Reigate Grammar School Riyadh

Focus

Academic excellence and personal growth

Day fees 2025/26

$13,500-$24,000

Term dates

Ages

3-18

Term dates

Term 1: 24 August to 11 December 2025

Term 2: 4 January to 12 March 2026

Term 3: 29 March to 25 June 2026

Pupil count

1,700

Parent company

Inspired Education Group

Spear’s Review

A relatively new British international school in Saudi Arabia (it opened in 2022), Reigate Grammar School Riyadh offers a values-driven, academically rigourous education for Saudi Arabian and international students alike.

With a focus on developing global citizens of the future, the school incorporates interdisciplinary learning, forward-thinking technologies and leadership opportunities in its teaching. There are two campuses, the prep school’s Qurtobah campus and the senior school’s Ghirnatah campus, and facilities include a large indoor swimming pool, a Montessori play area for younger pupils, advanced technology labs and a full-sized football pitch.

RGS Riyadh follows the UK curriculum, with students working towards IGCSEs and A-Levels. From August 2026, pupils will be able to start studying for the IB careers-related programme.

Academics

In 2025:

• 60 per cent of IGCSE results were grades 7-9
• 67 per cent of A-Level results were A* or A

Head teacher 

Alistair Downs is education director at Reigate Grammar School Riyadh, overseeing the education and development of both the prep and senior schools. Downs holds a PGCE from the University of Cambridge.

University and college destinations 

In 2025, leavers from Reigate Grammar School Riyadh went on to study at the University of Manchester, University College London, Imperial College London as well as universities in America.

Admissions

According to the school, applications can be made throughout the school year. An application form should be submitted, along with supporting personal documents, as well as reports from previous schools (if applicable). Entrants into nursery and reception years are invited for an informal ‘stay and play’ session. Older prep school entrants take tests in English and mathematics, followed by an interview with senior staff. Senior school prospective pupils also take subject-specific assessments.

Accessibility 

King Khalid International Airport: 20 mins

Location

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