International Schools in Saudi Arabia

This page collects international schools across Saudi Arabia into one filterable list, so you can reach schools that teach an accredited foreign curriculum in English and enrol students from many nationalities — without trawling individual school sites. Narrow the list by city, curriculum, and stage, then compare your top picks side by side before you enquire.

What this listing offers

Every result here is classified as an international school, meaning it follows a globally recognised system rather than the local national curriculum. In practice that spans the British curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level routes, the American curriculum with Common Core and Advanced Placement, and the International Baccalaureate diploma. Each card shows the city, curriculum, and stages of admission so you can weigh options at a glance, and you can split girls' international schools from boys' international schools in a single tap.

Cities with the most international schools

International schools cluster in the major cities and business hubs, where demand from resident and expat families is highest. Start from one of these:

• international schools in Riyadh — the widest mix of curricula and stages in the capital.
• international schools in Jeddah — strong options along the Red Sea coast.
• international schools in Al Khobar — serving the Eastern Province and its international communities.
• international schools in Dammam — additional Eastern Province coverage.
• international schools in Makkah and Madinah for families searching the western region.

How to choose within this slice

Once you open your city's list, refine in steps. Pick the curriculum you want for your child, then set the stage — primary, middle, or high school. Combining a city with a curriculum gives you a precise shortlist, such as British schools in Riyadh or American schools in Jeddah, taking you from dozens of options down to a handful worth contacting.

What to compare

When weighing two international schools, focus on the curriculum and its international accreditation, the language of instruction and any additional languages, annual fees and how steeply they rise between stages, and the school's location relative to your home and commute. Look too at the student-to-teacher ratio, the activities on offer, and the university pathway each programme prepares students for. Add candidates to the comparison tool to see these factors in one table before deciding.

For a deeper look at how international schools differ from national and community schools — and how to read accreditation — see the international schools guide.