EtonHouse International School Granada vs King’s College Riyadh - Sedra Campus

	E EtonHouse International School Granada Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	K King’s College Riyadh - Sedra Campus Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 52,000 - 67,500	Fees / year SAR 58,363 - 108,675
Age range	Age range 1½ - 11 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), BTEC Qualification
Pupils	Pupils 200	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Arabic, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened 2027
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location EtonHouse International School Granada is in the Granada district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main campus address is 6451 Abdullah Bin Hayawiya Street, AlShuhada District, Riyadh 13241. The adjacent EtonHouse International Pre-School Granada is at 7427 Muhammad Ali Junah, Ghirnatah, Riyadh 13241. The Granada location is central to families living or working in Riyadh, providing convenient access within the city.	Location The Sedra Campus is located in the Sedra area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It opens in August 2027 as a through school from Pre-School to Year 13, initially offering Pre-School to Year 9 and expanding year by year to Year 13. For current King's families, the Diriyah campus will continue as a primary school, while Sedra supports students through all stages of education. The campus is part of King's College Riyadh, which is part of the Cognita family of schools and partnered with King's College UK.
Stages	Stages The school offers a bilingual, two-site pathway for early years and primary. Early years run from Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 3 (18 months to 6 years). Primary runs from Kindergarten 3 to Year 5 (5 to 11 years). The curriculum combines the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach in early years with the International Primary Curriculum in primary.	Stages Pre-School to Year 13; initially Pre-School to Year 9, opening August 2027, with expansion to Year 13 planned year by year.
School type	School type The campuses operate as international day schools with separate Pre-School Granada and EtonHouse International School Granada campuses in Riyadh. There is no public information indicating boarding facilities. The schools emphasise a bilingual English/Arabic program and an international, child-centered learning environment.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Not publicly disclosed. The school promotes an international, dual-language community and collaboration with a global EtonHouse network, indicating a diverse student body in principle.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Public information about formal SEN provisions is not listed. The focus is on a bilingual, inquiry-based curriculum and safeguarding/well-being measures within a multinational learning community. No explicit SEN accommodations are described in the publicly available materials.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Saudi Arabia.	Country affiliation UK affiliation through a partnership with King's College UK and Cognita.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated in the public materials. The program emphasises bilingual education and Saudi cultural heritage without reference to a specific religious framework.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure EtonHouse International Pre-School Granada operates from 7:30am to 2:30pm. EtonHouse International School Granada runs curriculum hours from 7:30am to 2:30pm, with an after-school extracurricular slot from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Public information about a school bus service is not published. Families relocating should confirm transport options with the admissions team. If bus services are available, details about providers and routes would be communicated by the school.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Application fee: SAR 1,000 (non-refundable) payable at time of application. - Registration fee: SAR 5,000 (non-refundable) payable within five working days after issuance of the Letter of Offer to confirm placement. Tuition Fees (yearly and termly by year group) - Pre‑Nursery — Yearly: SAR 55,000; Termly: SAR 18,334. - Nursery — Yearly: SAR 50,000; Termly: SAR 16,667. - Kindergarten 1 — Yearly: SAR 50,000; Termly: SAR 16,667. - Kindergarten 2 — Yearly: SAR 52,000; Termly: SAR 17,333. - Kindergarten 3 — Yearly: SAR 52,000; Termly: SAR 17,333. - Grade 1 — Yearly: SAR 54,000; Termly: SAR 18,000. - Grade 2 — Yearly: SAR 54,000; Termly: SAR 18,000. - Grade 3 — Yearly: SAR 60,000; Termly: SAR 20,000. - Grade 4 — Yearly: SAR 60,000; Termly: SAR 20,000. - Grade 5 — Yearly: SAR 65,000; Termly: SAR 20,666. - Grade 6 — Yearly: SAR 67,500; Termly: SAR 22,500. - Grade 7 — Yearly: SAR 67,500; Termly: SAR 22,500. - Grade 8 — Yearly: SAR 67,500; Termly: SAR 22,500. Billing schedule and payment terms - All fees are payable in full in Saudi Riyal (SAR). Payment may be made on a termly or an annual basis. - Fees listed are exclusive of 15% VAT; VAT is not applicable for Saudi nationals. - Any proration of tuition is calculated on a weekly basis according to the number of term-weeks remaining in the academic term. - Families have five working days to confirm acceptance of a placement by payment of the registration fee. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; the school does not publish separate boarding fees for the Granada campus. (No boarding provision/boarding fees are included in the campus fee schedule.) Other costs and fees - No separate amounts for school uniform, transportation, meal plans, or specific extracurricular/activity fees are listed in the published tuition schedule. - Uniforms can be purchased from the campus (school-supplied uniform purchase option used across EtonHouse campuses). - Additional optional or third-party charges (for example third-party bus transport, optional ECAs, individual music tuition or external exam fees) are not specified in the published tuition table and may incur separate charges if applicable. Refund information - The application fee (SAR 1,000) and the registration fee (SAR 5,000) are non-refundable. - Tuition proration is applied on a weekly basis for the remainder of term-weeks when applicable. Beyond these points, no additional published refund schedule or detailed withdrawal refund table is provided in the campus fee schedule. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discount: second child receives 5% off gross school fees; third child onwards receives 10% off gross school fees. The sibling discount will be revised if an enrolled sibling ceases to be enrolled. - Full-year upfront payment discount: 5% off the net yearly school fees when fees are paid in full up-front. Fee payment options - Accepted payment method: wire transfer (bank transfer). Payment details are provided once the full set of application documents is received. No published indication that credit card payment is accepted. Notes - All amounts above are stated in Saudi Riyal (SAR) and are presented as published for the campus fee schedule.	Fee details Application, Assessment and Deposit - Application fee (one-off, non-refundable): SAR 550. - Professional evaluation fee: SAR 1,100 per applicant (refundable only if a place is not offered). - Enrolment administration fee (one-off, non-refundable) due on accepting an offer: SAR 3,800. - Place-holding deposit to secure a place: 50% of the first term's fees, payable within 7 days of the offer and deducted from the first term's fees. Failure to pay within the timeframe may result in the offer being withdrawn. Deposits are non-refundable except in exceptional cases. Sedra Campus — Founding Family Tuition Fees (amounts shown in Saudi Riyal, SAR) - These founding-family figures apply to the Sedra campus during its initial years: - Pre-School & Reception: Term 1 SAR 20,300; Term 2 SAR 20,300; Term 3 SAR 10,150; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 50,750; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 58,363. - Years 1 & 2: Term 1 SAR 22,500; Term 2 SAR 22,500; Term 3 SAR 11,250; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 56,250; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 64,688. - Years 3 & 4: Term 1 SAR 26,400; Term 2 SAR 26,400; Term 3 SAR 13,200; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 66,000; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 75,900. - Years 5 & 6: Term 1 SAR 26,800; Term 2 SAR 26,800; Term 3 SAR 13,400; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 67,000; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 77,050. - Years 7–9: Term 1 SAR 28,600; Term 2 SAR 28,600; Term 3 SAR 14,300; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 71,500; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 82,225. - Years 10 & 11: Term 1 SAR 30,400; Term 2 SAR 30,400; Term 3 SAR 15,200; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 76,000; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 87,400. - Years 12 & 13: Term 1 SAR 32,100; Term 2 SAR 32,100; Term 3 SAR 16,050; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 80,250; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 92,288. Sedra Campus — Standard Tuition Fees (regular fee structure shown for future years, amounts in SAR) - These standard rates apply following the founding period: - Pre-School & Reception: Term 1 SAR 23,940; Term 2 SAR 23,940; Term 3 SAR 11,970; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 59,850; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 68,828. - Years 1 & 2: Term 1 SAR 26,460; Term 2 SAR 26,460; Term 3 SAR 13,230; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 66,150; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 76,073. - Years 3 & 4: Term 1 SAR 31,080; Term 2 SAR 31,080; Term 3 SAR 15,540; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 77,700; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 89,355. - Years 5 & 6: Term 1 SAR 31,500; Term 2 SAR 31,500; Term 3 SAR 15,750; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 78,750; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 90,563. - Years 7–9: Term 1 SAR 33,600; Term 2 SAR 33,600; Term 3 SAR 16,800; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 84,000; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 96,600. - Years 10 & 11: Term 1 SAR 35,700; Term 2 SAR 35,700; Term 3 SAR 17,850; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 89,250; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 102,638. - Years 12 & 13: Term 1 SAR 37,800; Term 2 SAR 37,800; Term 3 SAR 18,900; Annual (excl VAT) SAR 94,500; Annual (inc VAT) SAR 108,675. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or in three instalments: 40% due for Term 1, 30% for Term 2, and 30% for Term 3. Instalment payments are payable in advance of each term. - A 5% tuition discount is available for families who pay the full year's fees in a single payment at the time of acceptance (discount applies only when payment is made via bank transfer, cheque, or cash). - A 5% sibling discount is available for the third and subsequent child; this sibling discount is only applicable if payment is made by bank transfer, cheque, or cash. - For pupils joining mid-term, tuition is calculated pro rata for remaining days, with a minimum charge equal to 50% of the first term's fees. - No capital fee is charged. All fees are charged in SAR. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable to the Sedra campus; no boarding fees are listed. Other costs and exclusions - Tuition fees do not include school lunches, transportation, educational trips, or extracurricular activities provided by external providers; these are charged separately. Uniform costs, specialist equipment, and optional activity fees are additional and charged as applicable. Refund information - Refunds are processed in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations. Deposits are non-refundable except in exceptional cases. The professional evaluation fee (SAR 1,100) is refundable only if a place is not offered. The enrolment administration fee (SAR 3,800) and the application fee (SAR 550) are non-refundable. Fee payment options - Payment methods explicitly referenced for discounts and sibling discounts: bank transfer, cheque, or cash. A single full-year payment made by one of these methods qualifies for the 5% payment discount. Other payment methods are not specified in the fee schedule. Tax and regulatory notes - A 15% VAT is charged on admissions fees for non-Saudi (expatriate) families in line with ZATCA requirements; Saudi nationals are exempt. All fees are subject to Ministry of Education approval and annual review.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options An optional meal service through third-party catering at an additional cost.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of EtonHouse International Education Arabia, the Saudi Arabia arm of EtonHouse International Education Group.	Governance and ownership King's College Riyadh is part of the Cognita family of Schools.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers a bilingual program with English and Arabic instruction and Mandarin available as an additional language, delivered by native-speaking educators in an inquiry-based environment. In Early Years (Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten 3), the approach follows EtonHouse Inquire.Think.Learn, inspired by Reggio Emilia. In Primary Years (Kindergarten 3 through Year 5), learning is based on the International Primary Curriculum, with an emphasis on hands-on inquiry. Mathematics is taught with a focus on real-life applications using Singapore Maths heuristics to build problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. The learning environment includes facilities such as a swimming pool, a soccer field, music room, and ateliers to support a broad, well-rounded program and wellbeing. External qualifications for the Granada campus are not listed on current pages; however, broader EtonHouse materials indicate a future K-12 pathway potentially including Cambridge IGCSEs and International A-Levels.	Curriculum details The school delivers a British education rooted in King's College UK, combining the English National Curriculum with the King's ethos. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are central to the programme. Early Years covers Pre-School and Reception (ages 3 to 5); Pre-Prep covers Years 1 and 2 (ages 5 to 7); Prep School covers Years 3 to 8 (ages 7 to 13), with specialist teaching from Year 5. The curriculum emphasizes strong academic foundations alongside character development, leadership and creativity, with a broad co-curricular programme that extends learning beyond the classroom. From August 2027, Sedra Campus will operate as a through school from Pre-School to Year 13, initially admitting Pre-School to Year 9 and expanding to Year 13 over time.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Academic Outcomes describe an outstanding British education from EYFS to Year 8. Early Years Excellence shows strong holistic development and performance above international norms. Arabic language outcomes are rated Very Good by ABT, a leading benchmarking body in the Middle East. Curriculum progression through Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School continues to develop academic strengths, personal values and global citizenship.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression From Pre-School through Senior School, students progress toward Year 13 and onto a world-class university.
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 EtonHouse International School Granada campus aligns with the broader EtonHouse approach, which places wellbeing at the center of learning through future‑ready, personalised programmes. The Granada teaching team includes a dedicated Pastoral Leader (Ayesha Gilroy) whose role covers supporting children with a diverse range of needs and promoting inclusive, wellbeing‑focused practice. The head of the Pre‑School and classroom leaders have emphasised student wellbeing in their roles, with references to initiatives such as whole‑school Mental Health Day activities led by staff. The primary programme explicitly states a strong focus on student happiness and well‑being as part of its holistic approach. Safeguarding and a strong home–school partnership are described as core elements supporting student wellbeing across the school community.	Social & emotional learning The school fosters social and emotional learning through a through-school community that emphasises shared values, care, and high expectations at every stage of the journey.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Ayesha Gilroy, the Pastoral Leader, is described as experienced in supporting children with a diverse range of needs, indicating an inclusive approach to SEN. Elanie Van Der Nest, Core Educator for EtonHouse International Pre‑School Granada, holds an Honours degree in Learning Support, positioning staff to address learning needs within the early years setting. The staff bios emphasise inclusive practice and partnerships with families to support individual learner wellbeing and growth. Public pages list pastoral, learning support, and Arabic/English language expertise among staff, but do not publish a formal SEN department or a specified list of SEN categories. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding the specific types of SEN it can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.	Special educational needs (SEN) SEN and learning support are integrated within the curriculum, with EAL and other learning support highlighted as part of the student experience.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school provides a strong bilingual programme in English and Arabic, delivered by two qualified educators (one native English speaker and one native Arabic speaker) who plan and deliver inquiry‑based learning together. Mandarin is offered as an additional language, expanding the language portfolio for students. The school emphasises multilingual and cross‑cultural immersion from an early age, with Arabic, English and Mandarin taught within the curriculum. As part of the global EtonHouse network, students benefit from cross‑campus language opportunities and English/Arabic language emphasis across the learning programme. The curriculum explicitly includes bilingual delivery and language progression within the IPC/IB pathway used in the group, befitting the Granada campus.	English as an additional language The school recognises EAL provisions and offers language support as part of its curriculum (explicit details appear under EAL and Learning Support).
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a clear priority within the Granada campus, reflected in the Primary Programme's emphasis on wellbeing and happiness. The Teaching Team includes roles such as a Pastoral Leader and Educators who actively incorporate wellbeing into daily practice and school life. Staff biographies note initiatives focused on mental health, including Mental Health Day events led by teachers. The curriculum combines inquiry‑based learning with a deliberate emphasis on student happiness and wellbeing, supported by purpose‑built facilities and spaces for physical and creative activities. Safeguarding measures and a strong home–school partnership further support students' mental wellbeing and sense of security.	Mental wellbeing Pastoral care and wellbeing provisions are embedded in school life across both campuses, supporting students' emotional and social development.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Comprehensive safeguarding measures are in place to prioritise student well‑being and safety. The school promotes a safe, supportive environment and maintains a strong home–school partnership that involves families in safeguarding and welfare. Publicly available materials describe safeguarding as a core, explicit commitment within the EtonHouse Arabia group and its Riyadh campuses. The staff structure includes roles focused on student welfare, such as a Pastoral Leader and wellbeing‑oriented educators, reinforcing safeguarding practices in daily school life. The school states that safeguarding measures are embedded across programmes and interactions, supporting a safe learning community.	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection policies are in place as part of the school's governance and daily operations.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview EtonHouse International School Granada comprises two Riyadh campuses: EtonHouse International Pre-School Granada (Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten 3) and EtonHouse International School Granada (Kindergarten 1 to Grade 4). The campuses are located in Riyadh's Granada district and feature a purpose-built, well-resourced learning environment. Facilities include a swimming pool, a football field, and dedicated spaces for creative learning such as a music room and an atelier. Additional spaces include a pottery/art studio, a science lab, a media/light studio, and a piazza to support collaborative projects. Outdoor and dining facilities include a school field and a cafeteria with third-party catering options, plus indoor play areas for younger children.	Facilities overview Opening August 2027, King's College Riyadh Sedra Campus will be a through school offering Pre-School to Year 13 within one King's community. Opening initially from Pre-School to Year 9, the campus will expand year by year through to Year 13. The campus is purpose-built for learning, sport, and creativity, with facilities designed to support learning, wellbeing, and personal growth across all stages of education. A broad co-curricular programme complements academic learning, encouraging curiosity, leadership, teamwork, and resilience beyond the classroom.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sports facilities include a swimming pool and an outdoor football field, with a school field available for outdoor activities.	Sports facilities The school has a 25m six-lane swimming pool, an eight-court sports hall, two padel courts, one full-size floodlit football pitch, and two basketball courts.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic spaces include a science lab (Living Lab) to support hands-on science learning.	Academic facilities The school has cutting-edge science and technology laboratories, multiple music and art studios, specialist libraries, and dedicated Sixth Form areas with focused guidance for future pathways.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities An extracurricular programme is offered, with a focus on wellbeing, creativity, and personal growth, aligned with the school's inquiry-based approach.	Extra curricular facilities The school has a broad co-curricular programme that complements academic learning, encouraging curiosity, leadership, teamwork, and resilience beyond the classroom.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History EtonHouse International Education Arabia launched two campuses in Granada, Riyadh in 2025: EtonHouse International Pre-School Granada and EtonHouse International School Granada. The expansion was carried out in partnership with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City as part of Saudi Arabia's education transformation aligned with Vision 2030. Both campuses are part of the Singapore-based EtonHouse International Education Group, which has more than 30 years of experience in international education. The Granada campuses offer a Reggio Emilia-inspired, inquiry-based learning program with bilingual English-Arabic instruction and Mandarin as an additional language, and are located within Flow Granada in Riyadh.	History King's College Riyadh carries a heritage dating back to 1880 when King's College Taunton was founded in Somerset, England. It is part of the Woodard family of schools and shares the Pelican in its Piety emblem and the motto Fortis et Fidelis. In Riyadh, King's College Riyadh operates in partnership with King's College Taunton and as part of Cognita. The Sedra Campus opens in August 2027 as a purpose-built through school offering Pre-School to Year 13, with the Diriyah campus continuing to serve as a primary school, and Sedra expanding to Year 13 over time. The Sedra Campus is led by Principal Jacqueline Doran to maintain continuity of vision across campuses.
Community	Community The school teaches in English and Arabic, with Mandarin as an additional language. The community is described as diverse and welcoming, with staff engaging closely with families and helping children form friendships across the world. The learning environment includes facilities such as a swimming pool, soccer field, music room, and atelier to support a broad range of experiences. Prospective families can participate in events like Experience Day and book school tours to engage with the community.	Community Friends of King's is the vibrant and welcoming parent community. This group of parents shapes school life through events, celebrations and initiatives that strengthen the community and create lasting connections. The Friends of King's meets regularly with the school's leadership team to plan activities that bring families together, support key projects, and celebrate the shared spirit that defines our school. Involvement by Friends of King's helps nurture a warm, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere at King's College Riyadh.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Public materials do not describe a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA); instead, parent engagement is facilitated through the school's Parenting resources, including the Newshub and the Parenting blog. Families are invited to participate in events such as Experience Day and to book tours to learn about the school. The Barclay Family and other testimonials highlight a welcoming, diverse community with active staff–parent interaction. Language and culture are central to involvement, with bilingual English-Arabic instruction and Mandarin offered, which informs parent engagement in school life.	Parent teacher association The school has a parent-teacher association known as Friends of King's. This dedicated group of parents meets regularly to plan events, celebrations and initiatives that strengthen the school community. It works closely with the leadership team to support key projects and school life. Involvement by Friends of King's helps nurture a warm, inclusive atmosphere across King's College Riyadh.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers a bilingual programme in English and Arabic, with Mandarin as an additional language. Two qualified educators (a native English speaker and a native Arabic speaker) jointly plan and deliver inquiry-based learning in an immersive dual-language environment. Learning spaces are age-appropriate and support exploration.	Academic & intellectual King's College Riyadh has a broad co-curricular programme that complements academic learning, encouraging curiosity, leadership, teamwork, and resilience beyond the classroom. It partners with leading Riyadh academies to offer specialist experiences across sport, performing arts and dance, embedded within the school day. Sixth Form has dedicated spaces with focused guidance for future pathways.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The extra-curricular programme includes Arts & Culture, Sports, STEM and Robotics. Facilities include specialist studios such as a music room and an atelier. Activities support creative expression and hands-on learning.	Arts & creative Spears Arts, Drama and Dance Academy is in partnership with Spears Theatre Arts to deliver in-school and after-school performing arts. Spears offers Musical Theatre, Dance, Drama, Confident Communications, and Art programmes led by international practitioners to develop confidence, creativity, and communication. Spears also delivers after-school provision to the wider school community.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school offers a bilingual programme in English and Arabic, with Mandarin as an additional language. Two educators deliver bilingual instruction in an immersive environment. The program supports cross-cultural understanding through language learning.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The extra-curricular programme includes Arts & Culture, Sports, STEM and Robotics. The programme is designed to support well-rounded development through collaborative learning and exploration. Facilities support physical and outdoor activities.	Social & hobbies The ECA programme includes Gymnastics and Football for pupils of all ages, and Next Gen Dance adds creativity, energy, and self-expression to enrichment. In the evenings, community academies provide Gymnastics, Basketball, and Football for the wider community.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The co-curricular programme fosters leadership, teamwork, and resilience beyond the classroom. The school provides dedicated Sixth Form spaces with focused guidance for future pathways. Partnerships with Elite Sports Academy and Spears Arts deliver coaching from specialist practitioners and industry professionals.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Facilities include a swimming pool and a soccer field. Curriculum hours run from 7:30am to 2:30pm, with extra-curricular activities from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. The learning environment is designed to inspire exploration and well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sedra Campus features a 25m six-lane swimming pool, an eight-court sports hall, two padel courts, a full-size floodlit football pitch, two basketball courts, and a theatre and performing arts centre. These facilities support a co-curricular programme that includes sport and performing arts within the school day and in the evenings, promoting physical literacy, fitness, and wellbeing. Evening community programmes extend wellness opportunities to families and the wider community, including gymnastics, basketball, and football.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Instruction is delivered in English and Arabic, with Mandarin offered as an additional language.	Language provision Arabic language sits at the heart of school life, with Islamic Studies and Saudi Social Studies also central to the student experience. A global outlook accompanies this focus, preparing students for both local and international pathways.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual programme in English and Arabic. Two qualified educators (a native English speaker and a native Arabic speaker) jointly plan and deliver inquiry-based learning in an immersive dual-language environment. Mandarin is provided as an additional language.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Immersion is delivered through the bilingual English-Arabic program with daily instruction in both languages. The learning approach is inquiry-based and project-focused within a bilingual context. Mandarin is available as an additional language.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Book a personalised tour to meet our principals and educators and to experience the Granada campus firsthand. The tour provides insight into the bilingual, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environment. Booking is available through the campus's tour option. 2. Submit the online application with a non-refundable SAR 1,000 application fee at the time of submission. A full set of application documents is required, and payment details are shared after the documents are received. 3. If eligible and a vacancy exists, you will receive a Letter of Offer. After receiving the offer, families have five working days to confirm placement by paying a non-refundable SAR 5,000 registration fee. 4. Pay school fees in Saudi Riyal; fees are exclusive of 15% VAT, and VAT is not applicable for Saudi nationals. A 5% discount applies to the second child and 10% to the third child onwards for siblings. Payments are by wire transfer, with details provided after the full set of application documents is received. 5. Admissions operate on a rolling basis; relocation and readiness are accommodated as long as eligibility is met and a vacancy exists. The academic year runs from August to June, and admissions can begin at different times throughout the year.	Admissions 1. Make an Enquiry. The Admissions Team provides a personalised and supportive onboarding experience and takes the time to understand the child's needs. They guide families through the next steps toward joining King's College Riyadh. With limited availability in some year groups, families are encouraged to begin the process early. Admissions for the SEDRA Campus are open now, and priority consideration is given to existing King's College Riyadh families. 2. Visit King's College Riyadh. A personalised campus tour helps families experience life at King's, with tours available throughout the week. Visitors see the school's facilities and can meet the Leadership Team during the visit. Tours provide a sense of the school community and learning environment. Tours are available throughout the week at convenient times. 3. Submit your application. Complete the online application form and upload the required documents. The Admissions Team is on hand to assist if needed. After submission, the school reviews the application and prepares for the next step. 4. Assessment & Offer. An assessment is arranged to understand the child's learning needs and potential; remote assessments can be arranged for families outside the country. Assessment outcomes are shared within a few days, and offers are issued to successful applicants. If additional information is required, the Admissions Team will contact the family. 5. Secure your place. To confirm the place, accept the offer, provide the requested documents, and pay the enrolment fee within the specified timeframe. The Admissions Team will provide next steps and due dates for documentation and payment. Once confirmed, families receive enrolment reminders and information about start dates.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publish any information on existing scholarships.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not publish any information on existing waitlist.	Waitlist —
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