Instruction is delivered in English. Teachers are recruited from diverse international backgrounds, and all are fluent in English and qualified to teach in the language of instruction. Native and near-native English speakers are represented across the faculty.

English as a Second Language is provided to assist those students having difficulty with English. The course uses interactive books in a variety of educational styles. The programme enables students to later return to their regular English class.

Arabic, French

22 students

18–20 students

Yes. Teaching assistants are employed, particularly in early years and primary classes, to support instruction, classroom management, and student learning needs.

Classrooms are equipped with interactive boards and digital presentation tools. Teachers use learning management systems, educational software, and online resources to support instruction, assessments, and differentiated learning. Technology is integrated to enhance engagement, collaboration, and independent learning.

Yes. The school is fully equipped to deliver virtual learning through online platforms and video conferencing tools. This allows continuity of learning during emergencies.

IGCSE, A Levels, and the US High School Diploma

Student performance is consistently in line with international benchmarks. The majority of students achieve passing grades, with a significant proportion attaining above-average results and progressing successfully to higher education.

Yes. Homework is assigned regularly to reinforce classroom learning and develop independent study skills.

This varies by grade level: approximately 20–30 minutes in primary grades, 45–60 minutes in middle school, and up to 1–2 hours in secondary grades.

Approximately 85–90% of graduates continue to higher education at universities and colleges locally and internationally.

Yes. Entrance assessments are conducted.

Students complete an age-appropriate entrance assessment to evaluate academic readiness, particularly in English, Mathematics, and, where applicable, general learning skills. This helps ensure appropriate grade placement and learning support.

Yes, depending on the grade level and availability of places.

There is no fixed deadline; admissions remain open subject to seat availability.

Yes, students may join after the academic year has started, subject to assessment and availability.

6:45 AM

1:30 PM

Yes

No

Yes, through the school cafeteria

Yes

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities supported by extensive facilities, including an auditorium, Olympic-sized swimming pool, dedicated toddler pool, FIFA-approved football field, basketball courts, and a multi-sport gymnasium. Activities include sports clubs, swimming programs, fitness activities, and school events held in the auditorium.

The physical education curriculum includes football, basketball, swimming, general fitness training, indoor and outdoor games, and age-appropriate physical development activities for early years students.

Yes. Students participate in school-based sports teams and intra-school competitions, with opportunities to take part in inter-school tournaments when available.

The school offers extensive non-sports facilities, including a well-resourced library, fully equipped Biology, Chemistry, and Physics laboratories, advanced computer labs, an auditorium for assemblies and performances, technology-enabled classrooms with interactive smart boards, and secure smart-building systems. The campus also includes a purpose-built early childhood learning space (“The City”) designed for experiential and role-play-based learning, along with comprehensive safety, fire, and security systems across the school.

The school provides high-quality sports facilities, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a dedicated toddler pool, a FIFA-approved football field, basketball courts, and a multi-sport indoor gymnasium to support a wide range of physical education and sports activities.

Founded in 1981, Saud International School began with a clear purpose — to offer a world-class education rooted in strong values, academic excellence, and an unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of capable, confident, and morally grounded individuals.

Over the decades, the school has grown from a modest academic institution into one of Riyadh’s most respected and enduring educational establishments. We proudly serve students from Preschool to Grade 12, offering both the American and British curricula, and educating boys and girls in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Our teaching approach is student-centered and inquiry-driven, combining structured instruction with active learning strategies. Teachers use differentiated instruction, technology-enhanced lessons, and continuous assessment to meet individual learning needs. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world application of knowledge, while maintaining clear academic standards and strong teacher guidance across all grade levels.