With Education a key focus of the Saudi Vision, we look at the new schools entering the market place this academic year.
Saudi Arabia’s education landscape continues to grow, with new schools, new campuses and established international names entering the Kingdom. For families, it means greater choice. For the education community, it brings new opportunities, new colleagues and fresh ideas into an already fast-moving sector.
This growth also sits firmly alongside the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, with education playing an important role in developing future generations, attracting international expertise and creating a diverse, high-quality education sector.
In this feature, Education Saudi takes a look at some of the new schools opening their doors across the Kingdom for 2026/27 and beyond, from brand-new schools to international groups expanding their presence in KSA. It is another exciting chapter for education in Saudi Arabia and one that reflects the continued growth and ambition of the sector.
“Vision 2030 is changing the Kingdom, and education is right at the heart of that change”
GEMS British International School Riyadh
City – Al Yarmouk, Riyadh
Curriculum – British / Cambridge
Type Brand – new school
Opening – August 2026
GEMS British International School Riyadh is a new British school opening in August 2026, following the Cambridge British Curriculum. It combines academic excellence with innovation, STEM and personalised learning tailored to each child. The purpose-built campus features bright classrooms, STEAM labs and creative spaces for collaboration. GBISR fosters an inclusive, caring community where every student feels valued, supported and confident.
One World International School
City – Al Jazeera, Riyadh
Curriculum – American Common Core + NGSS
Type – New campus
Opening – August 2026
Al Jazeera OWIS Al Jazeera brings a global standard of education to families in Riyadh, combining a rigorous American curriculum with Saudi values and a strong focus on character development. As part of the Global Schools Group, with 64 campuses across 11 countries, the school offers students an internationally connected learning experience. Its future-ready approach develops creativity, collaboration, practical skills and confidence, helping students thrive in a changing world.
Tarbyh Namouthajiyah Schools
City – Dhahrat Laban, Riyadh
Curriculum – National + International streams
Type – New school complex
Opening – 2026/27
Dhahrat Laban TNS Dhahrat Laban is a new school opening in Riyadh for the 2026–27 academic year, welcoming boys and girls from KG through to Grade 10. The school will offer both national and international pathways, including an American international programme for elementary and middle school students. Kindergarten pupils will learn in a bilingual environment, giving families in the growing Dhahrat Laban community further choice of education.
King’s College Riyadh
City – SEDRA, Riyadh
Curriculum – British
Type – New branch / campus
Opening – August 2027
SEDRA Campus King’s College Riyadh will open its new SEDRA campus in August 2027, initially welcoming pupils from Pre-School to Year 9. The purpose-built campus will offer a British education alongside outstanding facilities for sport, performing arts, science, technology and creative learning. Building on the 140-year heritage of King’s College, the new campus will bring a distinctly British education to one of Riyadh’s growing communities.
GEMS American International School Riyadh
GEMS American International School Riyadh Exterior View
GEMS American International School Riyadh Interior View
City – Riyadh
Curriculum – American / International
Type – Existing school
Opening – Already open
GEMS American International School Riyadh brings the global experience of GEMS Education to the heart of Saudi Arabia’s capital. Offering an American curriculum within a high-tech, future-focused learning environment, the school places strong emphasis on innovation, inquiry and values-led education. With IB PYP candidacy, Cognia membership and a diverse international leadership team, GAISR is building a learning community designed to prepare students for an increasingly global future.
If you are opening a new school or campus in Saudi Arabia, we would love to hear from you. Education Saudi is always keen to welcome new schools to the community and share the people, plans and stories behind them. Get in touch with our team to make sure your school is on our radar.
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