American International School Riyadh
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearabout USD 17.3K–32.2K
SAR 64.7K–121K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Independent, non-profit, co-educational school offering an enriched American curriculum with an international perspective for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 on a purpose-built campus in North Riyadh. Accredited by NEASC and CIS, IB authorized world school, IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11-12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
1,550
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 68
- Founded
- 1963
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Years (until 1:15 PM) | SAR 64,744≈ USD 17.3K |
| KG-II – Grade 5 | SAR 106,497≈ USD 28.4K |
| Grades 6 – 8 | SAR 110,159≈ USD 29.4K |
| Grades 9 - 12 | SAR 120,757≈ USD 32.2K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years (until 1:15 PM) | SAR 64,744 (about USD 17.3K) |
| KG-II – Grade 5 | SAR 106,497 (about USD 28.4K) |
| Grades 6 – 8 | SAR 110,159 (about USD 29.4K) |
| Grades 9 - 12 | SAR 120,757 (about USD 32.2K) |
Source: school website (aisr.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| American International School Riyadh (this school) | SAR 64,744 (about USD 17.3K) | SAR 120,757 (about USD 32.2K) |
| OWIS Al Jazeera | SAR 42,200 (about USD 11.3K) | SAR 42,200 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Al Faris International School | SAR 42,000 (about USD 11.2K) | SAR 50,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Buckswood School Riyadh | SAR 43,900 (about USD 11.7K) | SAR 59,328 (about USD 15.8K) |
| 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) |
Source: school website (aisr.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- SAR 5,027
- Enrolment fee
- SAR 16,964
- Capital levy
- SAR 18,221
- Deposit
- SAR 14,674
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
- Interview, Online assessment, Writing assessment
- Scholarships
- Yes
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 PYPNot here
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 MYPNot here
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
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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