Deutsche Internationale Schule Riad is a IBDP school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Annual tuition ranges from $8,411 to $21,093 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
A discretionary School Fee Discount is available for exceptional circumstances (not applicable to kindergarten fees). Applications are due by the end of May.
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About
Deutsche Internationale Schule Riad is a co-educational day school located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with instruction in both English and German.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
German-language international school in Riyadh offering the IB Diploma with bilingual English and German instruction.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| GIB (Grades 11-12) | SAR 21,093~$ 5,625 |
| Pre-school (Age 5-6) | SAR 9,868~$ 2,631 |
| Kindergarten (Age 3-5) | SAR 8,411~$ 2,243 |
| Kindergarten U3 (Age 2-3) | SAR 9,420~$ 2,512 |
| Primary School (Grades 1-4) | SAR 14,802~$ 3,947 |
| Secondary School (Grades 5-10) | SAR 16,442~$ 4,385 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 31,500 - 79,000. Application fee: $1,335.
Admissions Process
- 1Arrange a school visit in Riyadh — a guided tour with the leadership of Kindergarten, Grundschule, or Sekundarstufe. 2) Receive a personalized admissions consultation during the visit. 3) Submit required documents and pay the one-time admission fee (SAR 5,000) and refundable deposit (SAR 5,000). 4) Re-register for the following year by paying the SAR 2,000 advance by 15 March.
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School Day
Grundschule days typically run from about 08:30 to 14:15, with German-language instruction, breaks, a lunch period, and final dismissal. Kindergarten days include morning activities, meals, rest periods, and dismissal around 14:10. The GIB Sekundarstufe follows a structured timetable with extended blocks of instruction.
Student Life
Lunch is provided as part of the school day. Kindergarten lunch is served in the groups' rooms from 12:00 to 12:30, and in Grundschule and Sekundarstufe from 12:00 to 12:45. There is an on-site canteen (Mensa).
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through SEL and school ethos. The Sekundarstufe is described as a place of wellbeing, safety, and respectful treatment. The Grundschule runs the Faustlos program to develop social-emotional competencies such as empathy and impulse control. The after-school program supports social engagement in a relaxed environment.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies, though it emphasizes inclusive and respectful community practices.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
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