SEK International School Riyadh is an IB World School in Riyadh, part of the SEK group, a Spanish education provider with decades of experience running International Baccalaureate programmes. The school opened its doors in 2021 and is building toward a full IB continuum from early years to the Diploma, with pupils from more than 60 nationalities. It features among the city's IB options on our IB schools in Riyadh hub.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | International Baccalaureate, authorised for the PYP and MYP, with the Diploma Programme authorised in August 2025; English medium with Arabic and Spanish |
| Stage range | Nursery at age 2 to Grade 12 at age 18 |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Accreditation | IB World School; part of the SEK group, which has a long IB track record |
| Fee band | Upper to premium part of the Riyadh range |
| Campus area | Al Rabie, central Riyadh, near the King Salman and King Fahad highways |
Curriculum and academics
SEK Riyadh delivers the International Baccalaureate as a continuum. It is authorised for the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme was authorised in August 2025, which means the school can take a child through inquiry led primary learning, the broad middle years, and on to the university preparatory Diploma. English is the main language of instruction, with structured Arabic and Spanish language programmes reflecting the group's heritage.
The campus is built for this model, with learning hubs for research and inquiry, creativity hubs for the arts, maker spaces for technology, and dedicated early years and science facilities. The SEK group has run IB programmes in Spain for decades, which gives the Riyadh school an established academic framework to draw on. To see how it compares with the city's other IB providers, the IB schools in Riyadh hub sets them side by side.
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SEK International School Riyadh fees
SEK Riyadh sits towards the upper to premium part of the Riyadh market, in line with other established international brand schools offering a full IB pathway. Our Riyadh international school fees guide places premium tuition at the top of the SAR tiers, and an IB continuum school of this standing tends to fall in that picture, with fees rising by year group toward the Diploma 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 in the Diploma years, and uniform and device costs are extra. Use the fees guide to model the full annual commitment before you apply, as published figures are revised 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 as the school continues to grow its year groups. Entry usually involves an age appropriate assessment and a review of recent school reports, and an interview for older applicants. Because the senior IB years are still building, places there are limited, so early enquiry is advisable. Confirm the current window, the documents required and the programme available for your child's stage directly with the admissions office.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Al Rabie, a central district of Riyadh near the King Salman and King Fahad highways, which makes it reachable from much of the city. The school draws a genuinely international community, with pupils from more than 60 nationalities and teaching staff from over 20 countries, reflecting the IB ethos and the SEK group's global outlook.
Families choosing SEK Riyadh tend to want a recognised IB continuum and a school connected to an established international group. To set it beside the wider market, start with the Riyadh city hub and the IB schools in Riyadh hub, which together map the city's options across curricula and budgets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is SEK International School Riyadh an IB school?
Yes. It is an IB World School authorised for the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme, with the Diploma Programme authorised in August 2025, building toward a full IB continuum from age 2 to 18.
How much are SEK International School Riyadh fees?
As an established IB brand school, SEK Riyadh sits towards the upper to premium part of the Riyadh range. Confirm current rates by year group with the school, and budget for registration, a deposit and bus transport on top of tuition.
Where is SEK International School Riyadh?
The campus is in the Al Rabie district of central Riyadh, near the King Salman and King Fahad highways, with good travel connections across the city.
What ages does SEK International School Riyadh take?
The school welcomes pupils from Nursery at age 2 through to Grade 12 at age 18, with students from more than 60 nationalities.
When do SEK International School Riyadh applications open?
The main intake is at the start of the academic year in August or September, with rolling admissions as the school grows. Apply early for senior years as places are limited.
