Downe House Riyadh is proud to have been recognised with the Edarabia Parents’ Choice Award 2026, a meaningful honour that reflects the trust, confidence and support of the families at the heart of our school community.

Unlike awards based on nominations or applications, the Edarabia Parents’ Choice Awards are determined entirely by authentic parent feedback. The awards recognise outstanding K to 12 schools through parent votes and written reviews, celebrating the Top 10 schools in each city based on the experiences of the families they serve. This parent-led recognition highlights schools that consistently earn the confidence and appreciation of their communities.

For everyone at Downe House Riyadh, this award is particularly special because it comes directly from our parents. Every review, recommendation and vote represents the trust families place in us to nurture and educate their daughters, and we are sincerely grateful for their continued partnership.

At Downe House Riyadh, we believe that every student’s success is built on a strong relationship between school and home. Together, we create an environment where girls are encouraged to fulfil their potential, develop confidence and resilience, and discover a lifelong love of learning. Through outstanding teaching, exceptional pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme, we empower every student to thrive academically, socially and personally.

Principal, Deborah Sharifi said:

“Receiving the Edarabia Parents’ Choice Award is a tremendous honour because it reflects the voices of the families who know our school best. We are deeply grateful to every parent who took the time to share their experience. This recognition belongs to our entire community, our students, parents, teachers and support staff, whose shared commitment creates an environment where every girl feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve her very best.”

As the sister school of the prestigious Downe House in the UK, Downe House Riyadh combines more than a century of educational excellence with a forward-thinking British education, thoughtfully adapted to the culture and traditions of Saudi Arabia. Guided by our core values of Collaboration, Resilience, Creativity, Aspiration, Compassion, Communication and being Outward Looking, we encourage every student to embrace new opportunities, grow in confidence and fulfil her Downe House potential.

This award celebrates what we have achieved together as a community and inspires us to continue delivering an exceptional educational experience for every student. We extend our sincere thanks to every member of our community for helping make Downe House Riyadh such a welcoming, ambitious and inspiring place to learn, grow and belong.