Advanced Learning Schools
Al Nakheel, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About
Advanced Learning Schools (ALS) is an IB World School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme from KG1 to Grade 12 for boys and girls. Its programme combines the IB curriculum with a strong Arabic language programme and Islamic and social studies.
Key facts
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
- Ages
- 4–18 years
- Grades
- KG1 – G12
- Language of instruction
- English
Fees
One-off costs
- Application fee
- SAR 5,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use today's reference rate.
Records when returning to Korea
We have a host-government licence on record
Not found on the MOE simplified list. The school has a licence from the local education authority on record, so on return you can show it is a regular school with apostilled or consular-confirmed documents, or with the local authority's list of recognised schools.
When you return to Korea, the local education office decides on recognition from the school's government approval and the documents (apostille or consular confirmation).
Basis
- Licensing body: Saudi Ministry of Education (MOE)
Document confirmation
This country is a party to the Apostille Convention. For a school not on the list, get an apostille from the local authority.
If the school is not on the list
Show that it is a regular school (for example the local education authority's list of recognised schools), or submit documents with an apostille (convention countries) or consular confirmation (others). Additions to the list go through the Korean mission or Korean Education Centre.
Collect from the school before you leave
- Certificate of enrolment (grades and dates attended, signed or stamped by the principal)
- Transcripts for every year
- Graduation or completion certificate, if any
- Notarised translation for documents not in Korean or English
- MOE-list school: principal-issued documents + the education office's confirmation form / other schools: apostille or consular confirmation
- · The MOE list only simplifies paperwork. It does not vouch for teaching quality.
- · It does not apply to university admission (e.g. overseas Koreans' special admission). Check each university's guide.
- · Education offices spot-check re-entry documents; forged or altered documents cancel the transfer.
Sources
- Seoul Office of Education 2026 re-entry plan(Checked 2026-02)
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table(Checked 2026-10-30)
- Korea MOFA travel safety: apostille and consular confirmation
- Korea MOE notice: simplified-documents school list · 출처: 교육부 (공공누리 출처표시)(Checked 2025-04-11)
Admissions
- Entry process
- Entrance assessment, Interview
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Accreditation and results
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, MSA
- Memberships
- ECIS
Campus and school life
- After-school activities
- Sports, Arts, Cultural events, Community service, Leadership
Location
Al Nakheel district, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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