Sri Lankan International School Riyadh
International School in Riyadh
Quick answer
Sri Lankan International School Riyadh follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a 38-year track record in Riyadh. At $8,100–$8,790/year, it sits below the Riyadh average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $8,100–$8,790/yr published annual range.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 6:40.
800
Rolling
1988
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Sri Lankan International School Riyadh
is an independent, non-profit, community school – a school offering an enriched blend of British and Sri Lankan curriculum with an international perspective for students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. SLISR was founded in 1988 and celebrates more than three decades of excellence in education. SLISR is a Pearson Edexcel Learning and Examination Centre producing some of the best academic results in the region, each year.
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.
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $8,100 – $8,790 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ﷼ 8100-﷼ 8790 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,945(+41%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,445 |
| Cost position in Riyadh | 2th percentile(budget-friendly) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Arabic
unknown
English Language Support
6:40 – 13:00
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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