Helsinki International Schools
International School in Riyadh
Quick answer
Helsinki International Schools is an international school serving expat families in Riyadh, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. The student body draws from 20 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Helsinki International Schools.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 18) Riyadh international school · 520 students total.
- 20 nationalities top: Saudi.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 11 school day starts at 8 AM.
520
20 (Saudi)
15 avg / 18 max
Rolling
About Helsinki International Schools
This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2026/2027.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Other
Arabic
We integrate most students into classrooms and provide additional support in the form of SEN teachers.
Yes, we have a special needs program that includes special needs teachers to shadow students with special learning needs.
Yes
8 AM – 1 PM
We have an option for parents to buy lunches for students.
All food provided is Halal.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Saudi
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