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Education Castle International School

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 12,100 - 14,850
Ages 3 - 14 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 20
Introduction

Education Castle International School is an international day school in Al Iqtisad, Al Fayha, Riyadh that delivers an American curriculum across Early Years, Primary and Middle phases (pre‑kindergarten through Grade 8), serving children from about age 3 up to age 14. Instruction is delivered primarily in English; Arabic is taught as a core language and the programme includes Islamic studies alongside English, mathematics, science and foundation subjects. The school describes a curriculum that combines rigorous academics with project‑based and holistic learning, and lists co‑curricular events such as science fairs, math expos and drama days. Campus facilities published by the school include supervised entry and a secure campus, dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas, science and computer laboratories, well‑stocked libraries, creative spaces, prayer rooms and a cafeteria; the school also notes separate sections for boys and girls at elementary and middle levels. Admissions and placement are described as age‑ and readiness‑based.

Al Iqtisad, Al Fayha, Riyadh 14253, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Education Castle International School has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Education Castle International School is located in East Riyadh, in the Al-Fayhaa District of Saudi Arabia. The location is listed as East Riyadh, Al-Fayhaa District. A school bus service with multiple routes is available, with pickup points and a dedicated bus contact.

Stages
Preschool through Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18).

Type
Co-educational with separate Girls' and Boys' Sections.

Additional learning support
English-language support is provided for non-native speakers, including readiness assessments and language development resources during lessons and at home. Guidance counsellors support student well-being and progress.

Country affiliation
Brights Education Company, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated; the curriculum includes core Arabic and Islamic studies.

School day structure
Start and end times are not published on public pages. The school calendar shows events, staff training days, and holidays.

Bus service
Yes. A bus service operates with multiple routes; pickup points are available. The bus in charge can be contacted by email (info@ECIS.edu.sa) or phone (+966 547864541).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required for all students, comprising a regular daily uniform and a PE kit worn on PE days. The PE kit includes a white polo shirt (long or short sleeve), navy ECIS pants, white socks, and trainers, and clothing and equipment should be labeled with the student's full name and grade. All female students from grade 5 and above must wear an abaya to school and on trips, with grade 7+ students also wearing a headscarf/hijab.

Governance and Ownership
ECIS is owned and managed by Britus Education and is described as a Britus Education School. It is part of a growing family of Britus Education schools across multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, and Bahrain, with expansion plans.
Fees

Annual tuition at Education Castle International School ranges from SAR 12,100 to SAR 14,850 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fee
- A non-refundable registration fee of SAR 1,000 is charged for all grades and is deducted from the first tuition installment.

Tuition fees by school stage (amounts shown in SAR)
- Preschool (KG): Annual tuition SAR 12,100. Term breakdown: Term 1 SAR 4,034 (due 18 July); Term 2 SAR 4,033 (due 1 November); Term 3 SAR 4,033 (due 1 February).

- Primary (Grades 1–6): Annual tuition SAR 13,750. Term breakdown: Term 1 SAR 4,584 (due 18 July); Term 2 SAR 4,583 (due 1 November); Term 3 SAR 4,583 (due 1 February).

- Middle School (Grades 7–8): Annual tuition SAR 14,850. Term breakdown: Term 1 SAR 4,950 (due 18 July); Term 2 SAR 4,950 (due 1 November); Term 3 SAR 4,950 (due 1 February).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in three term installments with the dates above for Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3. The registration fee of SAR 1,000 is deducted from the first installment.
- VAT is applied in accordance with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia rules; published tuition figures are shown excluding VAT.
- A 2.5% discount applies for full-year fee payment made by the due date of the first term when paid by bank transfer. Discounts are conditional on timely payment; the school reserves the right to reverse discounts if payment deadlines are not met.

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

Other costs and fees
- Uniforms (including VAT): Preschool uniform SAR 400; all other grades SAR 550. Uniform provision includes two sets of school uniform plus one PE uniform. New admissions are listed as receiving a free uniform.
- Books and learning materials are supplied by a third‑party supplier; book costs are separate from the tuition figures above.
- A sibling discount of SAR 500 per child is available for the third and subsequent children. An early‑bird re‑enrolment discount of 10% is published for qualifying re‑enrolments.

Refund information
- No published fee refund policy, cancellation or fee‑refund schedule was provided in the tuition or registration materials accessible with the fee information. Parents should note that no specific refund terms are listed for tuition, registration or other charged items.

Fee payment options
- Bank transfer is explicitly mentioned as a payment method (and is linked to the 2.5% full‑year payment discount). No specific reference to credit‑card, online payment portal, or other payment channels is published alongside the fee schedule.

Summary of gaps in published fee information
- There is no published boarding fee schedule because boarding is not listed as a service. Detailed refund terms and a comprehensive list of accepted payment channels (beyond bank transfer) are not published with the tuition schedule. Additional itemised charges (for example transportation or extracurricular fees) are not detailed in the tuition breakdown page.
Academics

Education Castle International School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
ECIS uses a US curriculum framework, with elementary education centered on the California Common Core Standards and a US curriculum pathway in middle school; the Preschool program follows the HighScope early-learning approach. The Preschool emphasizes an active, student-centered HighScope framework with specialist teachers delivering engaging lessons across core areas to build foundational skills. Elementary School (Grades 1–6) centers on California Common Core Standards and uses tailored assessments to track progress and tailor support. Middle School includes Grades 6–8 and continues the US curriculum with English Language, Mathematics, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Science and Arabic Social Studies, aligned to Common Core Standards. In English and literacy, Grades 1–5 use McGraw Hill Wonders; Grades 6–8 use HMH Into Literature and related vocabulary work. ECIS is part of Britus Education, and there is a library program with English or French teachers delivering targeted reading and listening activities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Guidance Counsellors provide social and emotional support to ECIS students. They work closely with senior leaders and class teachers to ensure student well being remains a high priority. Parents are key partners and counsellors collaborate with families to provide additional support in school and at home. The principal states ECIS aims to keep students safe, happy, and successful, reflecting a focus on well being as part of the learning environment. The Student Life section notes ECIS provides top up classes and interventions to support learners beyond core academics. There is an emphasis on positive relationships and family engagement as part of a holistic SEL approach.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs SEN provision. Guidance Counsellors provide social and emotional support for students and can address a range of non academic needs. There is no publicly available listing of a dedicated SEN department or explicit SEN facilities on the ECIS site. The admissions guidance highlights language development support for non native English speakers, which is separate from SEN provision. The Student Life section describes top up classes and interventions in general terms, not specifically labeled as SEN.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Programs are delivered in English, with core Arabic and Islamic subjects taught in Arabic. The admissions process includes a readiness assessment to determine English language readiness for non native speakers and to gauge social readiness. The school provides support and resource materials for language development during lessons and for enrichment at home. Non native English speakers are expected to achieve English proficiency in line with age expectations, with language development support provided as needed. MAP Testing and Classera are used to support personalized learning, including language development.

Mental Wellbeing
Guidance Counsellors provide social and emotional support to ECIS students. They work with senior leaders and class teachers to ensure student well being remains a high priority. Parents are key partners and counsellors collaborate with them to provide additional support in school and at home. The Executive Principal states that ECIS is committed to a stimulating, safe, and comfortable environment that supports high level learning. The school emphasizes positive relationships and a holistic approach to education to support mental wellbeing. There are top up classes and interventions in the Student Life section that can support mental wellbeing as well as academics.

Safeguarding
The principal states ECIS aims to keep students safe, happy, and successful. Guidance Counsellors provide social and emotional support and collaborate with parents to safeguard student welfare. ECIS maintains safeguarding standards through its international child protection framework and offers staff safeguarding training as part of the ECIS network. The school's approach is aligned with broader safeguarding practices supported by ECIS and Britus Education. A standalone safeguarding policy is not publicly disclosed on the ECIS school site.
Parent Experience

History
ECIS is owned and managed by Britus Education, a growing regional group with schools across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, and Bahrain. ECIS operates in East Riyadh, Al-Fayhaa District, offering an American curriculum taught primarily in English, with core Arabic and Islamic studies. The school adopted the Common Core State Standards in the year it was established. ECIS is affiliated with Brights Education Company in Bahrain. External directories indicate the school opened in 2013 and was formerly known as Banoo Iqraa International School.

Community
ECIS maintains an engaged school community with structures for family involvement, including a Parent Council, a Board of Managers, and a Senior Leadership Team. The school provides a Student Council, giving students a voice in school life. The ECIS calendar lists events and activities, including social and school events in the 2025–2026 cycle. The Parent Council's goals center on engaging families, promoting positive change, and delivering a calendar of social and school events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Council is an advisory body that engages families in the education and development of students and helps deliver a calendar of social and school events. The council typically includes a minimum of 12 members: parents or guardians, community members or business partners, two certified full-time teachers, the vice principals, and the principal, with a two-year term. The council provides recommendations for school improvement and fosters collaboration among school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and the business community. Members can nominate themselves or others to join, and no special experience is required. Parents elect the council representatives, and involvement is open to families with a child currently enrolled at ECIS. The council works with the administration to plan and deliver events that engage the wider school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
BRITUS Education Castle International School is branded as BRITUS Education Castle International School and is part of Britus Education. The welcome page presents an affordable, inclusive, and diverse model as a guiding theme.

Sports Facilities
The campus highlights a play area, labs, a swimming pool, and a library. The swimming pool has a certified instructor for safe indoor aquatic activities.

Academic Facilities
The labs emphasize hands-on scientific inquiry as a core element of science education. The library supports English and French reading activities and provides a large collection of books across both boys' and girls' sections.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The campus offers an enrichment-focused program and opportunities for family engagement, including a call-back service, campus tours, and admissions processes.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
BRITUS Education Castle International School is owned and managed by Britus Education. The school presents itself under the BRITUS Education banner and is part of the Britus Education network.

Cultural & Language
The library is staffed by English or French teachers, and students engage in reading and listening activities in those languages.

Community & Service
The school emphasizes engaging families in education and provides a Parent Council, alongside a Board of Managers and a Senior Leadership Team.

Leadership & Professional
The school offers an enrollment process with Registration and Admissions, Acceptance Criteria, How to Apply, Tuition Fees, and options to Book a Visit.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus highlights student health with outdoor play as a core activity and features a sports environment including an indoor swimming pool with a certified instructor. The campus facilities include a Play Area, Labs, and a Library for both boys and girls.
Languages

Language Provision
The campus includes a library with separate boys' and girls' sections and a large collection of books. Students visit the library with their English or French teachers and participate in targeted reading and listening activities. The school provides science labs to support hands-on investigation and a swimming pool with a certified instructor for supervised aquatic activities.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the registration/admissions form to begin the process. The Registration & Admissions page describes an easy admissions process for KG through Grade 12, and admissions are open for the 2025/2026 academic year. 2. Submit the documents listed in the Admission Policy: copies of the parent's/guardian's passport and the student's passport; a copy of the parent's valid iqama; a copy of the student's birth certificate; a copy of the student's vaccination certificate; all academic reports, transcripts and transfer certificates from previous schools; approval for attending school from the Ministry of Education; financial clearance certificate from the previous school; a letter of introduction from the parent's/guardian's employer; and four passport-size photos. 3. Undergo the School Readiness Assessment. The school adheres to Saudi Ministry of Education age regulations and requires all documentation prior to acceptance. Programs are delivered in English (with Arabic and Islamic subjects); non-native English speakers are supported to develop language skills, and the readiness assessment evaluates the child's readiness to learn and social interaction. 4. The Admissions Office will contact you within two days after submission. The next steps for enrollment will be provided in that communication, and a 1,000 SAR registration fee applies.
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