Misk Schools
International School in Riyadh
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include A-Levels and BTEC.
- Tuition (local currency) ﷼ 85000-﷼ 125000
- Avg class size: 15 (max 15) Riyadh international school.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 07:50.
15 avg / 15 max
Rolling
2016
A-Levels and BTEC
About Misk Schools
Misk Schools is a pioneering, private K–12 day school for boys and girls in Riyadh that aims to prepare the next generation of leaders. It exists to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by instilling in students the knowledge, values and skills they need to grow into leaders of themselves, of others and in their field of study. Founded in 2016 by HRH Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Misk Schools aspires to push forward the frontier of innovation in education, with a focus on approaches that enable students to become high performing and inquisitive critical thinkers, equipped with the knowledge, spirit and ambition to have a positive impact on their nation and the world. It was named one of the top 150 private schools globally – and in the top 15 in the Middle East – by The Schools Index 2024, an annual publication from global education group, Carfax Education.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
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- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | Not confirmed — verify with school |
| Annual tuition (local) | ﷼ 85000-﷼ 125000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
British
A-Levels and BTEC
Students graduate with the bespoke Misk Schools Diploma, a personalised qualification that includes internationally recognised examinations (IGCSEs, I A-levels/BTECs) as well as Saudi National Identity Subjects which are delivered within the Ministry of Education’s framework. From Grade 9, the Misk Schools Diploma also includes tailored Internship and Leadership modules, offering students the opportunity to acquire additional vocational and professional qualifications (eg Diplomas from the Chartered Management Institute), ensuring they graduate with a fully rounded education that prepares them for further study and life ahead. All students sit the national Tahsili and Qudrat exams in Grade 11 and 12 respectively.
First students will graduate in 2025.
Chinese, French
unknown
Yes
07:50 – Finish time depends on age group and on whether students participate in co-curricular actitvities after school.
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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