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International Indian School Buraidah

Saudi Arabia, Buraydah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 4,004 - 7,868
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 996
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum CBSE Curriculum
Taught languages English, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

International Indian School Buraidah is a CBSE-affiliated campus serving the Indian community in the Qassim region. Established in 1989 under the Embassy of India in Riyadh, it began as a branch of the Embassy of Indian School, Riyadh and now operates separate Boys and Girls sections. It follows the CBSE syllabus with MOE-prescribed subjects. English is the first language, Hindi the second, and Arabic the third, with Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada offered as optional languages. Core subjects include Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Saudi History & Culture, Islamic Studies / Moral Science, Health and Physical Education, Art & Craft and General Knowledge. The 20,350 square metre campus features a palm garden and a football ground with floodlights, along with a library, three science laboratories, upgraded computer laboratories and a main computer lab. The Recreation & Audio Visual Room, a Salah Room and a Medical Care Room complete the facilities. The school participates in Gulf Sahodaya events and CBSE National Sports Meet, enriching student life.

INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL BURAIDAH, Post Box No. 4260, Buld. no 3748, Abdulaziz Al Bahili Street, 6883 - Al Falah Dist, Buraidah, Al Qassim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Postal code: 52378

The Essentials

International Indian School Buraidah has 996 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Buraidah, Al-Qassim region, Saudi Arabia, on Abdulaziz Al Bahili Street in the Al-Falah District. The postal address is Post Box 4260, 6883 – Al-Falah District, Buraidah, 52378. Main telephone is 016-3264480 and mobile 0510439221.

Stages
Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12).

Type
The school has separate sections for Boys and Girls.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school serves Indian and Non-Indian students; Saudi nationals are not admitted.

Country affiliation
CBSE affiliation with New Delhi, India.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires students to wear the prescribed uniform. A uniform change was issued for September 2024.

Food Options
There is a canteen on campus; a 2022 canteen tender lists items such as fruit juice, chicken biryani, hot coffee, hot tea, hot milk, bread and butter, seasonal fruits, vegetable sandwiches, idly with sambar, upma, and dahi vada, plus working lunch options.

House System
The school uses a four-house system; four house captains and four vice-captains for both girls and boys were appointed in the investiture ceremony, with inter-house competitions.

Governance and Ownership
The school was established under the patronage of the Embassy of India, Riyadh; it is affiliated to CBSE and licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education. The governance framework includes a Higher Board and a Managing Committee; the Embassy of India is the patron; the Ministry of Education supervises; CBSE provides national guidelines.
Fees

Annual tuition at International Indian School Buraidah ranges from SAR 4,004 to SAR 7,868 for 2026/27.

Application and entrance fees
- Entrance (placement) test: SAR 100 plus VAT 15% (SAR 15) — total SAR 115. This fee is non‑refundable.
- Registration (charged at admission):
- Indian nationals: SAR 300 + VAT 15% = SAR 345.
- Non‑Indian nationals: SAR 500 + VAT 15% = SAR 575.

Tuition — fees per quarter and equivalent annual total (by year group)
- Indian nationals (amounts shown as: Fee amount / VAT 15% / Total per quarter — then Annual total = Total per quarter × 4):
- KG section: SAR 870 / SAR 131 / SAR 1,001 per quarter — Annual total SAR 4,004.
- Class 1 to 5: SAR 960 / SAR 144 / SAR 1,104 per quarter — Annual total SAR 4,416.
- Class 6 to 10: SAR 1,005 / SAR 151 / SAR 1,156 per quarter — Annual total SAR 4,624.
- Class 11 & 12: SAR 1,155 / SAR 173 / SAR 1,328 per quarter — Annual total SAR 5,312.

- Non‑Indian nationals (amounts shown as: Fee amount / VAT 15% / Total per quarter — then Annual total = Total per quarter × 4):
- KG section: SAR 1,425 / SAR 214 / SAR 1,639 per quarter — Annual total SAR 6,556.
- Class 1 to 5: SAR 1,515 / SAR 227 / SAR 1,742 per quarter — Annual total SAR 6,968.
- Class 6 to 10: SAR 1,560 / SAR 234 / SAR 1,794 per quarter — Annual total SAR 7,176.
- Class 11 & 12: SAR 1,710 / SAR 257 / SAR 1,967 per quarter — Annual total SAR 7,868.

One‑time / admission‑time charges (non‑refundable) and other recurring small charges
- One‑time charges collected at the time of admission (non‑refundable):
- Indians: Registration SAR 300; Admission SAR 500; Building fund SAR 200; Sports fee SAR 5. Totals with VAT (15%): SAR 345 + SAR 575 + SAR 230 + SAR 6 = SAR 1,156.
- Non‑Indians: Registration SAR 500; Admission SAR 500; Building fund SAR 500; Sports fee SAR 5. Totals with VAT (15%): SAR 575 + SAR 575 + SAR 575 + SAR 6 = SAR 1,731.
- Transfer Certificate (issue) fee: SAR 20 plus VAT 15% = SAR 23.
- Readmission fee (when applicable): SAR 500 plus VAT 15% = SAR 575 (applies when readmission is treated as such under the school's readmission rule).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard tuition billing is quarterly. Quarters are: Quarter 1 = April–June; Quarter 2 = July–September; Quarter 3 = October–December; Quarter 4 = January–March. Tuition amounts above are quoted per quarter and VAT 15% is applied to each quarter.
- A monthly payment option is available; when used, miscellaneous annual charges are added to the tuition for April. The school may accept payment for multiple months at a time rather than only one month. A small late‑fee penalty of SAR 1 per day applies after the monthly cut‑off date (cut‑off generally the 20th of the month; specific penalty start dates are published by month).
- Fee receipts are issued only after the school verifies credits into the school bank account. The school requires fees to be paid by deposit/transfer to its bank accounts; account details are published as the accepted payment destinations for fee credits.

Boarding / hostel fees
- Boarding or hostel accommodation and related boarding charges are not published as part of the school's fee schedule; no boarding fees are listed. Boarding is therefore not applicable as a published fee line.

Refunds and withdrawal policy
- Admission‑time charges listed as non‑refundable are not returned.
- If a pupil is withdrawn in the middle of a quarter, fees already paid for that quarter are not refunded. Transfer of a pupil and issuance of Transfer Certificate is permitted only after all school dues up to the end of the running quarter are cleared.

Fee payment options and accepted methods
- Payments are accepted by deposit or electronic transfer to the school's published bank accounts (Bank Al Bilad account and branch transfer details; Enjaz Bank and National Commercial Bank accounts are listed as acceptable credit destinations). Fee payment receipts are issued after verification of the credit to the school account. No published facility for card payments is shown in the school's fee documentation; the school's payment instructions specify bank deposit/transfer.

Other operational notes on fees
- The school publishes the fee schedule separately for Indian and Non‑Indian categories; VAT at 15% is applied to published fees. Parents must submit prescribed fee receipts to the office on the child's first day and follow the school's admission/readmission and transfer procedures that affect fee charges and refunds.
Academics

International Indian School Buraidah teaches CBSE Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school follows the CBSE syllabus of studies. MOE prescribes additional subjects that are taught. English is the first language, Hindi is the second language, and Arabic is the third language. Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada are offered as optional languages. Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Saudi History & Culture, Islamic Studies / Moral Science, Health and Physical Education, Art & Craft and General Knowledge are also taught.

Exam Results
Class 10 pass rates over the last three board examinations are: 2022-23 100% (48/48), 2023-24 98.3% (76/77), and 2024-25 96.2% (52/54). Class 12 pass rates over the same period are: 2022-23 97.87% (38/49), 2023-24 72.7% (24/33), and 2024-25 78.3% (29/37). Topper details and result analyses are published on the school's results pages.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Two counsellors provide counselling services. One special educator is available. Kindergarten to Class 12 education is offered. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi, India. It is licensed by the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Qassim Region). The school offers extra and co-curricular activities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Two counsellors are listed. One special educator is listed. Copies of recognition certificates under the RTE Act, 2009, and renewals are available. No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the State Government is listed, where applicable. Fire safety certificates are available. Water, health and sanitation certificates are available.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the medium of instruction. Admission requires satisfactory knowledge of English. The Charter states the English language as the medium of instruction. The school is an English-medium institution. English language instruction is confirmed for admission procedures. Non-Indian admissions are subject to vacancies and MOE approval.

Mental Wellbeing
Two counsellors provide counselling services. A special educator is available to support students with special educational needs. Kindergarten to Class 12 education is offered. The school is affiliated with CBSE. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education, Qassim Region. The school offers extra and co-curricular activities.

Safeguarding
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the State Government is listed where applicable. Copies of recognition certificates under the RTE Act, 2009, and renewals are listed. Copies of water, health and sanitation certificates are listed. Copies of valid fire safety certificates are listed. Copy of Building Safety Certificate as per the National Building Code is listed. An affidavit is listed.
Parent Experience

History
Established on 26 August 1989 under the patronage of the Embassy of India in Riyadh, the International Indian School Buraidah was created to serve the Indian community in the Qassim Region. It started as a branch of the Embassy of Indian School, Riyadh with 45 students and 9 teachers. The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi, India, and licensed by the Ministry of Education for the Qassim Region. The campus moved to a larger site of 20,350 square meters with a palm garden and a football ground with floodlights. The current school community comprises about 996 students, 55 teachers, 7 administrative staff and 5 supporting staff, led by a principal and two heads of section (boys and girls).

Community
The school participates in Gulf Sahodaya, the CBSE Gulf region association, and conducts Gulf Sahodaya examinations (Saudi Chapter) as part of its curricular and co-curricular activities. Gulf Sahodaya Examinations and related materials have been featured in school pages, illustrating ongoing engagement with the regional CBSE network. The campus includes a palm garden and a football ground with floodlights, supporting opportunities for outdoor activities. Students have participated in CBSE National Sports Meet through school and Gulf Sahodaya programs, reflecting active involvement in regional sports and competitions.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parent-Teacher Association that facilitates parent engagement in school life. Parent-Teacher Meetings are conducted regularly, with schedules published in annual reports (for 2023-2024, four PTMs were listed). The PTA Charter outlines commitments to involve parents through meetings, circulars, student diaries, feedback, and other communication channels. A governance guideline specifies that three PTA meetings should be convened in a year, with teachers and parents interacting to discuss student performance. Annual reports also document PTA activities and parent feedback processes.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus covers 20,350 Sq. m with a Palm Garden. It has a football ground with floodlights. The Girls' Section has a closed auditorium with a capacity of about 250, while the Boys Section has a playground and related facilities in the Primary School Building. The school houses a Library, three Science Laboratories (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), and Computer Laboratories regularly upgraded with the latest configurations, including a Main Lab with a server and 20 new systems for Classes III to VIII. A Recreation & Audio Visual Room, a Salah Room, and a Medical Care Room complete the facilities.

Sports Facilities
Football ground with floodlights supports outdoor sports. The Girls Section ground is a closed auditorium; the Boys Section has a playground for regular games and Annual Sports Practice, with similar facilities in the Primary School Building. Regular games periods and annual sports activities are part of the programme. Students participate in Gulf Sahodaya events and the CBSE National Sports Meet.

Academic Facilities
Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories are available for experiments and practical classes. They are used by junior and senior students under the guidance of Science teachers, with safety equipment regularly renewed and materials kept in stock. Computer Laboratories are regularly upgraded with the latest configurations, and the Main School Computer Lab comprises a server and 20 new systems for Class III to Class VIII. The laboratories and computer facilities support hands-on learning aligned with the CBSE curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
KG Section students regularly use the Recreation Room for play and recreation. Recreation & Audio Visual Room supports activities beyond regular classroom work. Gulf Sahodaya activities and CBSE National Sports Meet involvement demonstrate participation in external co-curricular events. The school provides ample opportunities for sharpening skills in extra and co-curricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the CBSE syllabus. English is taught as the first language, Hindi as the second language, and Arabic as the third language; Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada are offered as optional languages. Core subjects include Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Saudi History & Culture, Islamic Studies / Moral Science, Health and Physical Education, Art & Craft, and General Knowledge.

Arts & Creative
The school hosts cultural events during Annual Day, including dances and plays. The campus has an auditorium and dedicated play spaces for performances. Recreation & Audio Visual Room supports media-based activities and student presentations.

Social & Hobbies
Inter-house competitions and the Annual Sports Meet develop teamwork and competitive spirit. There is a football ground with floodlights for training and matches. Basketball tournaments and various track and field events feature during Sports Day.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is formalized through a school cabinet formed for the academic year. An Investiture Ceremony appoints Head Girl, Head Boy, Sports Captain, and Sports Vice Captain, along with four House Captains and four Vice Captains for both Girls and Boys sections.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers regular sports and outdoor activities through the Annual Sports Meet and Inter House Competitions. Facilities include a football ground with floodlights, auditorium/playgrounds, and dedicated play areas for both girls and boys. Physical Education is integrated into the curriculum.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught as the first language, Hindi as the second language, and Arabic as the third language. Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada are offered as additional languages, with Tamil and Kannada designated as optional. The curriculum follows the CBSE syllabus and, in addition, MOE-prescribed subjects are taught.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Application and Entrance Test. Parents must submit an application on the prescribed form, and the student must clear the Entrance Test. Every parent of the Non-Indian Community must sign a Declaration. Entrance Test subjects vary by group: UKG tests cover English, GK and Maths; Indians from Std I upward are tested in English, Hindi and Maths; Non-Indians are tested in English and Maths. 2) Age and class eligibility. A child should be four years old on or before 31 March for admission to LKG. No child under six years is admitted to Std I. An age limit is fixed for the successive and preceding classes. 3) Entrance Test fee. An Entrance Test fee of SAR 100 plus VAT is payable towards the Entrance Test; the fee is non-refundable. The Entrance Test is a mandatory part of the admission process. 4) Transfers. Pupils transferring from other schools must submit the original Transfer Certificate along with other documents as required by the school. A Transfer Certificate will be issued only after all school dues for the current quarter are cleared and school property is returned. A Transfer Certificate fee of SAR 20 plus VAT is payable. 5) Withdrawal and readmission. Notice of withdrawal must be given in writing at least one week before withdrawal. If withdrawal occurs in the middle of the quarter, fees paid for that quarter are not refunded. Readmission is allowed if the same Transfer Certificate is presented within six months; a readmission fee of SAR 500 plus VAT applies; beyond six months it is treated as a new admission. 6) Admission AY 2026-2027. Admission for Academic Year 2026-2027 is posted on the Admissions page.

Scholarships
1) School Scholarship Scheme. The school offers a School Scholarship Scheme (SSS). An application form for SSS is available (SSS-Application.pdf). 2) The application form collects parent and student details, including father's and mother's names, occupations, Iqama numbers, monthly salary, salary certificate attested by the employer, and GOSI statement, as well as student details such as name, class/section, Iqama number, monthly tuition, years studied in the school, and names of other children in the school. 3) The form requires a signature by the parents to confirm understanding of the terms. Circulation documents (Cir-22-23/58-SSS) discuss the scheme.
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