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Dream International School

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 20,000 - 25,000
Ages 3 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 600
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 20

Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Rd, An Nuzhah, Riyadh 12471, Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

Dream International School has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Dream International School is located on Abu Bakr Street in the Al-Nuzha District of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Al-Nuzha District is a Riyadh neighborhood where the school operates. The campus comprises separate buildings for kindergarten, primary, and middle school, and features facilities such as laboratories and a library.

Stages
The school serves students aged 3 to 15, covering Early Years (KG) through Middle School. The curriculum is structured to span from Early Years through Middle School levels.

Type
The school is co-educational. It operates as a day school with no boarding facilities publicly listed.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school describes an international student body with diverse nationalities; a precise breakdown of nationalities and the local-to-international ratio is not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
Academic support includes free tutorials across core subjects and an English-language development program for primary students. There is no publicly listed information about dedicated SEN facilities.

Country affiliation
The school follows an American-based curriculum framework (CCSS and NGSS) taught in English and uses Arabic and Islamic Studies as required by Saudi education regulations; there is no formal country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation. Islamic Studies are taught using official Saudi Ministry of Education materials.

School day structure
Exact daily start and end times are not published on publicly accessible pages. The school operates within the Saudi academic calendar framework.

Bus service
A school bus service operates to cover several areas in Riyadh; the specific transport provider is not publicly listed on official materials.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Dream International School ranges from SAR 20,000 to SAR 25,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Seat reservation fee

- A non‑refundable‑until‑start reservation deposit of SAR 2,000 is required to reserve a place; this amount is deducted from the annual tuition after registration. Refund rules for the reservation deposit and tuition are specified under the school's refund policy.

Tuition fees (annual) by year group

- KG 1 & KG 2: SAR 20,000 per year.
- KG 3: SAR 21,000 per year.
- Grade 1–3: SAR 22,000 per year.
- Grade 4–6: SAR 24,000 per year.
- Grade 7–9: SAR 25,000 per year.

Per‑term / installment amounts

- The school states that tuition is paid in two installments. Dividing the stated annual tuition into two equal installments produces the following installment amounts (this equal split is an inferred calculation based on the school stating payment is "on two installments"; the school page does not show explicit installment amounts).
- KG 1 & KG 2: SAR 10,000 per installment (two installments).
- KG 3: SAR 10,500 per installment (two installments).
- Grade 1–3: SAR 11,000 per installment (two installments).
- Grade 4–6: SAR 12,000 per installment (two installments).
- Grade 7–9: SAR 12,500 per installment (two installments).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A SAR 2,000 reservation deposit is payable at the time of booking the place and is deducted from the tuition after registration. The deposit is refundable subject to the school's refund policy (refundable only until before the first day of the first term, with additional rules for withdrawals during weeks 1 and 2).
- Tuition is payable in two installments (referred to as first and second installments). The school explicitly states payment on two installments but does not publish exact due dates or whether installments are equal; the per‑installment amounts above are equal‑split inferences.
- Published fees exclude value‑added tax (VAT).

Transport (school bus) fees

- Two‑way school transport: SAR 5,000 per year.
- One‑way school transport: SAR 3,500 per year.
- Transport fees are for the full academic year, exclude VAT, and may be paid in two installments.

Boarding / residential fees

- No boarding or residential provision is listed. Boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and fees

- Books and school uniform: there is inconsistent information on the site. The main published fee page states that tuition does not include books and uniform.
- A separate page on uniforms and books states that books and the school uniform are included within the school fees (it notes that one piece of the uniform is included and that payment of the full first‑term fees is required to receive the uniform coupon; books are also described as included and collected from the administration building). This presents a contradiction with the main fee page.
- Any additional optional fees (extracurricular activities, excursions, exams, or special programmes) are not itemised on the published fee page.

Refund information and withdrawal deductions

- If a student withdraws before the academic year starts, the SAR 2,000 reservation deposit is refundable.
- Withdrawal during the first week of term: school tuition is refundable after deducting the SAR 2,000 reservation fee and an additional SAR 3,000 for books and uniform.
- Withdrawal during the beginning of the second week of term: 30% of total tuition is deducted, plus SAR 3,000 for books and uniform.
- No tuition refunds are provided from the third week after the start of classes. Books and uniforms are non‑refundable.

Fee payment options

- Cash payments at the school finance office (Mada bank card accepted).
- Personal cheque payable to Dream International (the company name appears on the fees page).
- Direct bank transfer to the school's bank account (bank details are referenced on the school page).
- The school also publishes that electronic payment options are available through its school platform (Classera) for tuition and other payments.

Notes about sources and currency

- The published fee schedule on the school's site is labelled for the 2024/2025 academic year. No separately published fee schedule for a subsequent academic year (for example 2025/2026) was found on the school site at the time of checking. The amounts above are shown in Saudi Riyals (SAR).

Summary of what was found and limitations: the school's published pages provide clear annual tuition amounts by year group, the SAR 2,000 reservation deposit requirement, transport fees and permitted payment methods, and a separate published refund policy with exact withdrawal deductions. The school states tuition is paid in two installments but does not publish explicit installment due dates or the exact split; the per‑installment figures above are equal‑split calculations based on two installments. The school's fee page and the uniforms/books page contain inconsistent statements about whether books and uniforms are included in tuition; both statements are reported above.
Academics

Dream International School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.

Curriculum
Dream International School follows an American curriculum aligned to CCSS and NGSS, adapted for students aged 3–15. The primary language of instruction for core subjects is English, with Arabic and Arabic Social Studies, as well as Islamic Studies taught using official Saudi Ministry of Education texts; French is offered along with Art and Physical Education. In the Early Years, KG1 (from age 4) and KG2 (from age 5) use an Evan-Moor-based KG curriculum with play-based learning. The school provides academic support including free tutorials for all core subjects and a foundation English program for primary students. Study stages span KG1, KG2, Grade 1–6 (Primary), and Grade 7–9 (Middle School).
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online registration is used to begin the admissions process. If there are no available seats, the student is placed on the waiting list. The process is designed to be simple and flexible, and the admissions team is available to respond to inquiries and assist families. 2. Payment options include cash payment at the finance department, Mada bank card, a personal check payable to the school, or direct transfer to the school's bank account. Registration is electronic, the student attends a placement test, and fees are paid as part of completing enrollment. 3. Placement tests determine readiness by stage: for preschool (KG1–KG3) the test assesses readiness to learn, the student's academic background, and ability to follow instructions, with English language background not required for admission. For primary (grades 1–2) the tests cover mathematics and language, a writing assessment, and an evaluation of social, emotional, and communication skills by the student counselor. For primary to middle (grades 3–9) the tests include reading, language use, and mathematics. 4. Ages of admission are as follows: KG1 requires 3 years (with toilet-training proficiency needed); KG2 requires 4 years; KG3 requires 5 years; Grade 1 requires 5 years 9 months, with possible admission at 5 years 6 months if KG3 is academically and socially ready. From Grade 2 to Grade 9, admission requires passing the previous grade with at least a good grade and passing the admission tests in Arabic, mathematics, and English. 5. Withdrawal may occur after settling any outstanding financial obligations and attaching the acceptance letter from a new school or the final exit visa for departing students. The withdrawal and academic file preparation take at least five working days, and issuing certified documents from the Ministry of Education may require additional time. 6. Textbooks are collected from the administration building and are included in tuition provided the first term is paid in full. The school uniform is provided free (one piece) upon full payment of the first term to ensure eligibility. 7. Documents required include: a copy of the national ID (Saudi) or residence permit for the parent and student (non-Saudi); copies of passports for the parent and student; copies of the mother's passport (non-Saudi); a copy of entry visas for the father, mother, and student (non-Saudi); a copy of the birth certificate; a copy of the immunization certificate; a letter of employment; the clearance from the previous school; the Ministry of Education consent form for non-Saudi students; the Ministry of Education equivalency form (for students coming from abroad); and the student's previous certificates (originals).

Waitlist
If there are no seats available, the student is placed on the waiting list.
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