School Fees
An Investment in Excellence, Character and Global Opportunity
At Aldenham Prep School Riyadh, school fees represent a deliberate investment in a proven educational model shaped by over four centuries of British independent school tradition. As a true owner-operated branch of Aldenham School in the United Kingdom, our standards are not licensed or replicated but directly informed by the governance, academic philosophy and leadership practices of the founding school.
Our fee structure reflects the depth of this commitment: rigorous academic delivery, specialist subject teaching, high staff-to-pupil ratios, structured pastoral care and a broad co-curricular programme designed to develop character alongside scholarship. Every element is intentionally designed to provide stability, substance and measurable long-term outcomes for each pupil.
Transparency, accountability and educational quality sit at the centre of our approach, ensuring families clearly understand the value of the education their child receives.
Annual Tuition Fees
Payment Schedule
Tuition fees are payable in three instalments:
Term 140% – Due 15 August
Term 240% – Due 15 December
Term 320% – Due 1 April
Fees must be paid in advance of each term. Parents are responsible for the payment of all applicable school fees before the student can attend school. This responsibility cannot be delegated to a company.
One-Time Fees (New Pupils)
Assessment / Registration Fee
SAR 1,000 (Non-refundable)
SAR 1,000 (Non-refundable)
A non-refundable fee payable upon submission of the Application Form. This covers the administrative and assessment costs associated with processing each application.
Acceptance Fee
SAR 10,000 (Non-refundable)
SAR 10,000 (Non-refundable)
Payable when parents formally accept the offer of a school place. This fee secures and confirms the student’s place at the School.
Capital Development Fee
SAR 10,000 (Non-refundable)
SAR 10,000 (Non-refundable)
Payable when parents formally accept the offer of a school place. This fee secures and confirms the student’s place at the School.
Other Fees and Financial Policies
Refundable Security Deposit
A refundable security deposit of SAR 2,500 is payable on 1 April at the start of Term 3.
Food Provision
Lunch provision forms part of the Aldenham curriculum and is a mandatory component of the total bundled tuition cost.
Parents may opt for breakfast as an additional add-on.
For current pricing and further details, please contact the Administration Team.
Uniform
New pupils joining the School for the first time are required to purchase the full uniform bundle (summer, winter and PE kit) prior to starting school.
For the current price list and detailed item breakdown, please contact the Administration Team.
Following the initial bundle purchase, individual uniform items may be purchased as required.
Sibling Discount
A discount of SAR 1,250 is applied for each additional sibling enrolled at the School. The eldest child is charged at the full published tuition rate.
Important Notes:
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15% VAT is applied to all applicable charges. Saudi nationals are exempt from VAT on education-related fees in accordance with regulations.
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All mandatory fees outlined in this Schedule of Fees are exclusive of VAT unless expressly stated otherwise.
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All information within this Schedule of Fees is governed by the Parent Contract.
Aldenham UK
Founded in 1597, Aldenham UK is the flagship of the Aldenham Foundation and is steeped in history, with over 428 years of academic excellence. Aldenham UK - and all of our schools - embodies the best of timeless traditions and universal values, along with a documented history of a forward-thinking culture that’s served to differentiate us from our peers.
At Aldenham, we remember that achievement is an individual matter - whether that’s entry to an Oxbridge college, a sporting or cultural goal, or simply growing up into a well-balanced individual. Dedicated teaching is at the heart of everything we do. While we help our pupils to focus on their own plans, our teachers focus on our pupils.