Riyadh now second home to 425-year-old British school Aldenham

Riyadh now second home to 425-year-old British school Aldenham

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), the highest authority leading the capital’s transformation into one of the top ten global city economies, today announced a partnership with Aldenham Education Group (Aldenham), to bring one of the oldest British schools to Riyadh.

Opening in September 2022, Aldenham is the third school to be established in Riyadh under the RCRC’s International Schools Attraction Programme. It will initially launch a preparatory school (ages 3-11), to be soon followed by the senior school (ages 11-18).

The RCRC’s International Schools Attraction Program, launched in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Education, aims to contribute to the transformation of the capital into one of the world’s most competitive and liveable cities by 2030.

RCRC Head of Education Sector, Eng. Mazen Tammar said: “Riyadh is building a future filled with possibility for all, by welcoming families to come build with us. With its prestigious heritage and commitment to best practices in teaching and learning, Aldenham joins the growing network of globally-respected educational institutions RCRC is building to offer world-class educational opportunities to citizens and expatriates alike.”

“Aldenham has an impressively long history and has been a pioneer in delivering all-round teaching and