SEK International School Riyadh

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees SAR 35,190 - 82,225

Ages 2 - 17 years

Pupil numbers 320

Bus Service No

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Typical class size 18

Al Toq Street Ar Rabie, Riyadh 13315, Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

Location

SEK International School Riyadh is located at Al Toq Street, Ar Rabi, Riyadh 13315, Saudi Arabia. The campus sits in central Riyadh in the Al Rabie district, close to the Kingdom Hospital. It has strong road connections via the King Salman and King Fahad highways. SEK Riyadh is part of SEK Education Group, a Spanish organization with a long history in international education.

Stages

The school currently welcomes students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 11 (ages 3 to 16). It plans to offer the International Baccalaureate continuum, with PYP and MYP authorized and DP in candidate status. The curriculum includes Early Childhood (age 3-6) and Primary (age 6-11) as foundational segments.

Type

SEK Riyadh is a private international school. It operates as a co-educational environment up to Grade 6, with mixed-gender classrooms reported for that range; details for later years are not explicitly defined in public materials.

Pupil Nationality Mix

SEK Riyadh sits within SEK Education Group, which serves more than 80 nationalities across its international schools. The Riyadh campus-specific nationality breakdown is not published separately.

Additional learning support

SEK Riyadh has an Inclusion Policy that supports students with Special Educational Needs and uses Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) where appropriate. The school provides English Language Acquisition (ELA) support and other counseling/coordination through its Counseling Department to assist diverse learners.

Country affiliation

SEK Riyadh is part of the SEK Education Group, a Spanish organization established in Madrid, Spain.

Religious affiliation

There is no religious affiliation stated for SEK Riyadh. The curriculum meets Saudi requirements, including Arabic and Islamic Studies, taught by Saudi-qualified teachers.

School day structure

The school day runs from 7:30 am to 2:15 pm on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Breaks and lunch arrangements are managed within this timetable.

Bus service

Transport options include a plan to offer bus transportation for students from different locations across Riyadh. Specific providers, routes and schedules are not published publicly at this time.

Fees

Application / Reservation Fee

- A non-refundable Reservation (application) Fee of SAR 7,500 is payable to confirm an offered place. For non‑Saudi nationals the Reservation Fee including VAT is SAR 8,625. The Reservation Fee is deducted from the first tuition payment. Families have five natural days to pay the Reservation Fee after an offer is made.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

- Nursery (0–1): Annual SAR 30,600 / Per term SAR 10,200. Annual (VAT included) SAR 35,190 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 11,730.
- Pre‑K1 (PYP 1): Annual SAR 43,500 / Per term SAR 14,500. Annual (VAT included) SAR 50,025 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 16,675.
- Pre‑K2 (PYP 2): Annual SAR 45,500 / Per term SAR 15,167. Annual (VAT included) SAR 52,325 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 17,442.
- KG (PYP 3): Annual SAR 49,000 / Per term SAR 16,333. Annual (VAT included) SAR 56,350 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 18,783.
- Grade 1 (PYP 4): Annual SAR 52,000 / Per term SAR 17,333. Annual (VAT included) SAR 59,800 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 19,993.
- Grade 2 (PYP 5): Annual SAR 60,000 / Per term SAR 20,000. Annual (VAT included) SAR 69,000 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 23,000.
- Grade 3 (PYP 6): Annual SAR 62,000 / Per term SAR 20,667. Annual (VAT included) SAR 71,300 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 23,767.
- Grade 4 (PYP 7): Annual SAR 63,000 / Per term SAR 21,000. Annual (VAT included) SAR 72,450 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 24,150.
- Grade 5 (PYP 8): Annual SAR 64,500 / Per term SAR 21,500. Annual (VAT included) SAR 74,175 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 24,725.
- Grade 6 (MYP 1): Annual SAR 65,500 / Per term SAR 21,833. Annual (VAT included) SAR 75,325 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 25,108.
- Grade 7 (MYP 2): Annual SAR 67,500 / Per term SAR 22,500. Annual (VAT included) SAR 77,625 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 25,875.
- Grade 8 (MYP 3): Annual SAR 70,500 / Per term SAR 23,500. Annual (VAT included) SAR 81,075 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 27,025.
- Grade 9 (MYP 4): Annual SAR 71,000 / Per term SAR 23,667. Annual (VAT included) SAR 81,650 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 27,217.
- Grade 10 (MYP 5): Annual SAR 71,000 / Per term SAR 23,667. Annual (VAT included) SAR 81,650 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 27,217.
- Grade 11 (DP 1): Annual SAR 71,500 / Per term SAR 23,833. Annual (VAT included) SAR 82,225 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 27,408.
- Grade 12 (DP 2): Annual SAR 71,500 / Per term SAR 23,833. Annual (VAT included) SAR 82,225 / Per term (VAT included) SAR 27,408.

(All tuition figures above are shown as the published annual amount and the equal third‑term installment. VAT treatment is shown where the document provides VAT‑inclusive figures.)

Discounts and additional tuition‑related charges

- A 5% discount on tuition is available where the full year's fees are paid in a single instalment before the first day of school in August.
- A 7.5% sibling discount applies to the third child and a 10% discount for subsequent children; the discount applies to the youngest students.
- VAT at 15% is added to tuition fees except where regulatory exemptions apply; the published VAT‑inclusive figures are shown in the fee schedule.
- English Language Acquisition (ELA) support, when required, is charged SAR 3,800 per period (charged in two time frames: September–January and February–June) and is compulsory when identified at admission.
- Extra‑curricular activities, school field trips and certain other services are charged separately and are not included in the tuition figures. Field trips incur additional fees.
- After‑school care (for Nursery students and older) is available from 14:00 to 15:00 on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at SAR 900 per month per child; late pickup that is consistent may incur this fee.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced as three equal instalments billed in advance and payable before the start of each term. For the 2025–2026 academic year the invoice issue dates and deadlines are:
- First instalment issued September 1, 2025 — due September 15, 2025.
- Second instalment issued December 1, 2025 — due December 15, 2025.
- Third instalment issued March 1, 2026 — due March 15, 2026.
- The Reservation Fee must be paid within five natural days of the place offer to secure the place.
- A re‑enrollment (returning student) non‑refundable deposit of SAR 5,000 is due before February 1 each year to secure a seat for the next academic year; for non‑Saudi nationals the amount including VAT is SAR 5,750. The re‑enrollment deposit is deducted from the first tuition payment of the following year.
- Tuition fees are billed in advance and must be paid by the published due dates; outstanding balances may jeopardize continued enrollment and reports/transfer documents will not be released until fees are settled. Term fees are not prorated and full‑term fees apply for students joining late in a term. Notice of withdrawal must be provided in writing at least two weeks before the end of the current term; otherwise term fees remain payable.

Boarding

- Boarding is not listed as a provision or charge in the school's fees policy or school information. No boarding fees apply.

Uniforms and other ancillary costs

- Uniforms are required and the school publishes a uniform list and directs families to the school section on the Zak Store supplier for purchase. Uniform costs are payable to the supplier. Extra costs to budget for include extra‑curricular activity fees, field trips, ELA where applicable, and after‑school care.

Refund information and related conditions

- The Reservation Fee is non‑refundable.
- The re‑enrollment deposit is non‑refundable.
- Term fees are not prorated; full‑term fees apply for late joiners and fees covering any approved temporary withdrawal period must be fully paid. If withdrawal notice is not provided in writing at least two weeks before the end of the current term, term fees are applicable. The school may revoke enrollment for non‑payment of fees. School reports and transfer documents are withheld until all outstanding fees are settled.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Payment methods accepted: Direct bank deposit, bank transfer and Electronic Mada Card. For bank transfers or deposits a copy of the deposit slip or transfer confirmation should be sent to the Finance Office or emailed with the invoice number and student name.
- Published bank details for transfers: Bank Name — Banque Saudi Fransi; Company Name — Education Management Corporation Arabia for Education; Account Number — 81519600153; IBAN — SA5655000000081519600153; SWIFT Code — BSFRSARI. (Bank address is given as King Abdul Aziz Street, Riyadh.)

Academics

Curriculum

SEK International School Riyadh offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum for students aged 3 to 18, integrating a local Saudi context within SEK's international framework. The school is authorized for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and is a candidate for the Diploma Programme (DP); current enrollment runs from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 11 (ages 3 to 16). English is the main language of instruction, with opportunities to develop fluency in English, Arabic, and Spanish within a bilingual-oriented approach. SEK's learning model emphasizes inquiry-based, student-centred learning, the SEK Profile and international-mindedness, and includes features such as the SEK Portfolio, Be Challenge and Be Well initiatives. The curriculum is designed to align with international accreditation standards, including NEASC, and supports pathways for higher education abroad.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

SEK International School Riyadh supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a Be Well Centre that focuses on the community's emotional, mental, physical, and personal well-being. The school implements the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI) and the RULER SEL program to promote the recognition, expression, and self-regulation of emotions. The Be Well initiative is complemented by mindfulness and socio-emotional skills training delivered in partnership with Camilo José Cela University, as part of SEK's wellbeing framework and the Healthy Schools initiative. The school also promotes well-being as part of its 21st-century learning approach, including Empowerment Hubs that give students time to explore interests during the school day. Overall, SEL is embedded in the curriculum as part of SEK's holistic education model to support students' well-being and social-emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

SEK-Riyadh follows an inclusive education approach and will admit students whose academic and personal needs can be met by the program and student support services available at the time of admission. The school may admit students requiring support up to a determined threshold, depending on available resources. The school provides English as a second or foreign language (ELA) support as a paid service for non-native speakers. The admissions policy notes that assessments relating to Additional Educational Support Needs (e.g., Educational Psychologist reports, Speech and Language Therapy) may be considered when planning support. SEK-Riyadh is described as inclusive rather than a specialist SEN institution, relying on its program and supports to meet diverse needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is the language of instruction, with Arabic and Spanish taught as additional languages. The school provides ELA support to non-native English speakers as a paid service, and admissions decisions consider whether adequate English language support resources are available. Arabic and Spanish are embedded in the curriculum as Language Acquisition subjects. In the IB programmes, Arabic and Spanish are offered within the language offerings, reflecting SEK's multilingual context.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is a central component of SEK-Riyadh's wellbeing strategy. The Be Well Centre provides emotional, mental, physical, and personal balance support, with the aim of training and supporting the SEK community in mindfulness and socio-emotional skills, and aligning with the Healthy Schools initiative. The wellness framework includes the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI) and the RULER program to promote recognition, expression, and regulation of emotions. Mindfulness and socio-emotional training are delivered in collaboration with Camilo José Cela University. Empowerment Hubs and the broader 21st-century learning approach further integrate well-being into daily learning and student development.

Safeguarding

SEK-Riyadh emphasizes safeguarding through its international accreditation and safety commitments. SEK International Schools are accredited by the National Child Safety Association, reflecting a formal safeguarding framework across SEK schools. The Admissions Policy outlines inclusive education and the consideration of non-native English learners, including access to English language support and related assessments for Additional Educational Support Needs. The policy requires documentation of any special assessments (e.g., psychologist reports, speech and language therapy) when applicable. Together, these elements indicate a structured approach to safeguarding and student welfare within SEK-Riyadh's governance and policies.

Admissions

Step 1: Applications are submitted through the OpenApply online application system. OpenApply provides information about deadlines and relevant details. For first-time applicants, select Application Form; for renewals or returning applicants, select Applicant & Family Login and use the same email. To schedule a school tour, select Schedule Tour. If problems occur or the password is forgotten, contact the Admissions team via the OpenApply system.

Step 2: Read the Admission Policy (PDF) and Fee Policy (PDF) before submitting the online application. These documents explain the requirements and the fee structure. Additional details about the application process are available in OpenApply.

Step 3: Admissions contact is Julie Anne Alonso, Counselor and Admissions Officer. The school is located at Al Toq Street, Ar Rabia, Riyadh 13315; other contact numbers include School Telf: +966 050 999 7328 and Admissions Tel: +966 53 063 3295.

FAQs

Where is SEK International School Riyadh located?

The school is on Al Toq Street, Ar Rabi, Riyadh 13315, Saudi Arabia.

What age range does SEK-Riyadh serve and what type of school is it?

SEK-Riyadh serves students from ages 3 to 16 (Pre-K to Grade 11) and operates as a private, co-educational international day school.

What curriculum and IB status does SEK-Riyadh have?

SEK-Riyadh plans to offer the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP and DP) with DP authorization in progress; the school is currently PYP and MYP authorized and NEASC accreditation is in progress.

What is the main language of instruction and what languages are taught besides English?

The main language of instruction is English, with Arabic and Spanish taught to all students to support multilingualism and cultural awareness.

What is the application and reservation fee, and how is it applied to tuition?

A non‑refundable Reservation Fee of SAR 7,500 is paid if offered a place; for non‑Saudi nationals the VAT-inclusive amount is SAR 8,625. The reservation fee is deducted from the first tuition payment.

How are tuition payments structured and what are the typical deadlines?

Tuition is billed in three equal installments in advance, with deadlines usually in September, December and March. For 2025/26, the first due date was September 15, 2025; the second December 15, 2025; the third March 15, 2026.

Are there discounts available for paying in full or for families with multiple children?

Yes. A 5% discount is offered for paying the full year's fees in a single instalment before the first day of school in August, and sibling discounts are 7.5% for the third child and 10% for subsequent children.

How does the school handle re-enrollment and withdrawal fees?

Returning students pay a SAR 5,000 re-enrollment deposit (SAR 5,750 for non‑Saudi nationals); it's non‑refundable and deducted from the next year's first tuition payment, due by February 1 to secure a seat.

What IB programs are currently authorized at SEK-Riyadh and what is in progress?

SEK-Riyadh is authorized for the PYP and MYP, and is a Diploma Programme (DP) candidate with DP authorization in progress.

How is language taught within the academics and what support exists for non‑native English speakers?

English is the main language of teaching; Arabic and Spanish are taught as additional languages, with Language Acquisition offered in Arabic and Spanish and a mother-tongue support program where possible. English Language Acquisition (ELA) support is available for students who need it, monitored with a WIDA screener.

What opportunities exist for higher education and university admissions?

The IB Diploma Programme core and six subject groups prepare students for university admissions, including opportunities to study abroad. NEASC accreditation will enable the awarding of a US High School Diploma, supporting US college admissions.

What on-campus facilities support learning and wellbeing?

The campus features two large indoor multi‑purpose halls, two Learning Hubs for research, two Creativity Hubs for arts, two Maker Spaces for technology and entrepreneurship, two multi-purpose atriums, and extensive shaded outdoor play areas, plus dedicated spaces for Early Years, Sciences, and Languages & Culture.

What spaces specifically support arts, science and language learning?

Dedicated specialist learning spaces include Early Years, Sciences, and Languages & Culture, with a focus on Arabic Language and Culture, alongside two Creativity Hubs and two Maker Spaces to foster arts and technology.

What after‑school activities and leadership opportunities are available?

After‑school activities run four days a week with a broad range of internal and external options; activities are announced via the mysek app, and older students may co‑lead some after‑school activities as part of the action program.

How does SEK Riyadh integrate arts, sports and community service beyond the classroom?

Arts, sports, technology and community service are core to the after‑school program and the Be Well Center supports health and wellbeing through mindfulness and socio‑emotional skills.

What wellbeing and safeguarding supports does the school offer?

Wellbeing is embedded across the curriculum through the SEK Profile, PSPE education, and the Be Well Center, which provides mindfulness and socio‑emotional skills training. Safeguarding ensures a safe, caring and secure learning environment.

How is EAL support managed and when might students move off English support?

The school provides ELA for students who need it, with progression monitored by a WIDA screener; students typically move out of ELA support once proficiency is reached.

What support is available for students with special educational needs or learning differences?

SEK Riyadh offers Additional Educational Support Needs/Learning Support with in‑class and withdrawal‑based options, coordinated with parents, teachers and external agencies based on available resources at admission.

Is SEK-Riyadh a boarding school?

No. SEK Riyadh operates as a day school with no boarding provision or boarding fees.

What is the uniform policy and how are uniforms purchased?

Uniforms are required and are purchased from the school's listed supplier, Zak Store in Tala Mall.

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