A gentle start
to an international education.
Al-Naseem International Edu. School Riyadh (NIESR) welcomes children from Kindergarten through Primary into a warm, globally-minded classroom, right here in Riyadh.
Kindergarten to Grade 5
One continuous pathway from a child's very first classroom through the end of Primary, so families can stay with us as their child grows.
A bilingual foundation
English-medium instruction alongside a strong Arabic language and Islamic studies programme, aligned with Ministry of Education requirements.
Small, known classrooms
Low student-to-teacher ratios mean every child is known by name, not just counted on a roster.
Every child arrives ready to belong.
At NIESR, the earliest years of school shape how a child feels about learning for the rest of their life. Our Kindergarten and Primary teachers build classrooms that are structured enough to feel safe and open enough to feel exciting — where curiosity is welcomed, mistakes are part of learning, and every child's culture and character are respected.
We are proud to serve families in Riyadh who want an international standard of education delivered with genuine warmth, and with a real respect for Arabic language, Saudi culture and Islamic values.
More about our missionBook a campus visit
See our classrooms, meet our teachers, and ask questions in person before you apply.
Start your application
Begin with our short Registration Form, then move on to the full Admission Form when you're ready.
Already a NIESR family?
Find the Withdrawal Form and our current fee schedule under Policies and Forms in the menu above.
About NIESR
A kindergarten and primary school built around one idea: children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and genuinely curious.
Our mission
To give every child in our care a joyful, secure first experience of school — one that builds strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and Arabic language, alongside confidence, kindness and curiosity that will carry them well beyond Primary.
Our vision
To be a school that families in Riyadh trust completely: internationally minded, locally rooted, and genuinely attentive to each child as an individual rather than a number in a class list.
Why families choose NIESR
- A single, continuous pathway from Kindergarten through Grade 5, so children are not uprooted every few years.
- Qualified, experienced teachers for both the international curriculum and Arabic/Islamic Studies.
- A safe, secure campus with clear safeguarding practices (see NIESR Policies).
- Close, ongoing communication between teachers and parents.
- A calm, structured start to each day, and a genuine welcome for every family.
What we value
These four ideas guide every decision we make, from how we design a classroom to how we speak with a child who has had a difficult morning.
Curiosity
We treat questions as the beginning of learning, not an interruption to it.
Respect
For every child, every culture, and every family that trusts us with their children.
Community
School is a partnership between teachers, parents and children — not something that happens to a family.
Integrity
We say what we mean, we follow our own policies, and we admit it when we get something wrong.
Academics
Two stages, one pathway: a play-based Kindergarten and a structured Primary programme that builds on it.
Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten classrooms are built around play, movement and guided discovery. Children build early literacy and numeracy skills, take their first steps in Arabic language and Islamic studies, and — just as importantly — learn how to share, wait their turn, and work alongside other children.
Primary
Our Primary programme delivers a full academic curriculum in English, alongside Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies taught in line with Ministry of Education requirements. Class teachers stay closely involved across subjects, so learning always feels connected rather than fragmented.
A typical Primary day
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 – 6:45 | Arrival & morning circle |
| 6:45 – 8:45 | Core lessons — English, Mathematics, Science |
| 8:45 – 9:05 | Break |
| 9:05 – 10:15 | Arabic Language & Islamic Studies |
| 10:15 – 10:35 | Snack & short break |
| 10:35 – 12:10 | Social Studies, ICT, Art or Physical Education (rotating) |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | Reflection & dismissal |
Kindergarten follows a shorter, more flexible version of this rhythm built around play-based blocks rather than fixed periods.
NIESR Policies
A quick reference to how our school runs day to day. For admissions and fees specifically, see our Admission Policy and Fee Policy.
Regular attendance is essential in the early years. Parents are asked to notify the school office before 8:00am for any absence, and to provide a brief note or message on the child's return. Persistent lateness or absence is followed up directly with the family.
Children are expected to wear the NIESR uniform on all regular school days, and PE kit on days indicated by the class timetable. Uniform details and suppliers are shared with families at enrollment.
We expect kindness, honesty and respect from every child, in age-appropriate terms. Behaviour concerns are handled calmly and privately with the class teacher first, with parents involved early rather than as a last resort.
Any allergy, medical condition or regular medication must be declared at admission and kept up to date with the school office. Staff do not administer medication without prior written parental authorisation.
The safety and wellbeing of every child comes first. All staff undergo background checks before appointment, and the school maintains clear procedures for raising and responding to any safeguarding concern.
Bullying of any kind — physical, verbal or exclusionary — is taken seriously at every age. Teachers are trained to recognise early signs and to involve parents promptly when a concern arises.
Classroom devices are used only for supervised, age-appropriate learning activities. Personal devices are not permitted in class without prior arrangement with the school office.
Kindergarten homework, when set, is light and playful. Primary homework increases gradually by grade level. Formal assessment is ongoing and reported to parents each term, rather than reduced to a single exam.
Class teachers share regular updates on each child's progress and can be reached through the school office. Whole-school announcements are sent by email and posted at the front office.
Admission Policy
How we decide who joins NIESR, and the steps every family goes through to get there.
Eligibility
All students with legal residential status (Iqama holders) can apply for admission. Students coming from other schools in Saudi Arabia are required to submit their previous School Leaving Certificate, duly attested by the Ministry of Education, along with their result cards. Other requirements are stated on the admission form.
Step 1 — Registration
Please register your child or children as per the schedule announced by the school on a yearly basis, either online or at the school admission office.
Step 2 — Entry Test / Interview
Admission is subject to the result of an entrance test or interview with the parents, and to the child fulfilling the school's criteria. The school will notify families of the test or interview date.
Step 3 — Documents & Fee Submission
Parents of successful candidates are required to submit the fee along with the following documents:
- Admission Forms (duly filled)
- Copy of the student's birth certificate
- Copy of Mother's, Father's & Student's passport
- Copy of Residence Permit / ID (Iqama) of Mother, Father & Student — if the Iqama is under process, please provide it as soon as possible
- Copy of the student's vaccination / immunisation certificate
- Two (2) passport-size photos of the student
- Previous report cards, if applicable (not required for KG-1 students)
- Students transferring from a school in Saudi Arabia must submit all official transcripts, duly attested by the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia. Students transferring from outside Saudi Arabia must have their report cards and transcripts authenticated by the Saudi Embassy in the country in which the student last attended school.
- A School Leaving Certificate from the previous school, stating the date of enrolment, the grade completed, the result at the end of that grade, and the date of withdrawal
Important note
- NIESR reserves the right to deny admission, or continued education, if documentation for admission has been falsified or withheld.
- Please contact the Accounts Office for the payment of school fees. Students are allowed to join class only after the payment of admission dues and tuition fee — see the Fee Policy for full details.
- Parents who fail to deposit the fee within the dates announced by the school will lose the offered seat, and admission will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list.
Withdrawal from the school
- All withdrawal requests must be made in writing, on the specified form available at the school office — see our Withdrawal Form.
- The effective date of withdrawal is the date the withdrawal form is submitted at the office.
- Tuition fee and security refund, if any, are based on the date the withdrawal form is submitted.
- If a withdrawal notice is received after the 25th of a month, the following month's fee also becomes payable for clearance.
Fee Policy
The official NIESR fee structure for the academic year 2026–27, along with our payment, fine and refund policies.
Fee structure for the year 2026–27
All amounts are in Saudi Riyals (SAR) and are shown per instalment. 15% VAT is included in the totals below.
KG-1 to KG-3
| Kinship | 1st Instalment | 2nd Instalment | 3rd Instalment | 4th Instalment | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Child | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 6,500 |
| 15% VAT | 225 | 300 | 225 | 225 | 975 |
| Total Fee | 1,725 | 2,300 | 1,725 | 1,725 | 7,475 |
| 2nd Child (Total) | 1,639 | 2,185 | 1,639 | 1,639 | 7,102 |
| 3rd Child (Total) | 1,553 | 2,070 | 1,553 | 1,553 | 6,729 |
Grade-1 to Grade-4
| Kinship | 1st Instalment | 2nd Instalment | 3rd Instalment | 4th Instalment | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Child | 1,575 | 2,100 | 1,575 | 1,575 | 6,825 |
| 15% VAT | 236 | 315 | 236 | 236 | 1,023 |
| Total Fee | 1,811 | 2,415 | 1,811 | 1,811 | 7,848 |
| 2nd Child (Total) | 1,721 | 2,294 | 1,721 | 1,721 | 7,457 |
| 3rd Child (Total) | 1,630 | 2,174 | 1,630 | 1,630 | 7,064 |
Books
- KG section: SAR 350 + VAT
- Grade 1 to Grade 3: SAR 500 + VAT
- Grade 4: SAR 650 + VAT
You are required to read the full fee policy and sign the acknowledgement — download the PDF above.
Fine & penalties
- Payment can be made until the 10th of the month without incurring any fine.
- If the fee is not paid by the 10th of the month, a fine of SAR 2 per child, per day, applies.
- If the fee remains unpaid for 2 months, the student will be expelled from school. If the fee is paid after expulsion, an SAR 500 readmission fee will be charged.
- This is a fixed policy — no further reminders will be sent and no discussion will be entered into.
- The school reserves the right to take legal action against parents who default on fees for more than 3 months.
Refund & clearance procedure
- Certificates and result cards require clearance, issued only on full payment of outstanding dues.
- Parents wishing to withdraw a child must submit the request at least fifteen (15) days in advance.
- If withdrawal notice is not received 15 days before the start of a semester, the next semester's fee also becomes payable for clearance.
- If dues are not paid, the school will not issue a School Leaving Certificate, and any refund due will be withheld.
- No fee refund claim will be entertained after one year from the date the student leaves the school.
Forms & Downloads
Everything a NIESR family needs to register interest, apply, or formally withdraw — all in one place.
Registration Form
A short first step for families who want to be contacted about a place at NIESR.
Open formAdmission Form
The full application, including student, family and medical details, for formal enrollment.
Open formWithdrawal Form
For current families who need to formally withdraw their child from the school.
Open formUndertaking Form
For parents who need to formally commit to providing documents still missing from a student's file.
Download PDFPolicy downloads
Registration Form
Tell us a little about your family, and our admissions office will reach out with the next steps.
Thank you — your inquiry has been recorded.
Our admissions office will contact you shortly with the next steps.
Admission Form
The full application for enrollment. Please have your documents from the Admission Policy page ready.
Application received.
Thank you for applying to NIESR. The admissions office will be in touch to arrange the next step.
Withdrawal Form
For current families who need to formally withdraw a child from NIESR.
Withdrawal request recorded.
The school office will confirm your child's last day and any fee details by email.
Contact Us
We're happy to answer questions, arrange a visit, or just point you to the right form.
Campus address
Usama bin Zaid Road, Naseem Gharbi, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Location short code: RQNE7823
Mobile
+966 59 830 3832
info@niesr.com
niesriyadh@gmail.com
Website
School hours
Sunday – Thursday, 6:30am – 12:30pm
Find us in Riyadh
Usama bin Zaid Road, Naseem Gharbi — campus tours run on weekday mornings by appointment.
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