Which school is cheaper: Alafaq International Schools or King's College Riyadh?

Alafaq International Schools has lower published tuition than King's College Riyadh — roughly 32% cheaper at the midpoint. Alafaq International Schools runs $37,950-$62,100 USD/year; King's College Riyadh runs $52,784-$79,175.

What is the true annual cost difference between Alafaq International Schools and King's College Riyadh?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), Alafaq International Schools runs about $54,575 per year vs $70,010 at King's College Riyadh — a difference of $15,435.

How do admissions compare between Alafaq International Schools and King's College Riyadh?

Alafaq International Schools has Open admissions; King's College Riyadh has Open admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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Alafaq International Schools vs King's College Riyadh

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Riyadh

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Alafaq International Schools is 28% cheaper than King's College Riyadh on true annual cost ($54,575 vs $70,010). Different curricula: Alafaq International Schools offers American, King's College Riyadh offers British.

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Alafaq International Schools vs King's College Riyadh side-by-side comparison
Metric	Alafaq International Schools	King's College Riyadh
Curriculum	American	British
Ages served	Ages 2 to 18

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