Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh vs International Indian Public School Riyadh

	D Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	I International Indian Public School Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 8,400 - 16,000	Fees / year SAR 7,659 - 12,144
Age range	Age range 2½ - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,117	Pupils 1,343
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 19
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened 1995
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh is located in Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Umm Al Hamam, Riyadh 12334, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It sits in a residential expatriate area and is accessible via the main roads serving the Umm Al Hamam district.	Location The International Indian Public School is located in the As-Sulaimaniyah district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The official mailing address is P.O. Box 13740, Riyadh 11414.
Stages	Stages The school offers Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K–12).	Stages The school serves kindergarten through grade 12 (K–12). It operates as co-educational up to Grade V and is gender-isolated from Grade VI onward.
School type	School type Co-educational in the early years; from Grade 1 onward, the school is gender-separated.	School type The school is a private, CBSE-affiliated English-medium institution.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school is described as primarily serving the Indian diaspora, with students from multiple nationalities. Exact numbers and the local-to-international ratio are not published.	Pupil nationality mix Admissions indicate that the school serves Indian students and requires Indian nationality with a valid passport and Iqama. A published nationality breakdown is not provided. The school primarily serves the Indian diaspora.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Public information does not list formal SEN provisions. The material focuses on standard classroom teaching and teacher–student ratios, with no explicit mention of dedicated learning support or inclusive-education facilities.	Additional learning support A Special Care Centre (SCC) is attached to the school and provides evaluation and a Special Education Programme for children with special needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Cambridge IGCSE. The school is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation The school is CBSE-affiliated and operates under the patronage of the Embassy of India in Riyadh, with the Indian Ambassador as patron.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is stated.	Religious affiliation There is no explicit religious affiliation stated.
School day structure	School day structure The school week runs Sunday through Thursday. Published visiting hours for parents are Sundays through Thursdays from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon. There is no public listing of standard school-day start/end times.	School day structure School days run Sunday to Thursday. Winter timings are: Nursery, LKG and SCC from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; Grades I–XII from 7:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.; the assembly begins at 7:30 a.m.
Bus service details	Bus service details Public information about a school bus service is not published on the school's pages.	Bus service details A bus service is offered. Bus fees are 260 SR per month for two-way use and 220 SR per month for one-way use, payable all year and billed with tuition.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration fee (one-time, paid at registration): SAR 115 (inclusive of VAT). - Admission (seat-confirmation) fee (one-time): SAR 1,000. Annual / Miscellaneous Charges - Annual charge (development/miscellaneous): SAR 1,200 per year. Tuition fees (per term by year group) The school operates with term tuition charges; the amounts below are per term and are shown with the equivalent yearly total where noted (four terms per academic year): - Pre‑Nursery: SAR 2,100 per term (yearly total SAR 8,400). - Nursery to Grade II: SAR 2,700 per term (yearly total SAR 10,800). - Grades III to VIII: SAR 3,100 per term (yearly total SAR 12,400). - Grades IX & X: SAR 3,250 per term (yearly total SAR 13,000). - Grades XI & XII: SAR 4,000 per term (yearly total SAR 16,000). Optional / Subject-specific fees and books - Computer fee (Grades XI–XII): SAR 500 per year. - Laboratory fee (Grades XI–XII): SAR 500 per year. - Estimated cost of books (one-off per session, by grade band): Pre‑Nursery SAR 400; Nursery to Grade II SAR 500; Grades III–X SAR 600; Grades XI–XII SAR 700. Transport (school bus) fees - Transport is charged monthly and varies by route. Example ranges published historically show monthly transport charges commonly in the SAR 250–400 range depending on area and route category. Transport is billed separately from tuition. Sibling discount - Sibling discounts apply to tuition only: 20% for the first sibling reduced and 30% for the second sibling onward (applies to tuition component). Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic session divided into four terms. Standard due dates (published schedule) require tuition to be paid each term. Typical remittance schedule shown historically: First term on or before 1 April; Second term on or before 1 July; Third term on or before 1 October; Fourth term on or before 1 January. Students joining mid‑session are required to pay a minimum of two terms' fee. - Late payment penalty: SAR 2 per day is applied for late payment (charged for up to 30 days), after which the school may take further action for defaulters. - Withdrawal notice: One clear calendar month's written notice is required prior to withdrawal; fees for the current term remain payable and transfer/clearance certificates are issued only after all dues are settled. Refund information - Fees already paid are treated as non‑refundable under the published terms; the school's fee policy states that fees once paid are not refundable. The withdrawal rules require notice and payment of outstanding term fees prior to issuance of transfer documents. Boarding - Boarding is not listed among the school's services; the school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees. Other costs and fees (uniforms, fines, incidental charges) - Uniform: a prescribed uniform is required by grade; the school publishes uniform requirements and parents are responsible for purchasing the required items. Fines for late library book returns and other minor fines apply per published rules. Specific uniform item prices are not listed in the school fee summary. - Miscellaneous fines and charges (library late‑return fines, damage replacement, etc.) are described in the school rules and policies and may be applied as appropriate. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include: cash, cheque, debit card (SPAN), and bank transfer to the school account. Parents who remit fees by bank transfer are asked to send payment confirmation so a fee receipt can be issued in the student's name. Bank account details have been published for remittance (Bank AlJazira / other bank details historically used). Notes on mid‑session admissions and minimum payments - Students admitted mid‑session are normally required to pay a minimum of two terms' fees on admission. All dues must be cleared before transfer/clearance certificates are issued. Key policy highlights - VAT (where applicable) is applied to payments (historically shown as 15% VAT and the VAT registration number was published). - Fee non‑refundability and late‑payment penalties are enforced by the school in line with the published fee schedule and rules.	Fee details General fees and mandatory charges - Admission fee: SAR 1,150 (non‑refundable). - Development Fund: SAR 1,150 (non‑refundable). - Refundable Caution Deposit: SAR 1,000 — refunded at the time the child is withdrawn from the school. - Registration Fee for new admission: SAR 57.50 (non‑refundable). Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual totals) - Nursery to Grade IV: - SAR 2,553 per term (each term = 4 months). - Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 7,659 (SAR 2,553 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.) - Grade V to Grade X: - SAR 3,013 per term (each term = 4 months). - Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 9,039 (SAR 3,013 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.) - Grade XI & Grade XII: - SAR 3,818 per term (each term = 4 months). - Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 11,454 (SAR 3,818 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.) - Special Care Centre (S.C.C.): - SAR 4,048 per term (each term = 4 months). - Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 12,144 (SAR 4,048 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.) Bus / transport fees - Two‑way service: SAR 260 per month. - One‑way service: SAR 220 per month. - Bus fees are payable for all 12 months of the year. Calculated annual totals: SAR 3,120 per year for two‑way (SAR 260 × 12) and SAR 2,640 per year for one‑way (SAR 220 × 12). Calculated per‑term amounts (4 months) are SAR 1,040 per term for two‑way and SAR 880 per term for one‑way. These per‑term and annual figures are derived from the stated monthly rates. The bus fee is collected along with tuition fees each term. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is charged per term; each term is 4 months long. Parents pay tuition at the start of each term. Calculated annual totals above assume three 4‑month terms in a 12‑month period. - Bus fees are billed for all 12 months and are collected along with tuition at each term. - Payment by Debit Card / Credit Card is accepted in the Accounts Department on school working days (processing charges for credit card payments are payable by the parents). - Payment by bank transfer is accepted. Bank details provided for transfers are: - Bank: SAB - Account name: International Indian Public School Riyadh - Account number: 003 – 124658 – 001 - IBAN: SA08 4500 0000 0031 2465 8001 - When remitting by bank transfer, parents are instructed to submit the deposit slip/transfer receipt with the child's name, grade and section to the Accounts Section for reconciliation. Boarding fees - No boarding facilities or boarding fees are listed for the school; boarding is not applicable. Other costs and additional charges - Uniform requirements are specified for boys and girls (details by age/grade are provided), but uniform prices are not listed. Examples of specified items include shirts, trousers, pinafore/kameez, blazer, tie, sweater and school shoes. Parents should expect separate costs for these items from uniform suppliers. - Textbooks and stationery: a grade‑wise Book List exists, but prices for textbooks and stationery are not listed on the school's downloadable Book List page. Textbook/stationery costs are additional and borne by parents. - Credit card processing charges for fee payments are to be borne by parents. Refund information - Refundable Caution Deposit of SAR 1,000 is refunded at the time a child is withdrawn from the school. - Admission Fee (SAR 1,150), Development Fund (SAR 1,150) and Registration Fee (SAR 57.50) are stated as non‑refundable. No other refund provisions for tuition, transport or other charges are specified in the fee schedule. Accepted fee payment methods (summary) - Debit Card / Credit Card payments accepted at the Accounts Department (credit card processing charges borne by parents). - Bank transfer to the school account (SAB) using the account details above; parents are required to provide transfer receipts for reconciliation.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are compulsory for all students, with Summer and Winter versions. Kindergarten uniforms differ by gender: boys wear beige trousers with a red-check shirt, while girls wear beige tunics with a red-check shirt; Grades I–XII wear white shirts with grey trousers and a bottle-green belt and tie, with a bottle-green blazer in winter. P.E. uniforms are house-coloured T-shirts (Tabuk – Yellow, Hijaz – Red, Jizan – Blue, Medina – Green) with navy lowers, and the four houses Tabuk, Hijaz, Jizan and Medina are used for inter-house activities.	Uniform requirement The uniform uses a blue and maroon colour scheme with check patterns. For Nursery to Grade III, boys wear a white shirt, blue trousers, blue and maroon checkered tie, maroon blazer, white socks, and black formal shoes; Grades IV onwards use a white shirt, blue trousers, blue and maroon checkered tie, and maroon sweater. Girls in Nursery to Grade III wear a white blouse with a blue and maroon check pinafore and a maroon blazer; Grades IV onwards wear a blue and maroon checkered Kameez with a white salwar and a white shawl. All girls wear a white hair band, with white socks and black formal shoes.
Food options	Food options —	Food options There is a school canteen service; a tender notice for the school canteen was published on February 5, 2025. The school does not publish a detailed menu or dietary options in public pages.
House system	House system The school uses a four-house system: Tabuk (Yellow), Hijaz (Red), Jizan (Blue), Medina (Green). These houses are used for inter-house activities and competitions, and house identity is reflected in the P.E. uniform colors.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school operates under the Delhi Public School Society and is governed by a local managing committee, with a Chairman & CEO and a General Manager. It is licensed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education (License No: 142) and follows CBSE guidelines.	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a School Management Committee (SMC) with a Chairperson and other members. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and licensed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education. The institution describes itself as a non-profit entity operated to provide education up to Senior Secondary Level.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh (DPS Riyadh) offers CBSE for Pre-Nursery through Grade XII and Cambridge International IGCSE for selected grades (II–III, IV–VIII and IX–X). The CBSE curriculum is organized by grade: Prep–III includes English, a Second Language (Hindi/Urdu/Arabic/French), Mathematics and Environmental Studies; Grades IV–V add a Third Language along with English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science; Grades VI–VIII include English, Second Language, Third Language, Mathematics, General Science and Social Science; Grades IX–X cover English, Second Language, Mathematics, Science and Social Science; Grades XI–XII offer Science (PCM or PCB) or Commerce streams with English, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies and PE, plus language options. The IGCSE pathway includes Grades II–III and IV–VIII with compulsory subjects such as English, Mathematics and Computer Science (or EVS/General Science) and optional languages like Arabic for foreign learners, Urdu as a second language, or French; Grades IX–X follow a Cambridge IGCSE core of English (Second Language), Mathematics (with coursework), Biology Extended, Chemistry Extended, Physics Extended and Computer Science, with optional languages in Arabic, Urdu or French. The school provides multiple language options across both curriculums, including Arabic, Urdu, French, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam at appropriate grade levels. Examinations and evaluation under CBSE follow a staged approach, with no formal exams for Pre-Nursery to Grade I; Grades II–V assessed via unit tests and semester-based work, and higher grades following standard CBSE assessment practices.	Curriculum details International Indian Public School Riyadh follows CBSE curriculum designed in line with NEP 2020, emphasizing a child-centered, activity-oriented approach. The curriculum is organized into four stages: Foundational (5 years), Preparatory (3 years), Middle (3 years), and Secondary (4 years). Kindergarten (Nursery to KG-2) uses play- or activity-based learning; Nursery, LKG, and UKG cover English, Mathematics, EVS, with Hindi and General Knowledge included at higher early grades. Primary School (Grade I–III) includes English, EVS, Mathematics, and Hindi, with Grade III incorporating a third language. Middle School (Grade IV–VIII) offers English, EVS/Science, Mathematics, Hindi, III Language, and Social Science across grades IV–VIII. Secondary (Grade IX–XII) includes English, Science, Mathematics, Language II, Social Science in IX–X, and Grade XI–XII present a Science stream with Chemistry, Computer Science/P.Ed, Biology, Mathematics/Home Science, and Physics.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The student-teacher ratio is about 20:1.	Student teacher ratio —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school integrates social and emotional development within its holistic approach to education. It seeks to engage students in the learning process and to develop an optimistic persona with both individual and collective responsibility. Co-curricular activities are offered with scholastic and holistic perspectives to support emotional, social, and intellectual growth. A dedicated counsellor and wellness teacher supports student wellbeing, with named staff listed in public disclosures. The staff–student ratio is 1:20, supporting targeted, individualized attention for personal development.	Social & emotional learning The International Indian Public School Riyadh (IIPS) and its attached Special Care Centre (SCC) provide a positive learning environment aimed at academic, social, and emotional growth. The SCC offers evaluation and a Special Education Programme tailored to individual needs, along with pre-vocational and vocational training, therapeutic services, and family guidance and counseling. The Centre's approach uses Individual Education Plans (IEP) with termly objectives and ongoing progress monitoring, including small group instruction (about six students per teacher). A counsellor and a wellness teacher are listed among staff to support student wellbeing. Wellbeing initiatives include a Yoga Club for grades 4–7 that promotes stress reduction, enhanced concentration, and community-building.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) A dedicated Special Educator is listed: Shafiqua Rehmani Siddiqui, MA Psychology, M.Ed, indicating formal SEN support staffing. The school also lists a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher as part of its wellbeing staff: Orisca Walter Dmello (HUDA) and Fathima Paravancheeri Valliyakath. The publicly disclosed information notes a 1:15 staff–student ratio, which supports individualized SEN attention. The disclosure does not specify the exact categories of SEN the school can support, nor does it describe the school as a specialist SEN institution.	Special educational needs (SEN) The SCC is attached to IIPS Riyadh and is not a standalone SEN institution. The Centre provides Special Education and rehabilitation for differently-abled students including Autism, Down syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, and learning disability. The educational framework uses Individual Education Plans (IEP) with termly objectives and progress monitoring, and keeps small class sizes (approximately six students per teacher). Therapeutic services include speech therapy and physiotherapy, along with pre-vocational and vocational training, and family guidance and counseling. Integration into mainstream is pursued through an Integration and Inclusion program, with SCC students often integrated into the school; dedicated special educators are listed in staff details.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The Mandatory Public Disclosure does not specify any EAL provisions. The About page emphasizes English as a core focus, stating a strong emphasis on English Communication alongside Mathematics, Art and Sciences. EAL-specific programmes or staff roles are not publicly listed in the disclosures. Therefore, EAL provisions cannot be confirmed from publicly available material.	English as an additional language The school is CBSE-affiliated and operates as an English-medium institution. Explicit EAL-specific provisions are not published on the school's public pages. The curriculum framework notes multilingual and multicultural learning as part of its NEP 2020-aligned approach. A counsellor and wellness staff support student wellbeing, which can assist language learners in adjusting to the school environment. Based on publicly available information, a dedicated EAL program beyond English-medium instruction is not described.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing A counsellor and a wellness teacher are listed among the staff, indicating formal mental wellbeing support for students. The school's leadership describes a calm, orderly, safe and secure environment as an objective for student wellbeing. Bullying and the use of foul language are listed as punishable offenses, reflecting safeguarding in behavior expectations. If injuries occur on campus, first aid is administered in the infirmary and parents are notified promptly. These elements together show explicit attention to student mental wellbeing and safety.	Mental wellbeing Student mental wellbeing is supported by the SCC's emphasis on social and emotional growth, including family guidance and counseling services. The school lists a counsellor and a wellness teacher as part of its wellbeing staffing. The Yoga Club, introduced for grades 4–7, promotes physical and mental health by addressing stress and concentration. The SCC provides speech therapy and physiotherapy as part of its holistic approach to wellbeing. The NEP-aligned curriculum also highlights life skills and emotional health, reinforcing wellbeing across grade levels.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is addressed through a stated aim of providing a calm, safe, and secure learning environment, as noted by the school leadership. Bullying and violent conduct are identified as punishable offenses, indicating a safeguarding stance in behavior management. In the event of injury, first aid is provided on site and parents are informed. The school maintains safety-related compliance documents (building safety, fire safety, water, health and sanitation certificates) as part of its public disclosures. Publicly disclosed policies do not include a standalone, named safeguarding policy beyond these measures.	Safeguarding Safeguarding is supported by CCTV monitoring of school entrances and security staff at gates to enhance campus safety. A named counsellor and wellness teacher are part of the staff dedicated to safeguarding and student wellbeing. Family guidance and counseling services are offered through the SCC to support safeguarding in the home context. General rules emphasize disciplinary expectations and safe conduct, with structured parent communication and involvement. Public disclosures provide contact details and staff information to facilitate safeguarding and ongoing communication with families.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Daratassalam International, Delhi Public School, Riyadh operates in Riyadh. The school offers a broad range of academic programmes with a strong emphasis on English communication, mathematics, art and sciences. Classrooms are air-conditioned and there is a twenty-student-per-teacher ratio to support individualized attention. The school has about 200 full-time teachers. It holds CBSE affiliation No. 5730015 and Saudi Ministry of Education license No. 142.	Facilities overview The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum with NEP 2020 alignment. The campus houses dedicated laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Science/Mathematics, and includes a Special Care Centre. The facilities include a Physics Laboratory, a Chemistry Laboratory, a Mathematics Laboratory, and a Science/Maths Laboratory. The school offers co‑curricular spaces such as Yoga, Gavel Club, Scout and Guide, and Cyber Square. The school conducts annual sports meets and other student activities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sports are integrated into the cocurricular programme and students participate in inter-school events. The school participates in CBSE cluster basketball events. The 2023-24 Under-19 CBSE Cluster Basketball Championship was won. An annual Sports Calendar is maintained as part of the school's calendars.	Sports facilities The school organizes annual sports meets and a range of sport events for students. Extra-curricular sports are part of the overall program, with sports included among primary activities. There are documented sports events in both boys' and girls' sections, including inter-school and cluster activities. Examples include annual sports days and grade-specific sports events.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school follows CBSE guidelines and offers a broad range of academic programmes with a strong emphasis on English communication, mathematics, art and sciences. Classrooms are air-conditioned. The student-teacher ratio is twenty students per teacher. The school has about 200 full-time teachers. The school aims to spread qualitative education and develop qualities such as integrity, honesty, trust, tolerance and compassion.	Academic facilities The Physics Laboratory is used by students from grade VI to XII and is equipped with modern apparatus such as traveling microscopes and Searle's apparatus. The Chemistry Laboratory is well equipped with instruments including PH meters and centrifuges and uses high‑quality glassware. The Mathematics Laboratory supports hands‑on exploration of concepts, with a focus on developing mental calculation and problem-solving skills. The Science/Maths Laboratory provides integrated facilities for mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology. The curriculum is designed to be activity‑oriented and CBSE-aligned (NEP 2020).
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities with scholastic and holistic perspectives. Every student's artistic, creative, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, and physical potential is developed. Co-curricular activities include handwriting competitions, English Handwriting Competition, extempore, and memory tests. Notable events include International Digital Fest winners and Olympiad achievers.	Extra curricular facilities Yoga, Gavel club, Scout and Guide, and Cyber Square are listed as ongoing activities. Extra-curricular activities in the Primary School include sports, music and art. The school supports student leadership through investments and councils, with investiture ceremonies and a student council. Annual sports meets and various inter-school events are documented in school albums. National Science Olympiad and International English Olympiad are among the competitions listed on the school site.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Daratassalam International Delhi Public School, Riyadh, is part of the Delhi Public School Society. Plans for a Riyadh branch were announced by the DPS Society in March 2004, and the Riyadh campus opened publicly on 21 March 2008. In 2008 the school began offering the IGCSE curriculum alongside the CBSE program. In early 2013 the campus relocated to a new site in Umm al-Hammam, with the relocation completed by January 2013. The school is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education (License No. 142) and is affiliated with CBSE Gulf Sahodaya (Affiliation No. 5730015).	History The International Indian Public School, Riyadh (IIPS-R) was founded in 1995 as SEVA School to serve the Indian community in Riyadh. In 1998 the school was renamed International Indian Public School. It operates as a non‑profit institution under the patronage of the Ambassador of India in Riyadh. The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is licensed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education, with CBSE extending its provisional affiliation through March 31, 2030.
Community	Community Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh serves primarily the Indian diaspora and operates as a dynamic, progressive English‑medium community school. The school emphasizes English communication, mathematics, art and sciences, and offers a wide range of co‑curricular activities, with a student‑teacher ratio of about twenty students per teacher. The school community participates in a variety of events and cultural activities, including Environment Day celebrations and class parties, as well as investiture ceremonies; Saudi National Day celebrations are also showcased in school galleries. Public events and assemblies reflect ongoing student development and cultural engagement within the campus community.	Community IIPS-R serves the Indian community in As‑Sulaimaniyah, Riyadh, and presents itself as cultivating global citizens. The school offers co‑curricular groups such as Yoga, Gavel Club, Scout and Guide, and Cyber Square to support student life. Its Happenings archive shows regular events like Purple Day for KG and Pink Day celebrations, Republic Day observances, Joyful Picnic Moments, and other activities, reflecting an active events calendar. Students engage through a Students Council, and the school provides Career Guidance and a range of student achievements programs.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parent involvement is organized through regular Parent‑Teacher Interaction (PTI) sessions. The 2024‑25 PTI schedule lists four Saturday sessions: June 8, 2024; October 26, 2024; February 1, 2025; and March 15, 2025. There is no publicly listed separate PTA governance body or committees for this campus in the public materials. Parent involvement is coordinated via the school office and class teachers, with guidelines for contacting teachers and scheduling PTIs. The For Parents section provides guidance on parent engagement and communication with the school.	Parent teacher association There is no separate Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at IIPS-R. Public Disclosure lists a List of PTA Members as Not Applicable, while the governance framework centers on a School Management Committee (SMC). The Chairperson of the SMC is Dr. Amandeep Kaur, who leads the committee and communicates with families as part of the school's governance. The SMC as of 2024–2025 includes Parvez Imtiyaz Surve (Chairman), with other members such as Mohamed Ammar Kazia, Amandeep Kaur, and Aneesha Hussain. PTA does not appear as a standing body; instead, parent engagement is facilitated through the SMC structure and through parent feedback channels like the Parents Survey.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual DPS Riyadh runs a robust program of co-curricular academic activities. The Results Co-Curricular Activities page lists events including Handwriting Competitions (Grades 2–5), Colouring, Drawing and Colouring, English Elocution, Memory Tests, Quran Recitation, and Show and Tell. The school also records Olympiad results and has participated in the Inter School Zonal English Debate Competition (2023) among its achievements.	Academic & intellectual The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum and uses English as the medium of instruction. It offers Nursery through Grade XII. The school emphasizes integrity, intelligence, perseverance, and success as core values. Students participate in CBSE Gulf Sahodaya activities and SOF Olympiads (IGKO, NSO, IEO) with documented results.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school offers visual and performing arts through co-curricular activities such as Art Competitions and Dance Competitions (Dance Competition for Grades 2–3 Boys and Grades 2–5 Girls, plus a Grade 1 option), along with Show and Tell and storytelling activities that foster creativity. These events appear in the Co-Curricular Activities Results section.	Arts & creative The school conducts a School Anthem Composition Contest for Grades IV–XII to foster musical creativity. A Digital Fest showcases student work and results.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Quran Recitation Competitions (Grade 4–5 Boys; Grade 2–5 Girls) and English Recitation Competitions are part of the language-focused events, with English Elocution and other language activities also featured. These language-based contests are listed in the Results Co-Curricular Activities page.	Cultural & language Two-language options are offered in Grade IX. The school is affiliated to CBSE Gulf Sahodaya, supporting regional CBSE activities.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Show and Tell, Rhyme Time, Memory Tests, and other interactive activities support communication, creativity, and social interaction within the student body. These items are listed under Co-Curricular Activities Results.	Social & hobbies The school offers a Yoga Club for students in Grades IV–VII, meeting on Saturdays to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
Community & service	Community & service The school emphasizes service and social responsibility as core values, articulated through the motto 'Service Before Self' and a focus on developing integrity, compassion and a sense of community. These principles are described in the About page under the school's objectives and ethos.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional DPS Riyadh provides career counseling to students, including programs to help students prepare for international competitions and guidance on college majors, admissions requirements, and career planning.	Leadership & professional Investiture Ceremonies for the Students' Council are conducted (e.g., 2024–25). These events reflect formal student leadership opportunities within the school.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school supports physical well-being through sports and athletic activities, including basketball where it has achieved CBSE cluster championships, as well as chess tournaments and other competitive events.	Lifestyle & wellbeing A Grade XI student represented the Riyadh cricket team in ICC matches held in Qatar. The school also emphasises wellness through activities such as Yoga.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school uses English as the medium of instruction. It follows the CBSE curriculum and offers IGCSE in selected grades. Second language options include Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, French, Tamil, and Malayalam. Third language options include Arabic, Urdu, French, Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu. Tamil is offered as a second language in Grade IV–V. Arabic is mandatory from Grade 1 to Grade 12 under MOE rules, together with Islamic Studies and KSA History and Geography.	Language provision International Indian Public School follows CBSE NEP 2020. The curriculum supports multilingual and multicultural learning and is child-centered and activity-based. The school uses a Foundational stage of five years, followed by three years in Preparatory, three years in Middle, and four years in Secondary, with Kindergarten from Nursery to KG-2 and classes IX–XII. Languages taught include English across the early years and in higher grades, and Hindi is taught as a language. Language II is offered in higher grades.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1 – Registration and registration fee. To begin admission, the parent should register their ward by filling the Registration Form and paying the Registration Fee of SAR 115, inclusive of VAT. After registration, a date will be given for the Written Entrance Exam. Registration is processed by the admissions team. Step 2 – Entrance exam. Once registered, the child will take the Written Entrance Exam on the provided date. If the child qualifies in the entrance exam, an Interaction with the Admission in-charge will be arranged. Admission is offered based on the outcome of this interaction. Step 3 – Admission offer and enrollment. When admission is offered, the parent completes the admission form and pays the school fee. The next step is to submit the required documents to complete the enrollment. The admission process is concluded once the documents are received and verified. Step 4 – Required documents. The documents required include: Student, Father and Mother Iqama copies; Student, Father and Mother Passport copies; Copy of Birth Certificate of the Student; All Previous Original Program Report Cards with MOE attestation and Last Report Card; Original Leaving Certificate attested by MOE; Copy of Vaccination Card for the Student; Noor Program transfer; Original introduction letter from the guardian's Sponsor; Four passport-size photographs.	Admissions 1. Admissions for the Academic Year 2026-27 run from April 2026 to March 2027. Admission for UKG to Grade XI is subject to the availability of seats. Prospective parents can download the General Registration Form and submit it along with the supporting documents in the School Office between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 2. Eligibility requires the child to be Indian with a valid passport and Iqama. The age criteria as of 31 March 2026 are: Nursery 3 years to 3 years 6 months; LKG 3 years 6 months to 4 years 6 months; UKG 4 years 6 months to 5 years 6 months; Grade I 5 years 6 months to 6 years 6 months. 3. Supporting documents include: Child's Iqama Copy; Child's Passport Copy; Parents' Iqama Copy; Parents' Passport Copy. 4. Bank transfer details for the Registration Fee are: SAB bank; Account Name International Indian Public School Riyadh; Account Number 003‑124658‑001; IBAN SA08 4500 0000 0031 2465 8001. 5. Registration Fee is SR 57.50 (including 15% VAT) and is non-refundable. The fee is payable by bank transfer as detailed above. 6. 7. Admission forms, including the General Registration Form (2026-2027), are available for download under Admission > Admission Forms. 8.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publish information regarding any existing scholarships.	Scholarships The school does not publish information regarding any existing scholarships.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publish information regarding any existing waitlist.	Waitlist The school does not publish information regarding any existing waitlist.
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