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Education Castle International School

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 12,100 - 14,850
Ages 3 - 14 years
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 20

Al Iqtisad, Al Fayha, Riyadh 14253, Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

Education Castle International School has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Education Castle International School is located in East Riyadh, in the Al-Fayhaa District of Saudi Arabia. The location is listed as East Riyadh, Al-Fayhaa District. A school bus service with multiple routes is available, with pickup points and a dedicated bus contact.

Stages
Preschool through Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18).

Type
Co-educational with separate Girls' and Boys' Sections.

Additional learning support
English-language support is provided for non-native speakers, including readiness assessments and language development resources during lessons and at home. Guidance counsellors support student well-being and progress.

Country affiliation
Brights Education Company, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated; the curriculum includes core Arabic and Islamic studies.

School day structure
Start and end times are not published on public pages. The school calendar shows events, staff training days, and holidays.

Bus service
Yes. A bus service operates with multiple routes; pickup points are available. The bus in charge can be contacted by email (info@ECIS.edu.sa) or phone (+966 547864541).
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Education Castle International School ranges from SAR 12,100 to SAR 14,850 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fee
- A non-refundable registration fee of SAR 1,000 is charged for all grades and is deducted from the first tuition installment.

Tuition fees by school stage (amounts shown in SAR)
- Preschool (KG): Annual tuition SAR 12,100. Term breakdown: Term 1 SAR 4,034 (due 18 July); Term 2 SAR 4,033 (due 1 November); Term 3 SAR 4,033 (due 1 February).

- Primary (Grades 1–6): Annual tuition SAR 13,750. Term breakdown: Term 1 SAR 4,584 (due 18 July); Term 2 SAR 4,583 (due 1 November); Term 3 SAR 4,583 (due 1 February).

- Middle School (Grades 7–8): Annual tuition SAR 14,850. Term breakdown: Term 1 SAR 4,950 (due 18 July); Term 2 SAR 4,950 (due 1 November); Term 3 SAR 4,950 (due 1 February).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in three term installments with the dates above for Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3. The registration fee of SAR 1,000 is deducted from the first installment.
- VAT is applied in accordance with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia rules; published tuition figures are shown excluding VAT.
- A 2.5% discount applies for full-year fee payment made by the due date of the first term when paid by bank transfer. Discounts are conditional on timely payment; the school reserves the right to reverse discounts if payment deadlines are not met.

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

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms (including VAT): Preschool uniform SAR 400; all other grades SAR 550. Uniform provision includes two sets of school uniform plus one PE uniform. New admissions are listed as receiving a free uniform.
- Books and learning materials are supplied by a third‑party supplier; book costs are separate from the tuition figures above.
- A sibling discount of SAR 500 per child is available for the third and subsequent children. An early‑bird re‑enrolment discount of 10% is published for qualifying re‑enrolments.

Refund information
- No published fee refund policy, cancellation or fee‑refund schedule was provided in the tuition or registration materials accessible with the fee information. Parents should note that no specific refund terms are listed for tuition, registration or other charged items.

Fee payment options
- Bank transfer is explicitly mentioned as a payment method (and is linked to the 2.5% full‑year payment discount). No specific reference to credit‑card, online payment portal, or other payment channels is published alongside the fee schedule.

Summary of gaps in published fee information
- There is no published boarding fee schedule because boarding is not listed as a service. Detailed refund terms and a comprehensive list of accepted payment channels (beyond bank transfer) are not published with the tuition schedule. Additional itemised charges (for example transportation or extracurricular fees) are not detailed in the tuition breakdown page.
Academics

Education Castle International School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
ECIS uses a US curriculum framework, with elementary education centered on the California Common Core Standards and a US curriculum pathway in middle school; the Preschool program follows the HighScope early-learning approach. The Preschool emphasizes an active, student-centered HighScope framework with specialist teachers delivering engaging lessons across core areas to build foundational skills. Elementary School (Grades 1–6) centers on California Common Core Standards and uses tailored assessments to track progress and tailor support. Middle School includes Grades 6–8 and continues the US curriculum with English Language, Mathematics, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Science and Arabic Social Studies, aligned to Common Core Standards. In English and literacy, Grades 1–5 use McGraw Hill Wonders; Grades 6–8 use HMH Into Literature and related vocabulary work. ECIS is part of Britus Education, and there is a library program with English or French teachers delivering targeted reading and listening activities.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the registration/admissions form to begin the process. The Registration & Admissions page describes an easy admissions process for KG through Grade 12, and admissions are open for the 2025/2026 academic year. 2. Submit the documents listed in the Admission Policy: copies of the parent's/guardian's passport and the student's passport; a copy of the parent's valid iqama; a copy of the student's birth certificate; a copy of the student's vaccination certificate; all academic reports, transcripts and transfer certificates from previous schools; approval for attending school from the Ministry of Education; financial clearance certificate from the previous school; a letter of introduction from the parent's/guardian's employer; and four passport-size photos. 3. Undergo the School Readiness Assessment. The school adheres to Saudi Ministry of Education age regulations and requires all documentation prior to acceptance. Programs are delivered in English (with Arabic and Islamic subjects); non-native English speakers are supported to develop language skills, and the readiness assessment evaluates the child's readiness to learn and social interaction. 4. The Admissions Office will contact you within two days after submission. The next steps for enrollment will be provided in that communication, and a 1,000 SAR registration fee applies.
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