School Fees in Riyadh

School fees in Riyadh vary by sector: government schools (free for Saudis), international schools (SAR 25,000–150,000+ per year) and private schools (SAR 15,000–60,000+ per year).

Government schools

• Saudis: Free for Saudi nationals.
• Expats: Limited access; fees vary.
• Curriculum: Saudi Ministry curriculum.

International schools

• Budget: SAR 25,000–45,000 per year (primary)
• Mid-tier: SAR 55,000–85,000 per year (primary)
• Premium: SAR 90,000–150,000+ per year
• Curricula: British, IB, American, etc.

Private schools

• Fees: Often SAR 15,000–60,000+ per year
• Curricula: Saudi Ministry, Cambridge, IB, or hybrid

What to budget

• International/private: Add registration, learning support, board exams.
• Total cost over 3–5 years matters more than annual tuition alone.

See our Saudi Arabia fees guide, Riyadh fees comparison and primary fees.

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