SEK International School Riyadh
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 8.4K–19.6K
SAR 31.5K–73.5K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private international school in the Al Rabie district of central Riyadh, part of SEK Education Group. Welcomes students from Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) to Grade 11 (age 16). Authorised by the IB for the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, and a candidate school for the Diploma Programme. Main language of instruction is English, with Arabic and Spanish also taught. Pursuing NEASC accreditation.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–16
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2021
- Accreditations
- IB
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 |
|---|---|
| Nursery (0-1) | SAR 31,500≈ USD 8.4K |
| Pre-K1 (PYP 1) | SAR 45,000≈ USD 12K |
| Pre-K2 (PYP 2) | SAR 47,000≈ USD 12.5K |
| KG (PYP 3) | SAR 50,500≈ USD 13.5K |
| Grade 1 (PYP 4) | SAR 53,500≈ USD 14.3K |
| Grade 2 (PYP 5) | SAR 62,000≈ USD 16.5K |
| Grade 3 (PYP 6) | SAR 64,000≈ USD 17.1K |
| Grade 4 (PYP 7) | SAR 65,000≈ USD 17.3K |
| Grade 5 (PYP 8) | SAR 66,500≈ USD 17.7K |
| Grade 6 (MYP 1) | SAR 67,500≈ USD 18K |
| Grade 7 (MYP 2) | SAR 69,500≈ USD 18.5K |
| Grade 8 (MYP 3) | SAR 72,500≈ USD 19.3K |
| Grade 9 (MYP 4) | SAR 73,000≈ USD 19.5K |
| Grade 10 (MYP 5) | SAR 73,000≈ USD 19.5K |
| Grade 11 (DP 1) | SAR 73,500≈ USD 19.6K |
| Grade 12 (DP 2) | SAR 73,500≈ USD 19.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery (0-1) | SAR 31,500 (about USD 8.4K) |
| Pre-K1 (PYP 1) | SAR 45,000 (about USD 12K) |
| Pre-K2 (PYP 2) | SAR 47,000 (about USD 12.5K) |
| KG (PYP 3) | SAR 50,500 (about USD 13.5K) |
| Grade 1 (PYP 4) | SAR 53,500 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Grade 2 (PYP 5) | SAR 62,000 (about USD 16.5K) |
| Grade 3 (PYP 6) | SAR 64,000 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 4 (PYP 7) | SAR 65,000 (about USD 17.3K) |
| Grade 5 (PYP 8) | SAR 66,500 (about USD 17.7K) |
| Grade 6 (MYP 1) | SAR 67,500 (about USD 18K) |
| Grade 7 (MYP 2) | SAR 69,500 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Grade 8 (MYP 3) | SAR 72,500 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Grade 9 (MYP 4) | SAR 73,000 (about USD 19.5K) |
| Grade 10 (MYP 5) | SAR 73,000 (about USD 19.5K) |
| Grade 11 (DP 1) | SAR 73,500 (about USD 19.6K) |
| Grade 12 (DP 2) | SAR 73,500 (about USD 19.6K) |
Source: school website (sek.sa) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK International School Riyadh (this school) | SAR 31,500 (about USD 8.4K) | SAR 73,500 (about USD 19.6K) |
| 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 (sek.sa) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- SAR 250
- Enrolment fee
- SAR 9,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
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
- Languages
- Academics
- STEM
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