Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026.
International Indian School Dammam (IISD) is a prominent educational institution established to serve the Indian community in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1982, the school has grown into one of the largest in the region, offering the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The campus is divided into specialized sections for boys and girls, ensuring focused attention at every stage of development. IISD is renowned for its consistent performance in board examinations and its commitment to nurturing talent through a wide range of co-curricular activities. The school features dedicated facilities for science, IT, and libraries, alongside extensive sports grounds that support its active physical education program. A unique highlight is the school’s robust Scouts and Guides program, which fosters leadership and community service among students. With a diverse offering of regional languages and a vibrant student life, IISD provides a familiar yet dynamic environment for students away from home.
ISG Dammam is a not-for-profit, American-accredited day school located in the An Nur district of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1985, the school serves a diverse international community representing over 40 nationalities. The curriculum is based on American standards, leading to a U.S. High School Diploma, with the option for students to pursue the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma, a program that distinguishes the school’s commitment to college preparatory academics.
The International Programs School (IPS) in Al Khobar opened in 2000 with 19 students and today enrolls more than 1,443 students from over 53 nationalities. IPS offers a North American curriculum and is IB World School authorized to run the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) since 2016–2017, with an American Diploma Pathway in place for older grades. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education. Classes are conducted in English, with a robust Arabic language program taught by specialist staff. IPS operates as a gender-segregated campus within a large EuroVillage Compound, and provides a wide range of after-school activities, including a Student Council and diverse clubs. The program emphasizes international mindedness and 21st-century skills, supported by a diverse faculty and modern facilities that facilitate learning across Pre-K through Grade 12.
BISAK (British International School Al Khobar) was established in 1977 and moved to a new 20 million SAR state‑of‑the‑art campus in 2019 in the As Sadafah District of Al Khobar, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The school delivers the English National Curriculum with a three‑section structure: Preparatory School (Nursery to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to 11), and Sixth Form (Year 12 to 13). BISAK is accredited by major British‑international bodies and serves a diverse, international community drawn from around 50 nationalities. The campus includes sports facilities such as a gymnasium and other resources, and the school runs a broad after‑school activities programme. The language of instruction is English; Arabic and Spanish are taught as part of the curriculum, with French offered at senior levels. Tuition is published with separate transport costs; the Capitation and registration fees apply.
Annual fees
SAR 41,260 – 85,732
Ages
3 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Excellence International School (EIS) in Dammam, Eastern Province, was established and licensed in 2002. It operates Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel, and OxfordAQA international qualifications and runs Preschool (KG) through Grade 9. The language of instruction is English, and the school offers English-led subjects alongside Arabic and other language options. EIS provides digital learning via Classera and supports sport through the EIS Football Academy, as well as arts activities such as Art Activities. The school maintains an active community framework with a PTA and multiple section leadership roles.
