What Reigate Grammar School Riyadh does

Reigate Grammar School Riyadh (RGSR) is a K-12 British international school operating across three purpose-built campuses in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was established in September 2022 as a partnership between Reigate Grammar School UK, founded in 1675, and ADECO, the education arm of Ethraa Holdings. RGSR is the only K-12 institution operating under the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) International Schools Programme and serves approximately 1,700 students aged 3-18 drawn from over 65 nationalities.

The school delivers the English National Curriculum alongside the Cambridge International Curriculum, offering IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, and was authorized in 2026 to offer the IB Career-related Programme. It holds multiple accreditations including British Schools Overseas (BSO), COBIS, BSME, IQM, and is a Cambridge International Examinations centre. Beyond core academics, RGSR provides supplementary services including English as an Additional Language (EAL), Learning Support, Enhanced Provisions, speech therapy, and a sibling bus transportation service connecting its campuses.

RGSR generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees ranging from SAR 45,368 (Nursery) to SAR 80,143 (Year 13), supplemented by registration, deposit, and supplementary service fees. It sells directly to families via a website inquiry and campus tour-based admissions process, with sibling discounts (5-15%) and VAT (15%) structuring pricing. In 2026, RGSR was named among the Top 10 Schools in Saudi Arabia in the Edarabia Parents' Choice Awards from a pool of over 197 schools.

Name

Reigate Grammar School Riyadh

Legal name

Reigate Grammar School Riyadh

Website

https://reigategrammar-riyadh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Reigate Grammar School Riyadh is a K-12 British international school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operated as a partnership between RGS UK and ADECO. It serves approximately 1,700 students aged 3-18 from 65+ nationalities across three campuses, offering the English National Curriculum, IGCSE/A-Levels, and IB Career-related Programme.

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Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• British curriculum schooling
• Early years education
• IGCSE A-Level programmes
• Sixth form studies

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged annually or per term. Fees vary by year group from Nursery (SAR 45,368/year) to Year 13 (SAR 80,143/year). Additional revenue from supplementary services including EAL support, learning support interventions, speech therapy, and enhanced provision programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Reigate Grammar School Riyadh is a K-12 British international school offering continuous schooling from Nursery through Year 13 across three purpose-built campuses in Riyadh. The school delivers the English national curriculum adapted for international learners, culminating in IGCSE, A-Level and IB Career-related Programme (IB CP) qualifications, and serves approximately 1,700 students aged 3-18 drawn from more than 65 nationalities.

Product overview

Reigate Grammar School Riyadh operates as a K-12 British international school offering a comprehensive educational programme spanning Early Years (Nursery) through Sixth Form (Year 13). The school delivers the British curriculum (English National Curriculum alongside Cambridge International Examinations) and has recently been authorized to offer the IB Career-related Programme. The institution operates three campuses: the King Salman District Campus (EYFS-Year 6), Qurtubah Campus (Nursery-Year 6), and Ghirnatah Campus (Years 7-13). Beyond core academic delivery, the school provides supplementary support services including English as an Additional Language (EAL), Learning Support, Enhanced Provisions, Speech Therapy, and aSibling Bus transportation service. An extensive Extra-Curricular Activities programme complements the academic curriculum, supporting holistic student development.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) / Nursery Programme Nursery and Early Years education for children aged 3+ delivered at the Qurtubah and King Salman District campuses, following the British EYFS framework as the entry point into the RGSR pathway.
• Prep School (Primary) Programme Primary-phase schooling for pupils from Reception through Year 6, delivered at the Qurtubah and King Salman District campuses under the British primary curriculum and led by the Head of Prep.
• Senior School (Secondary) Programme with IGCSE Secondary education for Years 7–11 delivered at the Ghirnatah campus, following the British secondary curriculum and leading to IGCSE qualifications, under the Head of Senior School.
• Sixth Form — A-Level and IB Career-related Programme Post-16 education for Years 12–13 at the Ghirnatah campus, providing A-Level qualifications and the IB Career-related Programme (IB CP) as pathways to global universities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 Schools in Saudi Arabia - 2026 Edarabia Parents' Choice Awards (selected from 197+ schools)

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reigate Grammar School UK (RGS-UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Parent school partnership establishing RGSR as part of the RGS family. RGS UK founded in 1675 with 350+ years of educational heritage. Shares same ethos, teaching and learning philosophy, and student welfare model. Provides ongoing professional development and quality assurance.
• ADECO (Education Arm of Ethraa Holdings)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022Local Saudi partner responsible for establishing and operating the school in partnership with RGS UK. ADECO represents the investment and operational infrastructure for the school.
• Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022RGSR is the only K-12 school operating under the prestigious Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) International Schools Programme. The school is part of the first series of schools to be opened under this program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• AoBSO (Association of British Schools Overseas)minorOthersRGSR is a proud member of the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO).
• BISSC (British International Schools Safeguarding Committee)minorOthersRGSR is a signatory to the BISSC Code of Conduct as part of its safeguarding and child protection commitments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• British International School Riyadh (BISR): One of the largest established British international schools in Riyadh offering a comparable British curriculum (IGCSE/A-Levels) to expatriate and local families. Direct competitor for premium international school enrollment in the same Riyadh catchment.
• St. Michael's International School: British-curriculum international school in Riyadh serving expatriate and local families from Early Years through secondary. Comparable in scale, curriculum framework (IGCSE/A-Levels), and target demographic.
• Wellington International School Riyadh: Premium international school in Riyadh following the British curriculum with IGCSE and A-Levels. Competes directly with RGSR for fee-paying expatriate and local families seeking top-tier international education.
• International Schools Group (ISG): Multi-campus K-12 international school operator in Saudi Arabia offering British, American, and IB pathways. Comparable scale and curriculum breadth targeting expatriate and local families across Riyadh.
• King's College School Riyadh: Premium British-curriculum K-12 school in Riyadh affiliated with King's College School Wimbledon. Competes head-to-head with RGSR for premium expatriate families seeking branded British heritage and university preparation.
• GEMS World Academy Riyadh: Premium international school in the GEMS Education network serving Riyadh with international curricula and comparable fee tier. Competes for the same premium expatriate family segment.
• Aldenham School Riyadh: British-branded international school in Riyadh offering an English National Curriculum pathway to IGCSE/A-Levels. Directly comparable premium international offering targeting the same Riyadh expatriate demographic.

Broad incumbents

• American International School of Riyadh (AIS-R): Long-established premium international school in Riyadh offering an American curriculum. Competes for the same premium expatriate family segment though on a different curricular framework; relevant competitive benchmark for tuition and positioning.

Emerging players

• Downe House Riyadh: Newer branded British-curriculum international school in Riyadh affiliated with Downe House UK. Targets similar premium expatriate families and represents an emerging direct competitor in the same Riyadh premium segment.

Others

• Reigate Grammar School UK: Parent school founded in 1675; not a competitor but the franchisor that supplies RGSR's brand, curriculum, and quality assurance. Relevant as the reference benchmark for academic reputation and student outcomes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RGSRiyadh
• Facebookfacebook.com/RGSRiyadh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rgsriyadh
• Instagraminstagram.com/RGSRiyadh

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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