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British School Dhahran

International School in Dammam Metropolitan Area

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Quick answer

British School Dhahran (BSD), part of the International Schools Group, serves 750 students from 60 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in Saudi Arabia's Dammam metropolitan area. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE and A Level pathways, accredited by IBO, CIS, COBIS, BSO and MSA-CESS — a five-accreditation set.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
  • Tuition: $9,752–$28,183/yr published in SAR, US$ equivalent.
  • 60 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIS, COBIS plus 2 more.
BritishAges 3 to 18English$9,752–$28,183/yr(﷼ 36570-﷼ 105685)
Est. all-in: $20,178/yr(+6%, modeled)Premium in Dammam Metropolitan AreaOpen admissions73% data coverage
Students

750

Nationalities

60

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, CIS, COBIS, BSO, MSA-CESS

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

british-curriculumopen-admissionshighly-diverse

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)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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

  1. 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?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. 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.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for British School Dhahran
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$9,752–$28,183
Annual tuition (SAR)﷼ 36570-﷼ 105685
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$20,178(+6%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$21,678
Cost position in Dammam Metropolitan Area92th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

External examinations

IGCSE, A Levels

Additional languages

Arabic

Learning support

unknown

ESL / EAL support

English Language Learners

School busNo
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes
Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 73%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Dammam Metropolitan Area

Mid-range
Median
$7,200$9,752–$28,183$28,183

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeDiversity
British School Dhahran

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

60nationalities750 students

Very diverse

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