School Fees

Tuition Fees & Payment Schedule
Tuition fees can be paid in full at the start of the academic year or in three instalments, payable in advance of each term. For the 2024/25 academic year, tuition fee payments are due in June, November, and March. The re-enrolment fee for the 2025/26 academic year is due in May, with the first term’s payment required by June. Tuition fees do not include school lunches, transportation, educational trips, or extracurricular activities with external providers. Some extracurricular activities with external providers may incur additional charges. A 5% tuition fee discount is available for families choosing to pay the full year’s fees in a single payment at the time of acceptance (only applicable via bank transfer, cheque, or cash). 15% VAT is applied to the tuition fees for expatriates only.

All offers of a place are conditional on SEN (Special Educational Needs) or EAL (English as an Additional Language) needs being declared during the admission process and before accepting the offer. If the school assesses that SEN or EAL support is necessary, parents must accept the programme. These programmes will be reviewed each term against the school’s benchmarking policy to determine their continuation.

Application, Assessment & Deposit
For all new pupils A one-off, non-refundable application fee of SAR 500 is required when submitting an application to Downe House Riyadh. Additionally, a SAR 1,000 professional evaluation fee applies to each applicant. Upon accepting an offer, a one-off, non-refundable enrolment administration fee of SAR 3,500 is required. To secure a place, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the first term’s fees must be paid within 7 days of receiving an offer. This amount is deducted from the first term’s fees. Failure to pay within the specified timeframe may result in the offer being withdrawn.

Sibling Discounts
A 5% discount is available for the third and subsequent child enrolling at Downe House Riyadh. This discount is only applicable if payment is made by bank transfer, cheque, or cash.

Refund Policy
Refunds are processed in accordance with Ministry of Education (MoE) regulations. Tuition fee refunds are subject to specific conditions and timelines, with deductions based on the length of enrolment. Deposits are non-refundable, except in exceptional cases.

Fee Policy Notice
All fees are charged in SAR and have been approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE). Downe House Riyadh’s school fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to MoE-approved adjustments. The school will endeavour to provide at least half a term’s notice of any changes. Payment of tuition fees confirms acceptance of the school’s terms and conditions. Please note that the information provided regarding tuition fees, payment schedules, deposits, discounts, and refunds represents our standard policy. However, it is subject to change and exceptions at the school’s discretion.