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Most popular international schools in Saudi arabia

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The five schools Saudi arabia parents researched most this year, chosen from the 141 international schools in the country. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.

141
International schools
in this ranking
SAR 36.1K
Average school fee
For a 12 yr old
1,391
Average school size
40 – 5,000 students
18.8
Average class size
Range 2 - 30

The 2026 ranking

Saudi arabia’s five most-researched schools

Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.

1 International Indian School Dammam — international school in Dammam

International Indian School Dammam

International Indian School Dammam (IISD) is a prominent educational institution established to serve the Indian community in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1982, the school has grown into one of the largest in the region, offering the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The campus is divided into specialized sections for boys and girls, ensuring focused attention at every stage of development. IISD is renowned for its consistent performance in board examinations and its commitment to nurturing talent through a wide range of co-curricular activities. The school features dedicated facilities for science, IT, and libraries, alongside extensive sports grounds that support its active physical education program. A unique highlight is the school’s robust Scouts and Guides program, which fosters leadership and community service among students. With a diverse offering of regional languages and a vibrant student life, IISD provides a familiar yet dynamic environment for students away from home.

SAR 2.9K SAR 85.7K
🏷️ SAR 2,940 – 4,140 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 17
📖 Indian Curriculum
📍 Dammam
2 Dome International Schools — international school in Riyadh

Dome International Schools

SAR 2.9K SAR 85.7K
🏷️ SAR 25,125 – 40,125 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 British Curriculum, American Curriculum
📍 Riyadh
3 ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam) — international school in Dammam

ISG Dammam (International Schools Group Dammam)

ISG Dammam is a not-for-profit, American-accredited day school located in the An Nur district of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1985, the school serves a diverse international community representing over 40 nationalities. The curriculum is based on American standards, leading to a U.S. High School Diploma, with the option for students to pursue the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma, a program that distinguishes the school’s commitment to college preparatory academics.

SAR 2.9K SAR 85.7K
🏷️ SAR 26,220 – 60,490 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
📍 Dammam
4 British International School Al Khobar — international school in Dammam

British International School Al Khobar

BISAK (British International School Al Khobar) was established in 1977 and moved to a new 20 million SAR state‑of‑the‑art campus in 2019 in the As Sadafah District of Al Khobar, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The school delivers the English National Curriculum with a three‑section structure: Preparatory School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to 11), and Sixth Form (Year 12 to 13). BISAK is accredited by major British‑international bodies and serves a diverse, international community drawn from around 50 nationalities. The campus includes sports facilities such as a gymnasium and other resources, and the school runs a broad after‑school activities programme. The language of instruction is English; Arabic and Spanish are taught as part of the curriculum, with French offered at senior levels. Tuition is published with separate transport costs; the Capitation and registration fees apply.

SAR 2.9K SAR 85.7K
🏷️ SAR 41,260 – 85,732 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
📍 Dammam
5 Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section) — international school in Jeddah

Pakistan International School Jeddah (English Section)

Pakistan International School Jeddah – English Section (PISJ-ES) offers a Cambridge-based education from early years through senior school. The Cambridge Early Years programme serves ages 3–6, followed by Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools with Cambridge IGCSE and O Levels and A Levels pathways. The English medium instruction and Cambridge curriculum are supported by purpose-built facilities: spacious, well-lit classrooms, dedicated science laboratories, computer labs, and age-appropriate library spaces. The school operates a large auditorium that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, as well as a well-equipped cafeteria and a health clinic on site. Transportation is available for families opting to use school buses. The school supports Urdu and Quran in the Early Years, alongside English instruction, and offers diverse co-curricular opportunities including Drama Club, Science Club, and Literary Club. Notable achievements include Cambridge Learner Awards and IGCSE/A Level results. The campus is located in the Al Rehab district of Jeddah, and thriving.

SAR 2.9K SAR 85.7K
🏷️ SAR 10,350 – 23,000 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
📍 Jeddah

What’s on offer

Curricula & languages in Saudi arabia

The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 141 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.

Most popular curricula

Number of schools teaching each curriculum.

American
66
British
60
IB
28
Indian
21
Cambridge
13
Other
10

Languages of instruction

Number of schools teaching in each language.

English
113
Arabic
8
French
4
German
2

Size & classes

How big are the schools, and the classes?

School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.

School size, by students

Schools grouped by total enrolment.

Avg 1,391
45
28
10
8
1
40–1,0321,033–2,0252,026–3,0183,019–4,0114,012–5,000

Average school size is 1,391 students · based on the 92 schools that report enrolment.

Class size

Schools grouped by typical class size.

Avg 18.8
3
4
3
22
34
8
1
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–34

Average class size is 18.8 students · based on the 75 schools that report it.

What it costs

Annual fees in Saudi arabia

Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.

Fees at a glance

Across the 102 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in SAR.

Minimum
3,540
Average
36,108
Maximum
105,000

Schools by fee band

How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.

SAR 3.5K – 37.4K
56
SAR 37.4K – 71.2K
39
SAR 71.2K – 105K
7

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