Saud International School Riyadh

What Saud International School Riyadh does

Saud International School Riyadh is a private K-12 international school operating in the Hiteen District of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1981 and owned by Al Awael Education Company. It serves students from KG through Grade 12 (approximately ages 4-18) through two parallel curriculum streams: an American Stream (Cognia accredited, leading to an American High School Diploma) and a British Stream (progressing to IGCSE and A-Levels via Cambridge/Edexcel), allowing families to select a curriculum pathway under a single enrollment relationship.

The school's technology infrastructure has been substantially upgraded in 2025 through partnerships with Huawei (smart campus digital infrastructure, cloud access, automated controls) and Dahua Technology (AI-enabled CCTV with facial recognition, behavior analysis, and anomaly detection). Internal platforms include the ESchool parent portal for grades, attendance, and teacher communication, and the MySIS Learning Management System built on Microsoft 365 with Entra ID OIDC authentication. In 2025 the school also established an Authorised British Council IELTS Test Centre on campus.

The business model is a subscription/recurring annual tuition model priced per grade band (40,000-58,000 SAR per student per academic year, ex-VAT), with distribution via a direct-to-consumer online enrollment portal, school tours, a Refer-a-Friend program, and participation in regional education expos. There is no disclosed funding, no public listing, and revenue is entirely dependent on tuition. The school employs 178 staff and claims 40+ years of brand legacy in the Riyadh market.

Name

Saud International School Riyadh

Legal name

Al Awael Education Company

Website

https://sis.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Saud International School Riyadh is a private K-12 international school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (founded 1981) offering dual American (Cognia) and British (IGCSE/A-Levels) curriculum streams for families, with annual tuition from 40,000 to 58,000 SAR and 178 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• Dual curriculum schooling
• American British curriculum
• IGCSE A-Levels programs
• Private school Riyadh

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students across all grade levels. Fee structure varies by grade range with higher fees for upper grades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Saud International School Riyadh is a private K-12 institution offering dual academic pathways—an American Stream (Preschool to Grade 12, Cognia accredited, leading to an American High School Diploma) and a British Stream (progressing to IGCSE and A-Levels via Cambridge/Edexcel). The school delivers structured classroom instruction across Early Learning, Elementary, Middle, and High School levels on a single purpose-built smart campus in Riyadh, supplemented by university guidance and an on-campus IELTS Test Centre.

Product overview

Saud International School Riyadh is an educational institution offering a dual-curriculum pathway (American and British streams) for students from Preschool through Grade 12, established in 1981. The school provides two distinct academic pathways: the American Stream (Preschool to Grade 12, leading to an American High School Diploma, Cognia accredited) and the British Stream (progressing to IGCSE and A-Levels via Cambridge/Edexcel). The school's digital infrastructure includes the ESchool Portal for parent-student communication, the MySIS Learning Management System, and an AI-Powered Security System (in partnership with Dahua Technology). Additional offerings include a University & College Guidance Program and an Authorised IELTS Test Centre (via British Council partnership). The institution serves Early Learning (KG to Reception 2), Elementary School (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12), with technology infrastructure built in partnership with Huawei.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• American Stream Curriculum Structured academic program from Preschool to Grade 12 following the American curriculum, aligned with Common Core State Standards, leading to an American High School Diploma. Cognia accredited.
• British Stream Curriculum (IGCSE and A-Levels) British curriculum pathway progressing to IGCSE (Grades 9-10) and A-Levels (Grades 11-12), delivering internationally recognized qualifications through Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel examinations.
• Early Learning Stage (KG to Reception 2) Play-based early years program nurturing literacy, numeracy, communication, independence, and emotional resilience through structured activities and intentional teaching moments for children aged roughly 4-6.
• Elementary School (Grades 1-5) Elementary education for Grades 1-5 delivered through either the American or British curriculum pathway, with structured progression toward middle school.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school education for Grades 6-8 delivered through either the American or British curriculum stream.
• High School (Grades 9-12) High school education for Grades 9-12 across both American and British streams, leading to the American High School Diploma, IGCSE, or A-Levels depending on the chosen pathway.
• University and College Guidance Program Comprehensive college and career guidance program supporting students from subject selection through university admissions, including UCAS and Common App application support, personal statement workshops, and university outreach events.
• Authorised IELTS Test Centre On-campus Authorised IELTS Test Centre operated under partnership with the British Council, enabling students to take internationally recognized English language proficiency exams at the school.
• ESchool Parent Portal Comprehensive digital platform providing parents real-time access to grades, attendance records, homework assignments, school announcements, and direct communication with teachers, available 24/7 on desktop and mobile devices.
• MySIS Learning Management System Internal Learning Management System connecting students and teachers to academic resources, assignments, and learning materials, accessed via Microsoft OIDC single sign-on authentication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students admitted to top universities worldwide (UK, USA, Canada, Malaysia, UAE, Europe)
• +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

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dahua TechnologycoreTechnology or Integration · 10 August 2025Al-Awael Education Company partnered with Dahua Technology to deploy an advanced AI-enabled CCTV system throughout the Saud International School campus. The system covers classrooms, laboratories, corridors, sports facilities, auditorium, and administrative spaces with real-time behavior analysis, unusual activity detection, and automated security alerts.
• HuaweicoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025Alawel Education Company (parent organization) partnered with Huawei to build and implement next-generation digital infrastructure across the school's new purpose-built campus in Riyadh. Includes smart classroom connectivity, high-performance computing systems, secure cloud-based access, and automated environmental and security controls throughout the school.
• British CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationSaud International School and the British Council officially signed an agreement to establish an Authorised IELTS Test Centre at the school, enabling students to take IELTS examinations on campus.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: Global K-12 school group operating premium international schools across multiple geographies, including in the Middle East. Comparable in scale, governance, and premium positioning to a mature single-campus operator like Saud International.
• GEMS Education: Largest private K-12 operator in the MENA region with multiple schools in Saudi Arabia. Overlaps with Saud International on premium international curricula and is a likely acquirer/strategic for any KSA school portfolio expansion.

Direct peers

• Reigate Grammar School Riyadh: British curriculum K-12 school in Riyadh affiliated with a UK institution, leading to IGCSE and A-Levels. Directly competes with Saud International's British Stream on academic prestige and UK university placement.
• British International School Riyadh (BISR): Long-established Riyadh international school offering British curriculum (IGCSE/A-Levels) across primary and secondary. Directly competes with Saud International's British Stream for the same expatriate and Saudi family segment.
• Kingdom Schools Riyadh: Premium Riyadh K-12 school offering international curricula with strong university placement record. Competes with Saud International for upper-tier expatriate and affluent Saudi families.
• Riyadh International School: One of the older international schools in Riyadh offering American curriculum K-12. Directly comparable in target market, curriculum, and historical positioning to Saud International's American Stream.
• Multinational School Riyadh: Riyadh international school offering multiple curricula including American and British pathways. Overlaps with Saud International's dual-curriculum positioning.
• American International School Riyadh: Riyadh-based international school delivering an American curriculum leading to a US high school diploma. Directly competes with Saud International's American Stream for families seeking US-aligned credentials.
• Dar Al-Hekma International School Riyadh: Riyadh-based international school serving K-12 with globally oriented curricula. Competes directly for the same premium family segment in central Riyadh.

Regional players

• Dhahran International Schools (DIS): Long-established K-12 international school in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province serving the Dhahran/Dammam expatriate community. Comparable in academic model and curriculum mix but operates in a different Saudi geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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