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Al Hussan International School Riyadh

P.O. Box 259777, Riyadh, 11351, Saudi Arabia
British CurriculumIB PYPIB MYPIB DiplomaCambridge IGCSECambridge A LevelAmerican CurriculumRolling Admissions
Data verified from public sources
Annual Fees$ 4,801 – $ 9,068
Ages3 – 18

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.

Location & Getting There

P.O. Box 259777, Riyadh, 11351, Saudi ArabiaOpen in Maps
Bus service available

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Est. 2011
Year Founded
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
EAL Support
SEN Support
Rolling Admissions

Key Details

Curricula Offered
British CurriculumYes
IB PYPYes
IB MYPYes
IB DiplomaYes
Cambridge IGCSEYes
Cambridge A LevelYes
American CurriculumYes
Support Services
EAL SupportNo
SEN SupportNo
WellbeingYes
Bus ServiceYes
Languages of Instruction
English

Key facts

Founded
2011
Ages
3–18 (Co-ed)

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 / YearAnnual Fee
KG 1SAR 4,801~$ 1,280
KG 2SAR 5,867~$ 1,565
KG 3SAR 5,867~$ 1,565
Grade 1SAR 6,800~$ 1,813
Grade 2SAR 6,933~$ 1,849
Grade 3SAR 6,933~$ 1,849
Grade 4SAR 7,333~$ 1,955
Grade 5SAR 7,467~$ 1,991
Grade 6SAR 7,707~$ 2,055
Grade 7SAR 8,000~$ 2,133
Grade 8SAR 8,267~$ 2,205
Grade 9SAR 8,267~$ 2,205
Grade 10SAR 8,533~$ 2,275
Grade 11SAR 9,068~$ 2,418
Grade 12SAR 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

  1. 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

Admission Deposit
$267
due on acceptance
Waitlist Policy

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

Uniform

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.

Food & Dining

Two on-site canteens operate on campus. Menu details and dietary options are not published publicly.

Clubs & Activities
Art ClubScrabble ClubCoding ClubDrama ClubStudent CouncilToastmasters International Youth Leadership

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Gymnasium (x2)
Basketball Courts
Football Pitch
Tennis Courts
Badminton Courts
Covered Play Areas
Outdoor Play Areas
Arts
Visual Arts
Drama
Academic
Science Laboratory
Art Room
Computer Laboratory
Library
Clinic
Air-conditioned Classrooms
Mimio Interactive Technology
Projectors
Co-Curricular
Art Club
Scrabble Club
Coding Club
Drama Club
Student Council
Toastmasters International Youth Leadership
Honor Roll
Parents Council

Wellbeing & Safety

Pastoral & Mental Health

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 & Child Protection

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 Type
Co-educational
Age Range
318
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Al Hussan International School Riyadh is part of a network of four international schools owned and operated by the Al-Hussan Group of Companies.

Sports Programme

Facilities
Gymnasium (x2)Basketball CourtsFootball PitchTennis CourtsBadminton CourtsCovered Play AreasOutdoor Play Areas

Frequently Asked Questions

Fees at Al Hussan International School Riyadh vary by year group. Contact the admissions office for a full fee schedule.