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

Availability Not shared by this school

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.

www.iisburaidah.org

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

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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.

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Fees

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

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.

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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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FAQs

Where is International Indian School Buraidah located, and what is the campus like?

The school is in Buraidah, Al-Qassim region, Saudi Arabia, on Abdulaziz Al Bahili Street in the Al-Falah District. The campus covers about 20,350 square meters and features a palm garden and a football ground with floodlights.

What ages and grade levels does the school serve, and is it co-educational?

The school offers Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) in separate Boys and Girls sections, with LKG starting around age 4. It is a co-educational setup in practice, with distinct sections for boys and girls.

What curriculum does the school follow, and what languages are considered core?

International Indian School Buraidah follows the CBSE syllabus with MOE-prescribed additional subjects. English is the first language, Hindi is the second, and Arabic is the third language; Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada are offered as optional languages.

What are the entry costs and the basic tuition structure?

Entrnace Test fee is SAR 100 plus VAT (SAR 115 total) and is non-refundable. Registration on admission is SAR 345 for Indian nationals and SAR 575 for non-Indian nationals (both include VAT).

What are the annual tuition fees for Indian nationals compared to non-Indian nationals?

Tuition is charged quarterly. Indian nationals pay lower rates than non‑Indian nationals. For example, Indian KG is 1,001 SAR per year (870 per quarter plus VAT), while non‑Indian KG is 6,556 SAR per year (1,639 per quarter including VAT).

Are there any additional admission charges or refunds I should know about?

There are several one‑time charges at admission: Indian totals come to SAR 1,156 and non‑Indian totals to SAR 1,731 (all including VAT). Refunds are not provided for admission charges or for fees paid mid‑quarter if withdrawal occurs. A Transfer Certificate fee of SAR 23 applies when transferring out.

What is the admissions process and what documents are required?

Admission begins with submitting an application and passing the Entrance Test, which varies by group. There are age and class eligibility rules, and a Transfer Certificate is required for pupils transferring from another school. Withdrawal requires written notice, and readmission rules depend on the timing of the transfer.

Is there a scholarship option for families and how can they apply?

Yes, the school offers a School Scholarship Scheme (SSS). The application form collects family and student details, including salary information and attestations, and is available as part of the SSS process.

What languages are taught and are any languages optional?

English is the medium of instruction with English as the first language, Hindi as the second, and Arabic as the third. Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada are offered as optional languages.

What extracurricular activities and sports does the school offer?

Students participate in regular sports and co‑curricular activities, with a football ground and floodlights for outdoor matches. Gulf Sahodaya events and CBSE National Sports Meet involvement are part of the programme, along with inter‑house competitions and annual sports activities.

What are the Class 10 and Class 12 examination results like in recent years?

Class 10 pass rates were 100% in 2022-23 (48/48), 98.3% in 2023-24 (76/77), and 96.2% in 2024-25 (52/54). Class 12 pass rates were 97.87% in 2022-23 (38/49), 72.7% in 2023-24 (24/33), and 78.3% in 2024-25 (29/37). Topper details and analyses are published on the results pages.

What campus facilities support science and computing education?

The campus includes three science laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and regularly upgraded Computer Laboratories. The Main Lab for Classes III–VIII has a server and 20 new systems, and the campus also houses a library and a recreation/AV room.

How does the school support student leadership and governance?

Student leadership is formalized through a school cabinet for the academic year, with an Investiture Ceremony appointing Head Girl, Head Boy, a Sports Captain, and four House Captains plus four Vice Captains for both Girls and Boys sections.

What cultural and community events are part of the school experience?

The school hosts cultural events during Annual Day, including dances and plays, and uses its auditorium and dedicated play spaces for performances. Inter-house competitions and the Annual Sports Meet support teamwork and community involvement.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions does the school offer?

Two counsellors provide wellbeing and counselling services, and there is one special educator for students with additional needs. English language instruction is required for admission, and the school maintains safety certificates and a safeguarding framework as part of its CBSE affiliation and MOE licensing.

Is boarding available, and what is the uniform policy?

Boarding is not listed as an available option. Students must wear the prescribed uniform, and there was a uniform change issued for September 2024.

What are the school's governance and affiliations?

The Embassy of India in Riyadh is the patron, and the school is affiliated with CBSE (Delhi) and licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education for the Qassim Region. The governance framework includes a Higher Board and a Managing Committee.

What accreditations or awards does the school hold?

The school is CBSE affiliated and MOE-licensed, with ongoing Gulf Sahodaya participation, but no specific accreditation awards are listed.

What is the school's history and size in the local community?

International Indian School Buraidah was established on 26 August 1989 under the patronage of the Embassy of India in Riyadh. It currently serves about 996 students with 55 teachers, 7 administrative staff, and 5 supporting staff.

How can parents get involved and what is the PTA like?

The school has a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that facilitates parent engagement, with regular Parent-Teacher Meetings and a stated PTA charter guiding parent-teacher communication and involvement.

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