Saudi Arabia Guide: Education

If you are moving to Saudi Arabia with your family, here you will find all the information you need about education, private schools, state schools and international schools.

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  Introduction

  Schools in Saudi Arabia

  Education plays a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia’s development programmes. The government has been quick to realise the importance of improving the educational infrastructures, and oil has provided the money to do so.

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  State or Private School?

  How to make the right choice

  Note that in many cases state schools aren’t an option, and that the vast majority of non-Arab expatriates send their children to private schools.

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  Private Schools

  An overview of private schools in Saudi Arabia

  Private schools are common in Saudi Arabia, mainly to cater for the large expatriate communities.

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  Choosing a Private School

  What to take into account

  The following checklist is designed to help you to choose a private school:

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  List of Private Schools

  Names & Addresses

  The following are the most highly regarded private schools in Saudi Arabia. Note that the age ranges given are approximate and can change according to demand for places.

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