International Indian School, Riyadh

Name

International Indian School, Riyadh

Legal name

International Indian School, Riyadh

Website

https://iisriyadh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• CBSE curriculum
• Indian school abroad
• Embassy school services
• School transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition fees charged based on class level. Fee structure available as downloadable PDF document. Fees are charged on a monthly basis for KG to Class XII students.
2. Transportation Services: Transportation fees charged based on zone of residence. Zone A: SAR 215 + VAT, Zone B: SAR 270 + VAT, Zone C: SAR 295 + VAT, Zone D (Al Kharj): SAR 425 + VAT for boys section. Girls section has similar zone-based pricing structure.
3. Admission and Development Fees: One-time non-refundable fees including Registration Fee (SAR 50 + VAT), Entrance Test Fee (SAR 100 + VAT), Admission Fee (SAR 500 + VAT), and Development Fund Fee (SAR 1000 + VAT for first child, SAR 750 + VAT for second, SAR 500 + VAT for third onwards).
4. Teacher Salaries: School pays monthly salaries to teaching staff ranging from SAR 2,425-7,900 for PRT, SAR 3,100-7,200 for TGT, SAR 3,400-7,900 for PGT, and SAR 5,300-12,340 for Vice Principal Academics. Salaries processed through Saudi British Bank via auto-transfer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International Indian School, Riyadh delivers CBSE-affiliated K-12 education from LKG to Class XII through separate Boys and Girls sections, supported by digital learning, parent portal access, sports and co-curricular facilities, and school bus transportation. The school operates under the patronage of the Ambassador of India, is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education, and has been serving the Indian expatriate community in Saudi Arabia since 1982.

Product overview

International Indian School, Riyadh operates as a comprehensive K-12 educational institution offering CBSE curriculum from LKG to Class XII. The school provides a unified educational platform comprising core academic programs (CBSE Curriculum with Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams), digital learning resources (Digital Learning Gateway with class-wise materials), and specialized programs including Sports Academy, Cricket Academy, and Fine Arts. Supporting infrastructure includes transportation services across Riyadh zones, a Parent Portal for communication, e-classrooms with audio-visual capabilities, well-equipped laboratories (science, math, computer), a library with extensive resources, and a large auditorium for events and career fairs. The school operates separate campuses for boys and girls, serving the Indian expatriate community in Saudi Arabia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBSE K-12 Curriculum (LKG to Class XII) Full-time CBSE-affiliated schooling from LKG through Class XII, including four senior secondary streams (Science, Commerce, Humanities, Mass Media studies), targeted at Indian expatriate children residing in Saudi Arabia.
• Digital Learning Gateway Web-based digital learning platform that supports classroom teaching and self-study for IISR students across the K-12 CBSE curriculum.
• Parent Portal Secure online portal that provides parents with access to school-related information, communications and updates about their children.
• School Transportation Service Zone-based school bus transportation service covering Riyadh for IISR students, priced by zone.
• Cricket Academy and Sports Facilities On-campus sports facilities including a Cricket Academy, football and basketball courts, and other sporting infrastructure that supports co-curricular sports programmes for IISR students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate in CBSE Class X and XII board examinations consistently for decades
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New DelhicoreOthers · 1 January 1985Formal academic affiliation since 1985 (Affiliation No. 5730003, School Code 90073). School follows CBSE syllabus and prepares students for All India Sr. Secondary and Secondary School Examinations conducted annually by CBSE, New Delhi.
• Embassy of India, Riyadh / Ministry of Education, Saudi ArabiacoreOthers · 1 January 1982Operating under the kind patronage of the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia. Licensed by Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (License No. 007/g). NOC obtained from relevant authorities.
• JEE Main Examination CentercoreOthersSchool is the only JEE Main examination center in Saudi Arabia, conducting Pen & Paper test and Online test for admissions to premium engineering institutes in India (IIT, IIIT, NIT).
• Saudi British BankminorOthersSalary payments to teaching staff processed through Saudi British Bank via auto-transfer. Some cases handled via individual cheques.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Indian School, Bahrain: CBSE-affiliated Indian school in Bahrain under Embassy of India oversight, structurally similar to IISR and operating in the same GCC Indian-diaspora market.
• International Indian School, Dubai: Embassy of India-affiliated CBSE school in Dubai serving the Indian diaspora with the same LKG-XII CBSE model and Indian Embassy governance structure.
• The Indian High School, Dubai: Long-established CBSE school in Dubai serving the Indian expatriate community, directly comparable in curriculum and target demographic.
• International Indian School, Jeddah: CBSE-affiliated Indian international school in Jeddah under the Embassy of India network, serving the same Indian expatriate base in Saudi Arabia with a directly comparable K-12 CBSE model.
• Delhi Private School, Dubai: CBSE-affiliated Indian K-12 school in Dubai targeting Indian expatriate families, operating with comparable curriculum, fee structure, and diaspora focus.
• International Indian School, Dammam: CBSE-affiliated Indian school in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia with a similar embassy-linked structure and Indian expatriate target market.

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai: Larger established K-12 incumbent in Dubai offering multiple curricula including CBSE streams, with broader portfolio and deeper capital base than IISR.
• Kingdom Schools, Riyadh: Large, well-capitalized K-12 incumbent in Riyadh with multiple curricula; competes for premium expatriate and Saudi families at the upper end of the market.

Regional players

• Modern International School, Riyadh: Indian-curriculum school in Riyadh competing for the same Indian expatriate student base with overlapping CBSE or equivalent offerings.
• Al Falah International School, Riyadh: Indian international school operating in Riyadh serving a similar Indian expatriate segment, representing direct in-city competition for IISR's catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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