As a non-profit school, AIS-R is almost entirely funded by tuition and fees.  All funds collected each year are used to run the school, providing the best education and resources reasonably possible, and to save for the school’s future needs.  The AIS-R Board of Trustees works diligently to budget AIS-R’s financial needs as closely as possible each year to minimize tuition and fee increases while simultaneously safeguarding the school’s future.  Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change and will be announced by the Board of Trustees each May.

Please read the below tuition and fee schedule carefully, and contact the AIS-R Finance Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the Admissions Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it should you have any questions.

2012-2013 Tuition, Fees and Policies for Returning Students:

Tuition

The above tuition fees are assessed based on the semester in which a student enrolls.  Tuition is only refundable when: 1) a student does not attend school at any time during the semester; 2) the student gives written withdrawal notice to the school prior to the first day of the semester; and 3) a student has already paid some or all of the tuition due for that semester.  Any attendance during a semester will negate a refund for that semester.

Tuition payments may be made directly to the Finance Office in installments as follows:

First Installment:  Payment due by August 14 2012
Second Installment:  Payment due by January 12, 2013

“Parent Pay” families with 3 or more children may make quarterly payments as follows:

First Quarter:  Payment due by August 14, 2012
Second Quarter:  Payment due by October 17, 2012
Third Quarter:  Payment due by January 12, 2013
Fourth Quarter:  Payment due by March 23, 2013

Seat Deposits

Each spring, AIS-R collects an annual seat deposit, which guarantees that AIS-R will hold a seat for returning students.  Students who do not pay the seat-deposit by the due date will not be guaranteed their seat at AIS-R the following year, and will need to re-apply with the Admissions Office in order to determine if a seat is still available.  The seat deposit for the 2012-2013 school year is SR 4,000.  Please note, however, that the seat deposit is not an additional fee as this amount is credited toward the first installment payment.

The seat deposit is a non-refundable fee unless the school is notified of the student’s withdrawal prior to May 31, 2012 (a 100% refund) or June 13, 2012 (a 75% refund).  There is no refund if notification comes after June 13^th.  Please note that the seat deposit is a serious indicator to AIS-R of how many students intend to return the following year, which dictates how many new students may be accepted at each grade level.

Guaranteed Seats

As described above, seats will only be guaranteed for returning students who have paid the seat deposit on or before the due date.  In addition, seats will only be held for students who have paid the seat deposit until Wednesday, August 29, 2012, unless the first installment of tuition is paid in full prior to this date.  Students who do not pay the first tuition installment prior to August 29, 2012 forfeit both their seat and the seat deposit.

2012-2013 Tuition, Fees and Policies for New Students:

Tuition

The above tuition fees are assessed based on the semester in which a student enrolls.  Tuition is only refundable when: 1) a student does not attend school at any time during the semester; 2) the student gives written withdrawal notice to the school prior to the first day of the semester; and 3) a student has already paid some or all of the tuition due for that semester.  Any attendance during a semester will negate a refund for that semester.

Tuition payments may be made directly to the Finance Office in installments as follows:

First Installment:  Payment due by August 14, 2012
Second Installment:  Payment due by January 12, 2013

“Parent Pay” families with 3 or more children may make quarterly payments as follows:

First Quarter:  Payment due by August 14, 2012
Second Quarter:  Payment due by October 17, 2012
Third Quarter:  Payment due by January 12, 2013
Fourth Quarter:  Payment due by March 23, 2013

Assessment Fee

A non-refundable assessment fee of SR 800 is assessed for all students applying for admissions at AIS-R.  This fee is payable directly prior to the time in which the admissions assessment is to take place.

Registration Fee

A non-refundable registration fee of SR 9,000 is assessed for all newly admitted students. This payment is due within 48 hours of the acceptance notification to all grade levels in order to guarantee the seat, regardless of the student’s actual starting date.  This fee is also assessed on all re-enrolling students when more than one year has elapsed since the student’s withdrawal from AIS-R (i.e. when a student has not been enrolled at AIS-R for two or more consecutive semesters).  Students who have only been away from AIS-R for one semester will be assessed 50% of this fee.

Capital Fee

A non-refundable capital fee of SR 5,000 is assessed for all new students entering grades Pre-K to 8 and SR 10,000 for all new students entering Grades 9 to 12.  However, for 2012-2013 school year only, the Capital Fee will be waived for the siblings of current AIS-R students entering Pre-K through KG II.  For all other new students, including re-enrolling students, this payment is also due within 48 hours of the acceptance notification to all grade levels in order to guarantee the seat, regardless of the student’s actual starting date.  This fee is also assessed on all re-enrolling students, regardless of the time they have been away from AIS-R.

Seat Deposit

All newly admitted students must pay the annual seat deposit of SR 4,000 within 48 hours of the acceptance notification in order to guarantee their seat.  The seat deposit is not refundable to new students because it is part of their seat guarantee.  However, it is not actually an additional fee as this amount is credited toward the following semester’s tuition payment.

New Student Tuition and Fee Summary

All newly admitted students must pay the Registration, Capital and Seat Deposit fees within 48 hours of acceptance in order to guarantee their seats.  Please note that all of these fees are non-refundable as they constitute the guarantee of a seat, thereby preventing AIS-R from admitting any other student for this spot.

Entering AIS-R during the School Year

Students entering AIS-R after the beginning of the year should note that tuition fees must be paid prior to the student’s first day of attendance.  Please note the following tuition fee table for students entering during the school year.

Guaranteed Seats

As described above, seats will only be guaranteed for new students who have paid the Registration, Capital and Seat Deposit fees within 48 hours of their acceptance, and who have paid the First Installment of tuition by the appropriate due date stated above.  Failure to do so will result in the loss of the seat, and require the student to re-apply with the Admissions Office to determine if a seat is still available.

2012-2013 Additional Fees and Policies for All Students

English Language Learners (ELL)

A minimum level of English language proficiency may be required for enrollment.  Beginning in KG-II, supplementary ELL instruction is provided for an additional fee to those students requiring assistance with English language acquisition.  Pre-testing and teacher referral determines student eligibility for ELL instruction.  A questionnaire is included with the admissions application for parents to complete.  The ELL fee is SR 5,000 and is assessed on an annual basis.  Students who enroll in ELL program during the second semester will be billed SR 2,500.  This fee is refundable only for a semester in which a student does not attend school.  Any attendance during a semester negates a refund.

Arabic Language Program of Studies (ALPS)

ALPS is an optional after-school Arabic language program (speaking, reading and writing) offered to students in grades 1 through 12 (KG-II ALPS classes may be offered if a minimum of 8 students enroll).  The ALPS fee is SR 2,750 per semester.  This fee is non-refundable after the student attends one session.

Returned Checks

AIS-R assesses a returned check fee of SR 100 per occurrence per family for any check that is returned to AIS-R unpaid.

Methods of Payment

Tuition and fees are payable in Saudi Riyals only.  Funds may be drawn on a Saudi Arabian bank through a personal check, a bank draft, a debit through an ATM card, AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD, VISA or MASTERCARD.  For ATM transactions, please verify your authorized daily limit with your bank.

Wire Transfer Details

Please be sure to indicate the name of the student(s) for which the payment is being made.

Account Name: American International School-Riyadh
Account Number: 1904450
Bank: SAMBA Financial Group, Al Rayyan Branch, Riyadh
SWIFT Code: SAMBSARI
IBAN: SA5240000000000001904450

As always, please contact the Finance Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the Admissions Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it should you have any questions or concerns.