Yes

We provide a comprehensive English and Arabic as additional languages programme and our ambition is for pupils to become bilingual.

Arabic, French.

20 - 24

20

Yes

Interactive whiteboards are present in all classrooms. Pupils benefit from dedicated computer laboratories and specialist computing teachers. Tablets and laptops are also used in the classroom to support and enhance learning.

Yes. Online video direct with teachers and live from our UK parent school. We also provide pupils and parents access to a Virtual Learning Environment and Parent Portal via an online login.

Our school offers Islamic Studies from Pre-School to Year 13.

Non-Muslim students will have alternative curriculum provisions. We are a fully inclusive school and welcome pupils and families from all religions and countries.

IGCSEs and A Levels

As a new school in Riyadh, we have not yet had a graduating cohort. However, our parent school, Downe House UK, is in the top 5 UK independent schools for academic results.

Yes

Children spend more time at school than most others so that they can complete a full extra curricular programme and much of their homework. We also encourage independent learning at home which increases as children get older and closer to major public examinations.

As a new school in Riyadh, we have not yet had a graduating cohort. However, at our parent school, Downe House UK, 94% of pupils attend their first-choice university.

At Downe House Riyadh, we are committed to ensuring that every student can thrive, regardless of their language background or learning needs. Through our English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme and Learning Support Department, we provide tailored assistance to help students fully access the curriculum and reach their full potential.

We are proud to offer a dedicated Learning Support Department, ensuring that students with mild to moderate Special Educational Needs (SEN) receive the guidance and support they need to succeed. Every child requiring learning support has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), which outlines specific strategies to help them access the curriculum.

Our specialist staff work closely with classroom teachers to ensure that IEPs are fully integrated into lesson planning, allowing for a seamless learning experience. For students who require additional support, individual or small group lessons are available, offering a focused environment where they can build their skills and confidence.

Our school offers a rigorous academic curriculum with enrichment opportunities to stretch and challenge pupils. Individual talents are identified and fostered through our dedicated teaching team.

Yes, we believe student mental health is an important part of successful development.

Yes

Younger pupils will complete an assessment around numeracy, literacy and social skills. Older pupils will complete an interview, computerised assessment and writing task.

Yes, in certain year groups.

Applications are accepted all year round, for year groups with places still available.

Yes, if places are still available.

7:30am

2.30pm (Pre-School and Reception) and 3.45pm (Year 1 - Year 13).

Yes, we offer breakfast club and after school care, and a range of paid for academy activities.

No

Yes, hot and cold school lunches can be purchased. Our food is of high quality and served for a healthy balanced diet.

Yes, Halal and vegetarian options are available.

Yes

We offer a broad range of co-curricular activities in sport, music and creative arts.

Our school offers a wide range of sports, including swimming. Downe House Riyadh is one of the few schools to offer its own indoor swimming pool.

Yes, all ages will take part in team sports and have a wide choice of provision.

560-seat lecture theatre, drama hall, music studios, dedicated libraries, specialist science, and IT labs. For younger children Downe House Riyadh offers indoor play equipment.

An indoor swimming pool, mixed use sports hall, dance studios, gym facilities, squash courts, boxing room, karate room and basketball/football courts.

For over 100 years, Downe House has nurtured girls from young children, through their teenage years and into adulthood. Our spectacular school in Riyadh harnesses that heritage by offering a tailored education that combines the best of British with the tradition of, and respect for, the culture and language of Saudi Arabia.

Our all-female faculty preserves traditional values and provides a safe and caring environment for pupils between the ages of 2 and 18. We admit boys and girls in Pre-Prep and Lower Prep (ages 3-9) and girls only from Upper Prep and beyond (ages 9-18).

At Downe House Riyadh, we provide an exceptional education that nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking. Our seamless learning journey from Nursery to Year 13 combines the rigour of the UK National Curriculum with the proven excellence of Downe House UK, offering personalised learning pathways tailored to each pupil’s strengths and aspirations.

Pupils benefit from a structured yet dynamic curriculum, enriched by the creativity and track record of the Downe House UK academic programme. We recognise the importance of Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies, ensuring these subjects are embedded within our core curriculum for a well-rounded and culturally enriching education.

With a strong focus on academic achievement, our curriculum prepares girls for IGCSE, BTEC and A-Level examinations, taken in Year 11 and Year 13, opening doors to exciting and ambitious futures. Equipped with the skills and confidence to excel, our pupils are prepared for success in higher education and beyond.