Sri Lankan International School Riyadh is a British Curriculum / Sri Lankan Curriculum / National Curriculum of England / International Primary Curriculum / Pearson Edexcel IGCSE / Pearson Edexcel International AS/A Level school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Annual tuition ranges from $2,160 to $2,344 USD.
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About
Sri Lankan International School Riyadh (SLISR) is an independent, non-profit co-educational day school in the Al Malaz district of Riyadh, serving students from toddlers through Grade 12 with a blend of British (Pearson Edexcel) and Sri Lankan curricula. The school enrolls over 800 students, approximately 80% Sri Lankan nationals, and operates as a Pearson Edexcel Learning and Examination Centre offering IGCSE and International AS/A Level qualifications. SLISR features a three-house system, student leadership structures, and a strong track record of university placements across North America and Europe.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
SLISR is an independent non-profit community school blending British Edexcel and Sri Lankan curricula, serving a predominantly Sri Lankan expatriate community. It operates as a Pearson Edexcel Learning and Examination Centre with a three-house system, a student-led Prefect Committee, a Media Unit, and a strong track record of college placements in North America and Europe including world, regional, and country award winners.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| PS to Grade 2 (Sri Lankan) | SAR 1,456~$ 388 |
| PS to Grade 2 (Non-Sri Lankan) | SAR 2,160~$ 576 |
| Grade 3 to Grade 7 (Sri Lankan) | SAR 1,560~$ 416 |
| Grade 8 to Grade 12 (Sri Lankan) | SAR 1,664~$ 444 |
| Grade 3 to Grade 7 (Non-Sri Lankan) | SAR 2,240~$ 597 |
| Grade 8 to Grade 12 (Non-Sri Lankan) | SAR 2,344~$ 625 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SAR 8,100 - 8,790. Application fee: $667.
Admissions Process
- 1Apply via a formal application form at the school admin office or through the online enrollment process. A guided campus walk-through is offered. 2. A placement interview and placement test (method varies by age and class) are arranged. Document verification is carried out per Ministry of Education guidelines. 3. A pre-enrolment parent meeting explains the school system and expectations, followed by orientation on the first academic day. 4. An enrolment memo confirms successful enrolment and details required payments including the admission fee and refundable deposit. Required documents include Birth Certificate, parents' and child's Iqama copies, relevant passport pages, vaccination card, three passport-sized photographs, School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Performance, and a valid medical insurance card.
Admissions Details
Some grades are closed due to maximum capacity. Open grades include Play School, Reception I, Reception II, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 5 (Boys), Grade 6 (Girls), and Grade 11.
School Day
The school day runs from 6:40 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with an optional early drop-off available from 6:00 a.m.
Student Life
SLISR uses a three-house system named Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. Inter-house competitions include badminton, football, netball, and a quiz.
A school uniform is required for all students from KG through Year 12. Specific uniform pricing is not published by the school.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through counselling and support services, student leadership via the Prefect Committee, the Media Unit for self-expression, and inter-house activities fostering teamwork, confidence, and resilience. Career guidance is also provided to help students find purpose and motivation.
SLISR's Comprehensive Discipline Code prioritises safety and well-being. It includes preventative measures, clearly defined roles for the Disciplinary Committee, Action Team and Prefectorial Body, structured disciplinary actions (warnings, detentions, suspensions, expulsions), procedures for reporting, investigation, parental notification, an appeals process, and counselling and support services as part of intervention.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent, non-profit community school governed by a management committee. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Riyadh serves as the school's patron.
World, regional, and country Pearson Edexcel awards