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International Indian Public School Riyadh

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 7,659 - 12,144
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1343
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu
Typical class size 19
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service, Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

International Indian Public School Riyadh (IIPS Riyadh) is an English-medium CBSE-affiliated school established in 1995 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It serves students from Nursery through Grade XII and operates with separate boys' and girls' sections. The curriculum follows CBSE under NEP 2020, with Foundational (Nursery–KG-2), Primary (Grade I–III), Middle (Grade VI–VIII), and Secondary (Grade IX–XII) stages. The academic year runs April to March and is divided into two semesters. The campus provides a 10,368 square meter site with 70 classrooms and 13 laboratories, and offers a 12-month bus service. The school runs co-curricular activities such as Gavel Club, Scout and Guide, and Cyber Square. The languages of instruction are English, with Hindi taught as a subject. The Principal (In-Charge) is Mohammad Arshad Ali Khan.

As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12231, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

International Indian Public School Riyadh has 1,343 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English.

Location

The International Indian Public School is located in the As-Sulaimaniyah district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The official mailing address is P.O. Box 13740, Riyadh 11414.

Stages

The school serves kindergarten through grade 12 (K–12). It operates as co-educational up to Grade V and is gender-isolated from Grade VI onward.

Type

The school is a private, CBSE-affiliated English-medium institution.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Admissions indicate that the school serves Indian students and requires Indian nationality with a valid passport and Iqama. A published nationality breakdown is not provided. The school primarily serves the Indian diaspora.

Additional learning support

A Special Care Centre (SCC) is attached to the school and provides evaluation and a Special Education Programme for children with special needs.

Country affiliation

The school is CBSE-affiliated and operates under the patronage of the Embassy of India in Riyadh, with the Indian Ambassador as patron.

Religious affiliation

There is no explicit religious affiliation stated.

School day structure

School days run Sunday to Thursday. Winter timings are: Nursery, LKG and SCC from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; Grades I–XII from 7:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.; the assembly begins at 7:30 a.m.

Bus service

A bus service is offered. Bus fees are 260 SR per month for two-way use and 220 SR per month for one-way use, payable all year and billed with tuition.

Fees

Annual tuition at International Indian Public School Riyadh ranges from SAR 7,659 to SAR 12,144 for 2026/27.

General fees and mandatory charges

- Admission fee: SAR 1,150 (non‑refundable).
- Development Fund: SAR 1,150 (non‑refundable).
- Refundable Caution Deposit: SAR 1,000 — refunded at the time the child is withdrawn from the school.
- Registration Fee for new admission: SAR 57.50 (non‑refundable).

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

- Nursery to Grade IV:
- SAR 2,553 per term (each term = 4 months).
- Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 7,659 (SAR 2,553 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.)

- Grade V to Grade X:
- SAR 3,013 per term (each term = 4 months).
- Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 9,039 (SAR 3,013 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.)

- Grade XI & Grade XII:
- SAR 3,818 per term (each term = 4 months).
- Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 11,454 (SAR 3,818 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.)

- Special Care Centre (S.C.C.):
- SAR 4,048 per term (each term = 4 months).
- Calculated annual total (3 terms per 12 months): SAR 12,144 (SAR 4,048 × 3). (Annual total shown is calculated from the stated per‑term fee.)

Bus / transport fees

- Two‑way service: SAR 260 per month.
- One‑way service: SAR 220 per month.
- Bus fees are payable for all 12 months of the year. Calculated annual totals: SAR 3,120 per year for two‑way (SAR 260 × 12) and SAR 2,640 per year for one‑way (SAR 220 × 12). Calculated per‑term amounts (4 months) are SAR 1,040 per term for two‑way and SAR 880 per term for one‑way. These per‑term and annual figures are derived from the stated monthly rates. The bus fee is collected along with tuition fees each term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is charged per term; each term is 4 months long. Parents pay tuition at the start of each term. Calculated annual totals above assume three 4‑month terms in a 12‑month period.
- Bus fees are billed for all 12 months and are collected along with tuition at each term.
- Payment by Debit Card / Credit Card is accepted in the Accounts Department on school working days (processing charges for credit card payments are payable by the parents).
- Payment by bank transfer is accepted. Bank details provided for transfers are:
- Bank: SAB
- Account name: International Indian Public School Riyadh
- Account number: 003 – 124658 – 001
- IBAN: SA08 4500 0000 0031 2465 8001
- When remitting by bank transfer, parents are instructed to submit the deposit slip/transfer receipt with the child's name, grade and section to the Accounts Section for reconciliation.

Boarding fees

- No boarding facilities or boarding fees are listed for the school; boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and additional charges

- Uniform requirements are specified for boys and girls (details by age/grade are provided), but uniform prices are not listed. Examples of specified items include shirts, trousers, pinafore/kameez, blazer, tie, sweater and school shoes. Parents should expect separate costs for these items from uniform suppliers.
- Textbooks and stationery: a grade‑wise Book List exists, but prices for textbooks and stationery are not listed on the school's downloadable Book List page. Textbook/stationery costs are additional and borne by parents.
- Credit card processing charges for fee payments are to be borne by parents.

Refund information

- Refundable Caution Deposit of SAR 1,000 is refunded at the time a child is withdrawn from the school.
- Admission Fee (SAR 1,150), Development Fund (SAR 1,150) and Registration Fee (SAR 57.50) are stated as non‑refundable. No other refund provisions for tuition, transport or other charges are specified in the fee schedule.

Accepted fee payment methods (summary)

- Debit Card / Credit Card payments accepted at the Accounts Department (credit card processing charges borne by parents).
- Bank transfer to the school account (SAB) using the account details above; parents are required to provide transfer receipts for reconciliation.
Academics

International Indian Public School Riyadh teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

International Indian Public School Riyadh follows CBSE curriculum designed in line with NEP 2020, emphasizing a child-centered, activity-oriented approach. The curriculum is organized into four stages: Foundational (5 years), Preparatory (3 years), Middle (3 years), and Secondary (4 years). Kindergarten (Nursery to KG-2) uses play- or activity-based learning; Nursery, LKG, and UKG cover English, Mathematics, EVS, with Hindi and General Knowledge included at higher early grades. Primary School (Grade I–III) includes English, EVS, Mathematics, and Hindi, with Grade III incorporating a third language. Middle School (Grade IV–VIII) offers English, EVS/Science, Mathematics, Hindi, III Language, and Social Science across grades IV–VIII. Secondary (Grade IX–XII) includes English, Science, Mathematics, Language II, Social Science in IX–X, and Grade XI–XII present a Science stream with Chemistry, Computer Science/P.Ed, Biology, Mathematics/Home Science, and Physics.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The International Indian Public School Riyadh (IIPS) and its attached Special Care Centre (SCC) provide a positive learning environment aimed at academic, social, and emotional growth. The SCC offers evaluation and a Special Education Programme tailored to individual needs, along with pre-vocational and vocational training, therapeutic services, and family guidance and counseling. The Centre's approach uses Individual Education Plans (IEP) with termly objectives and ongoing progress monitoring, including small group instruction (about six students per teacher). A counsellor and a wellness teacher are listed among staff to support student wellbeing. Wellbeing initiatives include a Yoga Club for grades 4–7 that promotes stress reduction, enhanced concentration, and community-building.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The SCC is attached to IIPS Riyadh and is not a standalone SEN institution. The Centre provides Special Education and rehabilitation for differently-abled students including Autism, Down syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Dyslexia, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, and learning disability. The educational framework uses Individual Education Plans (IEP) with termly objectives and progress monitoring, and keeps small class sizes (approximately six students per teacher). Therapeutic services include speech therapy and physiotherapy, along with pre-vocational and vocational training, and family guidance and counseling. Integration into mainstream is pursued through an Integration and Inclusion program, with SCC students often integrated into the school; dedicated special educators are listed in staff details.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school is CBSE-affiliated and operates as an English-medium institution. Explicit EAL-specific provisions are not published on the school's public pages. The curriculum framework notes multilingual and multicultural learning as part of its NEP 2020-aligned approach. A counsellor and wellness staff support student wellbeing, which can assist language learners in adjusting to the school environment. Based on publicly available information, a dedicated EAL program beyond English-medium instruction is not described.

Mental Wellbeing

Student mental wellbeing is supported by the SCC's emphasis on social and emotional growth, including family guidance and counseling services. The school lists a counsellor and a wellness teacher as part of its wellbeing staffing. The Yoga Club, introduced for grades 4–7, promotes physical and mental health by addressing stress and concentration. The SCC provides speech therapy and physiotherapy as part of its holistic approach to wellbeing. The NEP-aligned curriculum also highlights life skills and emotional health, reinforcing wellbeing across grade levels.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is supported by CCTV monitoring of school entrances and security staff at gates to enhance campus safety. A named counsellor and wellness teacher are part of the staff dedicated to safeguarding and student wellbeing. Family guidance and counseling services are offered through the SCC to support safeguarding in the home context. General rules emphasize disciplinary expectations and safe conduct, with structured parent communication and involvement. Public disclosures provide contact details and staff information to facilitate safeguarding and ongoing communication with families.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Admissions for the Academic Year 2026-27 run from April 2026 to March 2027. Admission for UKG to Grade XI is subject to the availability of seats. Prospective parents can download the General Registration Form and submit it along with the supporting documents in the School Office between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

2. Eligibility requires the child to be Indian with a valid passport and Iqama. The age criteria as of 31 March 2026 are: Nursery 3 years to 3 years 6 months; LKG 3 years 6 months to 4 years 6 months; UKG 4 years 6 months to 5 years 6 months; Grade I 5 years 6 months to 6 years 6 months.

3. Supporting documents include: Child's Iqama Copy; Child's Passport Copy; Parents' Iqama Copy; Parents' Passport Copy.

4. Bank transfer details for the Registration Fee are: SAB bank; Account Name International Indian Public School Riyadh; Account Number 003‑124658‑001; IBAN SA08 4500 0000 0031 2465 8001.

5. Registration Fee is SR 57.50 (including 15% VAT) and is non-refundable. The fee is payable by bank transfer as detailed above.

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7. Admission forms, including the General Registration Form (2026-2027), are available for download under Admission > Admission Forms.

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Scholarships

The school does not publish information regarding any existing scholarships.

Waitlist

The school does not publish information regarding any existing waitlist.

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