British School Dhahran
International School in Dammam Metropolitan Area
Quick answer
British School Dhahran is a British-curriculum school in Dammam Metropolitan Area, Saudi Arabia. The school enrols around 750 students from 60 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition (local currency) ﷼ 36570-﷼ 105685
- 60 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, COBIS plus 2 more.
750
60
Rolling
IBO, CIS, COBIS, BSO, MSA-CESS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About British School Dhahran
British School Dhahran is a not-for-profit, coeducational, FS1 to Year 13 British curriculum school. BSD follows the National Curriculum for England and delivers the externally assessed IGCSE and A level programmes.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | Not confirmed — verify with school |
| Annual tuition (local) | ﷼ 36570-﷼ 105685 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Arabic
unknown
English Language Learners
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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