Misk Schools is a British Curriculum / Cambridge International / Cambridge IGCSE / A-Levels / BTEC / AP school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Annual tuition ranges from $22,670 to $33,338 USD.
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Misk Schools is a Cambridge International-accredited day school located on a 21-hectare campus within Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, serving students aged 3 to 18 from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school operates under the Misk Foundation — a nonprofit established by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman — and delivers a bilingual High Performance Learning curriculum combining Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, BTEC, and AP pathways with a National Identity strand. All-inclusive annual fees range from SAR 85,000 to SAR 125,000 and cover tuition, laptops, uniforms, daily meals, co-curricular activities, and field trips within Saudi Arabia.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Misk Schools is part of the Misk Foundation established by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, located on a 21-hectare campus within Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City. It was the first Saudi school approved as a Cambridge Early Years Centre. The school delivers the Misk Schools Diploma — a four-component curriculum covering Academic, Internship, National Identity, and Leadership strands — under a bilingual High Performance Learning (MSHPL) framework. All-inclusive fees cover laptops, uniforms, daily lunches, field trips, and instruments. The Co-Curricular Activity Programme (CCAP) offers over 100 activities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 | SAR 28,004~$ 7,468 |
| PreK and KG | SAR 22,670~$ 6,045 |
| Grade 6 and above | SAR 33,338~$ 8,890 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 85,000 - 125,000. Application fee: $2,667.
Admissions Process
- 1Applications are submitted online via the OpenApply portal. After submission, applicants receive a digital checklist requiring parents' information, scanned copies of all previous school reports, a letter of recommendation from the student's teacher, and a letter of recommendation from the previous school's principal or counsellor. After the checklist is complete, an admissions representative contacts the applicant to schedule an in-person interview.
School Day
The school week runs Sunday to Thursday, with working hours from 08:00 to 17:00. The day starts around 07:50–08:15 with morning routines, includes six teaching periods plus a lunch break, and ends around 15:35, followed by a Co-Curricular Activities Programme from 15:35 to 16:35.
Student Life
Students are assigned to one of three Houses: Safa, Marwa and Arafat. Houses earn points for positive behaviour and participate in a range of House competitions.
Uniform is required for all students across all year groups. The cost of uniform is included in the annual all-inclusive fee.
Food is provided on site through catering partners who offer well-balanced snacks and lunches. Lunch is served daily in the dining hall, and teaching staff join students for lunch to model healthy eating. Daily lunch and healthy snacks are included in the school fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is a core component of the Well-being Programme at Misk Schools, supporting students' physical, emotional and mental health by promoting healthy habits, providing personalised support and development services, and fostering a positive and inclusive school culture. The Homeroom Teacher or Tutor serves as the first point of contact for wellbeing concerns, with escalation processes for more complex needs.
Safeguarding is led by a Designated Safeguarding Lead overseeing child protection, supported by a team of ten Safeguarding Officers. The school partners with The Safeguarding Alliance to conduct regular audits of safeguarding systems. A Safeguarding Pledge outlines staff, children and family responsibilities, implemented through policies, procedures, staff training and awareness-raising.
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School Background
Misk Schools is part of the Misk Foundation, a nonprofit foundation established by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. Governance is carried out by a Board of Directors that provides strategic direction and policy oversight, chaired by HE Dr Mohammad Al Hayaza.