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Second Philippine International School

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Fees SAR 5,000 - 8,000
Ages Not listed
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Strengths Academic Enrichment
Clubs Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Second Philippine International School (SPIS) in Riyadh is a non-profit, self-liquidating educational institution serving dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers. Conceptualized in 1998 and established with strong support from the Philippine Embassy and Filipino communities, SPIS received its permit to operate in 1999 and gained accreditation in 2000. The school operates under a Governing Board headed by a Chairman, with a Principal overseeing daily operations and staff development. The campus maintains formal governance and an administrative structure, with the School Administration Office as the point of contact. SPIS delivers standard education in alignment with DepEd guidelines, emphasizing Philippine culture, national identity and character formation so graduates are disciplined, God-loving and ready to contribute to Philippine society when they return home. Teachers participate in seminars to stay current with trends and innovations. Student activities include the Peer Counselors Club and U13 chess events, reinforcing leadership, peer support and intellectual engagement for students.

The Essentials

Location
Located in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It serves the Filipino community in Riyadh. The school operates as a Philippine international school serving dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers in Riyadh.

Stages
Pre-School; Primary; Intermediate; Junior High; Senior High

Country affiliation
Philippines
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The Second Philippine International School is a non-profit, self-liquidating educational institution that serves dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers in Riyadh. It has strong support from the Philippine Embassy and the Kingdom's Ministry of Education (MOE), and was endorsed to the Department of Education (DepEd) and MOE and granted a permit to operate on September 19, 1999.
Fees

Annual tuition at Second Philippine International School ranges from SAR 5,000 to SAR 8,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- No fixed application or enrollment fee amount is published by the school. For admission and billing enquiries contact the Finance Department at the school (Finance Dept.: 054 766 3924).

Tuition fees (annual) by year group
- Grades 1–6: SAR 5,000 per year.
- Grades 7–9: SAR 6,000 per year.
- Grades 10–12: most public listings show SAR 6,000 per year; at least one public listing reports SAR 8,000 for Grades 10–12. Parents should note that public listings vary.

Per‑term detail
- The school's published information on public listings shows annual tuition amounts; a per‑term fee breakdown is not published in the publicly available school listings. Where only an annual amount is published, parents should expect that schools may bill either annually or by term according to the school's billing schedule. No per‑term amounts are listed publicly for SPIS.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Public listings indicate that the school offers installment and online payment options (installment bookings and multiple payment providers are shown on school listings). Specific billing schedule dates (term due dates, deposit amounts, or the number of installments) are not published in the public listings.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, transport, materials, extracurriculars, miscellaneous)
- Additional charges commonly applied by schools (uniforms, textbooks and stationery, transport, meals, examination or assessment fees, co‑curricular activity fees and miscellaneous fees such as ID or medical cards) are not published with fixed amounts for SPIS in the public listings. A historical example from Philippine international school reporting shows miscellaneous fee categories that can include medical, ID and library cards, laboratory fees and athletics; exact amounts for SPIS are not published.

Refund information
- No published refund policy or published refundable / non‑refundable fee schedule was found in the school's public listings. Refund rules for deposits, registration or tuition are not publicly stated in the available listings.

Fee payment options
- Public listings show online payment and installment/financing options and display payment‑service providers (examples shown on listings include Tamara, Jeel Pay, Amwal, Baseta and BSF). The Finance Department at the school can confirm accepted methods (cash, bank transfer, credit/debit card and the specific online providers or local payment channels used for your account). Contact: Finance Dept.: 054 766 3924.

Summary of data availability
- The school's public website provides contact details but does not publish a detailed, itemised 2026/27 fee schedule. The above annual tuition figures are drawn from current public school listing pages and aggregator entries; where public listings disagree (notably for the upper secondary grades), both reported figures are noted above. Per‑term breakdowns, an official stated application fee, explicit refund terms and a formal billing calendar were not published in the sources consulted. For the most reliable and binding billing details for your child, contact the school's Finance Department at 054 766 3924 or the Registrar Office at 054 766 3912.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school empowers students from a young age and nurtures minds to build futures. A Peer Counselors Club conducts counseling talks to support students, indicating a peer‑led approach to social‑emotional learning.

Mental Wellbeing
Counseling talks and peer counseling activities support student wellbeing within the school community.
Parent Experience

History
The Second Philippine International School (SPIS) is a non-profit and self-liquidating educational institution in Riyadh that serves dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers. It was conceptualized on December 24, 1998, through the efforts of Mrs. Carina Marilyn R. Fredeluces, Ms. Marilou Rosca Araneta, and Mrs. Epifania B. Bagalawis, with strong support from the Philippine Embassy and Filipino communities. It was granted a permit to operate on September 19, 1999 (Preliminary License No. 14/G, reference number 1943/ 420). The Inter-Agency Committee on Philippine Schools Abroad arrived in Riyadh on February 18, 2000 (No. 003, s.2000), and SPIS received accreditation on December 4, 2000.

Community
SPIS builds its community through school activities listed in The Chronicles and the School Timeline. Notable events include the Victory Party recognizing warriors and winners on January 10, 2026; the Winter Party on December 18, 2025; and student programs such as the Peer Counselors Club and PISAM '25 Day 2: Chess (U13). Academic announcements, such as Overall Academic Achievers for the second quarter of School Year 2025–2026, also appear in updates. These events reflect active student life and community engagement within SPIS.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
SPIS delivers standard education to Filipino children in Riyadh and aims to provide quality education. It envisions well-disciplined, enlightened, nationalistic, self-reliant, God-loving, creative and productive citizens who can contribute to society when they return home. Teachers participate in seminars to stay current with trends and innovations in education and to develop their teaching skills.

Cultural & Language
SPIS serves Filipino children in Riyadh and caters to dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers. The school emphasizes Philippine culture and national identity, guided by its mission and governance focused on serving the Filipino community. Leaders describe preparing graduates who are disciplined, God-loving, nationalistic and ready to contribute to Philippine society when they return home.

Social & Hobbies
The Chronicles show school activities and clubs, including the Peer Counselors Club and U13 chess events. The school hosts social events such as Victory Parties and Winter Party, fostering student interaction. Student activities and clubs provide opportunities for peer support, leadership development and teamwork.

Leadership & Professional
SPIS is governed by a Governing Board led by a Chairman. The School is guided by a Principal who oversees daily operations and staff development, including seminars to enhance teaching skills. The campus pages list the School Administration Office as the point of contact, reflecting formal governance and administrative structure, and the school history notes DepEd accreditation and permits.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Vision and leadership emphasize well-being, moral character and a sense of national identity, aiming to develop God-loving and disciplined citizens. Mentors emphasize virtues and care for students, not only academic learning but character formation. The school highlights ongoing staff development to ensure supportive teaching practices aligned with students' well-being.
School Events
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