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GEMS American International School Riyadh has 250 pupils.
Location
GAISR is located in central Riyadh, in the heart of the city. The purpose-built campus blends innovation with accessibility and provides a safe, high-tech learning environment. The school's central Riyadh location is indicated by its map reference and address details.
Stages
GAISR currently welcomes PreK through Grade 6. The school plans to expand in the coming years, adding more grades as it grows. This indicates a staged growth path from its current early- to middle-primary setup.
Type
GAISR is a private international school and is part of the GEMS Education network. The school uses an American curriculum framework and is pursuing IB PYP candidacy under Cognia.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school's admissions form includes a long list of nationalities, indicating representation from many countries; the public data do not provide a numeric breakdown of nationalities or the local-to-international ratio.
Additional learning support
Inclusion is identified as a core value at GAISR. Current vacancies include SEN Support and a School Counselor, indicating established provisions for Additional Learning Needs (SEN) support.
Country affiliation
GAISR offers an American Curriculum and is an IB PYP candidate with Cognia membership; there is no formal country affiliation listed.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not listed in GAISR's public materials.
School day structure
The exact daily start and end times are not published on GAISR's public pages. An academic calendar (2025–2026) is published, but daily hours are not shown in the calendar.
Bus service
GAISR offers school transport with safe and reliable travel for students. Specific bus routes or providers are not published on the site.
Fees
Annual tuition at GEMS American International School Riyadh ranges from SAR 33,146 to SAR 79,332 for 2026/27.
Application and enrolment fees
- Assessment fee: SAR 500 per student (non-refundable). - Registration fee: SAR 1,500 per student (payable after successful assessment; non-refundable). - Seat reservation fee: SAR 5,000 per student required to confirm enrolment; this amount is applied toward the first term's tuition.
Tuition fees by year group (2026–27 academic year) — full details per year and per term
Note: amounts shown include the school currency SAR. A 10% early-enrolment discount is applied to the published tuition to produce the discounted annual tuition; VAT (15%) is shown where applicable and is applied to the discounted tuition for non‑Saudi students.
- KG1 - Published annual tuition (2026–27): SAR 32,330. - 10% early-enrolment discount: SAR 3,233. - Discounted annual tuition (before VAT): SAR 29,097. - Discounted annual tuition after VAT (15%): SAR 33,462. - Term instalments (discounted amounts): three equal terms of SAR 9,699 each (term amounts after VAT shown as SAR 11,154 each); annual total SAR 29,097 (SAR 33,462 after VAT).
- KG2 & KG3 - Published annual tuition (2026–27): SAR 36,570. - 10% early-enrolment discount: SAR 3,657. - Discounted annual tuition (before VAT): SAR 32,913. - Discounted annual tuition after VAT (15%): SAR 37,850. - Term instalments (discounted amounts): three equal terms of SAR 10,971 each (term amounts after VAT shown as SAR 12,617 each); annual total SAR 32,913 (SAR 37,850 after VAT).
- Grade 1 to Grade 6 - Published annual tuition (2026–27): SAR 38,690. - 10% early-enrolment discount: SAR 3,869. - Discounted annual tuition (before VAT): SAR 34,821. - Discounted annual tuition after VAT (15%): SAR 40,044. - Term instalments (discounted amounts): three equal terms of SAR 11,607 each (term amounts after VAT shown as SAR 13,348 each); annual total SAR 34,821 (SAR 40,044 after VAT).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school operates a three-term billing structure; annual tuition may be paid in three equal term instalments as shown above. Term amounts and the annual total are published for each grade. - The seat reservation fee (SAR 5,000) is applied to the first term's tuition. Assessment and registration fees are non-refundable. VAT at 15% is applied in accordance with prevailing regulations (noted as applying to non‑Saudi students). - The published tuition structure is shown for the academic year 2026–27; tuition fees are subject to change.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school's age-placement and curriculum information show provision for Early Years (KG1–KG3) and Elementary (Grade 1–Grade 6) only; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published.
Other costs and additional fees
- School transport: transport services are provided; transport is an additional service and transport fees are charged separately (specific route and pricing information are not published on the fee schedule page). - Uniform: the school maintains a uniform policy and provides a downloadable uniform guide; uniform items are separate costs (specific uniform prices are not published on the fee pages). - Any other incidental costs (for example, extra-curricular activities, school trips, examination or materials fees) are not listed on the published tuition schedule and would be charged separately where applicable.
Refund information
- The assessment fee (SAR 500) and the registration fee (SAR 1,500) are stated as non-refundable. The seat reservation fee (SAR 5,000) is applied to the first term's tuition rather than refunded. No further detailed refund schedule is published on the tuition page.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Bank transfer is accepted. Account name and account/IBAN details published for payments: - Account name: SPARK EDU PLATFORM (GAISR). - IBAN (SAR): SA0945000000602038085002. - Account number: 602 038085 002. - Bank Swift code: SABBSARI; Bank name shown as SAB. - The tuition page indicates that payments can be made conveniently while at home and provides the bank transfer details above; specific online card payment providers or additional payment channels are not itemised on the published tuition page.
Summary of the most important fee items
- Assessment fee: SAR 500 (non-refundable). Registration fee: SAR 1,500 (non-refundable). Seat reservation: SAR 5,000 (applied to first term). - Annual tuition (discounted, before VAT) and per-term instalments for 2026–27: - KG1: SAR 29,097 per year (three terms of SAR 9,699). - KG2 & KG3: SAR 32,913 per year (three terms of SAR 10,971). - Grade 1–6: SAR 34,821 per year (three terms of SAR 11,607). - VAT of 15% is shown applied to discounted tuition for non‑Saudi students; annual totals after VAT are published alongside the term amounts.
Academics
GEMS American International School Riyadh teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.
Curriculum
GAISR delivers an American Curriculum for PreK through Grade 6 with English as the language of instruction and an emphasis on inquiry‑based, project‑led learning. The school is a Cognia member and an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate, integrating IB concepts within the American framework. The curriculum is described as holistic and technology-enabled, with AI, robotics and coding embedded across core subjects. GAISR promotes a dual-pathway model featuring the International American Curriculum alongside the IB Diploma Programme as part of future expansion. Current plans indicate expansion beyond Grade 6 in coming years, aligning with the dual‑pathway approach and ongoing IB candidacy.
Student Teacher Ratio
Not publicly disclosed.
Exam Results
Not disclosed.
Higher Education Progression
No high school graduation data is available yet; expansion beyond Grade 6 is planned, with future progression potentially through American university pathways or the IB Diploma Programme once high school is established.
Gifted and Talented
Not disclosed.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
GAISR emphasizes inclusion and supports students' academic, emotional, and creative development through individualized, student-centered approaches from Foundation Stage.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
GAISR describes itself as inclusive, but does not publish details about specific SEN provision, the types of needs supported, or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
GAISR does not publish explicit information about English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs or staff on its public pages.
Mental Wellbeing
GAISR states it supports each child's academic, emotional, and creative development through individualized, student-centered approaches, indicating a focus on mental wellbeing as part of learning.
Safeguarding
GAISR has a dedicated safeguarding team led by a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL); all staff are trained to recognize and report concerns through the GEMS Safeguarding Referral system, with safeguarding practices overseen by the school's safeguarding framework.
Admissions
Admissions
Submit the Inquiry Form to be contacted by the GAISR admissions team; admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year are open from Pre-K to Grade 6. The admissions team will schedule your child's assessment after you pay the assessment fee; KG1–Grade 1 use a cognitive observation, while Grade 2+ are assessed with the MAP test. Admission decisions are issued within 72 hours of the assessment and family interview. If offered, provide the required documents and secure the spot by paying the first enrollment payment within 7 days; documents include 3 passport photos of the student, passport copies of the student and parents, and the birth certificate, with Saudi family card for Saudi/GCC pupils or a valid Iqama with Absher printout for non-Saudi pupils, and transfer attestations required as applicable.
FAQs
What age range does GEMS American International School Riyadh serve?
GAISR Riyadh serves children aged 3 to 11. In Early Years, KG1 begins at age 3, KG2 at age 4, and KG3 at age 5, with the Elementary program covering Grade 1 through Grade 6.
Where is GAISR Riyadh located and what is the campus like?
The school is located in central Riyadh on a purpose-built campus designed to support creativity, collaboration, and growth. The facilities include Innovation/Design and Technology Labs, Robotics Lab, Science Lab, a Cinema Room, Modern Classrooms, Library, Music Room, a Lounge, and a Playing Area.
What curriculum does GAISR Riyadh follow and is it affiliated with any programs?
GAISR uses an International American Curriculum and is an IB PYP Candidate School with Cognia membership. English is the language of instruction and the school is co-educational.
What are the 2026–27 tuition fees by year group, and are there any discounts?
The 2026–27 published tuition is SAR 32,330 for KG1, SAR 36,570 for KG2–KG3, and SAR 38,690 for Grade 1–Grade 6. An early-enrolment discount of 10% lowers the annual tuition to SAR 29,097 for KG1, SAR 32,913 for KG2–KG3, and SAR 34,821 for Grade 1–Grade 6. VAT at 15% applies to non-Saudi students, resulting in SAR 33,462 (KG1), SAR 37,850 (KG2–KG3), and SAR 40,044 (Grade 1–Grade 6). Fees are billed in three term instalments, and the SAR 5,000 seat reservation is applied to the first term's tuition.
What other costs should I expect beyond tuition?
Beyond tuition, there is a non-refundable assessment fee of SAR 500 and a non-refundable registration fee of SAR 1,500. A seat reservation of SAR 5,000 confirms enrollment and is applied to the first term's tuition. Uniforms are required and handled through the Uniform Guide, and a school transport service is available for an additional cost. VAT applies to eligible fees for non-Saudi students.
What is the admissions timeline and process for 2026–27?
Applications for 2026–27 are being accepted for Pre-K to Grade 6. The admissions team will contact you after you submit the Inquiry Form to share the next steps and schedule an assessment. The assessment for KG1–Grade 1 is a cognitive observation with the Head of School or PYP Coordinator, while Grade 2 and above take the MAP Test. Admission decisions are issued within 72 hours after the assessment, and families must provide required documents and pay the enrollment deposit within seven days to secure a place.
Is boarding offered at GAISR Riyadh?
Boarding is not applicable; GAISR operates as a day school. Students attend on a daily basis.
What curriculum and accreditation does GAISR hold?
GAISR uses an International American Curriculum and is an IB PYP Candidate School with Cognia membership. The English language is used for instruction, and the school is co-educational.
How is the Elementary program designed?
The Elementary program is cross‑curricular and hands‑on, featuring project‑based learning, digital literacy, and 21st‑century skills. This approach prepares students to transition smoothly to middle school by the end of Grade 6.
Are there public metrics like exam results or student‑teacher ratios available?
Exam results, student‑teacher ratios, higher education outcomes, and gifted programs are not provided in the available information.
What facilities does GAISR Riyadh offer on campus?
GAISR's campus includes Innovation/Design and Technology Labs, a Robotics Lab, a Science Lab, a Cinema Room, Modern Classrooms, a Library, a Music Room, a Lounge, and a Playing Area. These spaces are designed to support hands-on learning and inquiry-based projects.
How is technology integrated into learning at GAISR Riyadh?
Technology enriches learning across all subjects, with AI, robotics, and coding embedded in the core curriculum to support inquiry-based learning.
Is there a dedicated space for physical education or sports?
Yes, the campus features a Playing Area for physical education and outdoor activities within a safe, active learning environment.
How does GAISR Riyadh support student wellbeing and social-emotional learning?
Social-emotional learning is embedded throughout the school day to help students understand themselves and others, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships. Mental wellbeing is supported through SEL initiatives.
What is the language environment for non-native English speakers?
English is the language of instruction, and the school provides an English-speaking environment. A second language is introduced in KG3.
What is GAISR Riyadh's governance and network affiliation?
GAISR is part of the GEMS Education Network, which provides governance and support across the group.
Is there a school uniform, and how are uniform items managed?
Yes, GAISR has a uniform policy. Uniform items are managed through the school's Uniform Guide and related arrangements.
What accreditations does GAISR Riyadh hold?
GAISR is an IB PYP Candidate School, a Cognia member, and is NESA affiliated.
What languages are taught at GAISR Riyadh and when is a second language introduced?
English is the language of instruction, and a second language is introduced in KG3.
What is GAISR Riyadh's mission and community focus?
GAISR aims to develop global citizens—Inspiring Leaders, Future Thinkers, Fearless Explorers, and Diversity Ambassadors—within a purpose-built, technology-integrated campus.
