British International School, Riyadh
URN: 147041 • Saudi Arabia
Overview
- Name
- British International School, Riyadh
- URN
- 147041
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Olds (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 966920033963
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- PO Box 85769, Saudi Arabia
Summary
The British International School, Riyadh (BISR) is a mixed-gender international day school with seven campuses across Saudi Arabia. It offers a British education that emphasizes academic excellence within a nurturing environment. BISR is committed to preparing students for a dynamic global landscape, fostering their development as confident global citizens through a curriculum that includes A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and BTEC qualifications.
The school prioritises the emotional and mental well-being of its students, providing comprehensive support and counselling services to help them thrive. BISR values respect, excellence, accountability, challenge, and happiness, which guide interactions within the school community. The diverse cultural context of Saudi Arabia enriches the learning experience, promoting a sense of belonging and identity among students.
BISR encourages students to explore their potential and engage in various extracurricular activities, including service learning and creative expression. The school aims to instil a sense of responsibility and awareness of global issues, preparing students not only for academic success but also for meaningful contributions to society.
The school prioritises the emotional and mental well-being of its students, providing comprehensive support and counselling services to help them thrive. BISR values respect, excellence, accountability, challenge, and happiness, which guide interactions within the school community. The diverse cultural context of Saudi Arabia enriches the learning experience, promoting a sense of belonging and identity among students.
BISR encourages students to explore their potential and engage in various extracurricular activities, including service learning and creative expression. The school aims to instil a sense of responsibility and awareness of global issues, preparing students not only for academic success but also for meaningful contributions to society.
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Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2019-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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