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Dream International School

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 20,000 - 25,000
Ages 3 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 600
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 20
Introduction

Dream International School, on Abi Bakr As Siddiq Road in the Al‑Nuzha district of Riyadh, is a private school serving early years through middle school (ages 3–15). The school implements an American programme (SAVVAS & Harcourt) aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), with Bright Start used in the kindergarten phase. English is the primary language of instruction for core subjects such as mathematics, science, social studies and computer science; the school also teaches the Ministry of Education programmes in Arabic and Islamic studies and offers French as an additional/enrichment subject. The campus is organised into separate buildings for kindergarten, primary and middle phases and includes smart classrooms, modern laboratories (science, computer and mathematics), a robotics lab, a library and sports/playground facilities. The website also notes native English‑speaking teaching staff and free academic support classes for core subjects as part of its personalised learning approach.

Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Rd, An Nuzhah, Riyadh 12471, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Dream International School has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Dream International School is located on Abu Bakr Street in the Al-Nuzha District of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Al-Nuzha District is a Riyadh neighborhood where the school operates. The campus comprises separate buildings for kindergarten, primary, and middle school, and features facilities such as laboratories and a library.

Stages
The school serves students aged 3 to 15, covering Early Years (KG) through Middle School. The curriculum is structured to span from Early Years through Middle School levels.

Type
The school is co-educational. It operates as a day school with no boarding facilities publicly listed.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school describes an international student body with diverse nationalities; a precise breakdown of nationalities and the local-to-international ratio is not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
Academic support includes free tutorials across core subjects and an English-language development program for primary students. There is no publicly listed information about dedicated SEN facilities.

Country affiliation
The school follows an American-based curriculum framework (CCSS and NGSS) taught in English and uses Arabic and Islamic Studies as required by Saudi education regulations; there is no formal country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation. Islamic Studies are taught using official Saudi Ministry of Education materials.

School day structure
Exact daily start and end times are not published on publicly accessible pages. The school operates within the Saudi academic calendar framework.

Bus service
A school bus service operates to cover several areas in Riyadh; the specific transport provider is not publicly listed on official materials.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is included in tuition (one piece). The first semester fees must be paid to receive the uniform coupon. Uniforms are available through Mariul Nouri stores for the 2024-2025 academic year; extra uniform items can be purchased from the same stores. The uniform set includes polo shirts, navy skirts or trousers, and a navy tracksuit (colors and items vary by year group).

Governance and Ownership
Dream International School is operated by Dream International Schools Company, a privately held education group in Saudi Arabia that manages multiple international schools. The company was founded in 2013.
Fees

Annual tuition at Dream International School ranges from SAR 20,000 to SAR 25,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Seat reservation fee

- A non‑refundable‑until‑start reservation deposit of SAR 2,000 is required to reserve a place; this amount is deducted from the annual tuition after registration. Refund rules for the reservation deposit and tuition are specified under the school's refund policy.

Tuition fees (annual) by year group

- KG 1 & KG 2: SAR 20,000 per year.
- KG 3: SAR 21,000 per year.
- Grade 1–3: SAR 22,000 per year.
- Grade 4–6: SAR 24,000 per year.
- Grade 7–9: SAR 25,000 per year.

Per‑term / installment amounts

- The school states that tuition is paid in two installments. Dividing the stated annual tuition into two equal installments produces the following installment amounts (this equal split is an inferred calculation based on the school stating payment is "on two installments"; the school page does not show explicit installment amounts).
- KG 1 & KG 2: SAR 10,000 per installment (two installments).
- KG 3: SAR 10,500 per installment (two installments).
- Grade 1–3: SAR 11,000 per installment (two installments).
- Grade 4–6: SAR 12,000 per installment (two installments).
- Grade 7–9: SAR 12,500 per installment (two installments).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A SAR 2,000 reservation deposit is payable at the time of booking the place and is deducted from the tuition after registration. The deposit is refundable subject to the school's refund policy (refundable only until before the first day of the first term, with additional rules for withdrawals during weeks 1 and 2).
- Tuition is payable in two installments (referred to as first and second installments). The school explicitly states payment on two installments but does not publish exact due dates or whether installments are equal; the per‑installment amounts above are equal‑split inferences.
- Published fees exclude value‑added tax (VAT).

Transport (school bus) fees

- Two‑way school transport: SAR 5,000 per year.
- One‑way school transport: SAR 3,500 per year.
- Transport fees are for the full academic year, exclude VAT, and may be paid in two installments.

Boarding / residential fees

- No boarding or residential provision is listed. Boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and fees

- Books and school uniform: there is inconsistent information on the site. The main published fee page states that tuition does not include books and uniform.
- A separate page on uniforms and books states that books and the school uniform are included within the school fees (it notes that one piece of the uniform is included and that payment of the full first‑term fees is required to receive the uniform coupon; books are also described as included and collected from the administration building). This presents a contradiction with the main fee page.
- Any additional optional fees (extracurricular activities, excursions, exams, or special programmes) are not itemised on the published fee page.

Refund information and withdrawal deductions

- If a student withdraws before the academic year starts, the SAR 2,000 reservation deposit is refundable.
- Withdrawal during the first week of term: school tuition is refundable after deducting the SAR 2,000 reservation fee and an additional SAR 3,000 for books and uniform.
- Withdrawal during the beginning of the second week of term: 30% of total tuition is deducted, plus SAR 3,000 for books and uniform.
- No tuition refunds are provided from the third week after the start of classes. Books and uniforms are non‑refundable.

Fee payment options

- Cash payments at the school finance office (Mada bank card accepted).
- Personal cheque payable to Dream International (the company name appears on the fees page).
- Direct bank transfer to the school's bank account (bank details are referenced on the school page).
- The school also publishes that electronic payment options are available through its school platform (Classera) for tuition and other payments.

Notes about sources and currency

- The published fee schedule on the school's site is labelled for the 2024/2025 academic year. No separately published fee schedule for a subsequent academic year (for example 2025/2026) was found on the school site at the time of checking. The amounts above are shown in Saudi Riyals (SAR).

Summary of what was found and limitations: the school's published pages provide clear annual tuition amounts by year group, the SAR 2,000 reservation deposit requirement, transport fees and permitted payment methods, and a separate published refund policy with exact withdrawal deductions. The school states tuition is paid in two installments but does not publish explicit installment due dates or the exact split; the per‑installment figures above are equal‑split calculations based on two installments. The school's fee page and the uniforms/books page contain inconsistent statements about whether books and uniforms are included in tuition; both statements are reported above.
Academics

Dream International School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.

Curriculum
Dream International School follows an American curriculum aligned to CCSS and NGSS, adapted for students aged 3–15. The primary language of instruction for core subjects is English, with Arabic and Arabic Social Studies, as well as Islamic Studies taught using official Saudi Ministry of Education texts; French is offered along with Art and Physical Education. In the Early Years, KG1 (from age 4) and KG2 (from age 5) use an Evan-Moor-based KG curriculum with play-based learning. The school provides academic support including free tutorials for all core subjects and a foundation English program for primary students. Study stages span KG1, KG2, Grade 1–6 (Primary), and Grade 7–9 (Middle School).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Dream International School integrates social-emotional learning (SEL) through a formal social-emotional assessment conducted during placement tests by the student counselor. An anti-bullying initiative runs as an awareness program to promote a safe and supportive learning environment. A Student Council (المجلس الطلابي) exists to foster student leadership and voice. The school also offers an Academic Support program that provides free tutoring for core subjects and a foundation in English language for primary classes, supporting students' engagement and well-being. These components indicate SEL-related supports are present within admissions and school life, though explicit, standalone SEL program details are not described in public materials.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Public materials do not disclose a dedicated SEN department or list the types of SEN the school can support, nor whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. The school describes itself as serving a diverse international student body and uses placement testing that includes social-emotional assessment by the student counselor, indicating attention to individual needs beyond academics. The available information emphasizes general education within an American curriculum and English-language instruction, without published SEN provisions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction for core subjects at DIS; the primary language is English. An Academic Support program provides English language foundations for primary classes. Placement tests include a language component, with the Elementary level listing a language test, and KG admissions noting that an English language background is not mandatory. The combination of English-medium instruction and targeted language support indicates explicit EAL provisions in the public materials.

Mental Wellbeing
Social-emotional skills are assessed by the student counselor as part of placement tests. An anti-bullying page describes an awareness program designed to reduce bullying and promote a safe environment. The presence of a student counselor for admissions suggests ongoing access to guidance services for students. The school does not publish a standalone mental health program beyond these SEL-related measures in public materials. The overall approach indicates attention to student wellbeing through SEL assessment and safety initiatives.

Safeguarding
Anti-bullying is described as a safeguarding measure to promote a safe learning environment. A formal safeguarding policy is not publicly disclosed in the available materials. Public materials highlight safety-related activities but do not present a comprehensive safeguarding policy. The public information therefore does not document a named safeguarding framework beyond the anti-bullying initiative.
Parent Experience

History
Dream International School was established in 2013 in Riyadh with 65 students and 10 employees. In 2014, facilities were expanded to place the kindergarten in a separate building and the elementary and intermediate stages in another, increasing classrooms to 26 and adding dedicated labs and a library. The campus later added a computer lab, science lab, English language lab, robotics lab, and a library, along with three playgrounds. By 2024, the school welcomed over 600 students. Dream International School operates as part of the privately held Dream International Schools Company, which was founded in 2013.

Community
Dream International School maintains an active calendar of events and student-led activities. World Children's Day (November 21, 2024) promoted children's rights and well-being, with student involvement. Arabic Day was celebrated on December 15–18, 2024, featuring Arabic-language activities, art, and speeches. Saudi National Day was observed with a range of cultural and educational activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A formal Parent Teacher Association is not publicly documented on Dream International School's public pages. Public engagement is described through direct school leadership communications and invitations for parent input. A Principal's Speech to Parents thanks families and invites questions, suggestions, and comments. The school emphasizes partnerships with families as part of its educational approach. Public events such as a Book Fair (October 2024) and cultural celebrations demonstrate family and community involvement. The Students' Council focuses on student dialogue and leadership, providing another avenue for student involvement alongside family engagement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Dream International School's Riyadh campus includes modern classrooms with desks, chairs, Smartboards, and projectors for interactive learning. The campus features dedicated labs for robotics, science, mathematics, and information technology. The on-site library provides books and other resources for research and study. Outdoor facilities include a football pitch, a basketball court, and a playground. An art room supports creative work, while administrative offices, a counseling center, and a medical clinic provide student services.

Sports Facilities
The school has a football pitch suitable for outdoor games and physical education. There is a basketball court on campus for team sports and practice. A playground provides outdoor space for younger students. The campus description does not list indoor sport halls or a swimming pool.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are equipped with desks, chairs, Smartboards, and projectors to support multimedia lessons. A Robotics Lab provides hands-on space for designing and programming. A Science Lab is equipped for experiments and investigations. A Math Lab offers a dedicated space for mathematical exploration and practice. An ICT Lab provides computers and internet access for digital learning, while the on-site Library offers a range of resources for research.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Dream International School follows the American curriculum (Savvas) from Early Years through Middle School. English is the primary language of instruction for core subjects, with Arabic, Arabic Social Studies, and Islamic Studies taught using official Saudi Ministry materials. French is offered, and Art and Physical Education are part of the weekly schedule. The campus includes a robotics lab and modern laboratories to support hands-on STEM learning.

Arts & Creative
Art is included in the weekly curriculum, and French is taught as part of the program. The site does not provide detailed information about additional arts offerings such as music, drama, or visual arts clubs beyond Art.

Cultural & Language
English is the primary language of instruction, with Arabic and Islamic Studies also part of the curriculum; French is offered as well. Community partnerships emphasize collaboration among the school, families, and the broader community across educational, social, and cultural activities. A Student Council fosters dialogue on educational, social, and cultural topics and organizes seminars and cultural programs.

Social & Hobbies
Volunteering is available through the school's volunteer program, with fields including cultural, scientific, health, social, environmental, religious, and educational activities. The Student Council provides student-led social and cultural engagement opportunities. The after-school programme offers academic support and planning to address individual learning needs and student well-being.

Community & Service
Volunteer Work is offered with cultural, scientific, health, social, environmental, religious, and educational domains. Community partnerships involve parents and families in school activities and volunteering to support educational goals. These partnerships aim to develop life skills, citizenship, and broader community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council promotes leadership and democratic participation, organizing seminars and educational programs to develop communication and critical-thinking skills. After-school programmes provide structured academic support and planning that fosters student growth and responsibility. Community partnerships and volunteering opportunities offer leadership contexts for students.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus includes on-site sports facilities and a robotics lab, supporting physical activity and hands-on STEM learning. On-site libraries and learning spaces support reading and inquiry. The after-school programme emphasizes safeguarding students' intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being through planning and targeted support.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction within an American curriculum based on CCSS and NGSS. Arabic language curricula are used to teach Arabic, and French is taught as a language subject. An English language lab supports language development.
Reputation

Accreditations
AIAA
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online registration is used to begin the admissions process. If there are no available seats, the student is placed on the waiting list. The process is designed to be simple and flexible, and the admissions team is available to respond to inquiries and assist families. 2. Payment options include cash payment at the finance department, Mada bank card, a personal check payable to the school, or direct transfer to the school's bank account. Registration is electronic, the student attends a placement test, and fees are paid as part of completing enrollment. 3. Placement tests determine readiness by stage: for preschool (KG1–KG3) the test assesses readiness to learn, the student's academic background, and ability to follow instructions, with English language background not required for admission. For primary (grades 1–2) the tests cover mathematics and language, a writing assessment, and an evaluation of social, emotional, and communication skills by the student counselor. For primary to middle (grades 3–9) the tests include reading, language use, and mathematics. 4. Ages of admission are as follows: KG1 requires 3 years (with toilet-training proficiency needed); KG2 requires 4 years; KG3 requires 5 years; Grade 1 requires 5 years 9 months, with possible admission at 5 years 6 months if KG3 is academically and socially ready. From Grade 2 to Grade 9, admission requires passing the previous grade with at least a good grade and passing the admission tests in Arabic, mathematics, and English. 5. Withdrawal may occur after settling any outstanding financial obligations and attaching the acceptance letter from a new school or the final exit visa for departing students. The withdrawal and academic file preparation take at least five working days, and issuing certified documents from the Ministry of Education may require additional time. 6. Textbooks are collected from the administration building and are included in tuition provided the first term is paid in full. The school uniform is provided free (one piece) upon full payment of the first term to ensure eligibility. 7. Documents required include: a copy of the national ID (Saudi) or residence permit for the parent and student (non-Saudi); copies of passports for the parent and student; copies of the mother's passport (non-Saudi); a copy of entry visas for the father, mother, and student (non-Saudi); a copy of the birth certificate; a copy of the immunization certificate; a letter of employment; the clearance from the previous school; the Ministry of Education consent form for non-Saudi students; the Ministry of Education equivalency form (for students coming from abroad); and the student's previous certificates (originals).

Waitlist
If there are no seats available, the student is placed on the waiting list.
School Events
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