British International School Riyadh
International School in Riyadh
Quick answer
British International School Riyadh is a multi-track international school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering IB, British. The school enrols around 3,000 students from 90 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma.
- Tuition (local currency) ﷼ 49095-﷼ 107933
- Avg class size: 24 (max 24) Riyadh international school · 3,000 students total.
- 90 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:30 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, CIE verified.
3,000
90 (British)
24 avg / 24 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
About British International School Riyadh
BISR follows the National Curriculum for England to the end of Year 9, GCSE courses in Years 10 and 11, and A levels courses in Years 12-13. BISR benchmarks itself against private and leading state schools in Britain. It has long-standing links with British universities. The staff frequently go on training courses in the U.K. and it brings British trainers, speakers and facilitators into school to work directly with staff and students. BISR has a strong and valued relationship with the British embassy and with the RGBB. Its adherence to a modified National Curriculum for England enables students to transfer seamlessly to U.K. schools or universities if or when they return to Britain.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | ﷼ 49095-﷼ 107933 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
IB, British
IGCSE and A-Levels and IB Diploma
GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A Level and International Baccalaureate.
GCSE - 93% A-C A Level - 91% A-C
Arabic, Spanish, French
At BISR the Learning Support team work under the direction of the SENCo across the Primary and Senior School. The SEN teachers and LSAs work collaboratively with teachers throughout all curriculum areas. Support for learning areas includes academic, social, emotional and student well-being. Referrals are made to the Learning Support team by the class/subject teacher or parent. If a referral is made by the teacher it is mandatory that the reason for the referral is discussed with the parent. No learning assessments will be conducted by the team without parental consent. When a student requires an Individual Education Plan (IEP), targets are set to document the student’s additional support needs and the type of support they require. This may include short-term goals for the student and an explanation of what methods will be used to reach these targets. Student IEPs are reviewed regularly, usually every school term. The type of support provided ranges from in-class group support to 1:1 specific student support.To manage the support provision BIS has introduced a tiered stage approach to offering this provision. The initial stage is delivered through high quality differentiated teaching and learning.The second stage involves the learning support team interventions and the third stage provides enhanced support where tailored support is delivered at 1:1 ratio. When is Stage Two or Stage Three Tiered support required? Guidance for the which Stage of support a student will require is assessed by the Director of Student Services and the SENCo. They will make this decision based on information about the student provided by parents during the admission process, recommendations from Educational Psychologists reports, targets set in Individual Education Plans as well as results from assessments conducted by the Learning Support department. Learning Support services are delivered within the general education classroom setting to the greatest extent possible. There is a supplementary charge should a student need to access Stage Two or Three tiered support .
Yes
The school aims to provide a whole school approach to supporting EAL students at BISR. EAL students are supported in accessing the curriculum by all classroom and subject teachers, and have the option of a dedicated EAL teacher and an ISA. The range of services that the EAL department provides ranges from student assessment, small group sessions, in-class support and dedicated lessons as part of the activities programme.
7:30 am – KG1: 2: 1:15 pm KG2 - Y13 : 2:45 pm
Due to lack of space, Al Hamra campus school does provide a food service other than a small tuck shop for sixth form students. There is also a Pauls on campus for adults and older students. The DQ campus proves a lunch service, catered by the Radisson Blu Hotel for a supplementary charge. All other students bring their own lunches. Space is set aside in classrooms to store food, and parents are asked to ensure that each child has an insulated small lunch container and water bottle. Water stations are located in many areas of the campus.
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Common: British
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