List of Indian Schools in Saudi Arabia : Fees, Contact Details & Guide

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Saudi Arabia hosts one of the largest networks of Indian schools outside of India, serving the substantial Indian expatriate community across the Kingdom. With over 37 Indian educational institutions spread across all major provinces, parents have numerous options for quality CBSE education that maintains strong connections to Indian academic standards while meeting Saudi Arabia’s educational regulations.

Quick Overview: Indian Schools in Saudi Arabia

Province	Number of Schools	Fee Range (SAR/Year)	Most Affordable	Most Premium
Riyadh	9 Schools	3,500 – 16,000	Yara International	DPS Riyadh
Makkah (Jeddah)	5 Schools	2,775 – 17,250	IIS Taif	Al Falah DPS
Eastern Province	5 Schools	396 – 20,000	IIS Dammam	Dunes Jubail
Other Provinces	Remaning Schools	710 – 24,050	Huda Alnoor	Al Manar Yanbu

Complete Directory by Province

RIYADH PROVINCE (9 Schools)

Riyadh hosts the highest concentration of Indian schools in Saudi Arabia, serving the capital’s large Indian expatriate population.

School Name	Founded	Grades	Annual Fees (SAR)	CBSE Affiliation	Phone	Email
International Indian Public School Riyadh (IIPSR)	1995	KG-XII	5,000-6,000	5730010	+966 11 2792316	contactus@iipsr.edu.sa
International Indian School Riyadh	1982	LKG-XII	5,685	Yes	Girls: 011-4083668<br>Boys: 011-4912239	N/A
Yara International School	2003	Nursery-XII	3,500	Yes	N/A	info@yaraschool.net
Al Alia International Indian School	2003	Pre KG-XII	6,940	Yes	+966 114128884	alaliaschool@yahoo.com
Daratassalam International DPS	N/A	Pre Nursery-XII	16,000	Yes	N/A	N/A
Al Yasmin International School	1999	Nursery-XII	8,448	Yes	N/A	N/A
New Middle East International School	N/A	Nursery-XII	4,370	Yes	N/A	N/A
Modern Middle East International School	2012	KG-XII	N/A	Yes	N/A	N/A
Indian International School Majmaah	2006	N/A	N/A	Yes	N/A	info@iismajmaah.com

Detailed Riyadh School Profiles

1. International Indian Public School Riyadh (IIPSR)

• Address: P.O. Box 13740, Riyadh 11414, KSA
• Website: https://iipsr.edu.sa
• Special Features: Embassy patronage, non-profit institution, 100% pass rate in board exams
• Notable: Currently implementing co-education for Grades IV & V for Academic Year 2025-26

2. International Indian School Riyadh

• Website: www.iisriyadh.com
• Historical Significance: First community-based Indian school established in 1982 with assistance from then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

3. Yara International School

• Address: Al Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University Building, Vazir Street, Dheera District, Riyadh
• Website: https://www.yaraschool.net
• Special Features: NABET Accredited, digital learning focus

4. Al Alia International Indian School

• Address: P.O. Box 26539, Riyadh 11496, KSA
• Website: https://www.alaliaschool.com
• Founded by: Thomas Chandy in 2003

5. Indian International School Majmaah

• Address: Majmaah
• Founded: 2006

MAKKAH PROVINCE (5 Schools)

The Makkah Province, including Jeddah and Taif, houses several prestigious Indian schools with rich histories.

School Name	Location	Founded	Grades	Annual Fees (SAR)	Phone	Email
International Indian School Jeddah	Al-Rehab, Jeddah	1969	LKG-XII	4,650	+966 12 6711934	indianschool@iisjed.org
Al Falah International School – DPS Jeddah	Jeddah	N/A	Pre Nursery-XII	17,250	N/A	N/A
Dauha Al-Uloom International School	Azeeziya, Jeddah	2004	KG1-Grade 8	N/A	012 6700492	N/A
New Al Wurood International School	Jeddah	N/A	UKG-XII	N/A	02 6720999	admin@alwuroodschool.org
International Indian School Taif	Taif	N/A	LKG-XII	2,775	N/A	N/A

Featured Makkah Province Schools

International Indian School Jeddah

• Address: P.O. Box 14861, Jeddah 21434, KSA
• Website: https://www.iisjed.org
• Historical Significance: Founded in 1969 by Rafiuddin S. Fazulbhoy on encouragement from the local Indian community
• Special Features: Oldest Indian school in Jeddah, strong alumni network\

Dauha Al-Uloom International School

• Address: Sahafa Street, Azeeziya, Jeddah, KSA
• Website: https://dauhaschool.com
• Unique Feature: Integrated Madrasa education in English medium

EASTERN PROVINCE (5 Schools)

Eastern Province hosts some of the largest Indian schools in the region, serving major industrial cities.

School Name	Location	Founded	Grades	Annual Fees (SAR)	CBSE Affiliation	Phone
International Indian School Dammam	Al Rakah, Khobar	Oct 13, 1982	LKG-XII	596	Yes	Boys: 013-8142801<br>Girls: 013-8140881
International Indian School Jubail	Al Jubail	Nov 30, 1987	KG-XII	N/A	5730007	+966 13 3624130
Dunes International School Al Jubail	Al Jubail	N/A	LKG-X	20,000	Yes	N/A
Dunes International School Al Khobar	Dhahran	N/A	Pre KG-X	14,200	Yes	N/A
Huda Alnoor International School Al Ahsa	Al Ahsa	N/A	Nursery-XII	710	Yes	N/A

Notable Eastern Province Institutions

International Indian School Dammam

• Address: P.O. Box 3320, Al-Khobar 31952, KSA
• Website: https://iisdammam.edu.sa
• Email: registrar@iisdammam.edu.sa
• Distinction: Largest school in the MENA region by number of students with 15,000+ students

International Indian School Jubail

• Address: P.O. Box 1188, Al Jubail 31951, KSA
• Website: https://www.iisjubail.org
• Email: info@iisjubail.org, principal@iisjubail.org

OTHER PROVINCES (4 Schools)

Province	School Name	Location	Grades	Annual Fees (SAR)	CBSE Affiliation
Al Qassim	International Indian School Buraidah	Buraidah	LKG-XII	1,328	Yes
Tabuk	International Indian School Tabuk	Tabuk	KG-XII	N/A	5730009
Al Madinah	Al Manar International School	Yanbu	Pre KG-X	24,050	Yes

Special Focus Schools

International Indian School Tabuk

• Founded: 1989 with just 11 students and 3 teachers
• Address: Post Box 1559, Tabuk, KSA
• Phone: +966 14 4225929
• Email: info@iistabuk.org
• Website: https://www.iistabuk.org

International Indian School Buraidah

• Address: Post Box 4260, Bldg. No 3748, Abdulaziz Al Bahili Street, Al Falah District, Buraidah
• Phone: 016 3264480
• Website: https://www.iisburaidah.org

Fee Analysis and Comparison

Most Affordable Indian Schools (Under SAR 5,000/Year)

School	Location	Annual Fees (SAR)	Notable Features
International Indian School Dammam	Khobar	596	Largest in MENA region
Huda Alnoor International School	Al Ahsa	710	Community-focused
International Indian School Buraidah	Buraidah	1,328	Small batch sizes
International Indian School Taif	Taif	2,775	Embassy patronage
Yara International School	Riyadh	3,500	NABET accredited

Premium Indian Schools (Above SAR 15,000/Year)

School	Location	Annual Fees (SAR)	Premium Features
Al Manar International School	Yanbu	24,050	Highest fees in network
Dunes International School	Al Jubail	20,000	Modern facilities
Al Falah International School – DPS	Jeddah	17,250	Delhi Public School brand
Daratassalam International DPS	Riyadh	16,000	DPS curriculum
Dunes International School	Al Khobar	14,200	International standards

Embassy Patronage vs Private Schools

Embassy-Patronaged Schools

Indian International Schools established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are run under the patronage of the Embassy of India and monitored by the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Key Embassy Schools:

• International Indian School Riyadh
• International Indian School Jeddah
• International Indian School Dammam
• International Indian School Jubail
• International Indian School Tabuk
• International Indian School Buraidha
• International Indian School Taif

Benefits of Embassy Patronage:

• Lower fees due to community-based model
• Direct embassy oversight and support
• Standardized admission procedures
• Strong alumni networks
• Cultural programs and events

Private Indian Schools

Notable Private Institutions:

• Yara International School
• Al Alia International Indian School
• Dunes International Schools
• Al Yasmin International School
• DPS branded schools

Private School Advantages:

• Modern infrastructure and facilities
• Smaller class sizes
• Additional extracurricular programs
• Flexible admission policies
• Enhanced technology integration

CBSE Affiliation and Academic Standards

All listed schools follow the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, ensuring:

• Consistency with Indian educational standards
• Seamless transfer to Indian schools
• Recognition for Indian university admissions
• Standardized examination systems

Schools with Confirmed CBSE Affiliation Numbers

• IIPSR Riyadh: 5730010
• IIS Jubail: 5730007
• IIS Tabuk: 5730009

Admission Requirements and Process

Universal Requirements for All Schools

• Child’s valid Iqama
• Parents’ valid Iqama
• Transfer certificate from previous school
• Academic transcripts
• Birth certificate
• Passport photographs
• Medical fitness certificate

Age Criteria (Standard Across All Schools)

Grade	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Pre-KG	2.5 years	3.5 years
LKG	3.5 years	4.5 years
UKG	4.5 years	5.5 years
Grade I	5.5 years	6.5 years

Age calculated as of April 1st of the admission year

Contact Directory for Immediate Reference

Emergency Contact Numbers

Region	School	Primary Contact
Riyadh	IIPSR	+966 11 2792316
Jeddah	IIS Jeddah	+966 12 6711934
Eastern	IIS Dammam	013-8142801
Jubail	IIS Jubail	+966 13 3624130
Tabuk	IIS Tabuk	+966 14 4225929

Key Websites for Applications

• IIPSR Riyadh: https://iipsr.edu.sa
• IIS Jeddah: https://www.iisjed.org
• IIS Dammam: https://iisdammam.edu.sa
• IIS Jubail: https://www.iisjubail.org
• Yara School: https://www.yaraschool.net

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which is the largest Indian school in Saudi Arabia?

A: International Indian School Dammam is the largest school in the MENA region by number of students, with over 15,000 students

Q: What is the fee range for Indian schools?

A: Fees range from SAR 396 (IIS Dammam) to SAR 24,050 (Al Manar Yanbu) annually

Q: Are all Indian schools CBSE affiliated?

A: Yes, all major Indian schools in Saudi Arabia follow CBSE curriculum

Q: Which is the oldest Indian school in Saudi Arabia?

A: International Indian School Jeddah, founded in 1969

Key Statistics Summary

• Total Indian Schools: 37+ institutions across Saudi Arabia
• Largest Concentration: Riyadh Province (9 schools)
• Most Affordable: Huda Alnoor Al Ahsa (SAR 710/year)
• Most Premium: Al Manar Yanbu (SAR 24,050/year)
• Average Fee Range: SAR 3,000 – 8,000 per year
• Curriculum: 100% CBSE affiliated
• Academic Year: April to March

Conclusion

Saudi Arabia’s network of Indian schools provides comprehensive educational options for the Indian expatriate community. From affordable community-based schools under embassy patronage to premium private institutions, parents can choose based on their budget, location, and specific requirements. All schools maintain high academic standards through CBSE affiliation while ensuring cultural continuity for Indian families living in the Kingdom.

For the most current information on admissions, fees, and availability, parents should directly contact their preferred schools during the admission season (typically February-March).

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