Manarat Al Riyadh International School is a Maarif Education school in Riyadh that lets families choose between a British curriculum stream and an American curriculum stream. It runs from kindergarten to Grade 12 with separate boys and girls sections, and appears on our British schools in Riyadh hub for its Cambridge pathway.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | British stream with Cambridge IGCSE and A Level, plus an American stream with Advanced Placement and SAT |
| Stage range | Kindergarten to Grade 12 |
| Founded | Not published; part of the Maarif Education network |
| Accreditation | Cambridge International (CAIE) for the British stream and the College Board for Advanced Placement |
| Fee band | Middle part of the Riyadh range |
| Campus area | Izdehar district, north Riyadh, off the North Ring Road |
Curriculum and academics
The school runs two parallel pathways. The British stream follows the British curriculum through Cambridge International, leading to IGCSE and then A Level. The American stream works towards a high school diploma with Advanced Placement courses and the SAT through the College Board. From around Grade 9 families choose the pathway that suits their child's university plans.
Arabic and Islamic studies are taught across both streams, reflecting the Maarif network's Saudi roots. Because the two pathways diverge in the senior years, it is worth confirming subject availability for the stream you want. The school features in our roundup of the best British schools in Riyadh, and the British schools in Riyadh hub shows how it compares with the city's other options.
British or American stream for your child?
Our school finder asks a few questions and shortlists three Riyadh schools, so you can weigh Manarat against the alternatives in each pathway.
Manarat Al Riyadh International School fees
Manarat Al Riyadh International School sits in the middle part of the Riyadh market rather than at the premium end, in line with other Maarif network schools. Our Riyadh international school fees guide sets out the mid tier, broadly SAR 30,000 to 50,000 a year, and a school of this profile tends to fall within that picture.
Alongside tuition, budget for a registration or assessment fee, a deposit, books and materials, examination entry in the IGCSE, A Level and Advanced Placement years, and optional school bus transport. 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 late August or September, with places filled on a rolling basis where availability allows. Admission usually involves an assessment and a review of previous school records, and applicants are placed in the boys or girls section as appropriate. Families choosing the British or American stream should confirm the pathway at the point of application, since the streams diverge from the upper grades.
Location and who goes there
The school is in the Izdehar district in the north of Riyadh, off the North Ring Road, an established residential area with good links across the city. Families come from across the Saudi and expatriate communities of north Riyadh, many attracted by the flexibility of choosing a British or American route within one school.
To weigh Manarat Al Riyadh against the wider market, start with the Riyadh city hub and the British schools in Riyadh hub, which set out the city's options by curriculum and area.
Manarat Al Riyadh International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manarat Al Riyadh International School British or American?
It offers both. The British stream follows Cambridge IGCSE and A Level, while the American stream works towards a high school diploma with Advanced Placement and the SAT. Families usually choose the pathway from around Grade 9.
How much are Manarat Al Riyadh International School fees?
The school sits in the middle part of the Riyadh range, broadly the SAR 30,000 to 50,000 mid tier in our fees guide. Confirm current rates and extras with the school.
Where is Manarat Al Riyadh International School?
The school is in the Izdehar district of north Riyadh, off the North Ring Road, with separate boys and girls sections.
When do Manarat Al Riyadh International School applications open?
The main intake is at the start of the academic year in late August or September, with rolling admissions where places allow. Apply early and confirm your chosen stream.
