Primary School Tuition Fees Riyadh 2025–2026
Primary School Tuition Fees Riyadh
Primary school tuition fees in Riyadh range from free (government, for Saudis) to SAR 25,000–140,000+ per year (international and private). This guide covers fee ranges by sector.
Government primary schools
- Saudis: Free for Saudi nationals.
- Expats: Limited access; fees vary.
- Curriculum: Saudi Ministry curriculum.
International school primary fees
- Budget: SAR 25,000–45,000 per year (Riyadh Schools, Al Rowad, JKS)
- Mid-tier: SAR 55,000–85,000 per year (BISR, AIS-R, DBGS)
- Premium: SAR 90,000–140,000+ per year (King Faisal, AIS-R, BISR)
Private school primary fees
- Range: Often SAR 15,000–60,000+ per year
- Curricula: Saudi Ministry, Cambridge, IB PYP, or hybrid
Monthly equivalent (international)
- Budget: SAR 2,083–3,750 per month (annual ÷ 12)
- Mid-tier: SAR 4,583–7,083 per month
- Premium: SAR 7,500–11,667+ per month
See our Riyadh fees structure and primary fees for international students.
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