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Admissions 2026–2027
We designed our admission process to place every child in the environment where they'll thrive. Here's how to start your child's journey with us.
How to apply
Register your interest
Fill in the form below or call your nearest campus.
Assessment and interview
Your child completes an assessment and a personal interview.
Submit documents
Provide all the documents listed below.
Pay fees
Pay the fees and complete registration.
Sign the contract
Sign the registration contract. Welcome to the family.
All students must meet the approved age requirements.
Documents you'll need
- Birth certificate
- Four recent passport-size photos
- Vaccination certificate
- Family record or residency permit (Iqama)
- Previous academic records, if available
- Latest school report card
Students transferring from outside the Kingdom must provide officially certified and attested academic records.
Good to know
- Fees include textbooks and online learning accounts.
- School uniforms are not included in the fees.
- Instalments are available through Jeel Pay and Tamara.
- Fees vary by branch and stage. Your campus will share the current schedule.
Admission ages for the early years
We follow the age requirements set by the Ministry of Education strictly for kindergarten and Grade 1 placement.
| Level | Age |
|---|---|
| KG1 | 3 to 4 years |
| KG2 | 4 to 5 years |
| KG3 | 5 to 6 years |
| Grade 1 | 6 to 7 years |
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Questions and answers
About our schools
What makes Rowad Al Khaleej different?
Specialised academic staff, a choice of educational pathways, and 18 school sections across 11 locations in the Kingdom. We believe today's pioneers are tomorrow's leaders, and we work to build an inspiring environment that lifts children toward excellence and leadership.
How many branches do you have, and where?
11 branches across three regions:
Central (Riyadh): Al Mughrizat, Al Sahafa, Hittin, Al Malqa, Al Narjis.
Eastern: Dammam (Al Zuhour, Al Hamra), Dhahran (Al Dana), Al Khobar (Al Bahr), Al Ahsa (Al Yarmouk).
Western (Jeddah): North Obhur.
What if there's no branch in my area?
Get in touch and a member of our team will call you with the nearest branch and the registration options that suit you best.
What nationalities are the teachers?
Our teaching team comes from many countries. Teachers of English-medium subjects are native English speakers trained to high standards. Saudi teachers specialise in Arabic and national identity subjects, and our administrative staff are Saudi.
What qualifications do the teachers have?
Qualified, professional teachers with diverse specialisations who combine practical experience with deep subject knowledge, plus specialists in special education and in family guidance and parent training.
Tracks and curricula
Which pathways do you offer?
International, National (private), Special Education and Finnish. Our British pathway is the newest addition.
Where is the international pathway available?
At all our schools except Al Hamra in Dammam.
Where is the national pathway available?
Al Mughrizat in Riyadh (boys and girls), North Obhur in Jeddah (boys and girls), Al Ahsa (boys and girls) and Al Hamra in Dammam (girls only).
Which curricula do you teach?
The accredited American curriculum (Savvas, Pingu's English, STEM) at our international schools; the Ministry of Education curriculum with enrichment in English, maths, science and robotics at our national schools; the special education curriculum under Ministry supervision; and the Finnish curriculum at Al Malqa and Al Narjis.
Which programmes do you run?
Programmes that build knowledge, practical skills and character, including The Leader in Me, Pingu's English and STEM.
Which stages does each branch teach?
Jeddah: nursery to secondary.
Riyadh: Al Sahafa nursery to Grade 5; Hittin nursery to Grade 8; Al Malqa and Al Narjis nursery to Grade 6; Al Mughrizat nursery to secondary.
Eastern: Al Zuhour nursery to secondary; Al Hamra kindergarten to secondary; Al Khobar nursery to secondary; Dhahran nursery to Grade 3; Al Ahsa kindergarten to secondary (international) and Grade 1 to secondary (national).
Do you offer nursery?
Yes. Eastern: Al Khobar, Dhahran and Dammam (Al Zuhour). Central: Al Mughrizat, Hittin, Al Malqa and Al Narjis. Western: Jeddah (North Obhur).
What activities and sports do you offer?
Students can pursue professional football alongside field trips, cultural celebrations, competitions, camps and artistic events.
Fees and practicalities
What are the tuition fees?
Fees vary by branch and stage. Please contact your nearest campus for the current schedule.
Do fees include books and uniform?
Uniform is not included. Part of the textbooks is provided in print, and the rest electronically.
Can fees be paid in instalments?
Yes, through Jeel Pay and Tamara.
How can I pay registration fees?
By card at the school, by bank transfer (Riyad Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi, Arab National Bank, Bank AlJazira, SABB), or online through your EduNation parent account.
Are there corporate discounts?
Please contact the school directly about fees and discounts.
Is the Qurrah programme available?
Not at the moment.
Is school transport available?
Yes. Modern buses with cameras and tracking are run by an independent company under the school's supervision. Ask your school administration to register.
Where do I buy the uniform?
Riyadh, Eastern Province and Al Ahsa: Al-Zi Al-Aniq branches or app. Jeddah: Sham Al-Anaqah store or app.
What facilities do your schools have?
Spacious classrooms with modern technology, science labs, libraries, sports fields, a fully equipped theatre, a medical clinic, restrooms inside classrooms, and school buses. See our facilities.
Special education
Which needs does the special education pathway support?
ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, health or physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, hearing and visual disabilities, multiple disabilities, speech and language disorders, and behavioural and emotional disorders. Services include a psychologist and behaviour specialist, speech therapy, a learning difficulties specialist, occupational therapy, a music room and the Montessori curriculum.
What are the admission requirements?
A psychological assessment and diagnostic report (IQ test), a medical report from a Ministry of Health hospital stating the type of disability, and passing our academic and psychological admission assessments.
Do you provide shadow teachers?
Yes, qualified male and female shadow teachers, in cooperation with Raba Rehabilitation Center.
Contact and visits
How do I book a visit or interview?
Call your campus directly. You'll find every number on our contact page.
How do I make a complaint?
Use the contact form and choose "Complaint". A member of staff will call you to follow it up.
What are your working hours?
7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Do you have job openings?
Yes. Apply through our careers page.
Register your child
Tell us about your child and the admissions team at your chosen campus will call you to arrange the assessment and a visit.
Prefer to talk? Call 920 008 376 or find your campus number.