Al Hussan International School Riyadh vs JAD International Schools

	A Al Hussan International School Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	J JAD International Schools Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 18,000 - 34,000	Fees / year SAR 24,000 - 32,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,286	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Al-Hussan International School – Riyadh is located in the Qurtaba area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The campus is a purpose-built, air-conditioned facility that opened in 2011 and comprises four sections with separate entrances for the Boys Section, Girls Section, Pre School, and Administration Offices. The Pre School is housed at a nearby location, separate from the main campus. The Qurtaba area is described as a modern suburban part of Riyadh with a cosmopolitan population from which the school draws its students.	Location JAD International Schools are located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the Al Waha District (Al Khateeb Ibn Taymiya). It is accessible via major highways. The JADIS network operates across three campuses in Riyadh.
Stages	Stages KG I Preschool; KG II; KG III; Grade 1 Primary; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6 Middle School; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9 High School; Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12.	Stages JAD International Schools offers education from KG 1 through Grade 12. The network comprises three campuses in Riyadh.
School type	School type Co-educational. The campus has two separate divisions for the Boys Section and the Girls Section on the same site, with Pre School part of the Girls Section located at a nearby location.	School type JADIS is co-educational.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix A published breakdown of pupil nationalities is not available. The Riyadh location is described as cosmopolitan, with a heavy concentration of nationals in the area from which the school draws its population.	Pupil nationality mix About 15 nationalities are represented among students and staff; the community is described as multicultural and multilingual, with both local and international students. The most common nationality is not specified.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Public information on Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not published on the site. The Admission Policy outlines placement tests but does not specify SEN supports or facilities. A Parents Handbook is listed, which may contain further details.	Additional learning support The school menu includes curricula and offerings such as Quran memorization and SAT/AP training; formal Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions are not listed on the site.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is listed. The Riyadh campus is in Saudi Arabia (P.O. Box 259777, Riyadh 11351, KSA).	Country affiliation Saudi Arabia.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is stated; the group describes education guided by religious values and traditions.	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is stated.
School day structure	School day structure The 2025-2026 academic calendar shows the start of the school year on August 24, 2025. Daily start and end times are not published in the accessible pages; breaks and lunch arrangements are not specified.	School day structure School days typically start at 7:00. Early Years finish at 12:45; Primary through Grade 12 finish at 13:15.
Bus service details	Bus service details A bus service with a parent-tracking system is available, accessible via the school's e-services portal. Specific bus providers, routes, and schedules are not published publicly.	Bus service details JADIS provides transportation via contracted major bus companies to connect students from across Riyadh to the school.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - An advance application/placement fee of SAR 1,000 is required before the placement test or interview. If the student is not accepted, this SAR 1,000 is refunded by cheque within four weeks. If the student is accepted and the parent/guardian then decides not to enroll after the placement test/interview, the SAR 1,000 is not refundable. Tuition fees (annual and per-term breakdown by year group) - KG 1: Annual tuition SAR 18,000. If paid in three equal instalments, each instalment would be SAR 6,000. - KG 2 / KG 3: Annual tuition SAR 22,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 7,333.33. - Grade 1: Annual tuition SAR 25,500. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 8,500. - Grade 2 / Grade 3: Annual tuition SAR 26,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 8,666.67. - Grade 4: Annual tuition SAR 27,500. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 9,166.67. - Grade 5: Annual tuition SAR 28,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 9,333.33. - Grade 6: Annual tuition SAR 28,900. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 9,633.33. - Grade 7: Annual tuition SAR 30,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 10,000. - Grade 8 / Grade 9: Annual tuition SAR 31,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 10,333.33. - Grade 10: Annual tuition SAR 32,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 10,666.67. - Grade 11 & Grade 12: Annual tuition SAR 34,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 11,333.33. (Note: tuition figures are published as annual amounts; the per-term numbers above are simple divisions by three to illustrate equal instalments when the school accepts three instalments. The school's published policy treats fees as annual with instalment arrangements available.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are charged as annual tuition and are normally payable in advance in one payment. The school may accept payment in three instalments as an alternative. Payment may be made in cash or by debit card at the school accountant's office; payments by cheque or bank transfer are accepted but the official receipt is issued once funds are deposited. A copy of any bank transfer should be sent to the school's official communication channels. - A non-refundable re-registration fee of SAR 1,000 is payable as an advance and will be adjusted from the next year's tuition fees according to school policy. - All tuition and transportation fees are subject to applicable tax as required by Saudi law. Boarding fees - The school operates as an English-medium day school; there is no boarding provision listed for the Riyadh campus. No boarding fees apply. Other costs and fees - Transportation (school bus) fee: SAR 5,300 for bus registration (transportation fee). All transport fees are subject to applicable tax. - External examination and assessment fees (for international exam boards) are handled through the school's e-payment/exam registration system and are charged separately from tuition. - The published fee schedule does not itemise specific uniform, textbook, stationary, lunch, extracurricular-club or laboratory consumable charges. Parents should budget separately for uniforms, textbooks/workbooks, school supplies, optional after-school activities, and school lunches; these items and their costs are not specified in the published tuition schedule. Refund information - The SAR 1,000 placement-test advance is refundable by cheque within four weeks if the student is not accepted. If the student is accepted and the parent/guardian chooses not to enrol the child after the placement test/interview, the SAR 1,000 advance is not refundable. - The re-registration fee of SAR 1,000 is non-refundable but is applied/adjusted against the next year's tuition according to the school's policy. Other refund terms for partial-year attendance or early withdrawal are not itemised in the published tuition page. Discounts - Sibling discount policy: second child 5%; third child 10%; fourth child 15%; fifth child 20%. The sibling discount is provided to the parent/guardian who pays tuition directly to the school accountant; withdrawal before the academic year's completion voids the discount privilege. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include cash and debit card at the school accountant's office; cheque and bank transfer are also accepted (receipt issued once funds clear). External exam/assessment payments and some other charges use the school's e-payment/exam registration portal. Specific merchant or credit-card payment channels are not itemised in the published fee information.	Fee details Application fees - No separate non‑refundable application or one‑time registration fee is published in the school's public fee schedule. Tuition fees — amounts by year group (annual and per‑term) - KG1 (age 3): SAR 24,000 per year — SAR 8,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - KG2 (age 4): SAR 24,000 per year — SAR 8,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - KG3 (age 5): SAR 24,000 per year — SAR 8,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 1 (age 6): SAR 26,000 per year — SAR 8,666.67 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 2 (age 7): SAR 26,000 per year — SAR 8,666.67 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 3 (age 8): SAR 26,000 per year — SAR 8,666.67 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 4 (age 9): SAR 27,000 per year — SAR 9,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 5 (age 10): SAR 27,000 per year — SAR 9,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 6 (age 11): SAR 27,000 per year — SAR 9,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 7 (age 12): SAR 28,000 per year — SAR 9,333.33 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 8 (age 13): SAR 28,000 per year — SAR 9,333.33 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 9 (age 14): SAR 28,000 per year — SAR 9,333.33 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 10 (age 15): SAR 28,000 per year — SAR 9,333.33 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 11 (age 16): SAR 30,000 per year — SAR 10,000.00 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). - Grade 12 (age 17): SAR 32,000 per year — SAR 10,666.67 per term (if paid in three equal instalments). Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fee figures are presented as annual tuition amounts. The school offers instalment payment arrangements for tuition. Parents may pay the annual tuition up front or use the school's instalment arrangements. - Payments for school fees, bus service charges and book fees are processed by bank transfer to the school account; a copy of the remittance must be emailed or submitted to the school's accounting/finance office as proof of payment. Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school is operated as an international day school and does not publish boarding provisions or boarding fees; boarding is not applicable. Other costs and additional fees - Transport: bus/transport charges are additional to tuition and are collected separately. Payment for buses is handled through the bank‑transfer process described above. - Books and learning materials: book fees are additional and are charged and collected separately; payment is processed via bank transfer as above. - Uniform, extracurricular activity fees, exam or registration levies and other incidental charges are additional to the tuition fee; specific amounts for uniform and other ancillary items are not listed in the public fee schedule. Refund information - No standalone public refund policy is published in the school's fee information. Refunds, cancellation or withdrawal handling is managed by the school's finance/accounting office and is subject to the school's internal terms and conditions. Parents must contact the school finance department for the school's specific refund and withdrawal terms. Fee payment options - Bank transfer is the published method for fees, bus charges and book payments; parents are required to include the student's name and class on the transfer and to send the remittance copy to the school's accounting email. - Instalment payments for tuition are offered. No public information lists an on‑site credit/debit card payment facility or other electronic payment gateways; parents should use the bank transfer details provided by the finance office or contact the finance office for available payment methods. Contact for finance queries - The school's finance contact email appears on the school's public contact pages for fee remittance and accounting queries; use that finance contact to request precise billing schedules, instalment plans, bus route charges, book lists, uniform costs and the school's formal refund/cancellation terms.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The Riyadh campus operates as a day school; no boarding is provided.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is required. The Dress Code lists items by gender and year group, with Pre-School girls wearing pinafore dresses and older girls wearing navy blue skirts or trousers with a light blue polo shirt, plus PE kit, cardigans, jackets, and black shoes.	Uniform requirement JAD International Schools require a formal uniform. The uniform consists of short-sleeve and long-sleeve polo T-shirts, a round-neck T-shirt, formal pants, sports pants, and a sports jacket; the P.E. kit is green sweatpants with a beige half-sleeve T-shirt, and sneakers are required for P.E. Closed shoes and socks are required; sandals are not allowed, and makeup, nail polish, and jewelry (chains) are not permitted; short trousers, skirts, or dresses are not part of the uniform.
Food options	Food options Two on-site canteens operate on campus. The menu details and dietary options are not published on the site.	Food options The school operates an on-site canteen with food available during breaks. Fresh and healthy vending machines are available on campus offering snacks and beverages.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Al-Hussan International School – Riyadh is part of a group of four international schools, which in turn is part of the Al-Hussan Group. The Al-Hussan Group owns and operates the network of Al-Hussan International Schools.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school runs from KG I Preschool through Grade 12 High School, covering all stages in between. In Kindergarten to Grade 8, the Al Hussan Curriculum is developed in-house and is vertically and horizontally aligned; English, Math and Science are based on Cambridge (British) and Common Core (American) standards, while other subjects are developed by Al Hussan, with a Unified Syllabus applied across all campuses. The High School Program for Grades 9–12 is four years and offers three tracks: the British/Cambridge Program (IGCSE and A Level), the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), and the American High School Program. Students complete external examinations in IGCSE, A Level, IB DP, or American AP, and may take TOEFL or IELTS and SATs for university admissions. On graduation, students receive the Al Hussan High School Certificate in addition to the external qualifications, with many gaining entry to universities worldwide. The language of instruction is English.	Curriculum details JAD International Schools offer an integrated curriculum that combines the American or Cambridge curricula with the Saudi Ministry of Education curriculum. Tarbawyiat JAD covers Grades 1-2. The school delivers instruction aligned with the American or Cambridge curricula, supplemented by the Saudi Ministry of Education framework, and includes Quran memorization sessions and SAT/AP training. The English program uses Magnetic Reading and StudySync by Curriculum Associates, while Mathematics follows Into Math by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Technology is integrated across the curriculum with Classera as the learning platform and classrooms equipped with interactive screens. The physical library contains more than 1,000 books in English, Arabic, and French, and the Classera e-library provides online access to over 2,000 books in English, Arabic, and French.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Class sizes are capped at 22 students.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Cambridge Primary Checkpoint assessments are administered for students in Grade 4 through Grade 6, and JADIS is authorized to conduct Cambridge Primary Examinations. The school is an IELTS Test Center.
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 Al Hussan International Schools network supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through structured student leadership and a broad range of co-curricular activities that foster student voice and collaboration. The Student Council serves Grades 6–12 and operates with a senior staff sponsor to promote leadership, project work, and school morale. After‑school clubs such as Art Club, Scrabble Club, Coding Club, and Drama Club provide opportunities for student agency and peer engagement beyond classroom time. The network also promotes leadership and communication skills through programs such as Toastmasters International Youth Leadership, which is highlighted in Jubail's offerings. Wellbeing-focused events for students and staff, including Wellbeing Marathon activities and staff wellbeing events, demonstrate the broader emphasis on social and emotional wellbeing across campuses.	Social & emotional learning The school positions itself as a community that fosters enthusiasm and excellence in a diverse, international environment. It describes the student body as spanning many nations and emphasizes professionalism and excellence across programs.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether it operates a specialist SEN program. The Admissions Policy outlines general entry criteria and placement testing but does not mention any SEN-specific processes. A Student Counselor is referenced in the Parents Handbook as part of the handling of student welfare and disciplinary matters. The public materials do not specify dedicated SEN staff, facilities, or programmes.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction across the curriculum, with English, Math, and Science aligned to Cambridge and Common Core standards; the materials do not publicly document a separate EAL programme or support service. The Academic Program page emphasizes a unified English-language approach within the curriculum but does not describe EAL-specific provisioning. Therefore, explicit EAL support details are not publicly documented by the school.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is addressed through documented student and staff wellbeing activities, including events such as Wellbeing Marathon for Jubail's junior–senior groups. The site also notes staff wellbeing initiatives, such as Welcome Winter Breezes, organized by the School Wellbeing Committee. These items illustrate a commitment to mental wellbeing as part of the school culture.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is supported by a dedicated Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Wellbeing Team described for Jubail's school site, providing student support. The Parents Handbook references a Student Counselor who handles welfare-related cases and may refer cases to the School Head or Discipline Committee, indicating a formal safeguarding and welfare process. The Code of Conduct section of the Parents Handbook outlines procedures for addressing misconduct and safeguarding-sensitive issues.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Al-Hussan International School - Riyadh is on a purpose-built, air-conditioned campus opened in 2011. The four-section campus has separate entrances for the Boys Section, Girls Section, Pre-School, and Administration. The building offers large shared spaces and technology-enabled classrooms, a science laboratory, art room, library, computer laboratory, and a clinic. It includes two gymnasiums, two canteens, covered play areas, and a Pre-School Play Park with a sand area. All classrooms are equipped with projectors and computers.	Facilities overview The school's facilities include dedicated learning spaces and activity areas. Classrooms are equipped with smart interactive screens connected to the learning management system. The library offers more than 1,000 books in English, Arabic, and French. JADIS has well-equipped science laboratories for physics, chemistry, and biology, supporting hands-on experiments. There are three outdoor playgrounds—two for play and one waiting area—and a Gymnastics Room with equipment for fitness and aerobics. The school provides healthy vending machines for snacks and uses Classera as the integrated digital platform for learning.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has two air-conditioned gymnasiums, spacious enough for two basketball courts. The Boys Section play area is marked for outdoor sports including basketball, football, tennis and badminton.	Sports facilities The Gymnastics Room is equipped with mirrors, rubber mats, jumping ropes, footballs, basketballs, hula hoops, and safety flooring for aerobics and fitness training. Outdoor activities include the Sport Day event organized at a dedicated fitness center with parents' participation. JADIS offers three outdoor playgrounds supporting active play and safe social interaction. Athletics and sports are part of the extracurricular program.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include classrooms that are large, air-conditioned, and technology-equipped with projectors and computers. The campus houses science laboratories for Biology, Physics, and Chemistry; a computer laboratory; a library; and an art room. A full-time on-site clinic provides medical services.	Academic facilities Science Laboratories are well equipped for physics, chemistry, and biology. A Phonics Lab supports language learning and pronunciation development across grades. Every classroom features smart interactive screens integrated with a learning management system, enabling technology-assisted instruction. The library provides access to more than 1,000 books in English, Arabic, and French. The Classera platform supports uploading course materials, assignments, exams, and digital resources with parental access.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After-school clubs include Art Club, Scrabble Club, Coding Club, Drama Club, Cooking Club, MUN Club and Swimming Club, supporting student leadership and engagement beyond the classroom.	Extra curricular facilities JADIS offers athletics, fine arts, social functions, cultural clubs, service organizations, and publications as part of its broad activities program. Activities include a rotating selection of events such as Career Day, Splash Day, Sports Day, Cultural Day, Camping Day, Math Week, Spelling Bee Competition, Art Competition, Quran Competition, and Magazine Wall Competition. Field trips are integrated into the extracurricular experience, broadening learning beyond the classroom. The program emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and leadership through sports and arts. Whole-school events and on-campus activities are part of the holistic approach.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Al-Hussan Education began in 1956 when Sheikh Abdel Aziz Rashid Al-Hussan started the Arab Cultural Institute for Adult Education. In 1957 the Al-Hussan Modern Girls School opened, becoming the first girls' school in the Eastern Province. The group now operates nineteen schools and institutes in the Eastern Province with over 10,000 students. Rashid Abdel Aziz Al-Hussan, the founder's son, serves as president of the Al-Hussan Group, continuing the vision of “Education for All.” The first international school, Al-Hussan International School Khobar (AHISK), opened in September 1998; Orbit International School followed in 2006; Al-Hussan International School – Riyadh opened in 2011; Al-Hussan International School – Yanbu opened in 2016.	History JAD International Schools is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the Al Waha district. The school serves a diverse group of students from many nations. The curriculum blends the American or British programs with the Saudi Ministry of Education requirements, and adds Quran memorization sessions and SAT/AP training, with technology integrated across the curriculum. Cognia assessments are used to monitor learning progress. The welcome message is signed by Dr. Enas Dh. Musmar.
Community	Community Al-Hussan International Schools are English-medium day schools serving Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Riyadh campus participates in the network's co-curricular framework, which includes a Parents Council and a Student Council. The network offers after-school clubs, including Art, Scrabble, Coding, and Drama, with additional clubs such as Cooking, MUN, and Swimming. Across branches, community events include Wellbeing Marathon in Jubail, Youth Leadership achievements, Kutubee recognition for reading, and a Grade 3 Boys Football League.	Community JAD International Schools hosts community events such as Tolerance Day, Chess Masters Competition, JAD GOT TALENT Competition, Stop Bullying Activity, and Bookworm Power: Read To Lead Challenge. These events are featured in the Latest News section. The gym and sports pages note that parents may attend and participate in Sport Day activities.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school maintains a Parents Council to involve families as active partners in the school. The council's mission is to support the school in meeting the educational, social and physical health needs of children through effective and meaningful involvement of parents as partners. Its objectives include representing parental views, promoting a positive school environment, seeking the cooperation of the school community, recognizing diversity, providing feedback, developing communication, promoting good relations with the community, raising funds for equipment and activities, and organizing parent volunteers. Members are elected for a two-year term, and when their children leave the school they resign. The council acts in an advisory capacity to the Head and the General Manager on issues such as school policy, curriculum, the school year calendar, the code of students' behaviour, communication strategies, co-curricular activities, health and safety, facilities and learning resources. The Parents' Council constitution guides its operation.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school is an English-medium day school serving Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Riyadh campus is part of the Al-Hussan International Schools group. The campus opened in 2011 and is purpose-built and air-conditioned. There are four sections with separate entrances for the Boys Section, Girls Section, Pre School, and Boys School, plus an Administration area; classrooms are spacious, air-conditioned, and accommodate 24 students, with projectors and interactive whiteboards.	Academic & intellectual The school offers a diverse, well-rounded curriculum that blends rigorous academic content with ethical and character development through Makarem JAD and Tarbawyiat JAD (Grades 1–2) and other programs. The program integrates American or British curricula with the Saudi Ministry of Education and includes Quran memorization sessions and SAT/AP training, with technology integrated across learning. The American curriculum uses publishing partners and programs such as Magnetic Reading and StudySync, while Mathematics follows Into Math by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school has an art room.	Arts & creative The school has drama and performing arts opportunities, including student plays such as Grade 5 'Living Green'.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school has a multicultural and multilingual environment with English as the language of instruction; more than 15 nationalities are represented, and students gain understanding of Saudi culture.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The school provides a variety of student activities, including Chess Masters Competition and JAD GOT TALENT, along with anti-bullying and reading initiatives.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The sports facilities include two air-conditioned gymnasiums and a play area with outdoor spaces for basketball, football, tennis, and badminton. A full-time nurse provides medical services.	Lifestyle & wellbeing World events and wellness-focused activities are part of student life, including World Children's Day, Tolerance Day and Stop Bullying activities.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school is an English-medium day school serving Kindergarten (KG I) through Grade 12.	Language provision English is the language of instruction. Arabic is taught as part of the curriculum, with an Arabic as a Second Language program for students who need to develop fluency. French is taught as part of the foreign language curriculum. Islamic Studies and Tarbiyah (moral and ethical education) are included, and Quran memorization and SAT/AP training are offered.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching Cambridge Primary is offered alongside American and Saudi MOE subjects, or as part of a bilingual program. The bilingual option uses Cambridge Primary within the American or Saudi MOE frameworks. The program covers multiple grade levels within the school.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Obtain the introductory package from the School Reception for an initial overview of Al-Hussan International Schools. The package introduces the admissions process and outlines the next steps. It helps families begin planning the application timeline. The School Reception will direct you to the Registrar for further steps. 2. Meet with the Registrar for more information about the school and the completion of the documents required for registration. The Registrar provides guidance on the registration process and the documents needed. Bring any questions about admissions to this meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the Head of School for information about the curriculum and other academic issues. The Head of School can discuss the curriculum structure and policy considerations. This meeting helps assess if the program aligns with the student's needs. 4. Bring in the following completed documents and forms to the Registrar: application form, two passport-size photographs, original birth certificate for KG-1 to G-1, one copy of health certificate (immunization record), one copy of the student and parents' Saudi Arabian National Identification Card or Residence Permit (Iqama), one copy of passports for mother, father and child, original leaving certificate and most recent report card from the last school for Grade 2 onward. These documents support the placement and enrollment process. 5. Students coming from abroad must have the report card attested by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Saudi Embassy of their country prior to enrollment. Provide one copy of the report card and one copy of the leaving certificate, along with a letter verifying the father's employment. Include a map showing residence with address and telephone number and emergency contact numbers. 6. Students transferring from one region to another within Saudi Arabia must have their report cards attested by the Ministry of Education of the region they are leaving. The school may request additional supporting documentation as part of the transfer process. 7. Sign up for the Placement Test. This step initiates the evaluation that supports grade placement and course considerations. 8. Prospective students take the Placement Test. The results determine appropriate placement in the curriculum and any subject requirements. 9. Parents, the student and the administration meet (if necessary) to discuss the Placement Test results and sign the guarantee form. This meeting finalizes placement decisions and enrollment terms. 10. Pay fees to the Accounting Office. Registration is considered complete only after payment of full term fees, receipt of the required documentation, and finalisation of placement.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school admits students based on available space. If space is not immediately available, the applicant's name and details are recorded on a Waiting List on a first-come, first-served basis. If there are siblings already enrolled, they receive preference on the Waiting List provided they meet admission requirements.	Waitlist —
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