School Fees in Riyadh 2025–2026
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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