International schools in Riyadh
85 international schools in Riyadh. 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
85 international schools · American (AP) 51% · British (IGCSE/A Level) 36%
SAR 4,075 – SAR 185K (≈ USD 1,087 – ≈ USD 49.3K)
Living
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Safety
All of Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, is under a level-3 advisory
Korea's foreign ministry page for Saudi Arabia (checked 2026-10-30) shows the whole country at level 3 (leave / do not travel), raised on 2026-10-11, with airport notices for the west and south-west in late October 2026. It warns of pickpockets at Riyadh's central station, bus terminal and Batha market. Level 3 means visits should be cancelled or postponed.
- Whole country at level 3 since 2026-10-11
- Visits should be cancelled or postponed
- Pickpockets in crowded places
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 43.7°C, coolest-month low 6.9°C
Normals from Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1982-2011): the warmest month (Jul) averages a high of 43.7°C, the coolest (Jan) a low of 6.9°C, and yearly rainfall is about 111 mm. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain.
- Jul average high 43.7°C
- Jan average low 6.9°C
- About 111 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport transport: Riyadh Metro Line 4 serves the King Khalid Airport road
Gulf News reported on 2024-12-04 that the Riyadh Metro opened on 2024-12-01 with Line 1 (Blue), Line 4 (Yellow, along King Khalid International Airport Road) and Line 6 (Purple) first. A standard two-hour pass cost SR4 and a seven-day pass SR40 at launch; check current lines and fares.
- Line 4 serves the airport road
- Two-hour pass SR4 at launch
- Opened 2024-12-01
Source:Gulf NewsDataChecked 2026-10-30
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 4,075 – SAR 185K
≈ USD 1,087 – ≈ USD 49.3K
Based on 36 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2028-29
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
- American (AP)43 · 51%
- British (IGCSE/A Level)31 · 36%
- IB23 · 27%
- French3 · 4%
- Montessori / alternative3 · 4%
- German1 · 1%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| American (AP) | 43 | 41% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 31 | 30% |
| IB | 23 | 22% |
| French | 3 | 3% |
| Montessori / alternative | 3 | 3% |
| German | 1 | 1% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| American (AP) | 43 | 41% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 31 | 30% |
| IB | 23 | 22% |
| French | 3 | 3% |
| Montessori / alternative | 3 | 3% |
| German | 1 | 1% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| SAR 0 – SAR 14.3K | 8 |
| SAR 14.3K – SAR 28.6K | 5 |
| SAR 28.6K – SAR 42.9K | 11 |
| SAR 42.9K – SAR 57.1K | 9 |
| SAR 57.1K – SAR 71.4K | 2 |
| SAR 71.4K – SAR 85.7K | 1 |
| SAR 85.7K – SAR 100K | 0 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-02)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | 1 |
| 2026-11-07 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
Abdulaziz International School Al-SulaimaniahAges 3–18From SAR 30K a year
Advanced Learning SchoolsIB · Ages 4–18
Al Alameen International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Montessori / alternative · Ages 3–16
Al Faris International SchoolIB · Ages 3–19From SAR 42K a year
Al Forsan International SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From SAR 23K a year- Al Hussan International School RiyadhIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18
Al Noor International SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18From SAR 12.6K a year- Al Oruba International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · American (AP) · Ages 3–18
Map
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Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov4WedOpen day09:00 GMT+3 (local time)
School Tour, Wednesday
Aldenham Prep Riyadh
RiyadhChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov7SatOpen day10:30 GMT+3 (local time)
School Tour, Saturday
RiyadhChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page
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