International Schools in Saudi Arabia
Compare 70 international schools in Saudi Arabia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SAR 45,584), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 70
- Curricula
- 21
- Average annual fee
- SAR 45,584
- Fee range
- SAR 14,175 – 108,675
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- American Curriculum (42 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,416 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Dar Jana International Schools
- Oldest
- Deutsche Internationale Schule Jeddah (1975)
About international schools in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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45 international schools in Riyadh
See all 45 →14 international schools in Jeddah
See all 14 →3 international schools in Dammam
See all 3 →3 international schools in Dhahran
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2 international schools in Yanbu
See all 2 →2 international schools in Al Khobar
See all 2 →1 international school in Jubail
See all 1 →Choosing an international school in Saudi Arabia
Curricula
There are 70 international schools in Saudi Arabia covering 21 curricula. The most widely offered are American Curriculum (42), British Curriculum (31), IB (PYP) (19), IB (MYP) (16), IB (DP) (16). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Saudi Arabia runs from about SAR 14,175 to SAR 108,675, averaging roughly SAR 45,584. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Saudi Arabia run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Saudi Arabia we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.