SEK International School Riyadh
International School in Riyadh
Quick answer
SEK International School Riyadh, part of the SEK Education Group (130+ years of heritage), serves 320 students from 42 nationalities aged 2 to 17. The school is an IB World School delivering the IB Continuum, accredited by IBO and NEASC. Tuition $35,190-$82,225 per year — premium positioning. Strong fit for diplomatic, royal-family-affiliated and corporate expat families on Riyadh assignments seeking IB-track education with Spanish-heritage governance and 7,000-student global network transfer.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at SEK International School Riyadh.
- Tuition: $35,190–$82,225/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 20) Riyadh international school · 320 students total.
- 42 nationalities top: Jordanian, Lebanese, Egyptian.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 17 school day starts at 07.45.
- Accreditations: IBO, NEASC verified.
320
42 (Jordanian, Lebanese, Egyptian, Canadian, Saudi Arabian, Spanish, American)
18 avg / 20 max
Rolling
IBO, NEASC
About SEK International School Riyadh
It is the Mission of SEK International School Riyadh (SEK-Riyadh) to provide a holistic education and the development in full, of each pupil’s individual talents. The core of the SEK profile is to prepare our students to be capable of guiding their own future and to become lifelong learners. We aim for our students to understand that serving and caring for others brings the highest rewards in life while ensuring that they become skilled and balanced 21st century productive citizens.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $35,190 – $82,225 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ﷼ 35190-﷼ 82225 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $62,738(+7%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $64,238 |
| Cost position in Riyadh | 89th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
We will use International Baccalaureate Diploma external assessment to evaluate students in Grade 12.
SEK Schools Group Class of 2021 IB® Results: Over 97% pass rate 49% of the cohort achieved a score of 35 or more points 21% of the cohort achieved a score of 40 or more points Average points obtained by candidates who passed Diploma - 35.3 Highest Diploma points awarded to a candidate - 45 points (three canddiates)
The main teaching language is English, but we also offer Spanish and Arabic languages programmes.
As part of our Student Wellbeing services, we have a qualified counsellor to identify students needs and work with teachers to devise individual learning plans.
Yes. This is part of our comprehensive Student Wellbeing services framework.
As part of our Student Wellbeing services framework, we offer support in English for those whose first langauge is not English. We do this using both in-class support, and dedicated lessons for English language support.
07.45 – 14.15
We provide a cafeteria service, where students can pre-order and purchase lunches.
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Riyadh
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Jordanian, Lebanese, Egyptian, Canadian, Saudi Arabian, Spanish, American
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