Top International Schools in Saudi Arabia
2026
Saudi Arabia is one of the region’s fastest-growing international school markets, with established British, American and IB schools across major education hubs such as Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province.
With more than 140 international schools listed across the Kingdom, this 2026 guide is designed to help parents compare leading international schools in Saudi Arabia by curriculum, location, fees and key academic pathways.
The Top International Schools in Saudi Arabia (2026) list:
Compare Top 10 International Schools in Saudi Arabia (2026)
| SCHOOL | CITY | CURRICULUM | FEES RANGE (SAR) | HIGHLIGHTS |
| British International School Riyadh | Riyadh | British, IB Diploma | 50,568 – 111,172 Application Fee: 575 |
Non-profit school community with over 90 nationalities. |
| The KAUST School | KAUST / Thuwal | IB | 60,400 – 91,500 Application Fee: 5,250 | Innovation-focused learning within a research university setting. |
| American International School Riyadh | Riyadh | American, IB Diploma | 64,743.85 – 120,756.90 Application Fee: 5,026.65 |
Long-standing non-profit school with strong university preparation. |
| British International School Jeddah | Jeddah | British, IB Diploma | 44,864 – 105,239 Application Fee: 425 |
British values with globally focused senior preparation. |
| King’s College Riyadh | Riyadh | British | 55,775 – 83,134 Application Fee: 575 | Holistic education focused on character, confidence and creativity. |
| Jeddah Knowledge International School | Jeddah | IB, American | – | First IB Continuum School in the Kingdom. |
| British International School Al Khobar | Al Khobar | British | 50,295.94 – 90,876.45 Application Fee: 16,000 |
Non-profit school with a purpose-built modern campus. |
| Saudi International School for the Sciences and Arts | Dhahran | American | 30,132 – 50,341 Application Fee: |
Values-led learning with a strong academic programme. |
| SEK International School Riyadh | Riyadh | IB | 35,190 – 82,225 Application Fee: 8,625 | Modern IB school with international network backing. |
| Reigate Grammar School Riyadh | Riyadh | British | 45,368 – 80,143 Application Fee: 1,000 | UK heritage brand with strong academic positioning. |