Reviews and experience of the British International School in Riyadh

Last activity 14 October 2022 by The3Cubs

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Pickle70Member26 October 2018 20:04:18

Hi,

I am hoping to find out as much information as I can about the British International School in Riyadh. My children are currently being educated in the UK and are 9 and 8 years old respectively which means that they are in Years 4 and 5. My only knowledge of the school is through its website and some reviews that I have read, but they date back to 2011 and were very critical of the school. I am finding it very difficult to find any current reviews / thoughts on the school.

Please can anyone help me?

I look forward to hearing from you.

All the best x

Nathan124New member29 January 2019 20:14:32

Hi Pickle

I am in the same boat as you. Were you able to find anything about BISR? Please do let me know. It would be of great help. TIA....

Twinkle24Member12 May 2019 08:24:03

Hi Pickle,

My husband is considering a job offer in Riyadh. I'm concerned for the school options available in Riyadh. My boys are 6 and 8 years old. Any insight on British International school would be highly appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.

KatBenMember14 June 2021 09:31:02

Dear All,

I am about to relocate to Riyadh and I was wondering what the British School is like?
Have any of yours children started and what is your and their experience of it?

Many Thanks

EdosaMember08 February 2022 00:28:53

Hi All - similar boat

Due to be heading to Riyadh in a couple of months but biggest concern is getting my son into school

He is currently private and year 3 in Surrey - our initial thoughts are we need to look to BISR (DQ or Al Hamra) or Kings College but really challenging getting info on things like:

1. Curriculum
2. Likelihood of getting admitted
3. Comparable standard to U.K. schools
4. Attainment info for kids - say GCSE or what schools they go onto

Any info, thoughts or ideas would be super helpful!

Thanks!
Edosa

parveen banuContributor23 June 2022 09:48:31

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@Edosa you found school?

The3CubsMember14 October 2022 10:51:36

Hello All,

Any updates or feedback re schools in Riyadh with/without British curriculum is VERY MUCH appreciated (excluding BISR- very expensive)?

My kids coming from UK (London) in the age range of 6-10.

Please share your experience.

Thanks

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