Khaled International School is a American Curriculum / IB Diploma Programme / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1995. Annual tuition ranges from $6,594 to $9,201 USD.
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About
Khaled International School (KiS) is a private day school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1995, serving students aged 3–18 across separate girls' and boys' campuses. The school offers the American Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme, and AP courses, delivering instruction in English, Arabic, French, and Mandarin. It is Cognia-accredited and an IB World School, governed by the Learner's World International Schools (LWIS) Network.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
KiS is an IB World School and Cognia-accredited institution offering both the IB Diploma Programme and AP courses. It operates separate girls' and boys' campuses with a multilingual curriculum delivered in English, Arabic, French and Mandarin. The school is part of the LWIS Network and emphasizes a multicultural, technology-integrated, learner-centered environment.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1-KG3 | SAR 6,594~$ 1,758 |
| Grades 1-3 | SAR 7,514~$ 2,004 |
| Grades 4-5 | SAR 7,668~$ 2,045 |
| Grades 7-9 (Boys) | SAR 8,124~$ 2,166 |
| Grades 6-9 (Girls) | SAR 8,124~$ 2,166 |
| Grades 10-12 (Boys) | SAR 9,201~$ 2,454 |
| Grades 10-12 (Girls) | SAR 8,894~$ 2,372 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 24,725 - 33,350. Application fee: $533.
Admissions Process
- 1Pay SAR 2,000 registration fee (SAR 1,000 Diagnostic Test Fee + SAR 1,000 Down Payment) prior to entrance exam. 2. Sit the diagnostic/entrance exam. 3. If admitted, the SAR 1,000 down payment is deducted from tuition; if not admitted, the diagnostic test fee is refunded. 4. Complete registration and pay first tuition instalment.
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School Day
KG starts between 7:55–8:40; Grades 1–3 start 7:30–8:20; Grades 4–12 start 7:30–8:30. The day includes designated breaks and ends with dismissal at 2:00 pm.
Student Life
Students wear navy trousers, a light blue button-down shirt, and a navy jacket. For physical education, students wear a jogging suit, shorts, and a polo shirt. Items should be labeled with the learner's name at the start of the academic year.
The school has canteens on both campuses. The Girls' School has two canteens and the Boys' School has one canteen. Specific menu items and dietary accommodations are not publicly detailed.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
KiS emphasizes a safe, flexible and nurturing environment focused on cognitive, emotional and spiritual development. A counseling office at the Girls' School supports learner wellbeing. The school maintains an open-door policy for families, staff and learners.
KiS states an open-door safeguarding policy and emphasizes a safe, nurturing environment. No dedicated public safeguarding policy page is available; safeguarding specifics are not publicly documented on the site.
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School Background
Governed by a Board of Trustees within the Learner's World International Schools (LWIS) Network, operated by School Development Consultants LLC (SDC LLC) based in Lebanon.