Aldenham School Riyadh(ASR) - British International School
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Aldenham International School Riyadh follows the British curriculum, one of the world’s most respected educational systems, known for its high academic standards and rigorous international benchmarks. The curriculum focuses on building a strong academic foundation while developing students’ critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, preparing them effectively for admission to top universities worldwide within a comprehensive learning environment that supports both academic and personal development.
School facilities
Aldenham International School offers Dedicated science labs, dining facilities, access to a dedicated swimming facility with top coaches, sports halls, an art studio, a well-being space, indoor and outdoor play areas, a library, music rooms, and an IT lab.
School Fees
Starting from 46500
About the school
Aldenham Riyadh – A British International School is part of the prestigious Aldenham Education Group and one of the first international schools invited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030, reflecting a shared commitment to sustainable educational excellence and national development.
As a leading independent British school in Riyadh, it combines academic rigor with exceptional pastoral care, drawing on over 428 years of educational heritage in the United Kingdom. The school aims to nurture confident, creative, and future-ready learners aged 3 to 14 in a modern and supportive learning environment.
Aldenham Riyadh – A British International School is part of the prestigious Aldenham Education Group and one of the first international schools invited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030, reflecting a shared commitment to sustainable educational excellence and national development. As a leading independent British school in Riyadh, it combines academic rigor with exceptional pastoral care, drawing on over 428 years of educational heritage in the United Kingdom. The school aims to nurture confident, creative, and future-ready learners aged 3 to 14 in a modern and supportive learning environment.
Aldenham Riyadh – A British International School aspires to become the leading reference for British education in the region by delivering an educational model that combines academic rigor, deep mastery of knowledge, and holistic character development. The school aims to graduate confident global leaders with strong values and the ability to make a positive impact on the future. This vision is achieved by integrating the highest standards of British education with a comprehensive and balanced curriculum that combines specialist teaching, subject mastery, and the AldenhamPlus programme, designed to develop intellectually confident and academically capable learners ready to compete globally.
The mission of the Aldenham Education Group is to nurture interdisciplinary thinkers who are reflective, exceptionally resilient, and lifelong learners. This is achieved through a carefully designed curriculum that combines academic rigor with mastery-based learning, grounded in the principles of a liberal arts approach that has defined the Group’s culture of holistic development and pastoral care since its founding in 1597.
Aldenham Riyadh aims to provide a modern learning environment rooted in the Aldenham heritage dating back to 1597 and inspired by traditional British boarding school values that promote discipline, etiquette, emotional well-being, integrity, and respect in everyday life. The school also seeks to nurture academically outstanding students who are self-aware and highly resilient through a liberal arts and holistic education approach, preparing them to become purposeful global leaders capable of navigating an increasingly complex world with confidence and clarity.
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Fees & Facilities
Term 1 40% – Due 15 August
Term 2 40% – Due 15 December
Term 3 20% – Due 1 April
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Library
music room
football playground
basketball playground
Sports halls
outdoor play-area
Indoor play-area
Handball court
Badminton
Table tennis
Volleyball court
Dedicated Science labs
Dining facilities
Access to dedicated swimming facility with top coaches
Art Studio
Well-being Space
IT lab
Frequently asked questions
<p dir="ltr">Aldenham School Riyadh (ASR) - British International School delivers the English National Curriculum, enhanced through the proprietary AldenhamPlus programme. This approach emphasises deep subject mastery, conceptual understanding and structured progression, preparing pupils for Cambridge examination pathways at senior level.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">No. Aldenham School Riyadh(ASR) - British International School is a true, owner-operated branch of Aldenham School in the United Kingdom. It is not a franchise. This ensures direct alignment with the UK school’s academic standards, leadership oversight and educational philosophy. In fact, it is the first owner-operated branch of an independent UK school in KSA and the broader GCC.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">The school is a co-educational preparatory school serving pupils from Nursery (age 3) to Upper Prep (approximately age 14), with structured progression through Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Aldenham combines over 400 years of British educational heritage with a modern, holistic approach. Key differentiators include:</p> <p dir="ltr">· A true UK branch school model (not franchise)</p> <p dir="ltr">· Specialist subject teaching from Year 5 onwards</p> <p dir="ltr">· A strong focus on etiquette, wellbeing and character</p> <p dir="ltr">· A broad co-curricular programme with 125+ free co-curricular activities</p> <p dir="ltr">· Direct links to the UK school and global alumni network</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Teachers undergo a rigorous, multi-stage recruitment process involving both UK academic leadership and the Riyadh senior leadership team. This ensures all staff meet Aldenham’s high standards of academic excellence, professionalism and pastoral care.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Yes. Aldenham places strong emphasis on all-round development, combining academic rigour with arts, sport, leadership opportunities and personal development. This reflects a liberal arts philosophy alongside British academic excellence.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">The school offers over 125 free co-curricular activities each week, including sport, music, drama, languages and academic enrichment. Most activities are available daily and many are included within the school offering.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Wellbeing is central to the Aldenham experience. The school provides strong pastoral care, high staff-to-pupil ratios and a structured environment inspired by the UK boarding school tradition, ensuring every child is known, supported and guided.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Yes. Aldenham Riyadh offers a strong Arabic curriculum alongside Islamic studies, ensuring pupils remain connected to local culture and values while benefiting from a British education.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Admissions are designed to be thorough and personalised. Families attend a school tour and meeting, followed by assessments in English and Mathematics. The school also reviews previous reports to ensure the right academic and pastoral fit for each child.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Aldenham promotes structured, respectful and transparent communication. Parents can engage through formal channels such as email, Edunation and scheduled meetings, with clear response timelines and escalation pathways.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Yes. Aldenham School Riyadh(ASR) - British International School provides transport options across selected areas in Riyadh and continues to expand its bus network based on demand.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Aldenham provides high-quality learning environments, specialist teaching spaces and resources sourced from leading UK suppliers. Planned enhancements include digital learning spaces such as a Maker Space.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Yes. As part of a global Aldenham network, pupils benefit from international opportunities including potential transfers, collaborations and access to a lifelong alumni network spanning generations.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">The school emphasises respect, integrity, aspiration and determination, alongside strong character development, etiquette and a sense of responsibility: preparing pupils not only for academic success but for life beyond school.</p> <p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Yes. Pupils graduating from Aldenham School Riyadh become part of the prestigious Old Aldenhamian Society, the global alumni network of Aldenham School in the United Kingdom. This is not a symbolic affiliation but a formal, lifelong connection to a network that spans over four centuries.</p> <p dir="ltr">The alumni community includes leaders across business, public service, science, sport, the arts and academia. Notable Aldenhamians include figures such as Karren Brady, Matt Wallace, as well as international figures including the King of Malaysia and professional footballers such as Myles Lewis-Skelly and Charlie Patino.</p> <p dir="ltr">Beyond recognition, this network offers long-term value through:</p> <p dir="ltr">· A strong sense of identity and belonging to a historic institution</p> <p dir="ltr">· Access to a global community across generations and continents</p> <p dir="ltr">· Opportunities for mentorship, collaboration and future pathways</p> <p dir="ltr">· A shared culture of ambition, service and integrity</p> <p dir="ltr">From their time at school through to adulthood, pupils benefit from being part of a legacy that extends far beyond the classroom, reinforcing aspiration, confidence and global connection.</p> <p> </p>
<p>Purpose-Built Facilities for Learning and Growth A thoughtfully designed campus to support focused learning, wellbeing and age-appropriate development, with specialist spaces that bring the curriculum to life.</p> <p>Developed with leading school designers, Aldenham School Riyadh reflects the best of educational design and practice. Inspiring learning spaces cater to the interests, passions and needs of all students.</p> <p>· Dedicated Science labs</p> <p>· Dining facilities</p> <p>· Access to dedicated swimming facility with top coaches</p> <p>· Sports halls</p> <p>· Art Studio</p> <p>· Well-being Space</p> <p>· Outdoor play-area</p> <p>· Indoor play-area</p> <p>· Library</p> <p>· Music Rooms</p> <p>· IT lab</p>
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