How many American international schools are in Riyadh?

Novana Index lists 11 American international schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

What are the best American schools in Riyadh?

There is no single best American school in Riyadh; the right fit depends on stage, budget, and boarding needs. The 11 listed schools hold accreditations including NEASC, IB, Cognia, and Cambridge International. Compare all 11 by fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.

Which accreditations do American schools in Riyadh hold?

Listed American schools in Riyadh hold accreditations including NEASC, IB, Cognia, and Cambridge International.

American international schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

There are 11 American international schools listed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Updated July 2026

Schools: 11
Curricula: 10

Curricula offered: IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, IB PYP, US Common Core, NGSS, IGCSE, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge A-Level, and IB MYP.

Accreditations: NEASC, IB, Cognia, and Cambridge International.

American international schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: compare stages, accreditation, gender, and tuition.
School	Curriculum	Stages	Accreditation	Gender	Tuition
Beech Hall School Riyadh (Boys)	IB Diploma, Advanced Placement	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary	NEASC, IB	—	SAR 48K
MENA International Schools	IB PYP, US Common Core, NGSS	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary	IB	Co-ed	SAR 32K
Riyadh Najed Schools	Advanced Placement	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary	Cognia	—	SAR 23K
Al-Rowad International School	IGCSE, Advanced Placement	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary	Cognia, Cambridge International	Co-ed	SAR 21K
Abdul-Aziz International School	IGCSE, Advanced Placement	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary	—	Co-ed	SAR 30K
Knights of Knowledge International Schools	IGCSE, Advanced Placement, US Common Core	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary	Cognia	Co-ed	—
Jad International Schools (Boys)	Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Advanced Placement	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form	Cognia	—	—
Science Oasis International Schools	US Common Core, NGSS	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary	—	—	SAR 21K
Al Sahafa International School	IB MYP, US Common Core, Advanced Placement	—	IB	—	SAR 32K
One World International School (OWIS) Riyadh	US Common Core, NGSS, IB PYP	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary	IB	—	—
Qimam El-Hayat International Schools	US Common Core, NGSS	Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary	—	—	—

Frequently asked questions

How many American international schools are in Riyadh?: Novana Index lists 11 American international schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
What are the best American schools in Riyadh?: There is no single best American school in Riyadh; the right fit depends on stage, budget, and boarding needs. The 11 listed schools hold accreditations including NEASC, IB, Cognia, and Cambridge International. Compare all 11 by fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
Which accreditations do American schools in Riyadh hold?: Listed American schools in Riyadh hold accreditations including NEASC, IB, Cognia, and Cambridge International.