Al Hussan International School Riyadh is a British Curriculum / IB PYP / IB MYP / IB Diploma / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Level / American Curriculum school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2011. Annual tuition ranges from $4,801 to $9,068 USD.
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About
Al Hussan International School Riyadh is a co-educational day school located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Limited profile information is available from the source page.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Al Hussan Riyadh offers three distinct high school tracks — Cambridge (IGCSE/A Level), IB Diploma, and American — allowing students to graduate with internationally recognised qualifications. The in-house Al Hussan Curriculum (KG–Grade 8) aligns English, Math, and Science to both Cambridge and Common Core standards while other subjects follow a unified group-wide syllabus. The campus operates gender-separated Boys and Girls sections on the same site, with a separate Pre School facility, and provides a Student Council (Grades 6–12) alongside a range of after-school clubs fostering leadership and co-curricular engagement.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | SAR 4,801~$ 1,280 |
| KG 2 | SAR 5,867~$ 1,565 |
| KG 3 | SAR 5,867~$ 1,565 |
| Grade 1 | SAR 6,800~$ 1,813 |
| Grade 2 | SAR 6,933~$ 1,849 |
| Grade 3 | SAR 6,933~$ 1,849 |
| Grade 4 | SAR 7,333~$ 1,955 |
| Grade 5 | SAR 7,467~$ 1,991 |
| Grade 6 | SAR 7,707~$ 2,055 |
| Grade 7 | SAR 8,000~$ 2,133 |
| Grade 8 | SAR 8,267~$ 2,205 |
| Grade 9 | SAR 8,267~$ 2,205 |
| Grade 10 | SAR 8,533~$ 2,275 |
| Grade 11 | SAR 9,068~$ 2,418 |
| Grade 12 | SAR 9,068~$ 2,418 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 18,000 - 34,000. Application fee: $267.
Admissions Process
- 1Obtain the introductory package from School Reception. 2. Meet with the Registrar to complete required documents. 3. Meet with the Head of School to discuss curriculum and academic matters. 4. Submit completed documents to the Registrar: application form, two passport-size photographs, original birth certificate (KG–Grade 1), immunization record, copies of national ID or Iqama, copies of passports, and (Grade 2 onward) leaving certificate and most recent report card. 5. Students from abroad must have report cards attested by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Saudi Embassy; also provide proof of father's employment and residence map. 6. Students transferring within Saudi Arabia must have report cards attested by the regional Ministry of Education. 7. Sign up for the Placement Test. 8. Take the Placement Test. 9. Parents, student, and administration meet to discuss results and sign the guarantee form. 10. Pay fees to the Accounting Office to complete registration.
Admissions Details
The school admits students based on available space. If no space is immediately available, applicants are placed on a waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. Siblings of currently enrolled students receive priority on the waitlist provided they meet admission requirements.
School Day
The 2025–2026 academic year begins August 24, 2025. Daily start and end times, breaks, and lunch arrangements are not published publicly.
Student Life
Uniforms are compulsory across all year groups. KG–Grade 3 girls wear a pinafore dress with a light-blue polo shirt; boys wear navy trousers with a light-blue polo shirt plus a PE kit. Grades 4–12 girls wear navy blue skirts or trousers with a light-blue polo shirt; boys wear navy trousers with a light-blue polo shirt. PE kit includes a T-shirt, tracksuit, and winter jacket. Grade 6–12 girls must wear an abaya on arrival and departure. Restrictions apply on coloured shirts, hairstyles, and jewellery.
Two on-site canteens operate on campus. Menu details and dietary options are not published publicly.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is addressed through structured student and staff activities including Wellbeing Marathon events for junior and senior students, and staff wellbeing initiatives organized by the School Wellbeing Committee. The broader emphasis on social and emotional wellbeing is embedded in school culture across campuses.
Safeguarding is supported by a dedicated Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Wellbeing Team. The Parents Handbook references a Student Counselor who handles welfare cases and may escalate to the School Head or Discipline Committee. The Code of Conduct outlines formal procedures for addressing misconduct and safeguarding-sensitive matters.
Student Demographics
School Background
Al Hussan International School Riyadh is part of a network of four international schools owned and operated by the Al-Hussan Group of Companies.