What are the schools in Riyadh like?
When we asked about the schools in Riyadh, they said...
"The school has always hired highly qualified teachers that have taught at other overseas schools. Unfortunately the director of the school (2003-04) has removed some of the highly qualified IB teachers in high school which makes one wonder if the high school IB program is as qualified as it was 2 years ago. Because of the terrorist attacks in Riyadh, many Westerners have left the Kingdom; thus, there are less students from Western countries attending the school. My child (American) had a great experience at the school and had close friends from the Middle East, Asia, and Europe... after 3 years, he didn't want to leave Riyadh because of the school," commented one expat when asked about The American International School of Riyadh KSA in Riyadh .
"The International School of Choueifat Riyadh is one of the best international schools in Riyadh. It is a part of the SABIS® Network of Schools and offers a world-class education to students from Pre-K to Grade 12. The school follows the SABIS® Educational System, which is based on a rigorous academic program and a comprehensive set of extracurricular activities. The school also offers a wide range of sports and activities, including basketball, volleyball, swimming, and tennis. The British International School Riyadh is another excellent international school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is a co-educational school that offers a British-style education to students from Pre-K to Grade 12. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama. The International Bilingual School Riyadh is a bilingual school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is a co-educational school that offers a bilingual education to students from Pre-K to Grade 12. The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama. The school also offers a variety of language courses, including English, French, and Arabic," explained one expat in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with kids at .
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What are the schools in Riyadh like?
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