King's College Riyadh is a British curriculum school in Riyadh, operated by Cognita Middle East and partnered with King's College School Wimbledon in London. It opened in 2021 at a campus in Diriyah on the northwest side of the city and teaches the English National Curriculum, ranking among the newer entrants on the British schools in Riyadh hub.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | British, the English National Curriculum, with Cambridge and Pearson resources as the school grows |
| Stage range | Preschool to Year 7 at present, roughly ages 3 to 13, expanding year by year |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Accreditation | Operated by Cognita Middle East; partnered with King's College School Wimbledon; formal inspection not published |
| Fee band | Upper to premium part of the Riyadh range |
| Campus area | Diriyah, northwest Riyadh, with a new SEDRA campus opening in 2027 |
Curriculum and academics
King's College Riyadh follows the English National Curriculum, the same British curriculum framework used across England, adapted for its Saudi setting with Arabic, Islamic studies and Saudi social studies. The school offers specialist teaching in Arabic, music and physical education from age 3, and has announced a Pearson resourced Key Stage 3 pathway from the 2026 to 2027 year.
As a young school it currently runs from preschool to Year 7 and adds a year group each year. A new purpose built campus in the SEDRA community is due to open in 2027 and will eventually take students through to Year 13 and the senior examination years. It features in our roundup of the best British schools in Riyadh, and the British schools in Riyadh hub sets out how it compares with the city's established options.
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King's College Riyadh fees
King's College Riyadh sits towards the upper to premium part of the Riyadh market, in line with other British schools backed by an established overseas brand. Our Riyadh international school fees guide places premium tuition in the city at the top of the SAR tiers, and a brand partnered school of this kind tends to fall in that picture, rising by year group.
Alongside tuition, budget for a registration or assessment fee, a deposit, and optional school bus transport. As the school grows into the senior years, examination and materials costs will be added higher up the school. Use the fees guide to model the full annual commitment before you apply.
Admissions
The main intake is at the start of the academic year in August or September, with applications assessed on a rolling basis as the school adds year groups. Entry usually involves an age appropriate assessment and a review of previous school reports. Because the school is expanding one year at a time, places in the upper year groups are limited, so early enquiry is advisable. Confirm the current window and the SEDRA campus timeline directly with the school.
Location and who goes there
The current campus is in Diriyah, near King Khalid Road on the northwest edge of Riyadh, a historic district that has seen heavy investment as part of the city's expansion. From 2027 the school plans to move into a purpose built campus in the SEDRA community, developed with ROSHN Group, which will house the full age range over time.
Families come largely from the northern and western suburbs of Riyadh and from the international community drawn to the British pathway and the King's College School Wimbledon link. To set it beside the wider market, start with the Riyadh city hub and the British schools in Riyadh hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Is King's College Riyadh a British school?
Yes. It teaches the English National Curriculum, the British curriculum framework, adapted with Arabic, Islamic studies and Saudi social studies. It is run by Cognita Middle East and partnered with King's College School Wimbledon in London.
How much are King's College Riyadh fees?
The school sits towards the upper to premium part of the Riyadh range, consistent with other brand partnered British schools. Confirm current rates by year group with the school.
Where is King's College Riyadh?
The current campus is in Diriyah on the northwest side of Riyadh, near King Khalid Road. A new campus in the SEDRA community is due to open in 2027.
Who runs King's College Riyadh?
The school is operated by Cognita Middle East and partnered with King's College School Wimbledon, drawing on that school's English National Curriculum heritage.
When do King's College Riyadh applications open?
The main intake is in August or September, with rolling admissions as the school adds year groups. Places in older years are limited, so apply early.
