Al-Rowad International School is a British Curriculum / American Curriculum / Islamic Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / AS/A Level school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1999. Annual tuition ranges from $5,687 to $8,087 USD.
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About
Al-Rowad International School is a co-educational international day school located in the An-Nuzhah district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, serving students aged 3 to 18 across KG through Grade 12. Founded in 1999, the school offers a dual British and American curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE accreditation, Islamic values integration including Tahfeeth Quran memorisation, and SAT preparation to support global university readiness. The campus features a rooftop football pitch, swimming pool, science and computer laboratories, and a pastoral wellbeing team supporting a diverse student body from over 60 countries.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
AIS offers a dual British and American curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE accreditation and AS/A Level transition pathways, alongside SAT preparation from Grade 9. The school integrates Islamic values including Tahfeeth Quran memorisation and Qaidah Noraniah Arabic phonetics throughout its stages. It serves a diverse international community of students from over 60 countries, with sports facilities including a rooftop football pitch and swimming pool, and a university readiness programme supporting global higher education pathways.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1-KG3 | SAR 5,547~$ 1,479 |
| Grades 1-3 | SAR 5,947~$ 1,586 |
| Grades 4-6 | SAR 6,481~$ 1,728 |
| Grades 7-9 | SAR 7,147~$ 1,906 |
| Grades 10-12 | SAR 7,948~$ 2,119 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 21,325 - 30,325.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the online application; 2) Sit for the placement test; 3) Submit required documents; 4) Make the first semester fee payment; 5) Registration is completed.
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School Day
The school day runs from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday.
Student Life
Two sets of school uniforms are included in the stated tuition for each student. No further details on colours or purchasing are provided.
No canteen or on-site food provisions are mentioned. The campus includes facilities such as libraries, a sports centre, science laboratories, and computer labs, but food services are not listed.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported by an extensive pastoral team dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing and mental health of every student, providing ongoing support and guidance. Wellbeing is integrated into daily routines through assemblies, KG play-based learning, and physical education.
AIS outlines transparent communication with parents, regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss behaviour and social development, parental involvement, and collaborative problem solving to support student safety. A Code of Conduct underpins safeguarding and child-protection principles across school life.