Al Faris International School
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 11.2K–13.3K
SAR 42K–50K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Al Faris International School in Riyadh is an IB World School authorised for the PYP, MYP and DP. It offers programmes from Early Years through Grade 12, with English as the main language of instruction, Arabic taught as the mother tongue, and French and Islamic studies included. The school has moved to a new campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–19
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-School/KG Grades | SAR 42,000≈ USD 11.2K |
| Grade 1-Grade 5 | SAR 44,000≈ USD 11.7K |
| Grade 6 | SAR 45,000≈ USD 12K |
| Grade 7 – 9 | SAR 46,000≈ USD 12.3K |
| Grade 10-12 | SAR 50,000≈ USD 13.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-School/KG Grades | SAR 42,000 (about USD 11.2K) |
| Grade 1-Grade 5 | SAR 44,000 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Grade 6 | SAR 45,000 (about USD 12K) |
| Grade 7 – 9 | SAR 46,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Grade 10-12 | SAR 50,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
Source: school website (alfarisschool.edu.sa) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Faris International School (this school) | SAR 42,000 (about USD 11.2K) | SAR 50,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| OWIS Al Jazeera | SAR 42,200 (about USD 11.3K) | SAR 42,200 (about USD 11.3K) |
| New Crescent International School | SAR 10,000 (about USD 2.67K) | SAR 13,000 (about USD 3.47K) |
| Stars of Knowledge International School | SAR 50,000 (about USD 13.3K) | SAR 80,000 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Makers Learning School International | SAR 23,000 (about USD 6.13K) | SAR 23,000 (about USD 6.13K) |
| Buckswood School Riyadh | SAR 43,900 (about USD 11.7K) | SAR 59,328 (about USD 15.8K) |
Source: school website (alfarisschool.edu.sa) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entrance exam, Interview
- Sibling discount
- 2nd child 5%, 3rd and additional children 10%
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- STEM
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- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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