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Alafaq International Schools

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 37,950 - 62,100
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum
Typical class size 16

Jabal Aban, An Nakheel, Riyadh 12394, Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

Alafaq International Schools has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Alafaq Schools are located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at Jabal Aban, An Nakheel, Riyadh 12394. The campus sits in the western Nakheel district in a modern building that houses Pre-K through Grade 12. It is situated in a mixed residential and commercial area with access to main city roads for easy commuting. The address is published for inquiries and visits.

Stages
The school serves pre-kindergarten through grade 12. It is organized into Nursery and Kindergarten (1-2-3), Elementary (G1-G4), Middle (G5-G8), and High (G9-G12) levels. This progression aligns with the school's documented admissions age ranges and grade groupings.

Type
Private day school. There is no publicly stated boarding provision. Tuition and transport-related information indicate a private international school model operating within Saudi Arabia.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 1,000 students are enrolled, representing various nationalities. The publicly available data notes multiple nationalities with no single majority published, indicating a diverse international student body.

Additional learning support
Alafaq provides dedicated learning support for students with additional learning needs, including a learning support timetable and exam committees. The school also offers counselors and support for gifted students as part of its SEN provisions.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated. The school administers an American Diploma Program as part of its curriculum.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation stated. Religious education is included as a subject within the curriculum (e.g., Religion and Arabic subjects are listed in core grade curricula).

School day structure
The typical school day starts at 7:30 am and ends at 1:50 pm, according to published school-day information from third-party profiles. Variations may occur, but these times reflect the common schedule.

Bus service
A school transportation service is available and coordinated by a school transportation coordinator. Families submit a transportation request for pick-up and/or drop-off, with a single fixed location. An annual Transportation Fee of 4,000 SAR applies. The bus has a 5-minute grace period before departure if the student is late.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Alafaq International Schools ranges from SAR 37,950 to SAR 62,100 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (published annual amounts, SAR)

- Nursery — Saudi: SAR 33,000; Non‑Saudi: SAR 37,950.
- Kindergarten — Saudi: SAR 39,000; Non‑Saudi: SAR 44,850.
- Elementary (Grades 1–4) — Saudi: SAR 44,000; Non‑Saudi: SAR 50,600.
- Middle (Grades 5–8) — Saudi: SAR 49,000; Non‑Saudi: SAR 56,350.
- High (Grades 9–12) — Saudi: SAR 54,000; Non‑Saudi: SAR 62,100.

Per‑term tuition (calculated)

- The academic year is organised in two main terms. Per‑term tuition amounts below are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by two; they are presented to show an even two‑term split based on the school calendar.

- Nursery — Saudi: SAR 16,500 per term; Non‑Saudi: SAR 18,975 per term.
- Kindergarten — Saudi: SAR 19,500 per term; Non‑Saudi: SAR 22,425 per term.
- Elementary (G1–G4) — Saudi: SAR 22,000 per term; Non‑Saudi: SAR 25,300 per term.
- Middle (G5–G8) — Saudi: SAR 24,500 per term; Non‑Saudi: SAR 28,175 per term.
- High (G9–G12) — Saudi: SAR 27,000 per term; Non‑Saudi: SAR 31,050 per term.

Sibling discount

- A 10% discount on tuition fees is applied for sibling(s).

Transportation

- School transportation: SAR 4,000 per academic year.

Application / registration fees and deposits

- No separate application fee, registration fee, admission deposit or capital/development fee is published with the tuition schedule. Registration via the online form is noted as not being final registration; final acceptance depends on tests and vacancies.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No detailed billing schedule, installment plan, specific due dates, or late‑payment penalty schedule is published alongside the tuition figures. The school calendar shows a two‑term academic structure. The per‑term figures above are a straight division of the annual tuition to reflect that term structure.

Boarding

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for the school; published material and pages describe day‑school programmes and the campus location without reference to residential/boarding services.

Other costs and mandatory items

- Uniforms: a school uniform is required and uniform rules are published, but no uniform price or supplier fee is published.
- Books, learning materials, exam fees, extracurricular/activity fees, and other incidental charges are not shown as line items with prices in the published tuition schedule. Parents are required to submit standard enrollment documents and financial clearance where applicable.

Refunds and cancellations

- No formal refund policy or detailed refund terms are published alongside the fee schedule. Admission guidance notes that failure to submit required documents within a specified period may lead to cancellation of enrolment and that full tuition remains payable in that circumstance.

Fee payment options and contact for payments

- Specific payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online payment portal) are not listed with the published fee schedule. For fee enquiries and payment arrangements the school provides a phone number and an email address for direct contact.

Summary of what is published and what is not

- Published: annual tuition by school stage for Saudi and Non‑Saudi students; a 10% sibling discount; annual transportation fee.
- Not published (no line‑item figures or contractual text found in the published fee pages consulted): separate application/registration fees or deposits; published per‑term invoices or installment schedule; explicit refund policy; itemised costs for uniforms, books, exams, or extracurricular activities; explicit payment method options.
Academics

Alafaq International Schools teaches American Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum follows an American Diploma pathway from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, with Cognia-aligned accreditation for the high school diploma. Instruction is delivered in English, with National identity subjects taught in Arabic, and additional language options including French and Chinese. Core subjects include English, Arabic, Math, Science, Religion, Social Studies, ICT, PE, Art, and Music, with language offerings expanding by grade. In high school Grades 9–12, the Pathways program provides elective flexibility and supports the American Diploma route; the program requires at least 18 credits per year across four years and includes 40 hours of community service. Grade groupings are Nursery and Kindergarten, Elementary (G1–G4), Middle (G5–G8), and High (G9–G12).
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