; Total per year SAR 36,700.
- Year 3 (Age 7): First payment SAR 19,850; Second payment SAR 19,850; Total per year SAR 39,700.
- Year 4 (Age 8): First payment SAR 19,850; Second payment SAR 19,850; Total per year SAR 39,700.
- Years 5–6 (Ages 9–10): First payment SAR 21,350; Second payment SAR 21,350; Total per year SAR 42,700.
- Year 7 (Age 11): First payment SAR 21,350; Second payment SAR 21,350; Total per year SAR 42,700.
- Years 8–9 (Age 12) — girls only entry indicated in published schedule: First payment SAR 21,850; Second payment SAR 21,850; Total per year SAR 43,700.

All tuition amounts above are shown excluding Saudi Arabian value added tax (VAT); VAT at 15% is applied to fees as required by Saudi regulations.



Supplementary / additional fees (examples and structured support fees)

- Mainstream assisted students (fee includes a full‑time assistant): for EY1–Year 9 the total fee per year is shown as SAR 98,250, payable as two equal instalments of SAR 49,125 each (excl. VAT) where this level of support applies.
- Ongoing student support (per year, by number of weekly sessions):
- One to five sessions: Total per year SAR 15,150 (First payment SAR 7,575; Second payment SAR 7,575).
- Six to ten sessions: Total per year SAR 28,800 (First payment SAR 14,400; Second payment SAR 14,400).
- Eleven to fifteen sessions: Total per year SAR 42,450 (First payment SAR 21,225; Second payment SAR 21,225).



Discounts and concessions

- A 5% discount is applied for Aramco/SABIC employees and contracting companies working with Aramco/SABIC.
- A 5% sibling discount is offered.



Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is shown as two equal payments (First Payment and Second Payment) for each year group; the two payment amounts are equal in the published fee schedule.
- The child's attendance may commence only after the registration fee has been paid.
- VAT (15%) is applied in addition to the listed (ex‑VAT) amounts.



Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school with published operating hours and daily arrival/dismissal times.



Other costs (uniform, transport and routine extras)

- Uniform: a school uniform price list is published for parents; itemised uniform charges are maintained separately as the school's uniform price list.
- Student transportation: daily bus transportation is arranged (Aramco provides specific daily transport for Aramco Camp residents and the school has contracted a third‑party transportation provider); transport fees are handled separately from the tuition schedule and are not shown as tuition line items in the published tuition schedule.



Refund information and non‑refundable items

- The entrance assessment fee (SAR 200) is non‑refundable.
- The registration fee (SAR 3,000) is non‑refundable.
- No general tuition refund policy language is provided within the tuition schedule file; specific refund terms for tuition or other payments are not itemised in the published fee schedule.



Fee payment options

- The published fee schedule does not explicitly itemise the accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, or other payment platforms) within the tuition PDF. Payment timing and instalment structure are specified, but the payment channels themselves are not listed in the fee schedule document.



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Summary of what was located and areas not specified in the published fee materials:

- Located in the school's published materials for Academic Year 2025–2026: detailed tuition amounts (by year group) split into two equal instalments; registration and assessment one‑time charges; VAT treatment; discounts; student support and assisted‑student fee lines and per‑year support session fees.

- Not specified in the published tuition schedule: explicit boarding charges (no boarding provision indicated), itemised transport fees in the tuition table, detailed uniform item prices in an extractable format, and the school's accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) within the tuition PDF. The school does publish a uniform price list and a transport arrangement announcement, but the tuition schedule document itself does not contain itemised transport charges or named payment methods.
Academics

Multinational School Dhahran teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
Cambridge International Curriculum from Early Years through Lower Secondary, including Cambridge Early Years Centre designation, Cambridge Primary for Key Stage 1 & 2 (Years 2–6), and Cambridge Lower Secondary for Years 7–9, integrated with the British National Curriculum as required by the Saudi Ministry of Education.

Exam Results
In Year 6, Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Examinations are taken in English, Mathematics, and Science.

Gifted and Talented
Differentiating instruction that addresses diverse learning needs and enrichment programs; Individual Education Plans.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters an inclusive community, celebrates diversity, and ensures every student feels safe, accepted, and included, with equal access to education and services.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Student support services are provided.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care is strong and supports students' wellbeing.

Safeguarding
School policies are in place.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2018, MNS Dhahran is the Eastern Province's first comprehensive inclusive international school. It warmly welcomes all students—regardless of background, ethnicity, ability, gender, or religion—and strives to ensure every child feels safe, accepted, and supported.

Community
The school is a multinational community that embraces every culture. It is positioned as the Eastern Province's first international inclusive school. Diversity and inclusivity are core values of its educational philosophy, guiding respect, tolerance, and global citizenship.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is located in the Southern Doha area of Dhahran. It is equipped with modern, state-of-the-art facilities including science laboratories and a library. The campus also includes a canteen, a swimming pool, and a playground. In addition, advanced sports facilities are available for student use.

Sports Facilities
Swimming pool on campus, with advanced sports areas available for student use.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories and a library are provided on campus to support teaching and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a wide range of after-school and co-curricular activities in collaboration with external providers Zaabh and Pauza. The offerings include swimming, football, and taekwondo; MagiKats tutoring for English and Maths; coding and STEM programs; Mad Art and cookery. The program also includes community service opportunities, leadership development, and on-campus activities and field trips. Safe transportation services are provided.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the Cambridge International curriculum from Early Years through Lower Secondary, alongside the British National Curriculum, aligned with Saudi Ministry of Education requirements. The programme is inclusive and culturally sensitive. The school holds accreditation from Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Cognia, and has received the ETEC Award from the Saudi National Education & Training Evaluation Commission.

Arts & Creative
After School Programs include Arts and Culture with Art & Craft activities; Cookery is offered as part of the after-school options. The program also features sports, STEM and coding, and cultural activities through partnerships with external providers. Camps and field trips complement creative and cultural experiences.

Social & Hobbies
After School Programs include a range of Sports and Arts & Culture activities; Sports include football, gymnastics, taekwondo, and swimming. The programs also cover STEM and coding, and other creative activities as part of the after-school offerings. Community and Volunteering opportunities and on-campus activities are included to support social engagement and hobbies.

Community & Service
Community and volunteering opportunities are part of the After School Programs; leadership development and on-campus activities are included as well.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is part of the After School Programs alongside academic and leadership activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and fitness activities are offered as part of After School Programs, including swimming, football, taekwondo, and gymnastics.
Reputation

Awards
ETEC Award (Excellence in Education) from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (Saudi Arabia).

Accreditations
The school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Cognia, and it has received the ETEC Award from the Saudi Ministry of Education's Education and Training Evaluation Commission. It is highlighted as the only Cambridge early-years center in the Eastern Province.
Admissions

Admissions
Registration at Multinational School Dhahran welcomes parents seeking to enroll their child. The school is a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that supports each child's academic, social and personal development. To learn more or arrange a tour, complete the registration form and you will be contacted within 24 hours. Admissions are open for 2026-2027. The Student Registration Process includes: 1) Application – the parent completes the online application on the school site and submits all required documents; if the child has learning difficulties the application is referred to the Head of Learning Support. 2) Review – the application is evaluated. 3) Interview – the interview includes an assessment of the child. 4) Decision – the admissions team communicates a decision and, if applicable, acceptance. 5) Payment – enrollment begins after the registration fee is paid. Key information includes School Uniform, Policies, Price Lists, Calendar and more, including 2026-2027 School Fees, School Uniform Policy, School Uniform Price List, and School Calendar. Contact details: Address 2342 Ras Tannura Street, Dhahran; Email admissions@mnsdhahran.net; Reception +966 1380 21 932.
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