King Faisal School
International School in Riyadh
Quick answer
King Faisal School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, as a large campus with 1,340 students. Well-suited to internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at King Faisal School.
- Avg class size: 20 Riyadh international school · 1,340 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:15.
1,340
20 avg
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About King Faisal School
King Faisal School offers the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. KFS goal is to raise intellectual students using national and international educational programs.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- In-house specialist staff listed
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB
IB Diploma
Arabic
unknown
Yes
The English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is available to students in Grades 1 and 2 with additional consultative support to grades 3 through 5 as time permits. The EAL program combines pull-out intervention and in-class support (immersion).
7:15 – 14:05
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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