Education at Horizon — Where Excellence Meets the Future
Horizon International Schools is a leading international educational institution founded in 1999 in Riyadh, combining the best of British and American curricula with authentic Arab Islamic identity. The school offers a comprehensive educational experience for ages 3 to 18 across two campuses in the heart of Riyadh.
Owned and Managed Directly by Its Owners
Horizon International Schools offers an accredited international curriculum combining British and American approaches, ensuring comprehensive preparation for students aspiring to top universities worldwide. The school holds international accreditations from Cognia (AdvancED), WASC, and AIAA.
Horizon International Schools operates independently, managed by a specialised professional team upholding high standards in teaching, pastoral care, and school environment — always balancing international educational excellence with Arab Islamic identity.
Horizon International Schools
Horizon International Schools represents a unique model in international education in Saudi Arabia, combining British and American curricula within a comprehensive Arab Islamic educational environment. Most importantly — how does this approach positively impact your child's experience, education and future?
What Does This Mean for You and Your Child?
Prestigious International Accreditation
Accredited by Cognia (AdvancED), WASC, and AIAA, ensuring the highest international educational standards.
Qualified & Specialised Teaching Staff
Each teacher is selected through a rigorous multi-stage recruitment process, prioritising subject expertise and professional integrity.
Diverse International Environment
Students from diverse nationalities study together, enriching the educational experience and developing international communication skills.
Accredited British & American Curriculum
A comprehensive international curriculum combining the best of British and American approaches, alongside national requirements.
Two Campuses in Central Riyadh
Al-Wuroud and Dhahrat Laban campuses — two complementary locations providing excellent learning environments and modern facilities.
Comprehensive Academic Guidance
Academic guidance programmes supporting students from kindergarten through university preparation, with personal attention to each student.
Strong Partnership with Families
"This & That — NOT This or That"
At Horizon International Schools, our mission is to cultivate creative thinkers and lifelong learners through a comprehensive international curriculum that combines academic rigour with holistic personal development, while preserving the authentic Arab Islamic identity that forms the core of our educational culture.
Expert Teachers Selected with Exceptional Care
All teachers at Horizon International Schools are selected through a rigorous, multi-stage recruitment process. Priority is given to subject expertise, professional integrity and deep commitment to pastoral care.
Specialist teaching begins from the earliest stages in Arabic, Arts, Music, Computing and Physical Education, extending to core subjects in higher stages.
The Horizon Commitment
At Horizon International Schools, we hold a clear and deliberate commitment to every family we serve.
These expectations shape daily school life.
University Pathways & Global Future Prospects
Our university guidance programme is carefully designed to support students from the earliest stages of exploration through to successful applications. Working closely with families, we provide personal academic counselling, subject selection guidance, and step-by-step support for applications worldwide, including UCAS applications to UK universities.
Students benefit from individual guidance, support for personal statements and interview preparation, and structured support in building strong academic profiles.
Our approach ensures every student is guided towards pathways that reflect their strengths, interests and ambitions — whether they aspire to study in the UK, the Middle East, Europe or North America.
By the end of secondary school, students leave confident in their direction, competitive in their applications, and well-prepared for higher education.
Inspired by the Finest British Independent Traditions
Education at Horizon International Schools goes beyond classrooms. Our approach reflects a genuine commitment to holistic development, where academic study, character-building, and student wellbeing are fully integrated.
A School That Makes History
Since its founding in 1999, Horizon International Schools has established itself as one of Riyadh's leading educational institutions. The school continues to build its educational legacy day by day, committed to the highest standards of quality and academic excellence.
Choosing a school that provides comprehensive education in a safe and supportive environment is the greatest gift parents can give their children.
A Lifelong Global Alumni Network
Every student who graduates from Horizon International Schools becomes part of our distinguished alumni community, carrying the values of excellence, integrity, and responsibility across all walks of life.
Horizon alumni are found in leading local and international universities, contributing to their communities and Saudi Arabia's development under Vision 2030.
Safeguarding
Horizon International Schools is committed to providing a safe and protected environment for all students. We have comprehensive policies to protect students and ensure their wellbeing and safety inside and outside the school premises.