Aldenham Prep Riyadh is a British Curriculum school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2024. Annual tuition ranges from $14,260 to $21,467 USD.
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About
Aldenham Prep Riyadh is a co-educational day school located in the As Sahafah district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It caters to children aged 3 to 11 years and is led by Head of School Mrs Vicky Gocher.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
First owner-operated branch of an independent UK school in Saudi Arabia; part of the Aldenham Education Group with heritage dating to 1597; over 120 co-curricular sessions weekly spanning sport, performing arts, academic enrichment, and languages; Juventus Academy football training; British curriculum tailored for Riyadh with Arabic Language and Islamic Studies central throughout; plans to expand to a full EYFS–Year 13 school offering (I)GCSE and A Levels.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | SAR 16,407~$ 4,375 |
| Year 2 | SAR 16,407~$ 4,375 |
| Year 3 | SAR 19,473~$ 5,193 |
| Year 4 | SAR 19,473~$ 5,193 |
| Year 5 | SAR 19,473~$ 5,193 |
| Year 6 | SAR 19,473~$ 5,193 |
| Year 7 | SAR 21,467~$ 5,725 |
| Year 8 | SAR 21,467~$ 5,725 |
| Nursery | SAR 14,260~$ 3,803 |
| Reception | SAR 14,873~$ 3,966 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 53,475 - 80,500. Application fee: $267.
Admissions Process
- 1Entry points are Nursery (Age 3+), Lower School (Age 4+; Reception, Year 1 and Year 2), and Upper School (Age 7+; Years 3–6). Submit an application form with a non-refundable Assessment Fee of SAR 1,000. Upon receiving an offer, pay a non-refundable Acceptance Fee of SAR 10,000 and a Capital Development Fee of SAR 10,000 to secure the place. A refundable security deposit of SAR 2,500 is payable at the start of Term 3. Tuition is billed in three instalments: Term 1 (40%, due 15 August), Term 2 (40%, due 15 December), Term 3 (20%, due 1 April).
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School Day
Nursery offers full-day provision. Start and end times for the general school day are not published publicly.
Student Life
The school operates a House system that provides belonging and ongoing welfare support through personal tutors and Housemasters.
A full uniform bundle (summer, winter and PE uniform) must be purchased before starting school; after purchase, individual items can be bought as needed.
Lunch provision is included in the curriculum and bundled tuition. Breakfast is available as an optional add-on charged separately.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through pastoral care including a Health Centre staffed by a qualified nurse. Short periods of counselling are available with referrals to private therapy or CAMHS if needed. A School Chaplain provides pastoral and spiritual support including assemblies and one-to-one listening. PSHE programmes include mental health education as part of holistic development.
All staff are trained in safeguarding and a dedicated safeguarding team is in place. The safeguarding team works with families and external agencies to support pupils. A safeguarding policy is published outlining procedures and protections, reflecting standards used across the Aldenham group.
Student Demographics
School Background
private