Al Faris International School is a IBDP / IBMYP / IBPYP school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It serves 2,439 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $11,200 to $13,333 USD.
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About
Al Faris International School is a coeducational day school located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum including the PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme, with English as the language of instruction. With an enrolment of 2,439 pupils, it is a large international school in the Tawaan Area of Riyadh.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, and DP) with English-medium instruction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | SAR 12,000~$ 3,200 |
| KG2/KG3 | SAR 11,200~$ 2,987 |
| Grades 1-5 | SAR 11,733~$ 3,129 |
| Grades 7-9 | SAR 12,267~$ 3,271 |
| Grades 10-12 | SAR 13,333~$ 3,555 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 42,000 - 50,000.
Admissions Process
- 1Connect: Fill out the information form; Student Affairs Office will contact you. Visits welcome Sunday–Thursday 8:00 am–1:30 pm; school tours require advance scheduling. 2. Evaluation: All applicants complete an admissions assessment covering English language proficiency, mathematics, and basic sciences (developmentally appropriate tests for KGI/KGII). An interview with the school counselor, department head or program coordinator, and a parent interview are also conducted. Passing the assessment is required. 3. Registration: Upon acceptance, parents create a Parent Portal account, register the student online using temporary credentials, and save the four-digit registration number. Required documents must be provided for transfers from another Saudi region or from abroad.
Admissions Details
School Day
The school day starts around 7:30 am and ends around 2:30 pm.
Student Life
All students from PreK to Grade 12 must wear the full school uniform daily. Female students in Grades 8–12 are required to wear an abaya when entering and leaving the school.
Lunch is available in the school's cafeterias. Students may bring a healthy meal from home or purchase from the canteen, which offers a variety of nutritious snacks and drinks.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Student Council's mission to promote a positive school environment, a Rights and Responsibilities framework emphasising a safe and supportive learning environment, and a school clinic staffed by registered nurses. Attendance guidance reflects attentiveness to student health and wellbeing.
Safeguarding is addressed through a Code of Conduct referencing a Safe School Policy, measures against cyber misconduct, anti-bullying policies, and policies on harassment and respectful behaviour. The clinic and health policies support safeguarding through proper care and notification procedures.
Student Demographics
School Background
private