Which school is cheaper: Alfarabi International School or Ellesmere College Riyadh?

Alfarabi International School has lower published tuition than Ellesmere College Riyadh — roughly 263% cheaper at the midpoint. Alfarabi International School runs $12,000-$20,000 USD/year; Ellesmere College Riyadh runs $48,000-$68,000.

What is the true annual cost difference between Alfarabi International School and Ellesmere College Riyadh?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), Alfarabi International School runs about $19,850 per year vs $62,550 at Ellesmere College Riyadh — a difference of $42,700.

Which curriculum does Alfarabi International School vs Ellesmere College Riyadh offer?

Alfarabi International School offers American. Ellesmere College Riyadh offers British and American leading to IGCSE and US Diploma.

How do admissions compare between Alfarabi International School and Ellesmere College Riyadh?

Alfarabi International School has Open admissions; Ellesmere 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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Alfarabi International School vs Ellesmere College Riyadh

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

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Alfarabi International School is 215% cheaper than Ellesmere College Riyadh on true annual cost ($19,850 vs $62,550). Alfarabi International School scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (60/100 vs 45/100).

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Alfarabi International School vs Ellesmere College Riyadh side-by-side comparison
Metric	Alfarabi International School	Ellesmere College Riyadh
Curriculum	American	British, American
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