Misk Schools is a selective day school in Riyadh founded in 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Despite often appearing alongside the city's IB schools in Riyadh, it follows the Cambridge route rather than the International Baccalaureate, teaching a British style curriculum towards IGCSE and then A Level or BTEC. In 2025 it became a member of the Council of British International Schools.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Cambridge curriculum, IGCSE then A Level or BTEC; not an IB school |
| Stage range | Preschool to Grade 12, roughly ages 3 to 18 |
| Founded | 2016, by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman |
| Accreditation | Member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) since 2025, with Beacon Status for student welfare |
| Fee band | Premium part of the Riyadh range |
| Campus area | Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City, Irqah, northwest Riyadh |
Curriculum and academics
Misk Schools follows the Cambridge route within the British curriculum family. Students prepare for Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10 and then choose between an A Level or a BTEC pathway in Grades 11 and 12, with some Advanced Placement options. The school frames its teaching around an approach it calls Misk Schools High Performance Learning. It is not an International Baccalaureate school, despite sometimes being grouped with the city's IB provision.
The school takes students from preschool to Grade 12 across a single large campus, with Arabic and Islamic studies taught alongside the main programme. Its 2025 membership of the Council of British International Schools places it within an established quality network. Misk appears in our roundup of IB schools in Riyadh as one of the city's international options, but as noted it follows the Cambridge route. To compare it with the city's other British style schools, use the British schools in Riyadh hub.
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Our fee calculator helps you model tuition and the extras across Riyadh schools, so you can place Misk Schools against the alternatives.
Misk Schools fees
Misk Schools sits in the premium part of the Riyadh market, towards the top of the city's fee tiers. Our Riyadh international school fees guide places premium tuition broadly in the SAR 75,000 to 105,000 a year range, and a flagship school of this kind falls within that picture, rising by grade towards the senior years.
On top of tuition, budget for a registration or assessment fee, a deposit, examination entry in the IGCSE, A Level and BTEC years, and optional school bus transport. Use the fees guide and the fee calculator 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 admission to this selective school based on assessment and a review of previous school records. Places are competitive, particularly in the senior grades, so early enquiry is advisable. Contact the school to confirm the current application window and the assessment format for your child's year group.
Location and who goes there
Since 2023 Misk Schools has occupied a large purpose built campus in Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City in the Irqah area of northwest Riyadh, having previously been based in Al Khuzama. The campus covers around 21 hectares with separate buildings for different stages and extensive sports and learning facilities.
Families come from across Riyadh's Saudi and international communities, drawn by the school's profile, facilities and Cambridge pathway. To set Misk Schools beside the wider market, start with the Riyadh city hub and the British schools in Riyadh hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Misk Schools offer the IB?
No. Misk Schools follows the Cambridge route, with IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10 and then A Level or BTEC in Grades 11 and 12. It is sometimes grouped with the city's IB schools but does not run the International Baccalaureate.
How much are Misk Schools fees?
Misk Schools sits in the premium part of the Riyadh range, broadly the SAR 75,000 to 105,000 premium tier in our fees guide. Confirm current rates by grade with the school.
Where is Misk Schools located?
The school is in Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City in the Irqah area of northwest Riyadh, on a purpose built campus it moved to in 2023.
When was Misk Schools founded?
Misk Schools was founded in 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and in 2025 it became a member of the Council of British International Schools.
When do Misk Schools applications open?
The main intake is in August or September, with selective admission based on assessment. Places are competitive in the senior grades, so apply early.
