Ellesmere College Riyadh
Alhamra, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2024-2025
Per year· 2024-2025 school year
SAR 48K–68K
about USD 12.8K–18.1K
Reference rate (2026-11-05)
About
Private educational college for pupils aged 3-18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Early Years, Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, American Diploma and IGCSE. Campuses in Al Hamra and Salwa Compound. Describes its approach as High Performance Learning.
6591, Khoufafa Al Tamimi, Alhamra District, Riyadh, KSA
Approximate location. Please use the address above for the exact spot.
Key facts
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Curriculum and academics
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
US high school diploma
Grades 9–12 · Ages 14–18
Awarded when a student completes the required credits of a US-style high school; universities look at GPA, courses and test scores together.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Fees
2024-2025 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | SAR 50,000≈ USD 13.3K |
| KG 1-3 | SAR 48,000≈ USD 12.8K |
| Grade 1 – 6 | SAR 55,000≈ USD 14.7K |
| Grade 7 – 9 | SAR 61,000≈ USD 16.3K |
| Grade 10 – 12 | SAR 68,000≈ USD 18.1K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-KG | SAR 50,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| KG 1-3 | SAR 48,000 (about USD 12.8K) |
| Grade 1 – 6 | SAR 55,000 (about USD 14.7K) |
| Grade 7 – 9 | SAR 61,000 (about USD 16.3K) |
| Grade 10 – 12 | SAR 68,000 (about USD 18.1K) |
Source: school website (ellesmerecollegeriyadh.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-05)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere College Riyadh (this school) | SAR 48,000 (about USD 12.8K) | SAR 68,000 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Al Faris International 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) |
| 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) |
| New Crescent International School | SAR 10,000 (about USD 2.67K) | SAR 13,000 (about USD 3.47K) |
Source: school website (ellesmerecollegeriyadh.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-05)
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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 (2026-11-05). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 0% first child, 10% second child, 15% third child; maximum combined discount 20%
Campus and school life
Facilities
- Classrooms
- Sports
- Library
- Labs
- Art music
- Stem lab
- Auditorium
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