British International School Riyadh is a A-Levels / British / IBDP / IGCSE / GCSE school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Annual tuition ranges from $13,095 to $28,786 USD.
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About
British International School Riyadh is a co-educational day school located in Al Hamra, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a British-based curriculum including A Levels, GCSE, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme, with English as the language of instruction.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Offers a broad British curriculum pathway through to A Levels and the IB Diploma, catering to students from early years through secondary education in Riyadh.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Foundation 1 | SAR 13,095~$ 3,492 |
| Foundation 2 | SAR 17,734~$ 4,729 |
| Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2) | SAR 18,425~$ 4,913 |
| Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) | SAR 20,306~$ 5,415 |
| Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) | SAR 22,304~$ 5,948 |
| Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) | SAR 27,047~$ 7,213 |
| Key Stage 5 (Years 12-13) | SAR 28,786~$ 7,676 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 49,095 - 107,933. Application fee: $153.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit application with non-refundable application fee (SAR 575). 2. Pay non-refundable assessment fee (SAR 1,150) by bank transfer for student assessment. 3. Upon offer, pay non-refundable registration fee (SAR 11,500) and Capital Development Fee (SAR 11,500) for new students. 4. Pay refundable seat deposit (SAR 5,000) and resource deposit (SAR 1,500) to secure place.
Admissions Details
Maximum of 20 children per year group on the waitlist, with priority given to British/Dutch passport holders and siblings. If a space is not offered, the child moves to the next term's waitlist with priority over new applicants.
School Day
Most campuses run a day starting around 07:45 and finishing around 16:00, with breaks and a lunch period.
Student Life
BISR runs a four-house system: Blunt Scorpions, Doughty Falcons, Palgrave Leopards and Pitts Vipers. The system provides formal leadership roles (House Captains and House Leaders) and regular inter-house events, with an emphasis on fair play, teamwork, citizenship, self-discipline, initiative, perseverance and resilience.
Full school uniform is required for all students. Uniform can be ordered online via the official supplier Zaks with delivery anywhere in Saudi Arabia, or purchased in-person at the BIS uniform shop at Al Hamra (open 7:30–8:30 and 14:30–15:30, Sunday–Thursday), at the campus store at Diplomatic Quarter, or at Atyaf Mall.
Primary students bring their own lunch. At Al Hamra and Al Waha, senior students can buy lunch at Paul's (open to KS3, KS4 and Sixth Form) and a pop-up canteen. At Diplomatic Quarter there is no onsite cafeteria but a preordered catering option is available. At Tabuk, students may bring lunch or use the Al Fresco restaurant's school lunch menu, ordered and paid weekly in advance.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is a core focus under the Wellbeing Pillar and PSHE programme. The Zones of Regulation framework helps students identify and regulate emotions. A dedicated pastoral team and Primary School Counsellor provide additional support. Wellbeing is integrated with learning, enrichment and wider school life, with emphasis on belonging, self-regulation, resilience and healthy lifestyle choices.
Safeguarding is led by a designated Safeguarding Team with Board-level oversight, including a Safeguarding Governor and Safeguarding Committee. The school operates an incident reporting system, provides staff safeguarding training, and runs parental workshops. Counselling works closely with the safeguarding team to deliver brief, goal-centred interventions.
Student Demographics
School Background
private