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Abdulaziz International School Al-Sulaimaniah

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 30,000 - 46,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3640
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Introduction

Abdulaziz International Schools – Al‑Sulaimaniah is a purpose‑built international day school in the As Sulimaniyah district of Riyadh, managed by the SABIS® network and serving students from Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school implements the SABIS® Educational System, an international, trilingual curriculum approved by the Saudi Ministry of Education that emphasises English, mathematics, Arabic, the sciences and Islamic studies and enables students to develop fluency in English, Arabic and/or French. In secondary school students are prepared for internationally recognised examinations such as IGCSE and Advanced Placement (AP), as well as local Qudorat and Tahsili tests. The campus is divided into separate Girls, Boys, Primary and KG sections (with segregation from Grade 1), and all main classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards. Notable facilities include eight science laboratories, five computer laboratories, five SABIS® Integrated Testing and Learning halls, four libraries, art rooms, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, three cafeterias, modern clinics and a dedicated kindergarten building with a large playground. The school also embeds a student‑led Student Life Organisation and regular digital assessment and revision.

3441 Prince Turki ibn Abdullah Al Saud St., As Sulimaniyah District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Abdulaziz International School Al-Sulaimaniah has 3,640 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah is located in the Al-Sulaimaniah district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Prince Turki Bin Abdullah Al Saud Street. The campus is a purpose-built SABIS facility with separate Girls and Boys sections, plus dedicated KG and Primary areas. The postal address is Abdulaziz International Schools – Al Sulaimaniah, Prince Turki Bin Abdullah Al Saud Street, P.O. Box 68629, 11537 Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The site is accessible from central Riyadh via the city's main roads.

Stages
Early Childhood Education (Pre-KG – KG2); Lower School (Grades 1 – 5); Middle School (Grades 6 – 9); High School (Grades 10 – 12).

Type
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah is a day school and operates as co-educational with gender-segregated sections from Grade 1 onward on the campus.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school publishes a Nationalities category indicating an international student body, but exact counts and breakdowns are not published.

Additional learning support
Learning support is provided through teacher-led study groups, peer tutoring, power study sessions, and on-demand tutoring videos. The school has on-site health facilities with resident nurses and offers university counseling starting in Grade 9, with advising classes from Grade 7.

Country affiliation
Saudi Arabia

Religious affiliation
Not listed publically; no explicit religious affiliation is indicated in the official materials.

School day structure
The school day is typically around 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday; Friday is generally a non-school day and Saturday hours are limited.

Bus service
No public information about a school-provided bus service is published on the official AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah materials.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The campus has three cafeterias.

Governance and Ownership
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah is managed by SABIS®, a global education network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Abdulaziz International School Al-Sulaimaniah ranges from SAR 30,000 to SAR 46,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Joining Fees

- KG (Early Years): SAR 2,000 (one-time joining fee payable to initiate the admissions process and schedule the placement test).
- Grade 1–12: SAR 3,000 (one-time joining fee payable to initiate the admissions process and schedule the placement test).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term)

Note: The school publishes annual tuition per grade. The amounts below are the published annual tuition (SAR) followed by an indicative per-term figure calculated as one-third of the annual amount to match the common three-term billing pattern used by SABIS schools (September / January / April). The annual amounts are listed by year group as published for the current academic cycle.

- Pre-Primary / FS1: Annual SAR 28,000 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 9,333.
- KG1 / FS2: Annual SAR 30,000 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 10,000.
- KG2 / Year 1: Annual SAR 32,000 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 10,667.
- Grade 1 / Year 2: Annual SAR 33,000 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 11,000.
- Grade 2 / Year 3: Annual SAR 33,000 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 11,000.
- Grade 3 / Year 4: Annual SAR 33,500 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 11,167.
- Grade 4 / Year 5: Annual SAR 33,500 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 11,167.
- Grade 5 / Year 6: Annual SAR 34,500 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 11,500.
- Grade 6 / Year 7: Annual SAR 34,500 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 11,500.
- Grade 7 / Year 8: Annual SAR 36,500 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 12,167.
- Grade 8 / Year 9: Annual SAR 36,500 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 12,167.
- Grade 9 / Year 10: Annual SAR 36,500 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 12,167.
- Grade 10 / Year 11: Annual SAR 39,500 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 13,167.
- Grade 11 / Year 12: Annual SAR 40,500 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 13,500.
- Grade 12 / Year 13: Annual SAR 41,500 — Per-term (approx.) SAR 13,833.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A one-time joining fee is required to initiate the admissions process and to reserve a place; the joining fee is payable prior to the placement test.
- Published practice for SABIS-managed schools (and reflected in local listings for this campus) uses a multi-term academic billing cycle; common term due months are September, January and April. The per-term figures above are shown on the same three-term basis for parent budgeting.
- Payment instruction published with the fee schedule directs parents to settle fees by bank deposit/transfer to the school's Saudi National Bank (SNB) account and to send a copy of the bank receipt to the school's accounting e-mail address. Use the parent ID on the receipt when emailing proof of payment.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision listed for the campus.

Other costs and additional fees

- School transport (bus): an annual bus/transport fee is charged separately; local listings indicate an annual bus fee in the range of SAR 8,000–8,500.
- One-off or recurring ancillary charges commonly applied (and typically billed in addition to base tuition) include school books, activity/resource fees, exam or external assessment fees, and medical/insurance or accident cover. Parents should budget for these additional charges in addition to annual tuition and joining fees.
- Sibling discounts: local school listings indicate that sibling discounts (when offered) are applied to second and third children in some Abdulaziz International Schools branches; confirm eligibility details with admissions/accounting for this campus.

Refund information

- The joining fee is payable at the start of the admissions process to reserve a place. The school's admissions and fee publications treat this fee as the administrative payment required to initiate registration; parents should expect the joining fee to be charged at application/placement and to be retained according to the campus admissions policy.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer / bank deposit into the school's Saudi National Bank (SNB) account is the primary published payment method; parents are asked to email a copy of the bank receipt to the school accounting e-mail and include the parent/student ID.
- Other payment methods (credit card, online portal) are not listed in public fee summaries for this campus; parents should use the bank transfer instructions provided by the school's admissions/accounting office to make payments.

Official fee document reference

- The school publishes a formal tuition & fees schedule for the current academic year; that published fee schedule is the authoritative listing for exact billing items and the campus accounting instructions.

If you require these amounts presented in a specific format for your database, the annual figures above are the published SAR amounts by year group and the per-term figures are shown on a three-term basis to match the school's normal billing pattern as published for SABIS campuses.
Academics

Abdulaziz International School Al-Sulaimaniah teaches British Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah uses the SABIS Educational System with an international, trilingual curriculum (English, Arabic, and French) approved by the Saudi Ministry of Education, covering core subjects plus a broad range of integrated subjects such as drama, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, business and economics, and computer studies, and it prepares students for international assessments such as PIRLS and PISA. The Early Childhood Education program (Pre-KG–KG 2) introduces reading, phonics, language, mathematics, and Arabic, with art, acting and physical education. Lower School (Grades 1–5) builds mastery in English, Arabic and mathematics while developing social, physical, and emotional skills, with regular art, acting and P.E. emphasis. Middle School (Grades 6–9) emphasizes continued English, Arabic and math development, with weekly classes in art, acting, computing and P.E., and a broad arts and sports program. High School (Grades 10–12) offers local Qudurat and Tahsili exams and international options such as IGCSE, AS/A Levels and AP, culminating in the High School Diploma; the U.S. High School Diploma option is available via accreditation, and AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah is accredited by Accreditation International (Ai), MSA-CESS, NCPSA and the Saudi Ministry of Education and is U.S. State Department-approved.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah provides a positive and supportive school environment focused on the health and wellbeing of every student, with staff offering high levels of personal care and attention to each student's strengths, weaknesses, and needs. Learning Support is an essential part of the SABIS Educational System at AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah, with progress monitored and gaps addressed through teacher-led study groups and collaboration between teachers and administrators. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On-Demand Tutoring Videos to reinforce learning. Starting in Grade 7, students participate in weekly Advisory Classes that offer a safe space to discuss themes relevant to their lives; topics in earlier years include peer pressure, organizational skills, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, and exam preparation, while higher grades cover health and well-being, IT safety, cultural understanding, and career guidance. Health & Wellness services include resident nurses who care for injuries and acute illnesses, manage long-term healthcare needs, promote health and safety, and respond to health-related questions; the nursing team is also equipped to manage emergencies. University counseling begins in Grade 9, with counselors helping students understand diploma requirements, select universities, and plan applications across Gulf and international destinations.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah publicly describes Learning Support as an essential SABIS component, with ongoing monitoring of each student's progress and collaboration between students, teachers, and administrators to address learning gaps. The support is delivered through teacher-led Study Groups and by assigning Prefects and Group Leaders to promote responsibility, attentiveness, and confidence in the classroom. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides additional learning support through Peer Tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On-Demand Tutoring Videos. Advisory Classes begin in Grade 7 with weekly sessions that include topics on health and well-being, conflict resolution, and study skills, and in higher grades expand to include career counseling and IT safety. Health & Wellness notes that resident nurses manage the medical care of students and the long-term management of students with special healthcare needs, indicating some overlap with SEN. The school does not publicly disclose a list of specific Special Educational Needs categories it can support or confirm whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL is not described as a separate provision on AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah's Student Support Services page. The page lists Learning Support, Advisory Classes, Health & Wellness, and University Counseling, with no EAL staff or programs mentioned. There is no explicit reference to EAL provision, staff, or language-support strategies on the publicly accessible materials. No EAL policy or program details are publicly disclosed in the available pages. Therefore, the school does not publicly disclose EAL-specific provisions.

Mental Wellbeing
Health & Wellness is a core part of wellbeing provision, with resident nurses responsible for medical care during the school day and for managing emergencies. Nurses promote health and safety at the school and respond to students' health-related questions and concerns, including long-term management of special healthcare needs. Advisory Classes, starting in Grade 7, provide a safe space for students to discuss themes relevant to their lives, including topics such as peer pressure, conflict resolution, health and exercise, and exam techniques. Early-year topics cover organizational skills and personal hygiene, while higher grades expand to health and well-being, IT safety, cultural understanding, and career guidance. Student Life, SABIS programs, and sports activities contribute to well-being by encouraging engagement and social development. University counseling begins in Grade 9 to support students in planning university options and preparing for standardized exams and applications.

Safeguarding
The AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah public pages do not publicly disclose a safeguarding or child-protection policy. A privacy policy addresses data privacy rather than safeguarding specifics. Public materials describe Health & Wellness and wellbeing supports but do not outline safeguarding procedures. The absence of explicit safeguarding information on the publicly accessible site means external readers cannot verify safeguarding frameworks. No safeguarding information is publicly disclosed in the available materials.
Parent Experience

History
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah was founded in 1999 as a nonselective school admitting both boys and girls. It is managed by SABIS, a global education network, and operates as part of Abdulaziz International Schools in Riyadh. The school uses the SABIS Educational System to prepare students for college and beyond. In 2013, a second AIS campus, Abdulaziz International School – Al-Wadi, was opened in Riyadh to extend SABIS-based education in the city.

Community
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah places student life at the center of the school experience. The campus offers the SABIS Student Life Organization and a range of sports and activities as part of its academic life, with activities designed to support student well‑being and development. The school explicitly emphasizes daily student engagement through these activities, and AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah Stories showcase student experiences and community moments.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public materials describe parent involvement through admissions processes, family testimonials, and general engagement channels rather than a named PTA. The admissions section invites prospective families to visit the school and apply, indicating a pathway for parent participation. Parent engagement is evidenced by parent testimonials on AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah Stories, such as those from Ali Almuhtaseb, Najla AlRasheed, Maya Kabbara, and Reham Selim. The school highlights SABIS Student Life Organization and campus activities as primary avenues for involvement in school life. Arabic-language pages likewise present family input and school life without listing a PTA structure.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah is located in Sulaimaniah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The campus is divided into four sections: Girls, Boys, Primary, and KG. From Grade 1, boys and girls are placed in separate sections in line with local regulations. Main classrooms for Pre-K through Grade 12 are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. Eight science laboratories, five computer laboratories, art rooms, four libraries, and three cafeterias are on campus. The campus includes a computerized SABIS ITL center with five ITL halls, a separate Kindergarten building, a large playground, on-site clinics, and both indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Kindergartners have their own independent building with a large playground.

Academic Facilities
Main classrooms for Pre-K through Grade 12 are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. The school operates eight science laboratories and five computer laboratories. There are art rooms, four libraries, and three cafeterias. A SABIS Integrated Testing and Learning ITL center comprises five ITL halls for ongoing assessment and revision.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Diverse activities are available through the SABIS Student Life Organization and SABIS Sports & Activities. Student life emphasizes engagement in daily school life to support well-being and development. The network provides ongoing student life programs and opportunities to participate in activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, organized as Early Childhood Education (Pre-KG – KG 2), Lower School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–9), and High School (Grades 10–12).

Arts & Creative
The school integrates drama, music, and the arts within its curriculum as part of a broad, interdisciplinary SABIS program.

Cultural & Language
The curriculum is international and trilingual, approved by the Saudi Ministry of Education, and develops fluency in English, Arabic, and French.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of activities and student life opportunities are available through the SABIS Student Life program.

Community & Service
The school emphasizes leadership and social development through structured student life and activities within the SABIS framework.

Leadership & Professional
The SABIS educational approach includes student-led components and opportunities for leadership development across grade levels.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school supports student well-being through a safe, engaging learning environment and a 360° view of progress.
Languages

Language Provision
AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah offers an international, trilingual SABIS curriculum approved by the Saudi Ministry of Education. The curriculum enables students to develop fluency in English, Arabic, and/or French, with strong emphasis on English, math, Arabic, the sciences, and Islamic studies.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school has international accreditation from Accreditation International, MSA-CESS, and NCPSA.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit AIS–Al-Sulaimaniah for a tour of the campus and to speak with admissions staff. Appointments can be made by contacting the school administration. The visit provides an opportunity to learn about the campus, programs, and the admissions process. A school tour helps families assess fit and prepare questions for the admissions team.
School Events
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