Affordable International Schools in Saudi Arabia
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in Saudi Arabia
Affordable international schools in Saudi Arabia are predominantly English-medium private schools that follow foreign curricula - most commonly British (IGCSE/A-Level), American (High School Diploma/AP), IB and Indian CBSE - while also teaching Arabic and Ministry-required subjects so students meet national equivalency rules. Lower-fee international options are available in the major cities (Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province) but costs vary by curriculum, facilities and location; many families find annual fees that are widely described as “affordable” typically lie within a broad band rather than a single figure. Admissions follow the Saudi academic cycle, with places for non-Saudi pupils contingent on legal residency (iqama or visa), certified transcripts and Ministry approvals, so parents should prepare documents and apply well ahead of the autumn term. Schools must meet Ministry of Education regulations (including teaching some Arabic and national subjects) and commonly operate separate sections for boys and girls from younger grades, so check gender-arrangements, transport and language-support when comparing lower-fee options.
Compare 109 Affordable international schools in Saudi Arabia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average SAR 21,731), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 109 schools · avg fee SAR 21,731
- Schools listed
- 109
- Curricula
- 19
- Average annual fee
- SAR 21,731
- Fee range
- SAR 506 – 60,000
- Most common curriculum
- American Curriculum (58 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,669 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Dar Jana International Schools
- Oldest
- International Indian School Jeddah - Boys Section (1969)
- With boarding
- 1
