Bangladesh International School, English Section, Riyadh

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 1000

Type Co-educational

Opened 1990

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE

Taught languages English, Bengali, Arabic

Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School

Introduction

Bangladesh International School, English Section, Riyadh provides English-medium education for the Bangladeshi community in Saudi Arabia with a campus at 6499 Al Haysiyah, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12221. It follows the British curriculum, offering IGCSE in Grades 8–10 and Edexcel A-Levels in Grades 11–12. The school operates two sections: a Junior Section (UKG to Grade 2) and a Secondary/Higher Section (Grade 3 to Grade 12), with separate boys' and girls' sections as required by Saudi regulations. Established in 1990, it started as the Bangladesh Embassy School and later became governed by a Board of Directors elected from Bangladeshi parents. Graduates gain access to universities worldwide. Facilities include practical labs for science, a library, and computer labs supporting deep dives into IGCSE and A-Level studies. Extra-curriculars include book clubs, author visits, debates, English-speaking activities, and art competitions, alongside cultural events and field trips that promote personal development, community participation, and lifelong preparation.

Bangladesh International School, 6499 Al Haysiyah, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12221, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located at 6499 Al Haysiyah, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12221, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Stages

The school has two sections: Junior (KG to Grade 2, coeducation) and Secondary/Higher (Grade 3 to Grade 12, with separate boys and girls sections per Saudi Arabian education law).

Type

The school teaches the British curriculum, with IGCSE for Grades 8–10 and Edexcel A-Levels for Grades 11–12.

Pupil Nationality Mix

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Country affiliation

Bangladesh; the school serves the Bangladeshi community in Riyadh.

Religious affiliation

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School day structure

The school day runs from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday.

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Fees

Application and registration fees
- Application / entry test fee: SAR 100.
- Registration fee (payable on admission/registration): SAR 1,500.

Session fee and scheduling
- Session fee: SAR 200, levied once a year at the start of the academic session.
- Re-continuation (re-enrolment) requirement: all previous unpaid dues must be cleared at the time of re‑continuation.

Tuition fees (Bangladeshi students) — monthly and yearly by year group and sibling discount
- UKG to Grade 2:
- 1st child (no discount): SAR 455 per month / SAR 4,550 per year.
- 2nd child (10% discount): SAR 410 per month / SAR 4,100 per year.
- 3rd child onwards (20% discount): SAR 364 per month / SAR 3,640 per year.
- Grade 2 to Grade 5:
- 1st child (no discount): SAR 500 per month / SAR 5,000 per year.
- 2nd child (10% discount): SAR 450 per month / SAR 4,500 per year.
- 3rd child onwards (20% discount): SAR 400 per month / SAR 4,000 per year.
- Grade 6 to Grade 10:
- 1st child (no discount): SAR 545 per month / SAR 5,450 per year.
- 2nd child (10% discount): SAR 490 per month / SAR 4,900 per year.
- 3rd child onwards (20% discount): SAR 436 per month / SAR 4,360 per year.
- Grade 11 to Grade 12:
- 1st child (no discount): SAR 770 per month / SAR 7,700 per year.
- 2nd child (10% discount): SAR 693 per month / SAR 6,930 per year.
- 3rd child onwards (20% discount): SAR 616 per month / SAR 6,160 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Regular tuition is billed on a monthly basis and monthly school fees are required to be paid before the 10th day of the running month. If fees are not paid on time, the school is authorised to impose penalties or to suspend the student.
- Registration fee is collected at admission; session fee is collected once at the start of the session. Re‑admission/continuation requires settlement of all outstanding dues.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not provided; there is no boarding fee listed (the school operates as a day school).

Other costs and recurrent charges
- Transportation (bus) fee: bus fees are charged separately; transportation fees are treated as a separate, non‑refundable charge. Line items for bus fee appear regularly in school financial statements.
- Examination fees: Cambridge and Edexcel / British Council examination fees are charged separately (appear as separate line items in the school's accounts).
- Books and learning materials: sale of books and similar charges are itemised separately (book charges are collected in addition to tuition).
- Canteen / ID / magazine / other small charges: the school shows separate collections for canteen rent, student ID, magazine and other minor items.
- Uniform: the school lists a uniform page (uniform information is provided by the school separately); explicit uniform prices are not published on the fee schedule.

Refund information
- Registration fee, tuition fees and transportation fee are specified as non‑refundable.

Fee payment options (banking / accounts contact)
- The school accounts show holdings and a current account with Saudi Fransi Bank, indicating the school operates formal bank accounts for fee receipts. This supports payment to the school's bank account as a method used for school funds.
- For billing or accounts enquiries the school provides an accounts office / contact channel (school email and telephone listed for parent enquiries). Parents may use the school's published contact email and telephone to obtain specific payment instructions.

Summary of limitations in the published schedule
- The published fee schedule provides monthly and yearly tuition rates and sibling discounts for Bangladeshi students, plus registration and session fees, but it does not publish a per‑term (termly) fee table or itemised payment methods (e.g., card merchant details, explicit bank account/IBAN intended for parent transfers) within the fee schedule document itself. Separate financial statements and contact channels show bank relationships and line‑item charges (books, exams, bus, canteen).

Academics

Curriculum

British Curriculum with two sections: Junior Section (UKG to G-2) and Secondary/Higher Section (G-3 to G-12) with separate boys and girls sections. From UKG to G-12, students are nurtured under the British Curriculum. Grades 8-10 are taught the IGCSE curriculum devised by Cambridge International Examinations. Grades 11-12 are taught the A-Levels curriculum from Edexcel.

Student Teacher Ratio

Approximately 14:1 (about 1000 students and 70 teaching staff).

Higher Education Progression

Graduates go to world-class universities in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Canada, USA, England, Australia and other Anglophone nations for higher education.

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Admissions

1) Age eligibility: LKG students should be under five years old by August 31, 2019. UKG students must complete five years of age by August 31, 2019 for admission in the 2019/2020 session. These age requirements apply to entry into the early years and primary levels.

2) Application submission: The last day for submitting the application is August 28, 2019 (Wednesday). Submissions should be made within school hours to the secretary. The serial number provided with the application will be the admission test roll number or ID number.

3) Admission test: The admission test is scheduled for August 30, 2019 (Friday) at 8:00 a.m. The test will be conducted in the Boys wing (Admin Building).

4) Application form and entry test fee: The application form and entry test fee is SAR 100 (Only).

5) Rights and process: The school administration reserves the right to cancel any application due to lack of documents.

6) Documents required: The following documents should accompany the properly filled admission papers: copies of student's and parents' (father's & mother's) valid passports; copies of student's and parents' (father's & mother's) valid Iqama; copy of Child's Birth Certificate; copy of Child's Vaccination Certificate; statement of results (from Grade 1 to Grade 10) from the previous school; original Transfer Certificate and the Promotion Certificate of the student from the last attended; certified copies of statement of results and IGCSE Certificates (for A/S & A Level admissions); three (03) copies of recent passport-size photographs; and approval/permission letter from the Ministry of Education (MoE) for Non-Bangladeshi students is mandatory to submit along with the admission form to proceed with the admission procedure.

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FAQs

Where is Bangladesh International School, English Section, Riyadh located?

The school is located at 6499 Al Haysiyah, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12221, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It serves the Bangladeshi community and is open to students of all nationalities.

What sections does the school have and what grades do they cover?

There are two sections: the Junior Section (UKG to Grade 2) which is co‑educational, and the Secondary/Higher Section (Grade 3 to Grade 12) with separate boys and girls sections as required by Saudi law. The school follows the British curriculum across these sections.

What curriculum and exams does the school use?

From UKG to Grade 12 the school uses the British curriculum. Grades 8–10 study Cambridge IGCSE, while Grades 11–12 study Edexcel A-Levels, with English as the medium of instruction.

What are the key application and registration fees when enrolling a child?

The application/entry test fee is SAR 100 and the registration fee is SAR 1,500. These are charged at admission, with the session fee of SAR 200 collected at the start of the new academic session.

Is there a discount for siblings, and how does it apply across grade levels?

Yes. Sibling discounts apply: the 2nd child receives 10% off, and the 3rd child and beyond receive 20% off. Discounts vary by grade band: UKG–Grade 2, Grade 2–5, Grade 6–10, and Grades 11–12.

How are tuition payments scheduled and what happens if payments are late?

Tuition is billed monthly and must be paid before the 10th day of the month. If payments are late, penalties can be imposed or the student can be suspended. Other charges such as bus, books, and exams are handled separately.

What exams do students take and when?

Students in Grades 8–10 take Cambridge IGCSE exams, and Grades 11–12 take Edexcel A-Levels. The curriculum is designed to align with these Cambridge and Edexcel assessments.

What is the student–teacher ratio and overall size of the school?

The school has approximately a 14:1 student–teacher ratio, with about 1,000 students and 70 teaching staff.

Where do graduates typically study after completing their schooling there?

Graduates go on to universities in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Canada, the USA, England, Australia, and other Anglophone countries.

What facilities exist for science and computing education?

Science labs for biology, chemistry, and physics are equipped for practical lessons with safety gear, and there are computer labs with modern computers and relevant software to support IGCSE and A‑Levels.

What academic facilities and library access are available?

The library provides books and supports information literacy, borrowing, and independent study; it also hosts events like author visits and book clubs.

What extracurricular and cultural activities does the school offer?

The school runs debates, English speaking events, art competitions, Quran recitation, spelling bees, and general knowledge contests, plus a Winter & Science Fair, Bengali cultural activities, field trips, a Sports Week, and an annual picnic.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions exist?

The school emphasizes a safe, positive environment and mental wellbeing through collaborative learning and family partnerships. Safeguarding is supported by a license from the Saudi Ministry of Education, though specific SEN provisions are not detailed.

How is the school governed?

The school is run by a Board of Directors elected from the parents. It was previously operated by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Riyadh and is now managed by Bangladeshi parents, while remaining open to all nationalities.

Is boarding offered at the school?

No, boarding is not provided; the school operates as a day school.

What can you tell me about uniforms?

Uniform policy exists, but explicit uniform prices are not published in the fee schedule. Details are provided separately by the school.

What languages are taught and what is the language of instruction?

The medium of instruction is English and the school follows the British curriculum. No bilingual program is listed in the provided information.

Are there specific EAL or other language support provisions?

EAL provisions are not specified in the data; English is the language of instruction across all grades.

What is the admissions process like?

Admissions involve age eligibility checks, submitting an application, an admission test, and providing required documents. The school can reserve the right to cancel an application if documents are missing.

What national or school events does the school celebrate?

The school observes national and cultural events such as Victory Day, Independence Day, National Mother Language Day, and Bengali New Year, and hosts related student-led activities and book fairs.

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