École Française Internationale de Riyad is a French Curriculum school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Annual tuition ranges from $9,333 to $11,600 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Bourses scolaires (school scholarships) are offered; details are published on the Scholarships page of the school's website.
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About
École Française Internationale de Riyad (EFIR) is an AEFE-affiliated French international day school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, serving approximately 39 nationalities from ages 3 to 18 across Maternelle, Élémentaire, Collège, and Lycée. The school follows the French national curriculum with a strong multilingual approach incorporating Arabic and English alongside French, and achieved a 99% success rate on both the Brevet and Baccalauréat in 2024. Governed by a non-profit parents' association under the supervision of the French ambassador, EFIR offers a full range of facilities including a 25-meter pool, gymnasium, science labs, and a dedicated health and wellbeing center.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Maternelle PS (Other) | SAR 12,000~$ 3,200 |
| Maternelle PS (Saudi) | SAR 10,436~$ 2,783 |
| Maternelle PS (French) | SAR 9,333~$ 2,489 |
| Maternelle MS-GS (Other) | SAR 12,267~$ 3,271 |
| Maternelle MS-GS (Saudi) | SAR 10,667~$ 2,845 |
| Maternelle MS-GS (French) | SAR 10,533~$ 2,809 |
| Collège 6ème-3ème (Other) | SAR 12,267~$ 3,271 |
| Collège 6ème-3ème (Saudi) | SAR 10,667~$ 2,845 |
| Élémentaire CP-CM2 (Other) | SAR 12,267~$ 3,271 |
| Élémentaire CP-CM2 (Saudi) | SAR 10,667~$ 2,845 |
| Collège 6ème-3ème (French) | SAR 10,533~$ 2,809 |
| Élémentaire CP-CM2 (French) | SAR 10,533~$ 2,809 |
| Lycée Seconde-Terminale (Other) | SAR 13,600~$ 3,627 |
| Lycée Seconde-Terminale (Saudi) | SAR 11,827~$ 3,154 |
| Lycée Seconde-Terminale (French) | SAR 11,600~$ 3,093 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 35,000 - 43,500. Application fee: $307.
Admissions Process
- 1Prepare an admissions dossier including Letter of engagement (iqama), list of required documents, medical file, and IBAN. 2. Submit via the efir.odoo.com portal or by contacting [email protected] for general inquiries or [email protected] for technical issues. 3. Some documents must be emailed by August 15, 2025. 4. Pay the non-refundable dossier fee (SAR 1,150), Droit de Première Inscription (SAR 2,300), and annual Droit Annuel d'Inscription (DAI). 5. Tuition is invoiced via Skolengo/Odoo parent portal and paid in three trimestral instalments.
Admissions Details
School Day
Sunday to Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Extracurricular activities (APS) run from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Student Life
The school enforces a dress code requiring clothing appropriate for the activity and location. Prohibited items include tank tops, dresses with straps, shorts, and mini-skirts; boxer shorts must not extend beyond pants and blouses or polos must cover the waistband. Adoption of a formal school uniform is under study in consultation with the educational community.
On-site cafeteria providing meals for students. A student project describes an automated catering system used to distribute meals. Menu details and dietary accommodations are not explicitly specified.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported by the Health Center's wellbeing initiatives and a school psychologist present daily (7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) who screens for learning and emotional difficulties, helps prevent academic failure, and addresses adolescent emotional issues including harassment.
Safeguarding is supported through the health team's confidentiality, early detection of distress, and harassment prevention. The nurse and psychologist coordinate with families and teachers. SEN students are supported via an Observatory for SEN with Personalized Educational Success Programs (PPRE), Personalized Support Plans (PAP), and Individualized Reception Plans (PAI).
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by a non-profit parents' association (Comité de gestion) that elects school management, under the supervision of the French ambassador to Riyadh as representative of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Part of the AEFE network.