International Schools in RiyadhCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data
Based on 69 schools · 55 with verified fee data · Updated April 2026
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$39,550
per year
+13%
above published tuition
59/100
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has 69 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $39,550. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 13%. Admissions are mostly open (rolling). The most common curricula are American, British, IB.
Quick answer
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has 69 international schools across 5 curricula (American, British, IB). 55 schools publish full fee data; the median true annual cost (tuition + hidden fees) is $39,550/yr, with hidden fees typically adding 13% on top of headline tuition. The median WhereNext Value Score is 59/100. Admissions are mostly open and rolling.
Key facts
- 69 international schools 55 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
- Median true cost: $39,550/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
- Hidden-fee markup: +13% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
- Top curricula American (41) · British (27) · IB (15).
- Admissions mix 59 open · 6 moderate · 4 competitive · 0 highly selective.
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Curriculum Breakdown
Admissions Difficulty
59
Open / Rolling
6
Moderate
4
Competitive
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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 69 schools in Riyadh, 55 with verified fee data. Last updated April 2026.
True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.
Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.
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