Qimam El-Hayat International School
International School in Riyadh
Quick answer
Qimam El-Hayat International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options, as a large campus with 2,000 students. At $13,000–$17,500/year, it sits below the Riyadh average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Qimam El-Hayat International School.
- Tuition: $13,000–$17,500/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 25) Riyadh international school · 2,000 students total.
- 15 nationalities top: Egypt.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 6.30.
2,000
15 (Egypt)
22 avg / 25 max
Rolling
About Qimam El-Hayat International School
Qimam El-Hayat International School adopts a world curriculum that consolidates students' performance through highly qualified teachers. Along with aspiring leaders, QHIS has set a vision that motivates and ignites students' talents. The school leaders spare no effort to provide directions and allocate resources to implement curricular and extra curricular programs that take students to untrodden paths of highly learning expectations.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $13,000 – $17,500 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ﷼ 13000-﷼ 17500 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,100(+25%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $20,600 |
| Cost position in Riyadh | 16th percentile(budget-friendly) |
American
SAT
High
French, Arabic
Nothing
No
Sure
6.30 – 13.10
No
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Riyadh
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Egypt
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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