Pakistan International School Riyadh

What Pakistan International School Riyadh does

Pakistan International School Riyadh (PISR) is a private K-12 community school registered under the Ministry of Education KSA (License No. G25) and located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1966 by five families of Pakistan Air Force officers and re-established on January 10, 1968, the school serves Pakistani expatriate children from Play Group through Class XII (Grade 12), operating gender-segregated wings across Pre-School, Junior School, Middle School, and High School sections. The High School is affiliated with Federal Board Islamabad, enabling students to sit SSC and HSSC examinations and obtain qualifications recognized for university admission in Pakistan and internationally. The school is governed by a School Management Council under MOE Regulations for Community Schools (2006), with the Ambassador of Pakistan serving as Patron-Chief and the Acting Principal (Mr. Anwar Ul Haq) overseeing academic, administrative, and financial affairs.

PISR's product offering centers on its four core academic programs aligned to the Federal Board curriculum, supported by an academic infrastructure that includes five computer laboratories, three science laboratories (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), separate libraries for boys and girls, and a transport fleet covering Riyadh and Al-Kharj. The technology stack comprises smart boards, projectors, internet-connected workstations, a SowaanERP-based parent portal, and a dedicated alumni portal (alumni.pisr.org), with an active PISR Alumni Association (founded June 2022) maintaining a network of 450+ registered graduates. Additional service layers include the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for academic reinforcement and enrichment, a structured Assessment and Evaluation Program, and a Professional Development Zone for teacher training.

The school generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition fees, one-time admission/registration fees, and transport service fees. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective students from Play Group to Grade 9 register for entrance tests, with syllabi published on the school website for each admission cycle (e.g., the 2026-2027 session). In January 2024, PISR relocated from two villas in Nasriya (approximately 30,000 sq. m.) to a new five-building campus at Al Washam, Al Murabba covering 203,916 sq. ft., representing a substantial capital expansion designed to support the institution's next phase of operation.

Name

Pakistan International School Riyadh

Legal name

Pakistan International School Riyadh

Website

https://pisr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pakistan International School Riyadh (PISR) is a K-12 community school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, serving Pakistani expatriate children from Play Group through Grade 12 with a Federal Board Islamabad-affiliated curriculum, gender-segregated programs, and a new campus opened in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJAFAB

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• International school
• Federal Board curriculum
• Expatriate community school
• Gender-segregated education

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 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 and Admission Fees: School generates revenue through tuition fees and one-time admission/registration fees. Fee structure is available in the Admissions tab on the school website but specific amounts are not publicly disclosed.
2. Transport Services: School operates a fleet of air-conditioned buses providing pick and drop services across Riyadh and Al-Kharj city, generating additional revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pakistan International School Riyadh (PISR) is a community K-12 school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, delivering Federal Board Islamabad curriculum education from Play Group through Class XII to Pakistani expatriate children in gender-segregated boys and girls wings. The school also provides science and computer laboratory facilities, school transport, parent and alumni digital portals, and academic support programs aligned with SSC and HSSC board examinations.

Product overview

Pakistan International School Riyadh (PISR) operates as a community school serving Pakistani expatriate children in Riyadh from Play Group to Class XII. The institution offers a comprehensive educational portfolio comprising four core academic programs (Pre-School, Junior School, Middle School, and High School) following Federal Board Islamabad curriculum. Beyond core academics, PISR provides technology-enhanced learning through five computer laboratories and three science laboratories, alongside support services including academic support programs under MTSS framework, continuous assessment systems, and professional development for teachers. The school also operates digital platforms including a Parent Portal integrated with SowaanERP for parent communication and an Alumni Portal for graduate engagement. Additional services include school transport, libraries, and physical education facilities. The school transitioned to a new campus at Al Washam, Al Murabba in January 2024, spanning 203,916 sq. ft. across five buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-School Program Early childhood education program for Play Group through Grade 1, designed to nurture social and foundational learning skills.
• Junior School Program (Grade 2-4) Foundational education for Grades 2-4 with interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and project-based learning to foster creativity and critical thinking.
• Middle School Program (Grade 5-8) Secondary education for Grades 5-8 emphasizing leadership development, organizational skills, STEAM activities, communication, research, analytical, and reasoning skills.
• High School Program (Grade 9-12) Senior secondary education affiliated with Federal Board Islamabad, emphasizing planning, organizational skills, time management, and preparation for SSC and HSSC examinations.
• School Transport Service Air-conditioned bus fleet providing pick and drop transportation services to students from all around Riyadh and Al-Kharj city.
• PISR Alumni Portal Online platform providing alumni directory, batchmates search, chat, events, stories, gallery, volunteer opportunities, and job board for PISR graduates.
• Parent Portal and Communication System Online portal for parents to access student information, communicate with school, and submit concerns through dedicated Parent Concern Form.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple top academic performers achieving distinction in SSC and HSSC Annual Examinations (marks ranging from 1019-1082)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Federal Board IslamabadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPISR High School is affiliated with Federal Board Islamabad. The school follows the assigned curriculum and prepares students for SSC and HSSC examinations conducted by the Federal Board, enabling recognized qualifications for university admission.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Manarat Al-Riyadh International Schools: International school in Riyadh offering multiple curricula including American and British pathways. Represents the English-medium international school competition that may attract Pakistani families seeking global university readiness.
• Al-Hussan International School Riyadh: A larger Saudi-curriculum school chain in Riyadh with broader K-12 programs and modern facilities. Competes with PISR for upwardly-mobile Pakistani families considering local-curriculum alternatives.

Direct peers

• Pakistan International School Al-Khobar: Pakistani-expatriate community school in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, affiliated with Federal Board Islamabad. Operates within the same regulatory and demographic framework as PISR Riyadh and competes for cross-regional expatriate families.
• International Indian School Riyadh: Indian-expatriate community school in Riyadh operating under the same MoE KSA community-school framework with comparable scale, gender-segregated delivery, and expatriate-family target segment. Closest model analog serving a different diaspora.
• Bangladesh International School Riyadh: Bangladeshi-expatriate community school in Riyadh operating under the same MoE KSA community-school governance model, serving a similar South Asian expatriate demographic with home-country curriculum delivery.
• Pakistan International School Jeddah: A sibling Pakistani-expatriate community school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, also affiliated with Federal Board Islamabad and governed under MoE KSA regulations for community schools. Direct comparator given identical curriculum, target market, and governance model.
• International Philippine School Riyadh: Philippine-expatriate community school in Riyadh governed under MoE KSA community-school regulations. Comparable in serving a specific diaspora with home-country curriculum, gender-segregated delivery, and similar tuition-based revenue model.

Regional players

• Pakistan International School, Dubai: Pakistani-expatriate community school in Dubai following Federal Board Islamabad curriculum. Operates the same diaspora-targeting model in a different GCC jurisdiction, providing a useful comparator for cross-border expansion potential.

Broad incumbents

• British International School Riyadh: Established British-curriculum international school in Riyadh serving premium expatriate and Saudi segments. Competes for the same high-income expatriate families but at higher price points and with UK curriculum focus.
• Dar Al-Hekma International School Riyadh: Well-established international school in Riyadh offering IB and American programs. Broader curriculum portfolio and longer international track record position it as an incumbent competitor for families seeking premium international credentials.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pakistan-international-school-riyadh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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