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3.1 (based on 7 reviews) Reviews aren't verified

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3.1
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Breakdown of the average rating
Overall opinion - Good
Teachers - Good
Academics - Good
Facilities - Good
School Atmosphere - Good
Administration - Average
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Parent

Rating
- Average
September 25, 2025
Rating
- Average

I am a mother of 2 kids been with the school over the last 4 years with ups and down. School used to be classified as middle quality in term of price and education. This year a new management bought the school in which parents see huge differences :

- Fees higher 30% than its school competition so it’s no longer a value for money.
- Class occupancy increased from 18-20 last year to 27-29 this year with small class room even their teachers admit they don’t have control over students
- Grade 2 which one of my kid in ; they have thee classes A,B and C and once all parents pay the 1st installment ; they merge the 3 classes together and not care if this is okay for the kids , teachers or our opinion… public schools don’t have such high occupancy !!!
- School Administration don’t have teachers for PE any teacher can cover; just smart way to save more regardless kids aspiration for spo... read full review

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Terrible
Teachers - Good
Academics - Average
Facilities - Good
School Atmosphere - Average
Administration - Terrible

Parent

Rating
- Average
September 25, 2025
Rating
- Average

I would like to share my observations regarding the changes under the current school administration compared to the previous one.

The class capacity has been noticeably increased, with more than 25 students placed in relatively small classrooms. This raises genuine concerns about students’ health and well-being, as limited space could make it easier for infections to spread.

In addition, the approach to parent communication has shifted. The current administration often communicates in a way that feels dismissive, sometimes telling parents who express concerns that they are free to leave. This creates an atmosphere that does not encourage collaboration or partnership with families. By contrast, the previous administration maintained a highly professional relationship with parents, ensuring their needs were addressed, which gave us confidence and reassurance as families.

Another... read full review

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Average
Teachers - Good
Academics - Good
Facilities - Terrible
School Atmosphere - Terrible
Administration - Terrible

Parent

Rating
- Average
September 21, 2025
Rating
- Average

We have been in the school for 8 years. Teachers are good- the new management this year 2025 is really terrible.. there are 26 child in a small class that has no widows!!! No reaction from the management regarding complains !!! This year the school is very very bad.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Average
Teachers - Very Good
Academics - Very Good
Facilities - Good
School Atmosphere - Average
Administration - Terrible

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
March 14, 2024
Rating
- Fantastic

very professional staff, well qualified teachers

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

Student

Rating
- Terrible
November 06, 2023
Rating
- Terrible

Absolute , useless school

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Terrible
Teachers - Average
Academics - Terrible
Facilities - Terrible
School Atmosphere - Terrible
Administration - Terrible

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
December 08, 2020
Rating
- Fantastic

Excellent academic management.
Perfect teachers
Excellent communication between the parents and the adminstration.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

Parent

Rating
- Fantastic
December 01, 2020
Rating
- Fantastic

excellent school with highly qualified teachers

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Fantastic
Teachers - Fantastic
Academics - Fantastic
Facilities - Very Good
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Fantastic

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CityRiyadh
CurriculumAmerican
Leaving qualificationSAT
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
Reviews: 3.1
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