Advanced Learning Schools, Riyadh
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$16K - US$20K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 4-18
Students: ~600
Location: An Nakheel, Riyadh
Updated April 2026
In Brief
ALS is the go-to choice in Riyadh for families who want a fully accredited IB school with a long track record, all-inclusive fees, and no-frills pricing - if you can get a place. The waiting lists are real, and the single-sex secondary structure is a deciding factor either way.
Advanced Learning Schools has been an IB World School since 2009 and holds CIS accreditation - making it one of the most credentialed international schools in Saudi Arabia on paper. The school operates three campuses in An Nakheel: a Boys secondary campus, a Girls secondary campus, and a co-ed K-5 campus. Co-ed through Grade 3, then separate boys and girls sections for Grade 4 onwards. Dr Liam Browne is listed as head and Dr Larry Molacek as Superintendent.
The fee structure is straightforward and all-inclusive: SAR 61,000 for KG1-2, rising to SAR 75,000 for Grades 11-12, with textbooks included in every tier and a 10% sibling discount available. For a CIS-accredited IB school, those figures are well below the city average. Class sizes run 17-22, which is genuinely small by Riyadh standards. The 60-plus percent Saudi royal family student composition is widely noted and shapes the school community significantly.
The school's consistent challenge is availability. With a student body that skews heavily toward Saudi elite families, places are not always straightforward to secure for international families. Parent feedback on administration is mixed - some describe a school that works well within its structure; others note that the strong Saudi connections can affect how parent concerns are handled. Worth visiting and speaking directly with current international family parents before applying.
What parents value
- –All-inclusive fees (textbooks included) with a 10% sibling discount - one of the clearest fee structures in Riyadh, and among the most competitive for a CIS and IB-accredited school.
- –IB World School since 2009 and CIS accredited - a longer track record than most Riyadh international schools for IB Diploma outcomes.
- –Class sizes of 17-22 are among the smallest at a school of this scale in Riyadh.
Points of consideration
- –Strongly Saudi student body composition (60-plus percent associated with the Al Saud family) shapes the social environment significantly. International families should visit and speak with other expat parents before committing.
- –Co-ed only to Grade 3; separate boys and girls campuses from Grade 4. Families with children of both genders will be managing two different drop-off points from primary.
- –Availability can be limited. Contact the admissions team early - waiting lists are common, particularly for popular grade levels.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| KG1-KG2 | 4 | NaN |
| Grades 1-5 | 6 | NaN |
| Grades 6-10 | 11 | NaN |
| Grades 11-12 | 16 | NaN |
Fees converted from SAR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Academic Results
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
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Student Body
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Leadership
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