Advanced Learning Schools (ALS), situated in the Nakheel District of Riyadh, is a coeducational institution grounded in an Islamic ethos within the Saudi education system. The school stands out by delivering a complete International Baccalaureate continuum across primary, middle, and senior levels, encompassing the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. Uncommonly for international schools in the region, ALS caters to a diverse student body by pairing its rigorous IB academics with both boarding and homestay options.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Full IB continuum with cultural integration, providing recognized PYP, MYP, and DP programs alongside strong Arabic and Islamic studies.
- Collaborative faculty atmosphere, with educators reporting supportive colleagues and a collegial everyday teaching environment.
- Structured learning support, appreciated by parents for accommodating students with mild learning and language needs.
Negatives
- Frequent turnover of staff and leadership, creating occasional inconsistencies in school administration and policy enforcement.
- Behavioral management challenges, with teachers citing difficulties enforcing student discipline and academic accountability among privileged cohorts.
- Address
- Nakheel DistrictRiyadh, 11311Saudi Arabia
- Website
- http://www.alsschools.com
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Saudi Arabia (+966) +966 11-207-0926
- System
- IB
- National education system
- Saudi Arabia
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,344
- Faculty
- 114
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- Islamic
- Boarding
- Boarding, Homestay
