International schools in Dammam
9 international schools in Dammam. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Cost of living
Prices about 50% lower than in the US · country averageWorld Bank WDI · Price index 50 (the US = 100) · country average · checked 2025
Schools and fees
9 international schools · American (AP) 44% · British (IGCSE/A Level) 33%
SAR 25.5K – SAR 57.7K (≈ USD 6,800 – ≈ USD 15.4K)
Prices and living conditions in Saudi Arabia
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Big Mac single item (USD) | US$5.07 |
| Jajangmyeon (Korean restaurant) · 1 serving (USD) | US$20 |
| Kimchi stew set meal (Korean restaurant) · 1 serving (USD) | US$21.33 |
| Milk · 2L (USD) | US$2.93 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano) · 1 Tall cup (USD) | US$3.47 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 1.5L (USD) | US$0.44 |
| Soft drink · 1L (USD) | US$1.33 |
| Car registration fee · New and annual renewal fee (USD) | US$26.67 |
| Haircut (city center, popular with foreigners) · Per ride (USD) | US$9.6 |
| Taxi fare · Base fare (USD) | US$1.47 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 98.7%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 8.4
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
SAR 25.5K – SAR 57.7K
≈ USD 6,800 – ≈ USD 15.4K
Based on 4 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
Reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| American (AP) | 4 | 44% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 3 | 33% |
| IB | 2 | 22% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| American (AP) | 4 | 44% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 3 | 33% |
| IB | 2 | 22% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
Al Bassam SchoolsAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From SAR 32K a year- ISG DammamAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18
- New World International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18
Rand Schools for EducationIB · Ages 3–18From SAR 25.5K a year- Sara Village SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 4–11
The International Programs SchoolIB · American (AP) · Ages 4–18From SAR 34K a year- Orbit International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18
Saudi International School for the Sciences and ArtsAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From SAR 30.1K a year
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