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Aldenham Prep Riyadh

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 53,475 - 80,500
Ages 3 - 13 years
Pupil numbers 500
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 16
Introduction

Aldenham Prep Riyadh is a British-curriculum day school in Riyadh serving pupils aged 3 to 13 across Early Years (EYFS) through Key Stage 3. The school delivers the English National Curriculum enhanced by the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the IMYC, together with Aldenham's proprietary AldenhamPlus sequencing. Instruction is delivered through the English-based curriculum and the school employs specialist teachers for Arabic and a Modern Foreign Language; Arabic and Islamic Studies are provided as part of the programme. The campus is described as purpose-designed for learning and wellbeing, with specialist learning spaces including computing, art and design & technology, a library, swimming facilities, outdoor play areas and provision for SEND. Distinctive features published on the school site include early introduction of subject-specialist teaching from Year 5, integration with the Aldenham Education Group as an owner-operated extension of the UK school, and a broad co-curricular offer (noted as over 120 weekly activities).

Al Noura, 8288, Riyadh 13321, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Aldenham Prep Riyadh has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Aldenham Prep Riyadh is located in Riyadh North, in the Al Noura/As Sahafah area. It is easily accessible from most parts of the city. The campus address is Aldenham Prep Riyadh School, Al Noura, As Sahafah, Riyadh RYD 13321, Saudi Arabia.

Stages
The school currently offers Early Years Foundation Stage (age 3+) through Year 8 (ages 11-13). The structure includes EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and Key Stage 3, with Year 8 as the current upper year. The school intends to expand later to cover the full EYFS–Year 13 British international framework.

Type
Co-educational; the Riyadh campus operates as a British international day school (boarding is not indicated for this campus). Boarding is available at Aldenham UK for older pupils.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Data on pupil nationalities or the local-to-international ratio is not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
SEN provisions are not publicly listed. Arabic Language and Islamic Studies are integrated into the local curriculum.

Country affiliation
Aldenham Prep Riyadh is part of the Aldenham Foundation and affiliated with Aldenham UK, the UK-based founding school group.

Religious affiliation
There is no explicit religious affiliation stated. The curriculum includes Arabic Language and Islamic Studies to reflect the local context.

School day structure
Nursery offers full-day provision. Start and end times for the general school day are not published publicly.

Bus service
A bus service for the Riyadh campus is not published in public materials; families typically arrange transport. The Aldenham UK campuses provide coach routes, but these are not indicated for Riyadh.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is not provided. Aldenham Prep Riyadh operates as a day school for children aged 3–13. There are no boarding facilities or arrangements described on site.

Uniform Requirement
A full uniform bundle (summer, winter and PE uniform) must be purchased before starting school; after purchase, individual items can be bought as needed.

Food Options
Lunch provision is included in the curriculum and bundled tuition. Breakfast is available as an optional add-on.

Governance and Ownership
Aldenham Prep Riyadh is the first owner-operated branch of an independent UK school in Saudi Arabia. It is part of the Aldenham Education Group and is closely linked with Aldenham UK, which was founded in 1597.
Fees

Annual tuition at Aldenham Prep Riyadh ranges from SAR 53,475 to SAR 80,500 for 2026/27.

Schedule of tuition fees (per term and per year group)

- Nursery
- Term 1: SAR 18,600
- Term 2: SAR 18,600
- Term 3: SAR 9,300
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 46,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 53,475.

- Reception
- Term 1: SAR 19,400
- Term 2: SAR 19,400
- Term 3: SAR 9,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 48,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 55,775.

- Year 1
- Term 1: SAR 21,400
- Term 2: SAR 21,400
- Term 3: SAR 10,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 53,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 61,525.

- Year 2
- Term 1: SAR 21,400
- Term 2: SAR 21,400
- Term 3: SAR 10,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 53,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 61,525.

- Year 3
- Term 1: SAR 25,400
- Term 2: SAR 25,400
- Term 3: SAR 12,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 63,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 73,025.

- Year 4
- Term 1: SAR 25,400
- Term 2: SAR 25,400
- Term 3: SAR 12,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 63,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 73,025.

- Year 5
- Term 1: SAR 25,400
- Term 2: SAR 25,400
- Term 3: SAR 12,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 63,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 73,025.

- Year 6
- Term 1: SAR 25,400
- Term 2: SAR 25,400
- Term 3: SAR 12,700
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 63,500
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 73,025.

- Year 7
- Term 1: SAR 28,000
- Term 2: SAR 28,000
- Term 3: SAR 14,000
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 70,000
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 80,500.

- Year 8
- Term 1: SAR 28,000
- Term 2: SAR 28,000
- Term 3: SAR 14,000
- Total fee (excl. VAT): SAR 70,000
- Total fee (incl. VAT): SAR 80,500.

Assessment, acceptance and entrance-related fees

- Assessment Fee: non-refundable SAR 1,000, payable on submission of the application form.
- Acceptance Fee: non-refundable SAR 10,000, payable when an offer of a school place is accepted; charged once to hold the place.
- Capital Development Fee: non-refundable SAR 10,000, payable when an offer of a school place is accepted; charged once.

Refundable security deposit

- Refundable security deposit: SAR 2,500, payable on 1 April 2026 at the start of Term 3.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition billing split: Term 1 = 40% of the total fees (due 15 August); Term 2 = 40% of the total fees (due 15 December); Term 3 = 20% of the total fees (due 01 April). Parents are responsible for payment of all applicable school fees before the student may attend; this responsibility cannot be delegated to a company.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. Aldenham Prep Riyadh operates as a day prep school for the stated age range and does not list boarding provision or boarding charges for the Riyadh campus.

Other mandatory or commonly charged costs

- Food (lunch): Lunch provision is mandatory and bundled into the tuition cost; breakfast is available as an optional add-on and charged separately. Specific add-on prices are not listed in the schedule.
- Uniform: New parents are required to purchase a full uniform bundle (summer, winter and PE) prior to the pupil starting; individual items may be bought later. Specific uniform prices and item lists are not provided in the schedule.
- Discounts: A sibling discount of SAR 1,250 is applied for each additional child; the eldest child is charged at the full rate.
- VAT: A 15% VAT is applied to all charges; Saudi nationals do not pay VAT on these education-related charges. The schedule notes fees are exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.

Refund information

- Assessment Fee, Acceptance Fee and Capital Development Fee are explicitly described as non-refundable. The security deposit is explicitly described as refundable (SAR 2,500). No additional refund policy details (for term fees or pro-rata refunds) are specified in the Schedule of Fees.

Fee payment options

- The Schedule of Fees and the published fee pages do not specify accepted payment methods for tuition (such as credit card or bank transfer). Event and activity notices on the site show that some extracurricular payments have been handled by bank transfer, but accepted methods for tuition and one-off charges are not listed in the fee schedule and should be clarified directly with the school administration.

Notes and contractual reference

- All fees above are presented as published in the Schedule of Fees for the 2025–2026 academic year. The Schedule states that all information is governed by the 2025–2026 Parent Contract and that mandatory fees are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
Academics

Aldenham Prep Riyadh teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 13.

Curriculum
Aldenham Prep Riyadh offers a British international curriculum for boys and girls aged 3 to 13 and currently teaches up to Year 8; there are plans to become a full EYFS–Year 13 school offering (I)GCSE and A Levels. The timetable includes English, Maths and Science, along with ICT, Art, Design Technology, Geography, History and French, with specialist French and weekly PE and swimming. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are central components of the curriculum, with Arabic taught from Lower School by subject specialists. The school follows a staged structure: Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery/Foundation), Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2), Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) and Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9). Aldenham emphasizes a broad co-curricular programme and sport, offering football, netball, hockey, cricket, basketball, plus swimming and other activities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL at Aldenham Prep Riyadh is embedded in daily life through strong pastoral care. Pastoral care is at the heart of the school's approach to education. SEL is supported by a PSHE programme designed to promote well-being, confidence, and readiness for life beyond academics, with content covering physical health, mental health, and relationship health. The House system provides belonging and ongoing welfare support through personal tutors and Housemasters, complemented by a School Chaplain who offers pastoral and spiritual guidance. All staff are trained in safeguarding to help maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Information publicly available for Aldenham Prep Riyadh does not describe any dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. It does not specify which types of SEN the school can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. There is no mention of an Academic Learning Support department or intensive one to one interventions in the documented materials. In contrast, SEN related information is published for Aldenham UK which describes a small Academic Learning Support unit, but that does not confirm availability at the Riyadh campus. Therefore, SEN provision for the Riyadh campus is not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Information publicly available for Aldenham Prep Riyadh does not describe any dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision. The curriculum is described as tailored for Riyadh with Arabic Language central, and there is no explicit mention of EAL staff, programmes or classes. The site does not disclose EAL support details. Therefore, EAL provision is not publicly disclosed. No further EAL information is publicly available beyond the current materials.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through well established pastoral care within the Aldenham network, including a Health Centre and access to medical staff for preventative care and wellbeing support. The Health Centre is supported by a qualified nurse and, for boarding students, a School Doctor, with additional mental health resources as part of the Life Matters and pastoral framework. Short periods of counselling are available, with referrals to Private therapy or CAMHS if more is needed. A School Chaplain provides pastoral and spiritual support, including assemblies and one to one listening when needed. PSHE programs include mental health education as part of holistic development.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding at Aldenham Prep Riyadh is a priority, with ALL staff trained in safeguarding and a dedicated safeguarding team in place. The safeguarding team works with families and external agencies to support pupils and ensure a safe environment. If there are concerns about a child welfare, staff or families should contact the safeguarding team, or call emergency services if a child is in immediate danger. A safeguarding policy is published and available, outlining procedures and protections. These standards reflect the safeguarding framework used across the Aldenham group.
Parent Experience

History
Aldenham Prep Riyadh opened in September 2022 as the first owner-operated, integrated branch of a UK independent school in Saudi Arabia, serving children aged 3 to 11. It is closely aligned with Aldenham School in the UK, sharing its ethos and traditions, with Aldenham UK founded in 1597 as the flagship of the Aldenham Foundation. The Riyadh campus appointed Vicky Gocher as Founding Head, bringing leadership from Aldenham Prep in the UK. In 2023, Aldenham Education Group announced plans to add a second campus in King Abdullah Financial District to deliver a broader K-12 offering, while Aldenham Prep Riyadh continues to grow from its 2022 origins.

Community
The school describes a warm, inclusive community with pastoral care at its heart and a strong connection to the wider Aldenham family and its global network. Its curriculum is broad and supported by a rich co-curricular programme, with opportunities in sports, languages and the arts. It hosts regular events for families, including Parent Workshops and Tea and Talk sessions, as well as school photos. It also participates in community charity initiatives such as Harvest Festival donations for orphans care.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
ASPA is established to foster a strong sense of community among parents, teachers and pupils. It supports the educational aims of Aldenham Prep Riyadh through active collaboration and engagement. It enhances the educational and social experience of pupils by organizing events, activities and initiatives, and it promotes effective communication between parents and the school while encouraging parental involvement in supporting the life and values of the school. The association has an Executive Committee, including a Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, with members such as Chair Mrs Tufful AlOkby, Secretary Mrs Fatima Bouakharif, Treasurer Mrs Rayanne Zaim, and members Mr Ishaq Uri, Mr Richard Muldoon, Mr Rakan Ghoth, among others. ASPA operates within the Aldenham network, as shown by references to Aldenham UK (founded 1597).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Aldenham Prep Riyadh uses purpose-built facilities and learning spaces designed to inspire and educate. The campus includes an outdoor play area and state-of-the-art technology. The school is located in Riyadh North, easily accessible from most parts of the city. The facilities reflect a modern learning environment designed to support holistic education.

Sports Facilities
Sport is a strong focus at Aldenham Prep Riyadh; games and physical education are central to school life. From Reception onward, pupils have access to a specialist PE teacher. The school offers a broad range of co-curricular activities including sports. Outdoor spaces support physical education and active learning.

Academic Facilities
The school provides a first-class British international education for ages 3 to 13. It is closely aligned with Aldenham School in the UK and integrated with a global network. The curriculum emphasizes strong academic foundations and personal growth beyond the classroom. Current operations offer classes up to Year 8 as the school grows toward a full EYFS to Year 13 program.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Aldenham offers a broad co-curricular program including sports, languages, and performing arts. Music and Drama are taught by specialist teachers from Nursery onward, with opportunities to learn instruments and participate in productions. Co-curricular activities support holistic development and a sense of community. The program aligns with the broader British international education approach of Aldenham.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a British International education for boys and girls aged 3 to 13, closely aligned with Aldenham School in the UK. It currently offers classes up to Year 8 and will develop into a full EYFS to Year 13 British International School offering (I)GCSE and A Level qualifications. The curriculum emphasises breadth and high standards, developing academic, creative and sporting talents through a broad curriculum and rich co-curricular programme. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are central; Arabic is taught from the Lower School by specialist teachers and is contextualised for Riyadh.

Arts & Creative
Pupils have specialist music instruction from Nursery onward and can learn instruments and participate in dramatic productions. The co-curricular programme includes arts and performing arts as key components of the all-round education, with clubs and activities spanning languages, arts and crafts, sports and STEM. Performing arts are part of the school's activities, enhancing creative development.

Cultural & Language
Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are central components of the curriculum, and Arabic is offered from the Lower School by subject specialists. The curriculum is British in nature but tailored to fit the Riyadh setting.

Social & Hobbies
From Year 1 onwards, each class has one PE lesson per week with a specialist teacher, a Games afternoon and a weekly swimming lesson. Major sports include football, netball, hockey, cricket and basketball, with opportunities to be coached in other sports such as badminton, climbing and trampolining. Educational trips and visits are important experiences, and visiting groups support learning.

Leadership & Professional
The school is led by Headmaster Mr Mark S. Bedford. Deputy Head - Pastoral is Mr Crispin Cole, and Deputy Head - Academic is Mrs Hina Khan. The Headmaster has led schools in the UK, Cyprus, Thailand, China and Saudi Arabia, with a background in English Literature, School Improvement and Educational Psychology.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care is at the heart of the school, creating a warm and inclusive community where children feel valued, supported and confident. A broad curriculum and strong sense of community help pupils discover and develop their talents.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic language is offered from the Lower School onwards and is delivered by subject specialist teachers. The curriculum is tailored to fit the Riyadh setting, with Arabic language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies as central components. The timetable includes English, Maths and Science, with English and other subjects such as ICT, Art, DT, Geography and History.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Entry points and age bands: Aldenham Prep Riyadh offers day education for boys and girls aged 3 to 13. The school currently offers classes up to Year 8 and will become a full EYFS to Year 13 British International School offering (I)GCSE and A Level qualifications. Entry points are Nursery (Age 3+), Lower School (Age 4+; Reception, Year 1 and Year 2), and Upper School (Age 7+; Years 3-6). Aldenham Prep Riyadh is located in Riyadh North.
School Events
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