King's College, Riyadh
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$14K - US$21K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 3-13
Students: Contact school
Location: Other Riyadh, Riyadh
Updated April 2026
In Brief
King's is the right call for families with younger children (up to Year 7) who want a premium British education in Riyadh with smaller class sizes and no capital fee - but families with secondary-age children need to wait for the Sedra campus to open or plan a transition.
King's was the first school to open under the Royal Commission for Riyadh City's International Schools Attraction Programme, which gives it a head start over several newer competitors. The Cognita partnership (announced August 2025) brings operational depth from a group running 90-plus schools across 21 countries. At present the school runs Pre-School to Year 7; a new Sedra campus opening in August 2027 is planned to take students through to A-Level.
Families with children in the early years and primary years describe warm pastoral care and responsive teachers. The school received recognition from ABT International as among the top-performing global schools for Arabic language education (November 2025, selected from 1,200-plus schools). The Diriyah campus has specialist science and design technology labs, music and art studios, an IT lab, dedicated library, two indoor sports halls, and a mixed-use outdoor pitch. No capital fee is charged - a meaningful saving against BISR and AIS-R.
The school is still building its secondary provision. Founding headmaster Nicholas Gunn left at the start of 2025-26 after three and a half years, which is a leadership transition worth noting. No public exam results exist yet. Families planning a full K-12 journey should ask specifically about the Sedra campus timeline and how transition between campuses will work.
What parents value
- –No capital fee on enrolment - saves SAR 11,500-23,000 compared with BISR. First RCRC international school, with associated oversight and accountability.
- –Small class sizes and warm community culture consistent across parent reviews.
- –Arabic language excellence recognised internationally (ABT Award, November 2025, selected from 1,200-plus schools).
Points of consideration
- –Currently only runs to Year 7; secondary provision depends on the Sedra campus opening in August 2027, which is planned but not yet open.
- –Leadership transition in 2025-26 (founding head departed after three and a half years).
- –No published IGCSE or A-Level results available yet.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-School and Reception (inc VAT) | 3 | NaN |
| Years 1-2 (inc VAT) | 5 | NaN |
| Years 3-6 (inc VAT) | 7 | NaN |
| Year 7 (inc VAT) | 11 | NaN |
Fees converted from SAR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | NaN |
| Professional Evaluation Fee | NaN |
| Enrolment Admin Fee | NaN |
Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's age group and interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Riyadh's international schools serve a diverse community of families on corporate assignments and long-term residents. Contact the school for current enrolment details and nationality breakdown.
Leadership
School leadership
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