Al Qalam International Schools - King Abdullah

Al Qalam International Schools in King Abdullah District combine educational experience dating back to 1994 with a modern school environment and close follow-up with families. Here are the main reasons it may be the right choice for your family:

1. A complete educational experience with the American curriculum. The school offers an international track with the American curriculum, from KG through high school. The international track includes preparation for the SAT.
2. Free academic support. The school offers free tutoring classes for students who need extra support, along with free training for the Qudurat and Tahsili exams. Some Al Qalam students have achieved scores between 99% and 100% in Qudurat, and the schools have been honored for their training programs.
3. Modern, comprehensive facilities. The branch includes smart classrooms, science labs (physics, chemistry, biology, and anatomy), computer, language, and robotics labs, as well as libraries and learning resource centers. For sports and the arts, there is an indoor theater, a swimming pool, a fully equipped sports hall, and air-conditioned courtyards and playgrounds.
4. Specialized teachers. The school relies on highly competent teachers across all subjects, including mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
5. Continuous communication with families. The school stays in regular contact with parents, including a weekly call to the mother to follow up on the student's progress.
6. Convenient school transportation. Modern, air-conditioned buses with tracking systems and organized routes ease the daily commute for families.
7. Activities that build character. Cultural, sports, and arts enrichment programs, along with university counseling that helps students choose their future path, while emphasizing values and life skills.
8. Competitive fees and a prime location. The school offers all these advantages at competitive fees in King Abdullah District, one of Riyadh's upscale neighborhoods. Discounts of up to 25% are available for early registration. For detailed fees, you can visit the school's page on the Mdares platform.

Registration is open for the 1448 AH / 2026–2027 academic year for all stages, from KG and preschool through Grade 12, for boys and girls, with the American curriculum (the international track) at Al Qalam International Schools - King Abdullah.

Application steps

1. Submit the application online through the registration form on the school website, selecting the King Abdullah branch, and upload the required forms.
2. An assessment test for the student in mathematics, general science, and English, according to their stage.
3. An interview with the student and their parent.
4. Submit the original documents to the registration office, then pay the required fees to complete the application and receive final approval.

Admission requirements

• Registration is open to all nationalities.
• Admission depends on the availability of a seat in the requested stage and on passing the school's assessment.
• Students who are able to participate and cooperate within the school environment are accepted.

Important notes for parents

• Documents sent by email or scanned are not accepted; only original copies delivered to the registration office are accepted.
• Only clear and complete applications are accepted.
• Parents should coordinate with the registration office to schedule the application, test, and interview. Interview appointments are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Those who wish to use the school transportation service should fill out the transportation form and draw a map of their home.

Al Qalam Schools offer flexible installment plans and multiple discounts of up to 25%, including early registration, advance payment, and sibling discounts. To ask about the payment method approved at the King Abdullah branch, you can contact the school administration directly through its communication channels.

Tracks and stages

• The international track (American curriculum).
• All stages: KG and preschool, primary, intermediate, and secondary.

Supporting academic programs

• Free tutoring classes based on the assessment system and performance reports.
• Free, intensive training for Qudurat and Tahsili for the national (Ahli) track, and for the SAT for the international track.
• University counseling and future pathways that help students choose their university major in line with their abilities and interests.
• Educational, cultural, sports, and arts enrichment programs.

There is no mixing between girls' and boys' classes at Al Qalam International Schools.

You can see the full details of the tuition fees on the school's page on the Mdares platform,mdares.ai.

Al Qalam International Schools make sure the school day is full of activities that build students' skills and add fun to their learning. Examples of these activities include:

• Space Day, to explore the world of planets and stars.
• Color Day, with its cheerful and joyful atmosphere.
• Celebrations to honor outstanding students and motivate them.
• Religious and educational competitions that foster a spirit of competition and knowledge.
• A Ramadan foods corner, celebrating the spirit of the holy month.
• Pizza Day, with all the fun and togetherness it brings among students.
• The Magic Bag activity, which sparks imagination and creativity.
• A cozy Winter Session with its calm atmosphere.
• The Magic Hat activity and its fun challenges.
• Cinema Day, to watch enjoyable shows with classmates.
• Football classes and training to develop sports skills.
• Educational and recreational trips beyond the school walls.
• Cultures of the World Day, to learn about the customs and traditions of other countries.
• A Teachers' Day celebration in appreciation of teachers' efforts.

Al Qalam Schools offer the American curriculum within the international track, which focuses on understanding and application and on developing thinking skills, with academic follow-up that helps students progress with confidence. It includes SAT preparation according to the student's stage and needs.

Al Qalam International Schools are located in King Abdullah District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Yes, Al Qalam Schools provide school transportation with modern, air-conditioned buses with a tracking system and organized routes within Riyadh.

Academic facilities

• Smart classrooms equipped with advanced technology and connected to the internet
• Specialized science labs: physics, chemistry, biology, and anatomy
• Computer, language, robotics, and art labs
• Libraries and learning resource centers
• Kindergarten classrooms designed for young children

Sports facilities

• Olympic-size swimming pool
• Fully equipped sports hall (gym)
• Outdoor playgrounds
• Air-conditioned, covered courtyards and playgrounds

Activity and service facilities

• Indoor school theater
• Indoor and outdoor courtyards
• Multipurpose rooms
• Healthy canteens with nutrition oversight
• Modern, air-conditioned transportation buses with tracking systems

Al Qalam Schools place the safety of their students at the top of their priorities across every aspect of the school day:

Safety of sports facilities
The sports hall and swimming pool are run under full supervision and high safety standards.

Safety of school transportation
The school uses a modern, air-conditioned fleet of buses fitted with precise tracking systems, along with organized routes that help families follow their children's safe arrival.

Healthy nutrition
Healthy school canteens operate under close supervision to ensure proper nutrition.

A safe school environment
The school features buildings designed to high quality and educational design standards, and fully covered, air-conditioned courtyards that provide a comfortable and safe atmosphere for students.

Communication with parents
The school maintains continuous communication with families, including a weekly call to the parent, to follow up on the student's wellbeing and any updates related to their safety.