Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh vs Pakistan International School Riyadh – English Section

	D Daratassalam International Delhi Public School Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	P Pakistan International School Riyadh – English Section Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 8,400 - 16,000	Fees / year SAR 8,750 - 14,500
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 British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 1,117	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened 1995
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
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 PISES is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is a community-owned, non-profit English-medium school serving children from ages 3 to 18 of the Pakistani community. The school operates Preschool, Junior School, and Senior School with separate Boys Wings and Girls Wings. Transport arrangements are managed by the school's Transport department and a Google Maps location is provided.
Stages	Stages The school offers Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K–12).	Stages Pre-School (Nursery to KG); Junior School (Key Stage 1–2 up to Grade 7); Senior School (Grades 8–12; IGCSE/GCE-aligned curriculum).
School type	School type Co-educational in the early years; from Grade 1 onward, the school is gender-separated.	School type Co-educational with gender-segregated wings (Boys Wing and Girls Wing).
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 Primarily serves the Pakistani community.
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 —
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 Pakistan (serves children from the Pakistani community).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is stated.	Religious affiliation —
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 operates morning and afternoon shifts across wings; Preschool and Junior Wings offer two shifts, with Boys Wing and Girls Wing running across morning/afternoon sessions.
Bus service details	Bus service details Public information about a school bus service is not published on the school's pages.	Bus service details Transport is provided; inquiries should be directed to transport@pises.edu.sa.
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 Application and Admission Fees - SAR 124 — Registration / Admission Test Fee (non‑refundable, for all grades). - SAR 2,000 — Admission Charges (one‑time, non‑refundable). Other One‑time and Annual Charges - SAR 600 per annum — Laboratory charges (applies to A‑level classes; non‑refundable). - Book fee — Charged on the basis of actual cost for books issued; charged per annum and non‑refundable. - SAR 70 per annum — ICT (LearnOBot) curriculum charge for Grades 1–7 (non‑refundable). - SAR 3,000 per annum — Additional charge per extra AS/A‑Level subject (the stated AS/A‑Level fee covers three core subjects; each extra subject is charged separately). Tuition fees by year group (monthly and session amounts) - Nursery to Reception: Monthly SAR 875 — Session SAR 8,750. - KG to Grade 2: Monthly SAR 950 — Session SAR 9,500. - Grade 3 to Grade 5: Monthly SAR 1,100 — Session SAR 11,000. - Grade 6 to Grade 7: Monthly SAR 1,180 — Session SAR 11,800. - Grade 8 to Grade 10: Monthly SAR 1,250 — Session SAR 12,500. - Grade 11 to Grade 12: Monthly SAR 1,450 — Session SAR 14,500. Per‑billing instalments (how tuition is billed within the session) - The school charges tuition for a 10‑month academic session and collects fees in three advance instalments: 1st instalment = 4 months; 2nd instalment = 3 months; 3rd instalment = 3 months. Use the monthly fee above to calculate each instalment. - Example instalment breakdown (calculated from the published monthly rates): - Nursery–Reception (Monthly SAR 875): 1st instalment (4 months) SAR 3,500; 2nd instalment (3 months) SAR 2,625; 3rd instalment (3 months) SAR 2,625. - KG–Grade 2 (Monthly SAR 950): 1st SAR 3,800; 2nd SAR 2,850; 3rd SAR 2,850. - Grade 3–5 (Monthly SAR 1,100): 1st SAR 4,400; 2nd SAR 3,300; 3rd SAR 3,300. - Grade 6–7 (Monthly SAR 1,180): 1st SAR 4,720; 2nd SAR 3,540; 3rd SAR 3,540. - Grade 8–10 (Monthly SAR 1,250): 1st SAR 5,000; 2nd SAR 3,750; 3rd SAR 3,750. - Grade 11–12 (Monthly SAR 1,450): 1st SAR 5,800; 2nd SAR 4,350; 3rd SAR 4,350. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are charged for a 10‑month academic session; the invoice due date is shown on each fee invoice and all fees must be paid on or before the due date. - First month's/session's fee must be paid in advance at the time of admission for new students. - Withdrawal and month‑of‑withdrawal rules: If the student is withdrawn on or before the 5th of a month, that month's fee is not charged; if withdrawn after the 5th, the fee for that month is fully charged. After 31 March, parents must pay fees for remaining months of the session upon withdrawal except where a sponsoring parent produces proof of final exit. - Full‑term fee is payable in the case of admission or withdrawal during a term. The school issues statement(s)/clearance only after all dues are cleared. - Fee concessions (tuition only, kinship basis): 1st child — no concession; 2nd child — 15% on tuition; 3rd child — 20% on tuition; 4th child — 25% on tuition; 5th child and onward — 30% on tuition. - All published fees are shown exclusive of applicable government taxes; any taxes announced by the authorities are payable by parents. Transport (bus) fees and rules - Transport is an optional service subject to seat availability. Bus/transport fees are charged for full month/term even if the bus is used for part of the month/term. For short‑term emergency use the minimum payable is SAR 250 per month (even if used for part of a month). Cancellation requires advance notice as specified by the transport policy. Boarding / Hostel fees - The school does not operate boarding/hostel facilities for students; there are no boarding fees. Student services are provided on a day‑school basis (transport available as an optional service). Uniform and book costs - A school uniform is compulsory and specific uniform items are prescribed by grade. Uniform items are not included in the tuition; parents are responsible for purchasing required uniform pieces. Textbooks are provided on a loan/issue basis and a book fee is charged to cover part of the cost; parents are charged the replacement cost for lost or damaged books. Refund and clearance information - The school issues school leaving certificates and other clearance documents only after full payment of outstanding dues and return of school property (books and equipment). Parents wishing to withdraw must submit the prescribed withdrawal form; the date on the form (or date of submission, if later) is treated as the student's last day for fee purposes. Certain rules apply to examination entries for Grade 10, AS and A2 students: all dues (including transport) must be cleared before issuance of the Statement of Entry for external examinations. Fee payment methods and banking details - Online bank deposit / electronic payment is supported. Bank details for online fee deposit are provided as follows: Bank Al Rajhi — Beneficiary: Pakistan International School English Section — Account No: 504608014342886 — IBAN: SA0480000504608014342886. Parents may also contact the Admission or Finance Office to make payments in person. For fee queries contact the Finance/Admissions offices.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
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 —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
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 Community-owned, non-profit, English-medium school serving children aged 3 to 18 from the Pakistani community.
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 The school bases its curriculum on the Foundation Stage Early Learning Goals. It is a nonprofit, English-medium institution serving students aged 3 to 18, with programmes from early years through the senior levels.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The student-teacher ratio is about 20:1.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
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 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 PISES provides a safe and respectful learning environment through a Code of Conduct and safety policies. Students have rights and responsibilities that emphasize safety in the classroom, on the playground, and in school activities. The Code of Conduct includes the prohibition of illegal drugs, tobacco, and weapons, and requires positive, respectful relationships within the school community. There are formal procedures for raising concerns; parents are encouraged to begin with the homeroom teacher in the presence of the Wing Coordinator, then meet with the Vice Principal, and finally contact the Principal if needed. The school's Learning Goals express a commitment to independent thinkers, effective communicators, and multifaceted citizens. Bus safety is addressed with structured disciplinary procedures to protect riders and ensure orderly travel.
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) —
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 English as a Second Language is a listed subject at PISES. The medium of instruction is English, and the school is an English-medium institution designed to serve the needs of children from ages 3-18 of the Pakistani community. The ESL subject is part of the curriculum to support language development.
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 —
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 Safety and respectful relationships are core to the school's Code of Conduct, which requires positive behaviour and safety in all school contexts. There are established procedures for raising concerns: parents should first consult with the homeroom teacher in the presence of the Wing Coordinator, then seek a meeting with the Vice Principal, and if unresolved, contact the Principal. The school emphasizes safety during transportation, with Bus Riders' rules and disciplinary procedures to protect students and ensure orderly travel. The code also promotes reporting unsafe situations to staff such as Wing Coordinators or bus drivers, and emphasizes safety during excursions and activities.
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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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 PISES Riyadh, English Section, is a non-profit English-medium school serving children aged 3–18 from the Pakistani community. It was established in September 1995 under the supervision of the Embassy of Pakistan, with the Ambassador of Pakistan as Patron-in-Chief, and later secured a separate license to operate as Pakistan International School, Riyadh (English Section), PISES. The original campus began as a single site and expanded into three wings—the Junior wing, Girls' wing, and Boys' wing—each with its own facilities and staff. The Senior School covers grades 8–12 and follows the British National Curriculum. PISES is a recognized study center for Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations (O'Level, IGCSE, AS and A Level).
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 PISES is a community-owned non-profit English-medium school designed to serve the needs of children aged 3–18 of the Pakistani community. It operates in Riyadh under the Embassy of Pakistan and aligns with Cambridge and Edexcel examinations. PISES emphasizes up-to-date teaching methodologies and technology to support student learning.
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 —
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 requires participation in the Extra-curricular Program in at least one activity per semester. Most students participate in more than one activity. A large range of activities is organized during school hours on premises by staff. Examples of extracurricular activities include English speeches, Urdu speeches, quizzes, art competition, Quran recitation competition, field trips, sports day, spelling bee contest, and clubs & societies.
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 Art competition is part of the Extracurricular Activities. The school runs clubs and societies that provide opportunities for creative expression. These activities are organized on school premises by staff.
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 English speeches and Urdu speeches are offered. Quran recitation competition is part of the program. The House System includes an even distribution of language groups and cultures within each House, promoting cultural exchange. Clubs & Societies may include language and cultural 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 wings organize extracurricular activities so each student can participate in an event and showcase sporting abilities and sportsmanship. Field trips and spelling bee are part of the program. English speeches and Urdu speeches and quizzes offer social, linguistic and competitive experiences. The program emphasizes participation across a range of activities to build social skills.
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 The House System places each student in a House with an even mix of language groups and cultures. It promotes healthy participation and competition in activities. It provides opportunities for students to interact and collaborate across cultures. The system aims to inspire students to lead and contribute to society.
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 Extracurricular activities include sports and field trips; sports day is part of the program. Activities are organized on school premises by staff and aim to develop sporting abilities and sportsmanship. Participation in multiple activities supports physical well-being and teamwork. The program provides enjoyable, structured experiences that complement classroom learning.
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 The school is a non-profit English-medium institution serving children aged 3 to 18. The Senior School program is based on the British National Curriculum. The school is a recognized study center for Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations for O-Level, IGCSE, AS, and A Level. The school was established in September 1995 under the supervision of the Embassy of Pakistan, with the Ambassador of Pakistan as its Patron-in-Chief.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards – June 2025: 17 students earned 20 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, including 11 Top in the World distinctions.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations Cambridge International Examinations: Recognized study center for O-Level, IGCSE, AS and A Level. Edexcel (Pearson Edexcel): Recognized study center for Edexcel examinations.
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 —
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publish information regarding any existing scholarships.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publish information regarding any existing waitlist.	Waitlist —
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