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Saudi Arabia has 29 international schools matching the islamic category, offering families genuine choice across different price points and locations.
Compare 5 Islamic international schools in Saudi arabia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SAR 41,830), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Downe House Riyadh provides a distinctive British education in the heart of Saudi Arabia, blending the heritage of its UK parent school with local culture. Opened in 2022, the school welcomes boys and girls in the early years (ages 2–9) and offers exclusively girls’ education from Year 5 through to Sixth Form. The campus features specialized facilities, including a 560-seat theatre, a semi-Olympic indoor swimming pool, and dedicated science and art laboratories. Students follow the British Curriculum, leading to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, with a strong emphasis on Arabic and Islamic Studies to ensure cultural fluency. A standout feature is the "Impact and Competency Pathways" (ICPs), a unique programme integrated into the school day that allows students to build personalised portfolios in sports, creative arts, and academic research. With over 60 co-curricular activities, the school ensures a rich educational experience beyond the classroom.
Horizon International School in Riyadh delivers an international education by offering both American and British curricula within a single program. Founded in 1999, the school serves a diverse student body while upholding Arab and Islamic identity in its approach to learning and student life. The curriculum is built around an American-British framework and is supported by accreditation from AdvancED, WASC, and AIAA. Students have access to a broad range of courses and assessments that align with both systems, with the aim of providing flexibility for families seeking a global education. The school supports boy and girl participation in organized athletics and offers extracurriculars that include technology mentoring, visual arts, drama, poetry, and service activities. Horizon emphasizes a balanced, full-school experience, combining academics with arts, service, and sports to prepare students for higher education and responsible citizenship. Arab and Islamic identity is integrated into daily life and learning. This blend supports international mindedness alongside strong local heritage.
Modern Global International Schools (MGIS) operates on two Riyadh campuses, Digital City and Qortuba, serving Nursery through Grade 9. The school delivers an American Curriculum aligned to US Common Core Standards, integrated within the IB Primary Years Programme. Math follows US Core Standards; English Language Arts aligns with Common Core through balanced literacy; Science aligns with CSS and NGSS. Arabic & Islamic Studies follow the Saudi curriculum, with Arabic as a Second Language available for non-native speakers. A 1:1 device-to-student ratio supports learning with Chromebooks and iPads. MGIS provides ICT Lab, Science Lab, library/research center, art studio, music studio, theatre, and multipurpose rooms across campuses, plus a football pitch, basketball court, clinic, playgrounds, and wellbeing facilities. After-school activities include Spelling Bee, STEAM Fair, Career Week, and more. The school emphasizes inquiry and global-minded learning within an environment aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, fostering intercultural understanding across two Riyadh campuses.
Gulf International School (GIS) is a co-educational private school in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2005. Licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education and affiliated with the University of Cambridge, GIS serves over 1,000 students from KG through Grade 12. The school implements the British curriculum alongside the Ministry's Arabic and Islamic Studies programme, and is accredited by AdvancED NCA CASI. GIS fosters a nurturing, inclusive environment focused on emotional intelligence, creativity and critical thinking.
Modern Global International Schools (MGIS) operates on two Riyadh campuses, Digital City and Qortuba, serving Nursery through Grade 9. The school delivers an American Curriculum aligned to US Common Core Standards, integrated within the IB Primary Years Programme. Math follows US Core Standards; English Language Arts aligns with Common Core through balanced literacy; Science aligns with CSS and NGSS. Arabic & Islamic Studies follow the Saudi curriculum, with Arabic as a Second Language available for non-native speakers. A 1:1 device-to-student ratio supports learning with Chromebooks and iPads. MGIS provides ICT Lab, Science Lab, library/research center, art studio, music studio, theatre, and multipurpose rooms across campuses, plus a football pitch, basketball court, clinic, playgrounds, and wellbeing facilities. After-school activities include Spelling Bee, STEAM Fair, Career Week, and more. The school emphasizes inquiry and global-minded learning within an environment aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, fostering intercultural understanding across two Riyadh campuses.
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