Advanced Learning Schools Riyadh

At a glance

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Curriculum and academics

Advanced Learning Schools is an International Baccalaureate World School that runs the full continuum, the Primary Years Programme in the early and lower grades, the Middle Years Programme through the middle school and the Diploma Programme in the final two years. Around a fifth of the curriculum is delivered in Arabic, covering Arabic language, Arabic social studies and Islamic studies, which keeps the national requirements alongside an international framework.

The IB continuum is an inquiry led and concept driven model that rewards independent thinking and rounded assessment rather than a single terminal examination. To understand how the programmes connect and how the Diploma is graded, read our pillar guide to the International Baccalaureate, and use our Riyadh city guide to see how ALS compares with the capital's other providers.

In 2023 the school moved to a purpose built campus designed for around 1,200 pupils, with facilities intended to support the practical, project based nature of IB learning. Families choose ALS for a coherent IB journey from the early years through to university entry, and it suits parents who want a single international framework rather than a switch of system at high school.

Advanced Learning Schools Riyadh fees

Advanced Learning Schools Riyadh fees sit in the premium band for the city, which is typical of full IB continuum schools with international accreditation. We describe the band rather than publish a precise number, because the school updates its schedule each year and bills differently across the programmes. Parents should budget for the items that sit around tuition.

• Registration fees: one off charges at the point of enrolment.
• Annual tuition: billed per year and rising through the programmes.
• Examination fees: International Baccalaureate Diploma assessment charges in the final years.
• Extras: transport, meals, uniform, trips and activities.

For the wider market our guide to international school fees in Riyadh sorts schools into low, mid and premium tiers, and you can compare bands by stage in our Riyadh primary fees and Riyadh secondary fees breakdowns. Confirm the current figures with the school.

Admissions

The principal intake aligns with the school year, with applications typically assessed ahead of an autumn start, though mid year places can arise where a seat opens. Admission runs through an application, prior school records and an age appropriate assessment, with attention to a child's readiness for inquiry based learning.

Because the school delivers the IB from the early years, families joining from a different system are usually given guidance on the transition, so it helps to speak with the admissions office early about your child's stage. Relocating families should contact the school directly to check current availability.

Location and who goes there

Advanced Learning Schools is located in the An Nakheel area of Riyadh, on a modern campus opened in 2023. Its premium band fees and full IB accreditation make it a natural choice for families committed to the International Baccalaureate.

The community is international in character and draws families who want a single, globally recognised framework from Kindergarten to Grade 12. For a broader view of where international families live across the capital and how schools are spread, our Riyadh city guide sets out the districts and the schooling picture.

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