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Al Alia International Indian School

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 4,075 - 8,100
Ages 2½ - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Hindi, Arabic
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Al Alia International Indian School is a K‑12 CBSE‑affiliated day school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was established on 6 April 2003 by Thomas Chandy to serve the Indian expatriate community and moved to its current Al Malaz campus in 2009 after previously operating in Azizia. The school reports around 100+ certified teachers and about 2,000 students, and its English‑medium curriculum follows CBSE. Facilities include a well‑stocked library and highly advanced computer and science laboratories, with indoor and outdoor amenities. The school provides a bus service with multiple routes and publishes a fee structure. The principal is Kavitha Latha Kadhiresan, and the school operates with separate Boys' and Girls' sections in various levels. The CBSE Gulf Sahodaya affiliation is noted, along with ongoing extracurricular and academic programs.

As Sultan Barquq, Al Malaz, Riyadh 11496, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Al Alia International Indian School has 2,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Al Alia International Indian School is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the Al Malaz district. The campus sits on Prince Fahad bin Ibrahim Al Saud Street and serves the Indian expatriate community in central Riyadh. The postal address is P.O. Box 26539, Riyadh 11496.

Stages
The school is a K-12 institution offering the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. It serves a broad age range from early years through secondary grades. The school is listed as CBSE-affiliated and operates as a single institution serving multiple grade levels.

Type
The school is a co-educational day school with separate boys' and girls' sections from the primary years onward; there is no indication of boarding facilities. The records show a boys' section and a girls' section, consistent with a multi-division day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school primarily serves the Indian expatriate community in Riyadh, with Malayalis forming the majority among Indian nationals. The exact nationality mix is not published.

Additional learning support
No explicit Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions are listed on public pages; the site highlights facilities such as a library, laboratories, and a medical centre as part of the campus offerings. Parents should inquire directly for details on SEN support if needed.

Country affiliation
The school is located in Saudi Arabia and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India (CBSE board).

Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation indicated for the school.

School day structure
The school day typically starts in the morning and may extend into the early afternoon; schedules publicly shown on third-party listings indicate a morning window around 6:30 am to 1:30 pm, with a possible late afternoon session in some cases (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) and a Saturday timetable of 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please confirm current daily timings with the school.

Bus service
The school offers a transportation service with multiple routes. Bus fees are charged monthly and vary by zone (Zones A, B, and C), with current slabs of SR 210, 240, and 270 per month. Routes and timings are published in the school's Transportation section; stops include areas such as Malaz, Batha, and Azizia, among others.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school prescribes a formal uniform with seasonal variants. Summer uniforms use navy/white/sky blue and maroon check patterns with the school logo, while winter uniforms feature a blazer in navy or dark grey with the logo. On sports or Tuesday days, students wear a dark grey track kit with their house colours, and XI–XII students wear a lab coat available from the school store.

Food Options
The campus has an on-site canteen described as healthier and hygienic. Details of menu options or dietary accommodations are not published on the site.

House System
The school uses a house system. For sports day, students wear a track kit in dark grey with their house colours and the school logo.

Governance and Ownership
The school is privately owned and independently managed. It is led by Founder Chairman Mr. Thomas Chandy, Managing Director Mr. Mohammed Hamad Abdullah Al Humaidi, and Chair Person Mrs. Mary Chandy, with Principal Mrs. Kavitha Latha Kadhiresan. The school is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education and affiliated with CBSE.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Alia International Indian School ranges from SAR 4,075 to SAR 8,100 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission Fees

- Admission Form & Prospectus: SR 50 (payable at the time of application).
- Admission Fee: SR 500 (payable at the time of admission).

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

- PRE - KG: Term I SR 1,360; Term II SR 1,360; Term III SR 1,355; Annual total SR 4,075.
- LKG - UKG: Term I SR 1,760; Term II SR 1,765; Term III SR 1,760; Annual total SR 5,285.
- Grades I - IV: Term I SR 1,995; Term II SR 1,995; Term III SR 1,990; Annual total SR 5,980.
- Grades V - VIII: Term I SR 2,160; Term II SR 2,160; Term III SR 2,160; Annual total SR 6,480.
- Grade IX: Term I SR 2,470; Term II SR 2,470; Term III SR 2,475; Annual total SR 7,415.
- Grade X: Term I SR 2,590; Term II SR 2,590; Term III SR 2,580; Annual total SR 7,760.
- Grade XI: Term I SR 2,590; Term II SR 2,590; Term III SR 2,590; Annual total SR 7,770.
- Grade XII: Term I SR 2,700; Term II SR 2,700; Term III SR 2,700; Annual total SR 8,100.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic year tuition is billed in three installments: Term I (April, May, June), Term II (September, October, November) and Term III (December, January, February, March). The Term I, II and III fees are payable by the 15th of April, September and December respectively. Delayed payments may incur a penalty/fine.
- Pupils joining mid-session pay the full fee for that term. Long absentees who wish to rejoin must pay fees for the months they were absent.
- It is mandatory for students in Grades X and XII to have all fees for the academic year (including Term III) fully cleared before issue of admit cards. For all other classes, academic-year fees must be paid before the start of the annual examinations.
- All published fee amounts are exclusive of VAT at 15%.

Transportation (bus) fees and terms

- Bus charges are applied monthly and only for 10 months (excluding summer vacation). The bus fee slabs are: Zone A SR 210 per month; Zone B SR 240 per month; Zone C SR 270 per month. The bus fee is payable monthly, and it is non-refundable and non-adjustable.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. No boarding facilities or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee information or public fee schedule.

Other costs and fees

- School uniform: A specific uniform policy is required (detailed summer, winter, sports and lab uniform items are specified). Uniform items and the lab coat for Grades XI & XII are available through the school store, but specific uniform prices are not published in the fee schedule.
- Textbooks, activity-specific consumables, exam or stationery charges are not itemised in the public fee schedule; such costs are handled as per standard school practice and may be billed or listed separately.

Refunds and related policies

- Bus fees are stated as non-refundable and non-adjustable.
- Transfer Certificates will be issued only after all school dues have been paid and any borrowed school property (including library books) is returned. This is a condition for withdrawal processing and certificate issuance.
- The published material does not provide a separate line-by-line refundable tuition schedule; general rules on mid-session joins, absentees and requirement to clear dues for transfer/TC apply.

Fee payment options and contact for billing

- The published fee schedule does not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online gateway, etc.). For bank details, accepted payment methods, and the school's invoicing process, contact the school office at the numbers or email given for administration. Payment deadlines and the requirement to clear dues remain as stated above.
Academics

Al Alia International Indian School teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 2.5 to 18.

Curriculum
Al Alia International Indian School in Riyadh is an English‑medium K–12 CBSE‑affiliated school offering education from Pre‑KG through Class XII. The curriculum follows Central Board of Secondary Education syllabi across all grades, with senior secondary streams in Science and Commerce and corresponding subjects such as English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology for Science and Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, and IP for Commerce. The 2025–25 syllabus for all grades is published by the school, covering lower year syllabi as well as XI–XII syllabi aligned to CBSE standards. The school holds CBSE affiliation 5730013, with Senior Secondary status, valid from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029. In 2025, CBSE board results included X at 95.4% and XII in Science at 95.2% and Commerce at 94.2%, reflecting strong performance across grade levels.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school describes itself as creating a positive and supportive learning environment for students, guided by a cohesive team of educators, advisors, and administrators. The Principal's Message emphasizes holistic development and a safe, happy learning atmosphere. Publicly disclosed materials show welfare staff, including a Counselor and Wellness Teacher, listed in the CBSE mandatory disclosure. Health education is emphasized and a full-time health care professional is available on campus for medical assistance. These elements indicate welfare-oriented support for students, though explicit named SEL programmes or initiatives are not publicly disclosed.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Mandatory Public Disclosure lists a Special Educator (Mrs Veena Ajith), indicating formal SEN provision within the school. It also lists a Counselor and Wellness Teacher (Mr Siju Simon Philip), suggesting welfare support for students with diverse needs. The school is CBSE-affiliated, placing it within the national CBSE framework rather than a dedicated SEN institution. The disclosure does not specify the exact types of Special Educational Needs supported. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is described as English Medium, indicating that the English language is the primary medium of instruction. There is no publicly disclosed information about dedicated EAL programs or staff.

Mental Wellbeing
A full-time health care professional is available on campus for medical assistance, and health education is emphasized. Counselors and a Wellness Teacher are listed in the CBSE mandatory disclosure, indicating formal wellbeing staff. The Principal's Message states that the school provides a safe and happy learning atmosphere aimed at holistic development. These provisions indicate wellbeing supports are integrated into school life.

Safeguarding
The CBSE mandatory disclosure lists a Counselor and Wellness Teacher, indicating formal safeguarding and student welfare staff. The Transportation rules section notes that in some cases a student may be advised to meet a counselor, highlighting a formal channel for safeguarding concerns. The School Discipline section states that misbehavior will be addressed through a School Discipline Committee, with its decisions being final and binding. The Facilities page notes a full-time health care professional on campus, which supports safeguarding and pupil welfare. The CBSE affiliation also reinforces compliance with national safeguarding and safety standards.
Parent Experience

History
Al Alia International Indian School was established on 6 April 2003 in Riyadh by Thomas Chandy, starting with 200 students and 23 teachers in the Azizia area. In 2009 the school relocated to a purpose-built campus in Al Malaz to support expansion and senior secondary education. Within six years of opening, the first Class X batch achieved a 100% pass rate, and the Class XII batch graduated in 2011 with a similar milestone. The school is currently owned by Mohammad Hamad Abdullah Al Humaidi and is affiliated with CBSE Gulf Sahodaya. In 2023, the school celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Community
The school's community comprises Indian expatriate families in Riyadh who participate in school events and alumni activities. The school hosted a condolence meeting in 2012 for the death of MO Hasan Farook Maricar, former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Model United Nations conferences have been part of school life since 2014, including events hosted by student groups such as Peevees. In 2015, the Girls' Wing received an investiture ceremony with a guest from Yara School, and inter-school sports events such as the Lulu-Keli Inter-School Football Tournament began that year. In 2019 the school marked its 17th anniversary with Rajesh Kumar from the Indian embassy as chief guest.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent–Teacher Meetings (PTM) and Open Houses are standard practices at the school. Attendance is compulsory for parents at these meetings. Parents can interact directly with the Principal during PTMs. For 2025–2026, PTMs are scheduled for KG–XII on 6 September 2025 and 10 January 2026. Annual Open House events are scheduled for 25 February 2026 for IX, X, XI and 14 March 2026 for KG–VIII.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a well-stocked library and highly advanced computer and science laboratories to support academic study and inquiry. Indoor and outdoor amenities support a broad range of activities beyond the classroom. A medical centre (clinic) is available on campus, and the canteen is hygienic. The campus is a newly constructed facility in Riyadh designed to offer a contemporary learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technology. These facilities align with the school's aim to equip students with 21st-century skills and CBSE-based education.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and uses the CBSE curriculum in English-medium instruction. Senior classes XI–XII follow the CBSE syllabus with subjects including English, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Malayalam, Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology for Science, and English, Accountancy, Business Studies, IP, Economics for Commerce. There are more than 100 certified teachers and over 2000 students. The learning approach emphasises 'learning by doing' as part of the educational method.

Arts & Creative
The school provides diverse extracurricular activities to support holistic development. It frames education through entertainment and creative exploration within an English-medium context. The school promotes creativity and engagement beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches in English and follows CBSE language offerings that include English, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The campus is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Social & Hobbies
The school emphasises civic-minded learning and builds skills in sports, public speaking, social adjustments, and fine arts cognition as part of its extracurricular approach.

Community & Service
Civic-minded learning fosters social awareness and community-oriented activity as part of student development.

Leadership & Professional
Mrs. Kavitha Latha Kadhiresan is the principal. Online registration is available through the TrackMySchool portal.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The site notes on-site facilities include a Medical Centre (Clinic) and a hygienic canteen, along with a well-stocked library and advanced computer and science laboratories. Indoor and outdoor amenities support student wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is an English-medium institution. English is the instruction language. Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam are taught as language subjects under the CBSE curriculum.
Reputation

Accreditations
CBSE-affiliated; affiliations page accessible on site; Textbook details provided via CBSE resources.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admission is granted strictly on the basis of availability of seats and the merit of the candidate. The application form for admission is available from the school office for SR 50.

2. KG admissions require age criteria: LKG is for children who are 3 years 6 months (preferably 4 years, as per NEP) on or before 1 April; UKG may include a basic competency assessment; Pre-KG is for children above 2 years 6 months and below 4 years as of 1 April.

3. Classes I–VIII may involve an assessment of basic competency in English/Hindi/3rd language, Mathematics, and Science/Social Science/EVS. For fresh admissions to KG and Class I, the birth certificate and other required documents must be submitted; for transfers from other schools, an original Transfer Certificate is required.

4. Classes IX–XII admissions require prior completion of the preceding class in a CBSE-affiliated or equivalent board and may require a transfer certificate and board reports; equivalence may be needed from the Embassy of India if coming from a board other than CBSE.

5. The last date for direct admission to IX–XII is 31 August or as mandated by CBSE from time to time.

6. Registration can be completed through the online portal linked from the admissions section; new admissions are listed with an option for online registration.

7. Documents to be submitted at admission include: admission forms (English and Arabic), birth certificate (translated to English), original Transfer Certificate (for certain classes), passport copies for student and parents, Iqama copies, and two passport-size photos; original mark sheets of previous years may be required.

8. The school provides an online registration system and contact channels for further information.

Scholarships
The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.

Waitlist
The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
School Events
The school has not added events
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