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Al Hussan International School Riyadh

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 18,000 - 34,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1286
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 24

Al Rakah Al Janubiyah, Al Khobar 34226, Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

Al Hussan International School Riyadh has 1,286 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Al-Hussan International School – Riyadh is located in the Qurtaba area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The campus is a purpose-built, air-conditioned facility that opened in 2011 and comprises four sections with separate entrances for the Boys Section, Girls Section, Pre School, and Administration Offices. The Pre School is housed at a nearby location, separate from the main campus. The Qurtaba area is described as a modern suburban part of Riyadh with a cosmopolitan population from which the school draws its students.

Stages
KG I Preschool; KG II; KG III; Grade 1 Primary; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6 Middle School; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9 High School; Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12.

Type
Co-educational. The campus has two separate divisions for the Boys Section and the Girls Section on the same site, with Pre School part of the Girls Section located at a nearby location.

Pupil Nationality Mix
A published breakdown of pupil nationalities is not available. The Riyadh location is described as cosmopolitan, with a heavy concentration of nationals in the area from which the school draws its population.

Additional learning support
Public information on Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not published on the site. The Admission Policy outlines placement tests but does not specify SEN supports or facilities. A Parents Handbook is listed, which may contain further details.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed. The Riyadh campus is in Saudi Arabia (P.O. Box 259777, Riyadh 11351, KSA).

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated; the group describes education guided by religious values and traditions.

School day structure
The 2025-2026 academic calendar shows the start of the school year on August 24, 2025. Daily start and end times are not published in the accessible pages; breaks and lunch arrangements are not specified.

Bus service
A bus service with a parent-tracking system is available, accessible via the school's e-services portal. Specific bus providers, routes, and schedules are not published publicly.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Al Hussan International School Riyadh ranges from SAR 18,000 to SAR 34,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- An advance application/placement fee of SAR 1,000 is required before the placement test or interview. If the student is not accepted, this SAR 1,000 is refunded by cheque within four weeks. If the student is accepted and the parent/guardian then decides not to enroll after the placement test/interview, the SAR 1,000 is not refundable.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term breakdown by year group)

- KG 1: Annual tuition SAR 18,000. If paid in three equal instalments, each instalment would be SAR 6,000.
- KG 2 / KG 3: Annual tuition SAR 22,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 7,333.33.
- Grade 1: Annual tuition SAR 25,500. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 8,500.
- Grade 2 / Grade 3: Annual tuition SAR 26,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 8,666.67.
- Grade 4: Annual tuition SAR 27,500. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 9,166.67.
- Grade 5: Annual tuition SAR 28,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 9,333.33.
- Grade 6: Annual tuition SAR 28,900. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 9,633.33.
- Grade 7: Annual tuition SAR 30,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 10,000.
- Grade 8 / Grade 9: Annual tuition SAR 31,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 10,333.33.
- Grade 10: Annual tuition SAR 32,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 10,666.67.
- Grade 11 & Grade 12: Annual tuition SAR 34,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 11,333.33.

(Note: tuition figures are published as annual amounts; the per-term numbers above are simple divisions by three to illustrate equal instalments when the school accepts three instalments. The school's published policy treats fees as annual with instalment arrangements available.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are charged as annual tuition and are normally payable in advance in one payment. The school may accept payment in three instalments as an alternative. Payment may be made in cash or by debit card at the school accountant's office; payments by cheque or bank transfer are accepted but the official receipt is issued once funds are deposited. A copy of any bank transfer should be sent to the school's official communication channels.
- A non-refundable re-registration fee of SAR 1,000 is payable as an advance and will be adjusted from the next year's tuition fees according to school policy.
- All tuition and transportation fees are subject to applicable tax as required by Saudi law.

Boarding fees

- The school operates as an English-medium day school; there is no boarding provision listed for the Riyadh campus. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees

- Transportation (school bus) fee: SAR 5,300 for bus registration (transportation fee). All transport fees are subject to applicable tax.
- External examination and assessment fees (for international exam boards) are handled through the school's e-payment/exam registration system and are charged separately from tuition.
- The published fee schedule does not itemise specific uniform, textbook, stationary, lunch, extracurricular-club or laboratory consumable charges. Parents should budget separately for uniforms, textbooks/workbooks, school supplies, optional after-school activities, and school lunches; these items and their costs are not specified in the published tuition schedule.

Refund information

- The SAR 1,000 placement-test advance is refundable by cheque within four weeks if the student is not accepted. If the student is accepted and the parent/guardian chooses not to enrol the child after the placement test/interview, the SAR 1,000 advance is not refundable.
- The re-registration fee of SAR 1,000 is non-refundable but is applied/adjusted against the next year's tuition according to the school's policy. Other refund terms for partial-year attendance or early withdrawal are not itemised in the published tuition page.

Discounts

- Sibling discount policy: second child 5%; third child 10%; fourth child 15%; fifth child 20%. The sibling discount is provided to the parent/guardian who pays tuition directly to the school accountant; withdrawal before the academic year's completion voids the discount privilege.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods include cash and debit card at the school accountant's office; cheque and bank transfer are also accepted (receipt issued once funds clear). External exam/assessment payments and some other charges use the school's e-payment/exam registration portal. Specific merchant or credit-card payment channels are not itemised in the published fee information.
Academics

Al Hussan International School Riyadh teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school runs from KG I Preschool through Grade 12 High School, covering all stages in between. In Kindergarten to Grade 8, the Al Hussan Curriculum is developed in-house and is vertically and horizontally aligned; English, Math and Science are based on Cambridge (British) and Common Core (American) standards, while other subjects are developed by Al Hussan, with a Unified Syllabus applied across all campuses. The High School Program for Grades 9–12 is four years and offers three tracks: the British/Cambridge Program (IGCSE and A Level), the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), and the American High School Program. Students complete external examinations in IGCSE, A Level, IB DP, or American AP, and may take TOEFL or IELTS and SATs for university admissions. On graduation, students receive the Al Hussan High School Certificate in addition to the external qualifications, with many gaining entry to universities worldwide. The language of instruction is English.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Obtain the introductory package from the School Reception for an initial overview of Al-Hussan International Schools. The package introduces the admissions process and outlines the next steps. It helps families begin planning the application timeline. The School Reception will direct you to the Registrar for further steps. 2. Meet with the Registrar for more information about the school and the completion of the documents required for registration. The Registrar provides guidance on the registration process and the documents needed. Bring any questions about admissions to this meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the Head of School for information about the curriculum and other academic issues. The Head of School can discuss the curriculum structure and policy considerations. This meeting helps assess if the program aligns with the student's needs. 4. Bring in the following completed documents and forms to the Registrar: application form, two passport-size photographs, original birth certificate for KG-1 to G-1, one copy of health certificate (immunization record), one copy of the student and parents' Saudi Arabian National Identification Card or Residence Permit (Iqama), one copy of passports for mother, father and child, original leaving certificate and most recent report card from the last school for Grade 2 onward. These documents support the placement and enrollment process. 5. Students coming from abroad must have the report card attested by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Saudi Embassy of their country prior to enrollment. Provide one copy of the report card and one copy of the leaving certificate, along with a letter verifying the father's employment. Include a map showing residence with address and telephone number and emergency contact numbers. 6. Students transferring from one region to another within Saudi Arabia must have their report cards attested by the Ministry of Education of the region they are leaving. The school may request additional supporting documentation as part of the transfer process. 7. Sign up for the Placement Test. This step initiates the evaluation that supports grade placement and course considerations. 8. Prospective students take the Placement Test. The results determine appropriate placement in the curriculum and any subject requirements. 9. Parents, the student and the administration meet (if necessary) to discuss the Placement Test results and sign the guarantee form. This meeting finalizes placement decisions and enrollment terms. 10. Pay fees to the Accounting Office. Registration is considered complete only after payment of full term fees, receipt of the required documentation, and finalisation of placement.

Waitlist
The school admits students based on available space. If space is not immediately available, the applicant's name and details are recorded on a Waiting List on a first-come, first-served basis. If there are siblings already enrolled, they receive preference on the Waiting List provided they meet admission requirements.
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