Following is a list, in alphabetical order, of some of the schools offering US, British, French, or German curricula for elementary and secondary schoolchildren.
This is not an exhaustive list.
NOTE: Spaces are limited. It can be a challenge to find a space for a child in the school one prefers; it is best to apply early.
RIYADH
Al Faris International Schools
- An authorized IB World School for the PYP, MYP and DP programs.
- Al Faris International School(FIS) is under the auspices of the Saudi Ministry of Education. Curriculum decisions are made by the Director/Owner of Al Faris International School while adhering to Ministry guidelines and requirements.
- Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Al Forsan International Schools
- The language of instruction is English and the school follows the American curriculum
based on Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Standards (NGSS)
American International School of
Riyadh (AIS-R)
The British International School -
Riyadh
Deutsche Internationale Schule Riad
Dome International School
- Offers complete American and Cambridge curricula (K-12)
Ecole Française Internationale Riyadh
Khaled International School (KIS-Riyadh)
- Follows an American Curriculum
- Kindergarten through Grade 12
- "(S)chools are under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and are members of the Learner’s World International Schools (LWIS) Network that is managed by School Development Consultants (SDC) – Lebanon. Khaled International Schools are fully accredited by AdvancED"
King Abdul Aziz International School (AIS)
- This is a SABIS school
- Pre-KG to Grade 12
Modern Global International Schools
- Follows an American Curriculum
- K to Grade 8
Multinational School
- Follows the National Curriculum of England for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- The Cambridge curriculum is followed in the Primary and High School, leading up to the IGCSE and A Level(s) external examination
Reigate Grammar School
- A British Curriculum School
- K to Year 12
Rowad Al Khaleej International School
- Campuses in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran, and Dammam.
- In Riyadh, Rowad Alkhaleej International Schools has branches in Al Mogharizat and the Baraem International Kindergarten in Al- Sahafa
- Follows an American curriculum
Saud International School
- An American and British Curriculum School
- From January 2016: "Grades 1 - 5 follow an American curriculum. However, the curriculum for Grades 6 – 8 is aligned with the national curriculum of the United Kingdom, in preparation for the IGCSE’s in Grades 9 and 10, and AS and A2 levels in Grades 11 and 12. ...
The IGCSE’s and AS and A2 Levels are international examinations that are administered by the University of Cambridge and the Edexcel International Board, under the guidance of the British Council."
JEDDAH
Al Waha International
School
American International School of Jeddah
- Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
- American school system.
- Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (United States).
The British International School of
Jeddah
Dar Jana International School
- Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
- Girls' Section and Boys' Section.
- Follows the American system.
Deutsche Internationale Schule Jeddah
- Grades 1 to 12 (11 + 12 = IB), and also a German kindergarten and a preschool
Ecole Française de Djeddah
- Maternelle au lycee.
- Applique les programmes français fixes par le Ministere de l'Education Nationale.
- Conventionne avec L'A.E.F.E. (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français a l'Etranger).
Jeddah International School
- Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12
- American, French Baccalaureate and international curriculum
- For US curriculum, accredited through Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)
Jeddah Knowledge International School
- "The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) / Commission on International Education, PS-12 (CIE)."
- " JKS is the first IB Continuum School in the Kingdom and is authorized to offer the three IB Programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP)."
Jeddah Prep & Grammar
School - The British/Dutch International School
Scuola Italian di Gedda/Italian International School
- website is temporarily down, contact via email: scuolaitalianagedda@hotmail.com or by phone +966 12 606 4335
Thamer International School
- For accreditation information see the Accreditation page
- offers both the British and American Curricula
MEDINA
Al Aqeeq School
- The school has a Pakistani section and an American boys' section
- information about the girls' section to follow ASAP
Al Qala'a Al-Hijazaya National School
- Boys only
- American curriculum
Ideal Kindergarten National & International School
- Kindergarten to Grade 8 (separate girls' and boys' sections)
- British and Islamic curriculum
King Abdulaziz School
- Kindergarten to Grade 12 (NOTE: kindergarten accepts both girls and boys; grades 1 to 12 are boys only)
- The language of instruction is English; Arabic is given as an additional language.
- King Abdulaziz School is an authorized IB PYP School and a candidate of the IB Middle Years Programme.
- A "Cognia accredited school that offers an American high school diploma."
MADAC School (Almadinah Almunawarah Academy)
- Kindergarten to Grade 12, with girls' and boys' sections
- British and Islamic curriculum
Manarat Al-Madinah International Schools
- Kindergarten to Grade 12, with girls' and boys' sections
- The curriculum used in the International Section is based on American Common Core State Standards.
AL KHOBAR/DHAHRAN/DAMMAM
International Schools Group (ISG)
ISG includes:
1) American School Dhahran - American curriculum, grades K-12
2) British School Dhahran - British Curriculum, FS1-Year 13
3) ISG Dammam - American curriculum, grades K-12
Multinational School Dhahran
- Cambridge International Curriculum (UK)
- Early Years to Lower Secondary
Saudi International School for Science and Arts
- American curriculum
- K1-12
- In partnership with Tennssee-based Lausanne Global
JUBAIL
Al Hussan International School Jubail
- Preschool to Grade 12.
- Accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (United States) and the Council of International Schools
- Attached Center to Cambridge International Examination Board through The British Council
International Schools Group in Jubail
- Preschool to Grade 12.
- Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (United States) and the Office for Standards in Education (United Kingdom).
YANBU
Yanbu International School
- Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
- American school system.
- In the process of applying for accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (United States).
