This post is mainly for parents looking out for the best school in Riyadh and for those searching for teaching jobs in schools in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Below is a list of all known private schools and international schools in Riyadh that serves children from Kindergarten to grade 12. Those looking out for english teaching jobs, check out the contact numbers, email and schools online website address, most of the websites listed have a career section included.
In the 90’s, expatriate education ended at the age of 14 forcing parents to either resign their job and go back home for the sake of their child’s education or send them away to the best boarding schools in the world, it was a tough decision then! Well things changed eventually, The Ministry of Education has approved expatriate education for older children as well.
The most important question when it comes to education in the Gulf is the Cost. Most employers will pick up fees for one or two children; hence it’s always advisable to negotiate and get the school fees added into the remuneration package before you even sign the contract. Also check with the schools as some of them even offer discount packages for those enrolling 3 or more children.
It is essential that every school in the kingdom is to be licensed by the Ministry of Education. If not, it may be closed down in mid-year. Hence before enrolling your kids in any school, ask to see the Ministry of Education License. For Higher grade students who need extra attention, you can find teachers who provide Home Tuitions.
I have set rating schemes for few of the selected schools, if you are familiar with any of these schools please go ahead and vote. Your feedback is valuable for the readers out here to make the right decision! The description mentioned against each school here is just a synopsis from the schools official website! Please check out the schools website for more details.
Below is a list of all known private schools and international schools in Riyadh that serves children from Kindergarten to grade 12. Those looking out for english teaching jobs, check out the contact numbers, email and schools online website address, most of the websites listed have a career section included.
In the 90’s, expatriate education ended at the age of 14 forcing parents to either resign their job and go back home for the sake of their child’s education or send them away to the best boarding schools in the world, it was a tough decision then! Well things changed eventually, The Ministry of Education has approved expatriate education for older children as well.
The most important question when it comes to education in the Gulf is the Cost. Most employers will pick up fees for one or two children; hence it’s always advisable to negotiate and get the school fees added into the remuneration package before you even sign the contract. Also check with the schools as some of them even offer discount packages for those enrolling 3 or more children.
It is essential that every school in the kingdom is to be licensed by the Ministry of Education. If not, it may be closed down in mid-year. Hence before enrolling your kids in any school, ask to see the Ministry of Education License. For Higher grade students who need extra attention, you can find teachers who provide Home Tuitions.
I have set rating schemes for few of the selected schools, if you are familiar with any of these schools please go ahead and vote. Your feedback is valuable for the readers out here to make the right decision! The description mentioned against each school here is just a synopsis from the schools official website! Please check out the schools website for more details.
International Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Private Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Other Schools
International Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Advanced Learning Schools
Advanced Learning Schools provides students with an opportunity to acquire and demonstrate knowledge, appreciation and respect for their own cultural heritage, integrated with an understanding of, curiosity about, and compassion and tolerance towards other cultures of the world.
Tel: 2070926
Fax: 2070927
Email: admin@alsschools.com
Registration
Career Opportunities
Official Website
Al Yasmin International School
Al Yasmin International School is striving to provide quality education to students in a congenial environment. Educational goals of academic excellence and personality development are realized through a progressively challenging curriculum that will facilitate the students to mould themselves into proactive and productive world citizens.
Location: P.O.Box 380, Riyadh 11391
Tel: 4783795, 4788815
Fax: 4787104
Email: info@alyasmin.org
Registration
Career Opportunities
Official Website
Bangladesh International School
The Bangladesh International School, English Section, Riyadh (BISES, Riyadh) is located in Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is a British Curriculum based school.
Bengali Section: Near Chamber of Commerce, Dabbab St.
Tel: 4036303
Senior Section(English): Near King Fahd Medical City
Tel: 4648183
Primary Section(English): Olaya St., Near P.I.A, Al-Islam St.
Tel: 4642449
Elite International School, Riyadh
P.O. Box 69199, Riyadh, 11547, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +9661 4627224
International Indian Public School
Special Care Center, P O Box 13740, Riyadh 11414, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel: 01-4647061, 01-2792316
Email: admin@iipsr.com
Registration
Official Website
International Indian School (Boys Section)
Al Roudah 1, Khurais Rd., Exit 24
Tel: 4934688-4912239
Email: director@iisriyadh.com
Website: http://www.iisriyadh.com/
International Indian School (Girls Section)
Al Naseem Al Gharbi, Dammam Rd., Exit 30
Tel: 2323248 – 2318092
Email: director@iisriyadh.com
Website: http://www.iisriyadh.com/
Iqra DPS International School
Iqtesaad Street, Al Fayha, Exit 15,
P.O. Box: 391204, Riyadh 11365
Tel: 4714488, 4714011
Email: info@dpsiriyadh.com
Website: http://www.dpsiriyadh.com
Japanese International School
Eastern Ring Road, Exit 15, 2nd signal
Tel: 2412591
Email: riyadhjs@nesma.net.sa
AbdulAziz International School
Website: http://www.aisriyadh-sabis.net/
Middle East International School, Riyadh
P.O. Box 75157, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +9661 4161205
Pakistan International School
Al Nasiriyah, Near Traffic Police Station
Tel: 4417979, 4414428
Email: pisra@hotmail.com
Sri Lankan International School
Jarir St., Near Pizza Hut
Tel: 4786664
Swedish International School
Kingdom City, King Abdul Aziz Rd
Tel: 2750275, Ext: 2752
Email: svskola@kingdomcity.com
Website: www.27.brinkster.com/svenkaskolan
Taqwa International School
Taqwa International School has been established in Riyadh with the aim of educating, nurturing and developing students into wholesome personalities. The school strives to offer quality education using a well balanced curricular and extra-curricular program, and an environment to develop strong moral character among children. The school believes that continuous improvement in the ways students are taught and mentored are both necessary and possible.
Taqwa Street, Adjacent to Khurais Road, Riyadh 11471
Tel: 2354000, 2330907, 2330908
Fax: 2392491
Registration
Career Opportunities
Official Website
Yara International School
The school is managed by a group of eminent professionals belonging to the Indian Diaspora in Riyadh. This school aims at providing quality education to the younger members of the community at an affordable cost.
Location: P.O Box 325965, Al Hanafi Street, Rabwa District, Riyadh 11371
Tel: 4776007,2065000
Email: info@yaraschool.com
Fee Structure
Official Website
Private Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al-Aaredh National Schools
Al Wisham, Opp. Television Bldg.
Tel: 4053066
Al-Abeer National Schools
Al-Areega Asma Bint Abibakar St., South Shabiya Mrkt.
Tel: 4316878
Ahed Ideal National Schools
(Boys)
Al Mursalat, Tawoon Area, Exit 9
Tel: 4546244, 4566920
(Girls)
Al-Tawoon Exit 9
Tel: 4546237
Al-Andalus National Schools
Al Rawabi, Zubair Ibn Awam St.
Tel: 4915512
Al-Aqsa Scchools
King Faisal St., Nr. Al-Mobarak Hospital
Tel: 4050443
Al-Assimah National School
Al Shimaisi, Near Al-Rajhi Bank
Tel: 4351063
Al-Fahad Girls School
Musad Al-Angari St., Cross Arouba St.
Tel: 4627212
Al-Faisaliah National Schools
Al Murabba, King Faisal St., Besides Al-Mobarak Hospital
Tel: 4025809
Al-Rayah National Schools – Girls
Al Sulaymaniyah, King Abdulaziz Rd., Near Kattan Plaza
Tel: 4611766-4657223
Al-Riyadh School – Boys
Nasriyah Street, Near Traffic Police Station
Tel: 4028411, 4053352
Al-Roshd National Schools
Al-Qadma St., South Roundabout
Tel: 4263960
Dar Assalam Private Schools
NAFA Building - 536 Takhassosy St.
Tel: +966 1 470-8888
Email: info@nafa.net
Website: http://www.nafa.net/
Gulf School for Girls
Al Warood, Opp. Khaima Amusement Park
Tel: 4546559
Kingdom Schools – Boys & Girls
King Abdulaziz Rd., Exit 5, Next to Kingdom Hospital
Tel: 2755555
Email: info@kingdomschools.edu.sa
Website: http://www.kingdomschools.edu.sa/
King Faisal School
King Faisal School is a non-profit institution and one of the most important academic projects sponsored and developed by the King Faisal Foundation. The School lies on a beautiful, aesthetically - designed campus in the Diplomatic Quarter. On its fascinating gardens, fourteen building have been erected, and a variety of athletic playfields. All these facilities and buildings have been put together in full harmony that is consistent with the prestige of the Diplomatic Quarter.
Tel: 966-1-4820802; Info: Ext. 9 or 0; Jobs: Ext. 2106
Fax: 966-1-4821521
Email: kfs@kfs.sch.sa
Registration
Career Opportunities
Official Website
Subh Al-Jazirah National School
Al Khaldiyah, Prince Mohd. Bin Abdur Rahman St.
Tel: 4465139
Riyadh International Schools – Islamic Section
Al Sulaymaniyah, Dabab St.
Tel: 4633422
Taibah National School (Girls)
Al Swaidi, Badea Zamani Al-Hamzani St.
Tel: 4260421
Al-Araifa(Boys)
Tel: 4312701
- Advanced Learning Schools
- Al-Alameen British Islamic School
- American International School
- Alrowad International Schools
- Al Yasmin International School
- Bangladesh International School
- British International School
- Crayons International Schools And Activity Center
- Daratassalam International Delhi Public School
- Elite International School, Riyadh
- Future Window International School
- International Indian Public School
- International Indian School (Boys Section)
- International Indian School (Girls Section)
- Iqra DPS International School
- Japanese International School
- AbdulAziz International School
- Manarat Al-Riyadh International School
- Middle East International School, Riyadh
- Pakistan International School
- Riyadh Multinational School
- Saud International School
- Sri Lankan International School
- Swedish International School
- Taqwa International School
- The Learning Caravan International School
- Yara International School
Private Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Al-Aaredh National Schools
- Al-Abeer National Schools
- Ahed Ideal National Schools
- Al-Andalus National Schools
- Al-Aqsa Scchools
- Al-Assimah National School
- Al-Fahad Girls School
- Al-Faisaliah National Schools
- Al-Rayah National Schools – Girls
- Al-Riyadh School – Boys
- Al-Roshd National Schools
- Dar Assalam Private Schools
- Gulf School for Girls
- Kingdom Schools – Boys & Girls
- King Faisal School
- Riyadh International Schools – Islamic Section
- Subh Al-Jazirah National School
- Taibah National School (Girls)
Other Schools
International Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
American International School The culture of learning at AIS-R - be it in iMac labs, on the grass sports fields, activity-rich classrooms, or in our purpose-built 500-seat performance theater - is a creative, active and memorable experience. We hire and retain exceptional educators who focus their energies on developing students holistically, and, therefore, foster the habits of mind that learners require to develop into responsible, caring and ethical world citizens. Location: Al-Silay, Dammam/Khurais Rd., Near Yamama Hospital. Tel: 4914270 Fax: 4917101 Email: info@ais-r.edu.sa Registration Career Opportunities Official Website |
British International School The British International School, Riyadh is a non-selective, co-educational day school, catering for English-speaking children aged 3 to 18. The teaching staff is composed partly of teachers recruited from the United Kingdom and partly of qualified and experienced teachers from the local expatriate community. The School is a non-profit making organisation and financial control is overseen by the Board of Governors and is independently audited on an annual basis. Location: Al-Kharj, Airport Highway Exit 9 Tel: 2482387, 0386, 1521 Fax: 2480351 Email: info@bisr.com.sa Registration Career Opportunities Official Website |
Manarat Al-Riyadh International School It is one amongst the list of schools under Maarif Education and Training Company. P.O. Box 3835, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Tel: 01-4509916 Fax: 01-4504661 Email: info@maarif.com.sa Career Opportunities Official Website |
Saud International School Saud International School was established at the beginning of the 1998 - 1999 academic year to serve Riyadh’s expanding expatriate community. The school implements the Council's Curriculum Framework of Western Australia, endorsed by the Australian Government and Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education. Location: Al Olaya, Near Al-Jazirah Supermarket. Tel: 4631276, 4631259 (Pre-School) Tel: 4633180 (Elementary Junior & Senior High School) Fax: 4630748 (Pre-School) Fax: 4630765 (Elementary Junior & Senior High School) Email: enquiries@ksis.sch.sa Career Opportunities Official Website |
Alrowad International Schools Besides the academic program, Al-Rowad International Schools offer cultural, scientific and recreational activities and competitions. These activities include field trips, horse riding, swimming, karate, gymnasium, soccer and basketball tournaments, computer and Quran memorizing contests … etc. Tel: 01 4505252 Fax: 01 4563121 Email: info@rowad-is.com Official Website |
Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Daratassalam International DPS prepares students for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of India, later facilitating them to the option of simultaneously appearing for the British and/or the CBSE schools certificate Location: Al Maruj, Riyadh Tel: 4507133, 2251949 Fax: 2631816 Email: info@dpsriyadh.org Registration Career Opportunities Official Website |
Riyadh Multinational School Riyadh Multinational School is a well organized school focusing on quality education. The School also has a special needs department and a canteen where students can purchase a healthy snack or lunch. Tel: 2751751, 2756650 Fax: 2751750, 2756650 Registration Official Website |
Future Window International School FWIS is an educational organization with a great experience in the operation of Pre-K and K-12 schools. The distinguishing mark of these schools is their implementation of the FWIS Educational System. It is a system that offers a rigorous, internationally-oriented, college-preparatory curriculum for students aged 3½ to 18+, focusing primarily on the core subjects of English, mathematics, sciences, and world languages. Location: Saudi Arabia P.O. Box 87054 Riyadh 11642 Tel: 2063371, 2063324 Email: info@fwis.edu.sa Registration Official Website |
Advanced Learning Schools
Advanced Learning Schools provides students with an opportunity to acquire and demonstrate knowledge, appreciation and respect for their own cultural heritage, integrated with an understanding of, curiosity about, and compassion and tolerance towards other cultures of the world.
Tel: 2070926
Fax: 2070927
Email: admin@alsschools.com
Registration
Career Opportunities
Official Website
The Learning Caravan International School |
The Learning Caravan International School employs top quality teachers who are well qualified and experienced in the delivery of the English National Curriculum. All staff members are dedicated to the promotion of high quality learning. Teaching at the school is tailored to accommodate individual learning styles and needs and encourages students to flourish, grow in self-confidence and, above all, fulfill their potential. Location: P.O. BOX 295160, Riyadh 11351, KSA Tel: 01 463-45-73 Fax: 01 281-30-18 Registration Official Website |
Crayons International Schools And Activity Center |
The program is designed to provide children with experiences that encourage growth in all areas of development by involving them in an environment in which they can:
Tel: 01 2071952, 0532624627 Email: crayons_international@yahoo.com Official Website Facebook Page |
Al-Alameen British Islamic School |
Al-alameen British Islamic School is a nursery and primary school in Olaya. Location: Olaya GPS Coordinates are : 24 41' 5 " N | 46 41' 4" E. Tel: 01 4649666, Fax: 01 2175444 Email: info@alalameenschool.com Registration Official Website 1 Official Website 2 |
Al Yasmin International School
Al Yasmin International School is striving to provide quality education to students in a congenial environment. Educational goals of academic excellence and personality development are realized through a progressively challenging curriculum that will facilitate the students to mould themselves into proactive and productive world citizens.
Location: P.O.Box 380, Riyadh 11391
Tel: 4783795, 4788815
Fax: 4787104
Email: info@alyasmin.org
Registration
Career Opportunities
Official Website
Bangladesh International School
The Bangladesh International School, English Section, Riyadh (BISES, Riyadh) is located in Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is a British Curriculum based school.
Bengali Section: Near Chamber of Commerce, Dabbab St.
Tel: 4036303
Senior Section(English): Near King Fahd Medical City
Tel: 4648183
Primary Section(English): Olaya St., Near P.I.A, Al-Islam St.
Tel: 4642449
Elite International School, Riyadh
P.O. Box 69199, Riyadh, 11547, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +9661 4627224
International Indian Public School
Special Care Center, P O Box 13740, Riyadh 11414, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel: 01-4647061, 01-2792316
Email: admin@iipsr.com
Registration
Official Website
International Indian School (Boys Section)
Al Roudah 1, Khurais Rd., Exit 24
Tel: 4934688-4912239
Email: director@iisriyadh.com
Website: http://www.iisriyadh.com/
International Indian School (Girls Section)
Al Naseem Al Gharbi, Dammam Rd., Exit 30
Tel: 2323248 – 2318092
Email: director@iisriyadh.com
Website: http://www.iisriyadh.com/
Iqra DPS International School
Iqtesaad Street, Al Fayha, Exit 15,
P.O. Box: 391204, Riyadh 11365
Tel: 4714488, 4714011
Email: info@dpsiriyadh.com
Website: http://www.dpsiriyadh.com
Japanese International School
Eastern Ring Road, Exit 15, 2nd signal
Tel: 2412591
Email: riyadhjs@nesma.net.sa
AbdulAziz International School
Website: http://www.aisriyadh-sabis.net/
Middle East International School, Riyadh
P.O. Box 75157, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +9661 4161205
Pakistan International School
Al Nasiriyah, Near Traffic Police Station
Tel: 4417979, 4414428
Email: pisra@hotmail.com
Sri Lankan International School
Jarir St., Near Pizza Hut
Tel: 4786664
Swedish International School
Kingdom City, King Abdul Aziz Rd
Tel: 2750275, Ext: 2752
Email: svskola@kingdomcity.com
Website: www.27.brinkster.com/svenkaskolan
Taqwa International School
Taqwa International School has been established in Riyadh with the aim of educating, nurturing and developing students into wholesome personalities. The school strives to offer quality education using a well balanced curricular and extra-curricular program, and an environment to develop strong moral character among children. The school believes that continuous improvement in the ways students are taught and mentored are both necessary and possible.
Taqwa Street, Adjacent to Khurais Road, Riyadh 11471
Tel: 2354000, 2330907, 2330908
Fax: 2392491
Registration
Career Opportunities
Official Website
Yara International School
The school is managed by a group of eminent professionals belonging to the Indian Diaspora in Riyadh. This school aims at providing quality education to the younger members of the community at an affordable cost.
Location: P.O Box 325965, Al Hanafi Street, Rabwa District, Riyadh 11371
Tel: 4776007,2065000
Email: info@yaraschool.com
Fee Structure
Official Website
Private Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al-Aaredh National Schools
Al Wisham, Opp. Television Bldg.
Tel: 4053066
Al-Abeer National Schools
Al-Areega Asma Bint Abibakar St., South Shabiya Mrkt.
Tel: 4316878
Ahed Ideal National Schools
(Boys)
Al Mursalat, Tawoon Area, Exit 9
Tel: 4546244, 4566920
(Girls)
Al-Tawoon Exit 9
Tel: 4546237
Al-Andalus National Schools
Al Rawabi, Zubair Ibn Awam St.
Tel: 4915512
Al-Aqsa Scchools
King Faisal St., Nr. Al-Mobarak Hospital
Tel: 4050443
Al-Assimah National School
Al Shimaisi, Near Al-Rajhi Bank
Tel: 4351063
Al-Fahad Girls School
Musad Al-Angari St., Cross Arouba St.
Tel: 4627212
Al-Faisaliah National Schools
Al Murabba, King Faisal St., Besides Al-Mobarak Hospital
Tel: 4025809
Al-Rayah National Schools – Girls
Al Sulaymaniyah, King Abdulaziz Rd., Near Kattan Plaza
Tel: 4611766-4657223
Al-Riyadh School – Boys
Nasriyah Street, Near Traffic Police Station
Tel: 4028411, 4053352
Al-Roshd National Schools
Al-Qadma St., South Roundabout
Tel: 4263960
Dar Assalam Private Schools
NAFA Building - 536 Takhassosy St.
Tel: +966 1 470-8888
Email: info@nafa.net
Website: http://www.nafa.net/
Gulf School for Girls
Al Warood, Opp. Khaima Amusement Park
Tel: 4546559
Kingdom Schools – Boys & Girls
King Abdulaziz Rd., Exit 5, Next to Kingdom Hospital
Tel: 2755555
Email: info@kingdomschools.edu.sa
Website: http://www.kingdomschools.edu.sa/
King Faisal School
King Faisal School is a non-profit institution and one of the most important academic projects sponsored and developed by the King Faisal Foundation. The School lies on a beautiful, aesthetically - designed campus in the Diplomatic Quarter. On its fascinating gardens, fourteen building have been erected, and a variety of athletic playfields. All these facilities and buildings have been put together in full harmony that is consistent with the prestige of the Diplomatic Quarter.
Tel: 966-1-4820802; Info: Ext. 9 or 0; Jobs: Ext. 2106
Fax: 966-1-4821521
Email: kfs@kfs.sch.sa
Registration
Career Opportunities
Official Website
Subh Al-Jazirah National School
Al Khaldiyah, Prince Mohd. Bin Abdur Rahman St.
Tel: 4465139
Riyadh International Schools – Islamic Section
Al Sulaymaniyah, Dabab St.
Tel: 4633422
Taibah National School (Girls)
Al Swaidi, Badea Zamani Al-Hamzani St.
Tel: 4260421
Al-Araifa(Boys)
Tel: 4312701
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ReplyDeleteAttention all out there, the description mentioned against each school here is just a synopsis from the schools official website! Please check out the schools website for more details.
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Hi Anita!
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Well, I have a small problem and I was wondering if you could help me. We just moved here from America with my husband and my one year old daughter. I work full time, so does my husband. While we are at work, I would keep her with my sister-in-law. Unfortuantly, my brother and his family are moving to Jeddah (Im in Riyadh) and now I need a daycare for my daughter. So I was wondering if you know of any good daycares that you could recommend for us. Again, she is one years old and I would need something that stays until at least 3 pm. Thank you in advance and look forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
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Hi Mrs.Smith (Hajoora79),
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Hi I am looking for a good montessori school for my 2.7yrs old daughter some ppl are saying british internal school's montessori is better and some ppl saying its not under the british school managment so dont take a risk. can some one pls guide she is going to a home based play group + daycare but now we want her proper schooling to be started.....Also ppl told me about creatives montessori school...
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Hi moms Sandy here from the Usa Great blog I must say :) I have 4 children and I wanted to share the schools my children attend, both are british, they are located on same streets In center Olaya.
ReplyDeleteOne is The British Islamic school Alalameen, I choose that for montessori and a very nice girls grades smart section.
My other 2 boys twins attend The learning Caravan both doing so well. I like the British curriculums very much even though being from the Usa my hubby prefers the british strong academics.
Good luck and thank you so much for sharing such a great blog. Welcome to Riyadh stay blessed Sandy.
I want to ask about the crayons is a a school with work books academics learning what ages and fees thank you Also what nationality kids attend I dont want all saudis but mixed race.
ReplyDeleteCrayons International is a highly recommended school, One of my friends daughter from Lebanon studies in that school and is pretty happy. Do check out their Facebook Page for a clear picture :
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Anita, I have been searching for a school named Eritrean International School Riyadh-Saudi Arabia. I can't seem to find any info for this school yet I have 2 students that just moved to Canada to attend my school and they brought report cards from this school is Saudi. Is there any info you can share on how I can contact this school??
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ReplyDeletevery helpful web site but i want to know that what is the right way to join these school as a teacher??? any body can help me????
ReplyDeleteThe Riyadh International Schools for boys and girls claim to follow the American curriculum to seek status guided by a team of self-motivated Australian administrators with no substance in education.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the lack of substance and lip services at the Riyadh International School for Girls and Boys. I was very disappointed with the academic achievements, I removed my children due to lack of standards and discipline, the students run the schools and the expectations are superficial. I am very pleased to have transferred my three children to the British school.
ReplyDeleteGood day Anita,
ReplyDeleteMy son is low autism kid, so I need a special education school in Malaz area in Riyadh, KSA. can you help me ?.. if mail me at sadiq.nadeem@comm-it.com.sa
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DeleteI'm Lara Baltaji, Lebanese, 24 years old. I have completed the requirements of the Bachelor degree in the English Language and Literature ( Linguistics ) and I graduated from the Lebanese University in 2012.
ReplyDeleteAnd now I am an English teacher for grades 5 and 6 at Al-Nour Islamic School from Oct 1,2012 to present. The school is located in Ardeh- Tripoli- Lebanon.
I'm traveling to Riyadh next month, God willing; and of course the first thing I want to do is seeking for a job.
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The Riyadh school network Superintendent Ron Lake and his Director Julie Baker Targets grilled over share purchases.
DeleteA cohort of former Victorian Ultranet officials now based at the same school in Saudi Arabia will be grilled by the state’s corruption watchdog as it combs over deals allegedly signed between mates.
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) today called former Ultranet board member Ron Lake and his partner and fellow former education official Julie Baker to the stand.
Ron Lake was director general of a system of prestigious English language schools in the Saudi capital, which is run under the tutelage of Crown Prince Mohammed Ibn Salman Ibn Abdelaziz.
The Riyadh school network is also the latest stop for his former Victorian colleagues Darrell Fraser, Dianne Peck and Ben Cushing.
Ron Lake has been accused of buying shares in successful Ultranet bidder, Darwin-based IT provider CSG, despite being a member of the Ultranet board at the time.
Read more: http://www.itnews.com.au/news/ibac-hauls-first-saudi-based-witnesses-to-ultranet-hearings-415623#ixzz42kgPY61L
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ReplyDeleteI have done my master in English. Currently I am working with Ministry of Education, Kabul, Afghanistan. I have 8 years teaching experience. Now I am looking for a suitable teaching job.
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hi,we have juste moved here in riyadhwith my husband,my two sons and my only one daughter from tunisia.my husband is joined alimem islamic university as a doctor in economy.iam looking for a suitable teaching job as an english teacher.iam good in french as well as my specciality is linguistics ,and i have a good experience in teaching especcially in primary school.do you think there is a hope for me.im looking forward to hearing from you thanks. hbkhawla yahoo.fr
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ReplyDeleteHI, im again contacting you hb khaoula. I want only to correct the mistake in my email adress it is;/ hb khawlayahoo.fr at gmail.com/.Im ready for any help or need as englich teacher.Thankyou for giving me this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteHi, I woull to have some suggestions about the internationali schools. I have two sons, the eldest is 12 and youngest is 3.
ReplyDeletetell me please because I NEED this information before may
I wonder why middle east intl school is not taking admissions of Pakistani expats???
ReplyDeleteAnnita thank you very much for the info...
ReplyDeletecould you possibly advise on how much would it cost for 6th grade french schooling in Riyad in a good french school approximate figure will help...
Hello everyone.. I need some help with picking school for my 6 year old girl and 8 year old boy. Both of them are croatian native speakers and they know few words of english. Do you have any recommendation how to help them with new life, language and everything in Riyadh? What school would you recommend for them? Greetings from Croatia
ReplyDeleteMy Name is Ahmed Abdulaziz, a master's in TESOL, working at a University. I have been looking for the best international school for my kids grade 1 and KG 1. My previous experience and search: 1- King Abdulaziz School is one of the very best international schools. 2- Multi national schools and the British School are at the top too but very expensive (PS. no much attention for Arabic nor religion). 3- Al Afaq is the best school for KGs and grades 1,2,3 (latest methodology in teaching and super fancy, clean, and modern building (fancier than AlMamlakh Schools but no spoiled kids)) 4- Al Alameen is not bad at all but not the best. I'll try some more schools and see.
ReplyDeleteAhmed everyones idea of what they want can differ some schools have great curriculum some not so clean standards some great native teachers some none. Alfaq is excelent for those that can pay 5.000sr admission fee but yet have not one native staff . Abdulaziz is good but the money you pay is not worth really at all. Saud is to much for what you pay but few native staff. Yes of course you only pay for what you get the top british american mutli advanced too u forget left out is thee top 45 plus. Its like hilton hotel u pay u get better standards but as im looking for middle to average can you note for these. My budget is 15-20 i want british school must have clean standards caring staff teachers.
Deletegeart list. canyou shorlist the ones that accepts special needs kids. thank you in advance
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DeleteYou didn't mention Pakistan International School English Section Riyadh (PISES). It is located in Sulaimania and has Cambridge education
ReplyDeleteHello Anita, how are you. Is there anything like Ghana International School in Riyadh. How good is d school.
ReplyDeleteHi Anita, do you know of any school for UKg for my mild autistic son. Please help.
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DeleteHello. I'm a physics graduate from USA with around 5 years of experience in teaching physics, chemistry, and science and now looking for a job in Riyadh. Any available job please contact me at 0552095922. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am a post graduate in English Literature and hold Bachelor in Education with over 8 years of experience in teaching. Please let me knw if thr is job opening in riyadh. I live in exit 16.
ReplyDeleteI am relocating to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in near future, presently i am holidng Dubai Residence Visa and my child is studying here in british curriculam.
ReplyDeleteIf i relocate to saudi arabia will she get admited the british curriculam school in mid term, if yes what are the terms & conditions
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i am a post graduate in zoology and have a 12 years teaching experience. i need a job, please let me know if there is job opening in Riyadh
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Salamalekum I have a son, in march next year he will complete his 5 years. so i am thinking to send him to middle east school, please could you advise the school is good for him or not?
ReplyDeletehi, I m looking for Pakistani school in sulai area exit 16 if someone have information please share with me. thanks
ReplyDeleteHi mam.. I m interest to work as a maths teacher in indian school..if there is any vacancy pls contact my mail lekhu92@gmail.com. thank u in advance.
ReplyDeletePlease, don't go any close, to Ghana international school. No good teacher, they only babysit your children. No teacher parent relationship, no teacher student relationship. So cold and mean ppl.
ReplyDeleteAs parents and educators my experience with the Riyadh Schools and boys was not a success but a deception: the administrators lead by Ron Lake and Australians claim to use an International curriculum in reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking but the reality is far from it. Teachers spend their days trying to coop with discipline and the Principal spend her day pleasing students and parents who purchase the diplomas. The fact is far fetched from the appearances. Be ware.
ReplyDeleteRiyadh School for Boys and Girls under the direction of Ron Lake, Mr. Abdul Rahman Al-Ghoufaily and Julia Baker are under investigation og Corruption at the managerial Level : The Fairfax media (Age 12.11.14) have revealed Senior Victorian education department officials bought shares in and took jobs with the company given a $60 million contract to deliver the failed Ultranet schools IT project. Two officials were given executive jobs at CSG Limited, the company given the contract. The expenses blew out to $180 million and the Napthine government shelved it last year. http://www.theage.com.au/it-pro/government-it/ultranet-shares-and-jobs-scandal-snares-victorias-education-department-20141111-11kk3l.html
ReplyDeleteRon Lake, who resigned as the department's regional director for the Loddon Mallee in 2012, is now a director of schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He did not respond to Fairfax Media's inquiries.
Ms Baker has also left the department and worked as a consultant with Mr Lake in Saudi Arabia in late 2012.
Mr Fraser and Ms Peck have left CSG and have also worked in Saudi Arabia with Mr Lake. Neither has responded to Fairfax Media's inquiries.
Mr Cushing and several other former education department staff involved with the Ultranet have also since worked in Saudi Arabia.
What a wonderful blog here! Please keep on the good job.
ReplyDeleteI am a 32-year old with bachelors and masters degrees in geography, currently teaching in a British-curriculum international school in Nigeria. I have long wished to work and live in Saudi Arabia. Could you please keep me posted with any teaching opportunity available. Thanks in advance. tayoabalogun@yahoo.co.uk
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ReplyDeleteWould you pls guide me by suggesting a good Indian school for my Daughter for LKG near by Azeeziya / Batha
Does any body know about admission schedule & fee of Al Afaq Intl. school and is there mid session admission possible .There is no information on their website
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ReplyDeleteI am binzi.I have completed m.Com b ed with 2 year teaching experience. I would like to teach kg classes. is there any vacancy is available please inform me
I have three kids studying in Middle east /modern middle east for indians is one of the worst school I have come across.. I strongly recommend not to enroll as most of the teachers have no experience.. Works for low salary without caring teacher parent relationship and covers less portions all my kids have become dumb
ReplyDeleteI have shortlisted middle east school.can u suggest some other good schools for my son who will be doing his year 1.
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Deletehello,i am searching schools in riyadh for my son who will doing his grade 1 or year 1 in coming months. my priorities are
ReplyDelete1)english as medium of language
2)safety
3)extracurricular activities
4)academic performance
5)good teachers
6)and others things as well....
First of all i would like to Say you thank you. Because this post was help me lot to find the best school in Riyadh.
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Schools in Saudi Arabia
Hai ..i am rafeena.i am completed bsc pasychology.i would like to teach primary classes.is there any vacancies please inform me..
ReplyDeleteHello. Im looking to enroll my daughters, elder one turns 4 next month amd younger one turns 3 in october. Went alalameen school and it turned out way above our budget. Im looking at british curriculum preferably with an islamic background. But from the little I have researched I havent come across any other than alalameen school. Could you, anita please guide me towards some schools. Im very new here and dont know anyone around to ask. Any help with school reviews would be of great help. Thanking you.
ReplyDeleteMost schools have a registration fee ranging from 1.5 to 4 5 alone. Most good school average now fees 20 to 25. If you want settle for lower standard u can get 15 17. But they lack standard of hygiene qualified teachers etc.
ReplyDeleteEven quran schools hygiene lacks. Probably a nursey be beter to start off with then move as they go to grade 1.
Range now kg is 17 plus 1 books or 2 then 2.5 admission fee. 22 at any average good school.
Noble riyadh 15
ReplyDeleteRainbow 15
My school 25
Manarat 25
Saud 24
Caravan 24
Abdul aziz 26
British 60
American 90
Al afaq 35
Alalameen 20 25
Oasis 16
Yara 16
Jana 18
Khalid 26
Glory 18
That include admission and books
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Sahafa 18 22
My little school 30
Kids care 25
Kinder care 22
Kingdom 37
Advanced 60 65 5000 admission non refundable even if fail
Hussaan 32
Fursan 27
Rowad 19 23
i am looking for an international school in riyadh with reasonable fees and good quality education[cbse preferably]with transport facility, for my son who is presently studying in 5th grade at n.p.s,bangalore.do they admit students in the middle of the year[september 2015]?i have been recently selected to work at riyadh.kindly inform me at your earliest convenience.
ReplyDeleteI have heard one of the schools in riyadh named Dhuha International School is hiring female teachers. Anyone interested then do drop your resumes at their website. Good luck to you all!
ReplyDeleteI am looking for a school for my daughter aged 3 years. Would like to know about Middle East International School in Al Nahdah - Khurais Road Near Lulu. Can anyone tell about this schools performance in upbringing the education level?
ReplyDeleteHow is the Faculty of Middle East International School in Nahdah? Are parents satisfied?
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ReplyDeletei am looking for a teaching post in english,hold M.A,B.ed in english.is there any vaccancy in modern middleeast school, riyadh?no previous teaching experiences....
ReplyDeleteWhatever the qualifications modern middle east will take Unless you are ready to get low salary. To be honest there are no qualified/experienced teachers, some do not even know how to pronounce hindi forget about english. very few are BEd and princy is not even BEd. MA BEd is good qualification you will get through
ReplyDeleteHello. I'm trying to enrol my two boys who are 6yr and 7yrs old. I have been homeschooling them for almost 2 years due to difficulties finding a good school and other personal circumstances. I have been recently informed that children from Britain will only be enrolled in British schools. We are from Britain but wanted to enrol the children in bangladeshi international school due to convenience. Please can anyone advise if this information is correct and if there are any other alternatives.
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ReplyDelete“ My name is Muhammed Hashim. I managed to get admission for my daughter Ayisha in this school and unfortunately I got job transfer to Dubai. I requested to the principal and coordinator those who Incharge of the school to get a fees refund in last July and until now they didn't show a caurtacy to give any refund. I explained them all my situation but they didn't take any action. I believe that this school is working only for money and they don't known what is humanity and it is not a islamic culture. As a parent,this is the treatment I received and I can imagine my daughter's future, if she study in this school. I will never ever recommend this school. ”
ReplyDeleteaoa.can anyone give feedback about house of languages school in exit 5 riyadh?
ReplyDeleteHi, I am an Indian speech pathologist residing at al-kharj. Can anyone give info about special schools in kharj or riyadh so that I an apply for a job.
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