Al Alia International Indian School vs International Indian School Riyadh

	A Al Alia International Indian School Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	I International Indian School Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 4,075 - 8,100	Fees / year SAR 3,850 - 4,710
Age range	Age range 2½ - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 2,000	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 1982
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Al Alia International Indian School is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the Al Malaz district. The campus sits on Prince Fahad bin Ibrahim Al Saud Street and serves the Indian expatriate community in central Riyadh. The postal address is P.O. Box 26539, Riyadh 11496.	Location —
Stages	Stages The school is a K-12 institution offering the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. It serves a broad age range from early years through secondary grades. The school is listed as CBSE-affiliated and operates as a single institution serving multiple grade levels.	Stages —
School type	School type The school is a co-educational day school with separate boys' and girls' sections from the primary years onward; there is no indication of boarding facilities. The records show a boys' section and a girls' section, consistent with a multi-division day school.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school primarily serves the Indian expatriate community in Riyadh, with Malayalis forming the majority among Indian nationals. The exact nationality mix is not published.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support No explicit Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions are listed on public pages; the site highlights facilities such as a library, laboratories, and a medical centre as part of the campus offerings. Parents should inquire directly for details on SEN support if needed.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is located in Saudi Arabia and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India (CBSE board).	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no religious affiliation indicated for the school.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school day typically starts in the morning and may extend into the early afternoon; schedules publicly shown on third-party listings indicate a morning window around 6:30 am to 1:30 pm, with a possible late afternoon session in some cases (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) and a Saturday timetable of 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please confirm current daily timings with the school.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The school offers a transportation service with multiple routes. Bus fees are charged monthly and vary by zone (Zones A, B, and C), with current slabs of SR 210, 240, and 270 per month. Routes and timings are published in the school's Transportation section; stops include areas such as Malaz, Batha, and Azizia, among others.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission Fees - Admission Form & Prospectus: SR 50 (payable at the time of application). - Admission Fee: SR 500 (payable at the time of admission). Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual total) - PRE - KG: Term I SR 1,360; Term II SR 1,360; Term III SR 1,355; Annual total SR 4,075. - LKG - UKG: Term I SR 1,760; Term II SR 1,765; Term III SR 1,760; Annual total SR 5,285. - Grades I - IV: Term I SR 1,995; Term II SR 1,995; Term III SR 1,990; Annual total SR 5,980. - Grades V - VIII: Term I SR 2,160; Term II SR 2,160; Term III SR 2,160; Annual total SR 6,480. - Grade IX: Term I SR 2,470; Term II SR 2,470; Term III SR 2,475; Annual total SR 7,415. - Grade X: Term I SR 2,590; Term II SR 2,590; Term III SR 2,580; Annual total SR 7,760. - Grade XI: Term I SR 2,590; Term II SR 2,590; Term III SR 2,590; Annual total SR 7,770. - Grade XII: Term I SR 2,700; Term II SR 2,700; Term III SR 2,700; Annual total SR 8,100. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year tuition is billed in three installments: Term I (April, May, June), Term II (September, October, November) and Term III (December, January, February, March). The Term I, II and III fees are payable by the 15th of April, September and December respectively. Delayed payments may incur a penalty/fine. - Pupils joining mid-session pay the full fee for that term. Long absentees who wish to rejoin must pay fees for the months they were absent. - It is mandatory for students in Grades X and XII to have all fees for the academic year (including Term III) fully cleared before issue of admit cards. For all other classes, academic-year fees must be paid before the start of the annual examinations. - All published fee amounts are exclusive of VAT at 15%. Transportation (bus) fees and terms - Bus charges are applied monthly and only for 10 months (excluding summer vacation). The bus fee slabs are: Zone A SR 210 per month; Zone B SR 240 per month; Zone C SR 270 per month. The bus fee is payable monthly, and it is non-refundable and non-adjustable. Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. No boarding facilities or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee information or public fee schedule. Other costs and fees - School uniform: A specific uniform policy is required (detailed summer, winter, sports and lab uniform items are specified). Uniform items and the lab coat for Grades XI & XII are available through the school store, but specific uniform prices are not published in the fee schedule. - Textbooks, activity-specific consumables, exam or stationery charges are not itemised in the public fee schedule; such costs are handled as per standard school practice and may be billed or listed separately. Refunds and related policies - Bus fees are stated as non-refundable and non-adjustable. - Transfer Certificates will be issued only after all school dues have been paid and any borrowed school property (including library books) is returned. This is a condition for withdrawal processing and certificate issuance. - The published material does not provide a separate line-by-line refundable tuition schedule; general rules on mid-session joins, absentees and requirement to clear dues for transfer/TC apply. Fee payment options and contact for billing - The published fee schedule does not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online gateway, etc.). For bank details, accepted payment methods, and the school's invoicing process, contact the school office at the numbers or email given for administration. Payment deadlines and the requirement to clear dues remain as stated above.	Fee details —
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school prescribes a formal uniform with seasonal variants. Summer uniforms use navy/white/sky blue and maroon check patterns with the school logo, while winter uniforms feature a blazer in navy or dark grey with the logo. On sports or Tuesday days, students wear a dark grey track kit with their house colours, and XI–XII students wear a lab coat available from the school store.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The campus has an on-site canteen described as healthier and hygienic. Details of menu options or dietary accommodations are not published on the site.	Food options —
House system	House system The school uses a house system. For sports day, students wear a track kit in dark grey with their house colours and the school logo.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is privately owned and independently managed. It is led by Founder Chairman Mr. Thomas Chandy, Managing Director Mr. Mohammed Hamad Abdullah Al Humaidi, and Chair Person Mrs. Mary Chandy, with Principal Mrs. Kavitha Latha Kadhiresan. The school is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education and affiliated with CBSE.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Al Alia International Indian School in Riyadh is an English‑medium K–12 CBSE‑affiliated school offering education from Pre‑KG through Class XII. The curriculum follows Central Board of Secondary Education syllabi across all grades, with senior secondary streams in Science and Commerce and corresponding subjects such as English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology for Science and Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, and IP for Commerce. The 2025–25 syllabus for all grades is published by the school, covering lower year syllabi as well as XI–XII syllabi aligned to CBSE standards. The school holds CBSE affiliation 5730013, with Senior Secondary status, valid from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029. In 2025, CBSE board results included X at 95.4% and XII in Science at 95.2% and Commerce at 94.2%, reflecting strong performance across grade levels.	Curriculum details —
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school describes itself as creating a positive and supportive learning environment for students, guided by a cohesive team of educators, advisors, and administrators. The Principal's Message emphasizes holistic development and a safe, happy learning atmosphere. Publicly disclosed materials show welfare staff, including a Counselor and Wellness Teacher, listed in the CBSE mandatory disclosure. Health education is emphasized and a full-time health care professional is available on campus for medical assistance. These elements indicate welfare-oriented support for students, though explicit named SEL programmes or initiatives are not publicly disclosed.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Mandatory Public Disclosure lists a Special Educator (Mrs Veena Ajith), indicating formal SEN provision within the school. It also lists a Counselor and Wellness Teacher (Mr Siju Simon Philip), suggesting welfare support for students with diverse needs. The school is CBSE-affiliated, placing it within the national CBSE framework rather than a dedicated SEN institution. The disclosure does not specify the exact types of Special Educational Needs supported. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school is described as English Medium, indicating that the English language is the primary medium of instruction. There is no publicly disclosed information about dedicated EAL programs or staff.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing A full-time health care professional is available on campus for medical assistance, and health education is emphasized. Counselors and a Wellness Teacher are listed in the CBSE mandatory disclosure, indicating formal wellbeing staff. The Principal's Message states that the school provides a safe and happy learning atmosphere aimed at holistic development. These provisions indicate wellbeing supports are integrated into school life.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The CBSE mandatory disclosure lists a Counselor and Wellness Teacher, indicating formal safeguarding and student welfare staff. The Transportation rules section notes that in some cases a student may be advised to meet a counselor, highlighting a formal channel for safeguarding concerns. The School Discipline section states that misbehavior will be addressed through a School Discipline Committee, with its decisions being final and binding. The Facilities page notes a full-time health care professional on campus, which supports safeguarding and pupil welfare. The CBSE affiliation also reinforces compliance with national safeguarding and safety standards.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has a well-stocked library and highly advanced computer and science laboratories to support academic study and inquiry. Indoor and outdoor amenities support a broad range of activities beyond the classroom. A medical centre (clinic) is available on campus, and the canteen is hygienic. The campus is a newly constructed facility in Riyadh designed to offer a contemporary learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technology. These facilities align with the school's aim to equip students with 21st-century skills and CBSE-based education.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Al Alia International Indian School was established on 6 April 2003 in Riyadh by Thomas Chandy, starting with 200 students and 23 teachers in the Azizia area. In 2009 the school relocated to a purpose-built campus in Al Malaz to support expansion and senior secondary education. Within six years of opening, the first Class X batch achieved a 100% pass rate, and the Class XII batch graduated in 2011 with a similar milestone. The school is currently owned by Mohammad Hamad Abdullah Al Humaidi and is affiliated with CBSE Gulf Sahodaya. In 2023, the school celebrated its 20th anniversary.	History —
Community	Community The school's community comprises Indian expatriate families in Riyadh who participate in school events and alumni activities. The school hosted a condolence meeting in 2012 for the death of MO Hasan Farook Maricar, former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Model United Nations conferences have been part of school life since 2014, including events hosted by student groups such as Peevees. In 2015, the Girls' Wing received an investiture ceremony with a guest from Yara School, and inter-school sports events such as the Lulu-Keli Inter-School Football Tournament began that year. In 2019 the school marked its 17th anniversary with Rajesh Kumar from the Indian embassy as chief guest.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parent–Teacher Meetings (PTM) and Open Houses are standard practices at the school. Attendance is compulsory for parents at these meetings. Parents can interact directly with the Principal during PTMs. For 2025–2026, PTMs are scheduled for KG–XII on 6 September 2025 and 10 January 2026. Annual Open House events are scheduled for 25 February 2026 for IX, X, XI and 14 March 2026 for KG–VIII.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school is in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and uses the CBSE curriculum in English-medium instruction. Senior classes XI–XII follow the CBSE syllabus with subjects including English, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Malayalam, Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology for Science, and English, Accountancy, Business Studies, IP, Economics for Commerce. There are more than 100 certified teachers and over 2000 students. The learning approach emphasises 'learning by doing' as part of the educational method.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school provides diverse extracurricular activities to support holistic development. It frames education through entertainment and creative exploration within an English-medium context. The school promotes creativity and engagement beyond the classroom.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school teaches in English and follows CBSE language offerings that include English, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The campus is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school emphasises civic-minded learning and builds skills in sports, public speaking, social adjustments, and fine arts cognition as part of its extracurricular approach.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Civic-minded learning fosters social awareness and community-oriented activity as part of student development.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Mrs. Kavitha Latha Kadhiresan is the principal. Online registration is available through the TrackMySchool portal.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The site notes on-site facilities include a Medical Centre (Clinic) and a hygienic canteen, along with a well-stocked library and advanced computer and science laboratories. Indoor and outdoor amenities support student wellbeing.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school is an English-medium institution. English is the instruction language. Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam are taught as language subjects under the CBSE curriculum.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations CBSE-affiliated; affiliations page accessible on site; Textbook details provided via CBSE resources.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Admission is granted strictly on the basis of availability of seats and the merit of the candidate. The application form for admission is available from the school office for SR 50. 2. KG admissions require age criteria: LKG is for children who are 3 years 6 months (preferably 4 years, as per NEP) on or before 1 April; UKG may include a basic competency assessment; Pre-KG is for children above 2 years 6 months and below 4 years as of 1 April. 3. Classes I–VIII may involve an assessment of basic competency in English/Hindi/3rd language, Mathematics, and Science/Social Science/EVS. For fresh admissions to KG and Class I, the birth certificate and other required documents must be submitted; for transfers from other schools, an original Transfer Certificate is required. 4. Classes IX–XII admissions require prior completion of the preceding class in a CBSE-affiliated or equivalent board and may require a transfer certificate and board reports; equivalence may be needed from the Embassy of India if coming from a board other than CBSE. 5. The last date for direct admission to IX–XII is 31 August or as mandated by CBSE from time to time. 6. Registration can be completed through the online portal linked from the admissions section; new admissions are listed with an option for online registration. 7. Documents to be submitted at admission include: admission forms (English and Arabic), birth certificate (translated to English), original Transfer Certificate (for certain classes), passport copies for student and parents, Iqama copies, and two passport-size photos; original mark sheets of previous years may be required. 8. The school provides an online registration system and contact channels for further information.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.	Waitlist —
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