National Company For Learning And Education

What National Company For Learning And Education does

National Company for Learning and Education (NCLE) is a Saudi publicly listed education provider (Tadawul: NCLE) headquartered in Riyadh, founded in 1958. It operates a portfolio of K-12 private schools under multiple brands — including Tarbya Namouthajiyah Schools (TNS), Al-Ghad Al-Ahly Schools, Al-Salam National Schools, and Model Education International Academy (MEIA) — delivering both the Saudi national curriculum and the American international curriculum from kindergarten through secondary education. As of FY2025 (ended July 31, 2025), NCLE served approximately 31,900 students across 11 educational complexes with a combined enrollment capacity of more than 45,300 students and total built-up area above 40,000 m², supported by 3,600+ teaching and administrative staff.

NCLE's core technology stack centers on a Learning Management System (LMS) that links teachers, students, and parents for performance reporting, attendance, academic planning, and homework tracking, supplemented by electronic cognitive and academic assessment systems. Instruction is delivered through a blended-learning model combining traditional classroom teaching with smart boards, dedicated labs, and STEAM-based project work integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The platform is operationally standard K-12 edtech infrastructure rather than a differentiated technology product.

NCLE generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition fees across its national and international curriculum schools, supplemented by school management services and returns from its educational investment activities (acquisition, rehabilitation, and operation of educational institutions). Its go-to-market relies on direct school enrollment, brand reputation (65+ years of operating history), participation in Back-to-School exhibitions across multiple Saudi venues, and active social media presence. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; management has publicly characterized Saudi private school tuition as among the lowest in the Gulf region, with fees shaped by supply and demand dynamics rather than aggressive increases.

Name

National Company For Learning And Education

Legal name

National Company for Learning and Education

Website

https://edu.com.sa

Company type

Public

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

National Company for Learning and Education (NCLE) is a Riyadh-based, Tadawul-listed K-12 private school operator running 11 educational complexes serving about 31,900 students across Saudi Arabia through national and American international curricula under multiple brands including TNS, MEIA, Al-Ghad, and Al-Salam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG), Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• K-12 private education
• Educational complex operations
• Private school management
• Blended learning programs
• Educational investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Core revenue from tuition fees charged to students enrolled in the company's private schools across all educational complexes
2. School Management Services: Revenue from managing and operating educational facilities under the company's brand and standards
3. Educational Investment Activities: Returns from acquiring, rehabilitating and operating educational institutions, including international curriculum programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

National Company for Learning and Education operates K-12 private schools under multiple brands across Saudi Arabia, offering both Saudi national curriculum and American international curriculum from kindergarten through secondary level. The company delivers educational services through 11 educational complexes serving 31,900+ students, supplemented by a proprietary Learning Management System, STEAM methodology, electronic assessment systems, and educational sports and extracurricular programs. NCLE also invests in acquiring and rehabilitating educational institutions to expand its portfolio.

Product overview

National Company For Learning And Education (NCLE) operates a portfolio of K-12 private schools under multiple brands including Tarbya Namouthajiyah Schools (TNS), Al-Ghad Al-Ahly Schools, Al-Salam National Schools, Mia International Academy (MEIA), Model Education International Academy, and National School. The company provides educational services from kindergarten through secondary levels, offering both Saudi national curriculum and international American curriculum across educational complexes in Riyadh, Buraidah, Jeddah, and Eastern Province. The company also operates a Learning Management System (LMS) for digital education delivery and STEAM programs for integrated learning. Educational sports activities and clubs are available at all facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tarbiyah Namouthajiyah Schools (TNS): Core brand of K-12 private schools providing Saudi national curriculum and international American curriculum
• Al Tarbiyah Al Namouthajiyah International Schools
• Model Education International Academy (MEIA)
• Al-Ghad National Schools
• Al-Salam National Schools

Products and services

• Tarbiyah Namouthajiyah Schools (TNS) Core K-12 private school brand offering Saudi national curriculum and American international curriculum from kindergarten through secondary education across multiple complexes in Riyadh, Buraidah, and Eastern Province.
• Model Education International Academy (MEIA) International academy offering American curriculum education operated by the company in Al-Rayyan, Al-Nuzha, and Al-Qairawan districts of Riyadh.
• Al-Ghad National Schools Acquired private school brand operating under NCLE's portfolio, serving male and female students with national and international curricula, originally acquired in 2019.
• Al-Salam National Schools Private schools acquired in Al-Khobar, Eastern Province, providing education services from pre-school to secondary level for both genders with national and international curricula, acquired in December 2022 for 72 million SAR.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% increase in net profit for FY2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Education and Training Investment Forum 2026minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 January 2026Participated as Gold Sponsor in the Education and Training Investment Forum 2026
• Kiswat Farah AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2024Social partnership agreement to provide nearly 2,000 school uniforms to families in need. Signed by CEO Mr. Mohammed Al-Khudair and Chairman Mr. Abdulsalam Al-Rajhi. Part of NCLE's social responsibility efforts.
• Eastern Province MunicipalityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2023Memorandum of agreement for rehabilitation of Aldhran Park, signed at Eastern Province Municipality headquarters. Represented by Engr. Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Jubeir and Mr. Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Hadithi of NCLE.
• Almajdouie MotorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2023Partnership agreement to enhance school student transportation services. Signed by Mr. Ali Al-Muraisel, CEO of Shared Service at Almajdouie Motors, and Mr. Abdullah Belsharaf, NCLE's EVP. Aligns with vision to support education in the kingdom.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Taaleem: UAE-listed premium K-12 school group operating multiple international curriculum brands (e.g., Dubai British School, JESS). Comparable as a publicly listed GCC school operator focused on premium and international curriculum positioning.
• Ataa Educational Company: Saudi-listed private K-12 school operator with a multi-brand portfolio across national and international curricula, making it the closest publicly traded domestic comparable in scale, business model, and Saudi regulatory exposure.
• International Schools Group (ISG): Saudi-based private K-12 operator running American and international curriculum schools across multiple Saudi cities. Comparable as a direct domestic competitor in international curriculum and as a candidate for potential M&A or competitive benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Cognita: UK-headquartered global K-12 school group with a meaningful footprint in the Middle East including Saudi Arabia. Comparable as an international curriculum multi-school operator, though with a UK governance and branding base.
• GEMS Education: Largest private K-12 operator in the Gulf with a broad portfolio of premium and mainstream international schools across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and wider region. Comparable in curriculum breadth and target segment, though significantly larger and headquartered in the UAE.
• Aldar Academies: Education arm of Aldar Properties operating K-12 schools across Abu Dhabi and broader UAE. Comparable as a real-estate-backed multi-school operator serving premium and mid-market segments in the Gulf.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global premium K-12 school group operating international curriculum schools across multiple regions including the Middle East. Comparable in international curriculum and premium positioning, though globally scaled and private-equity owned.

Regional players

• Rowad National Schools: Saudi national-curriculum private school group with multi-city presence. Comparable as a domestic peer in the national curriculum track and a potential acquisition or benchmarking candidate.
• Dar Al-Thikr Schools: Saudi private K-12 school group operating primarily in the central region with national and international programs. Comparable as a domestic multi-school competitor with overlapping curriculum mix and price positioning.
• Al-Khabra for Development and Education: Saudi private K-12 operator with national curriculum schools primarily outside of Riyadh. Comparable as a domestic private school group, but with a different geographic footprint and scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/educom_sa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@educom_sa
• Facebookfacebook.com/educom.sa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-company-for-education/?trk=pprofile_company
• Instagraminstagram.com/educom_sa

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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