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British School Dhahran

Saudi Arabia, Dhahran

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The school at a glance
Fees SAR 36,570 - 105,685
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

British School Dhahran is a not-for-profit, coeducational school serving FS1 to Year 13. It follows the National Curriculum for England and delivers externally assessed IGCSE and A level programmes. Learning is structured so that each year builds on the previous one, providing a broad and balanced curriculum that helps students become well-rounded citizens. The curriculum includes comprehensive sports, arts and activities programmes and places character development at the heart of education. BSD encourages students to challenge themselves and to get the best out of their learning. The school provides continuity from the early years through to post-16 study within a coherent British framework, supporting students as they progress to higher qualifications.

The Essentials
Fees

Annual tuition at British School Dhahran ranges from SAR 36,570 to SAR 105,685 for 2026/27.

Application and Admissions Fees

- Application fee: SAR 1,380 (SAR 1,200 + 15% VAT).
- Seat reservation deposit: SAR 5,000 per student; non-refundable but credited against tuition.
- New student enrolment fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): SAR 10,000 (excl. VAT) for students enrolling in FS2 to Year 13 and for students progressing from FS1 to FS2.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term breakdown)

Notes: the figures below are published annual tuition amounts for the academic year 2026/2027; the school operates a three‑term year so the per‑term values shown are the annual fee divided by three (approximate). Fees shown for international/non‑Saudi families include VAT; Saudi nationals do not pay VAT.

- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual SAR 36,570 — Per term approx. SAR 12,190.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual SAR 65,895 — Per term approx. SAR 21,965.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual SAR 65,895 — Per term approx. SAR 21,965.
- Grade 1 (age 6): Annual SAR 92,000 — Per term approx. SAR 30,667.
- Grade 2 (age 7): Annual SAR 92,000 — Per term approx. SAR 30,667.
- Grade 3 (age 8): Annual SAR 92,000 — Per term approx. SAR 30,667.
- Grade 4 (age 9): Annual SAR 92,000 — Per term approx. SAR 30,667.
- Grade 5 (age 10): Annual SAR 92,000 — Per term approx. SAR 30,667.
- Grade 6 (age 11): Annual SAR 96,025 — Per term approx. SAR 32,008.
- Grade 7 (age 12): Annual SAR 96,025 — Per term approx. SAR 32,008.
- Grade 8 (age 13): Annual SAR 96,025 — Per term approx. SAR 32,008.
- Grade 9 (age 14): Annual SAR 105,685 — Per term approx. SAR 35,228.
- Grade 10 (age 15): Annual SAR 105,685 — Per term approx. SAR 35,228.
- Grade 11 (age 16): Annual SAR 105,685 — Per term approx. SAR 35,228.
- Grade 12 (age 17): Annual SAR 105,685 — Per term approx. SAR 35,228.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is structured in three terms. Invoices and payment schedules follow the three‑term academic calendar.
- An instalment option is available that allows the annual tuition and fees to be paid in three instalments. An instalment plan fee applies.
- Installment plan fee: SAR 2,000 per student per year (excl. VAT) when using the three‑installment method. A Partial‑Year Enrolment Plan (for students attending less than a full year, when declared before the school year starts) is available for SAR 2,000 (excl. VAT).

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable at British School Dhahran; the Dhahran ISG campus schools operate as day schools.

Other costs and additional fees

- Uniforms, school lunches, transport (school bus), extracurricular activities, examination and external assessment fees, and some optional trips or programmes are charged separately from tuition and are additional to the figures above. Typical additional annual costs for these items can vary substantially and are billed separately.
- Seat reservation deposit and the new student enrolment fee are non‑refundable. The seat reservation deposit is credited against the tuition once the place is accepted.

Refunds and withdrawal

- The seat reservation deposit is non‑refundable but is credited to tuition for the confirmed place. The new student enrolment fee is one‑time and non‑refundable. Specific refund schedules for tuition in the event of withdrawal are managed by the school's finance office and are subject to the school's published refund/withdrawal policy.

Fee payment options and instructions

- Application payments: only wire transfers are accepted for application payments; cash and cheques are not accepted. Parents are asked to send a copy of wire transfer details to the school's student accounts email to ensure the payment is located. Bank details are provided for payment to International Schools Group (SABB bank; IBAN and SWIFT provided in payment instructions).
- For annual tuition and other charges, payment methods and accepted channels are handled by the school's student accounts office; parents should use the school's student accounts contact for payment allocation and confirmation. The instalment plan fee applies if the instalment option is used.

Sibling discount

- Families with three or more children enrolled in ISG schools are eligible for a sibling discount: 20% off tuition for the third child (and subsequent children) in the youngest grade(s); the discounted rate is applied equally across instalments when the instalment plan is chosen.
Academics

British School Dhahran teaches British Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school is not-for-profit, coeducational FS1 to Year 13 and follows the National Curriculum for England. It delivers externally assessed IGCSE and A level programmes. Learning is structured so each year builds on the previous year, with a broad and balanced curriculum that helps students become well-rounded citizens. The curriculum includes comprehensive sports, arts and activities programmes and places character development at the heart of education. BSD encourages students to challenge themselves and get the best out of their learning.
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Community
British School Dhahran is a not-for-profit, coeducational, FS1 to Year 13 British curriculum school. BSD follows the National Curriculum for England and delivers externally assessed IGCSE and A Level programmes. The school is divided into BSD Primary School and BSD Senior School. Sports and enrichment are part of BSD, with competitions including the British Schools in the Middle East Games (BSME) and the Saudi Arabian Intra-Kingdom Activities Conference (SAIKAC), and ISG's community includes 50+ nationalities.
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