Multinational School Riyadh, widely shortened to MNSR, is a British curriculum school in Riyadh that has operated since 1998. It teaches a British international programme accredited to Cambridge Assessment International Education, and in 2021 it entered a partnership with Reigate Grammar School in England, a link that some material presents under the Reigate Grammar School Riyadh name. The school appears in our roundup of American curriculum schools in Riyadh, though its core pathway today is the British, Cambridge framework.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | British international curriculum accredited to Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), with Arabic, Islamic studies and Saudi social studies |
| Stage range | Kindergarten through the senior years, boys and girls, with arrangements by stage |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Accreditation | Cambridge Assessment International Education; partnership link with Reigate Grammar School, England, since 2021 |
| Fee band | Mid to upper part of the Riyadh range |
| Campus area | Ghirnatah, east Riyadh |
Curriculum and academics
MNSR follows a British curriculum built around the Cambridge pathway, which carries pupils through primary and lower secondary toward IGCSE and the senior examination years. Like every school in the Kingdom it teaches Arabic, Islamic studies and Saudi social studies alongside the international subjects, so that pupils leave with both an internationally recognised qualification and the national requirements. English is the main language of instruction across the school.
The 2021 partnership with Reigate Grammar School, an English independent school with a long history, gives MNSR access to that school's teaching practice and pastoral model. As the school has grown it has widened its subject offer in the sciences, languages and the creative arts. To see how it sits beside the city's other options, the Riyadh city hub maps the full landscape, and our guide to American curriculum schools in Riyadh covers the schools it is most often compared with.
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Multinational School Riyadh fees
MNSR sits towards the mid to upper part of the Riyadh market rather than the premium tier occupied by the newest brand partnered schools. Our Riyadh international school fees guide places mid range tuition in the city below the top SAR tiers, and an established Cambridge school of this kind tends to fall in that picture, rising by year group toward the examination years.
Alongside tuition, budget for a registration or assessment fee, a refundable deposit, and optional school bus transport, which runs into the thousands of riyals a year in Riyadh. Examination entry costs apply higher up the school in the IGCSE and senior years, and uniform and device costs are extra. Use the fees guide to model the full annual commitment before you apply, as published figures change each year.
Admissions
The main intake is at the start of the academic year in August or September, with applications assessed on a rolling basis through the year as places allow. Entry usually involves an age appropriate assessment and a review of recent school reports, and younger year groups are the most straightforward to join. Because MNSR is an established school with settled cohorts, places in popular years can be limited, so early enquiry is advisable. Confirm the current window, the documents required and any waiting list directly with the admissions office.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Ghirnatah, a residential district on the east side of Riyadh within reach of the eastern ring road. The area mixes Saudi and expatriate families, and the school draws from the surrounding eastern and central suburbs. Its long presence in the city means it serves a broad community rather than one nationality, which is reflected in its name.
Families choosing MNSR tend to want a recognised British, Cambridge pathway without the premium price of the newest entrants. To place it beside the wider market, start with the Riyadh city hub, which links through to the city's British, American and IB options and to the fees picture for each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Multinational School Riyadh follow?
MNSR teaches a British international curriculum accredited to Cambridge Assessment International Education, alongside Arabic, Islamic studies and Saudi social studies. It has held a partnership link with Reigate Grammar School in England since 2021.
How much are Multinational School Riyadh fees?
MNSR sits towards the mid to upper part of the Riyadh range rather than the premium tier. Confirm current rates by year group with the school, and budget for registration, a deposit and optional bus transport on top of tuition.
Where is Multinational School Riyadh?
The campus is in the Ghirnatah district on the east side of Riyadh, within reach of the eastern ring road and several established residential suburbs.
Does Multinational School Riyadh teach boys and girls?
Yes. The school teaches boys and girls, with arrangements by stage in line with Saudi requirements. Confirm the exact structure for your child's year group with the admissions office.
When do Multinational School Riyadh applications open?
The main intake is at the start of the academic year in August or September, with places assessed on a rolling basis. Apply early for popular year groups as spaces can be limited.
