Child Education Cost Calculator
Estimate total education costs from kindergarten to university in Saudi Arabia with inflation projection, additional expenses, and monthly savings plan
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Saudi Education Costs Reference 2025
| Stage | Age | Private (SAR/yr) | International (SAR/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3-6 | 15,000 - 25,000 | 25,000 - 40,000 |
| Elementary | 6-12 | 20,000 - 35,000 | 35,000 - 50,000 |
| Middle School | 12-15 | 25,000 - 40,000 | 40,000 - 55,000 |
| High School | 15-18 | 30,000 - 45,000 | 45,000 - 60,000 |
| University (Local) | 18-22 | 40,000 - 120,000 | |
| University (Abroad) | 18-22 | 150,000 - 400,000 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, government education in Saudi Arabia is completely free from kindergarten through university for Saudi citizens, including textbooks. There may be minor costs for uniforms and activities.
National Private schools follow the Saudi curriculum with enhancements and cost less. International schools follow foreign curricula (British, American, IB), cost more, and typically teach in English.
Annual costs for studying abroad range from 150,000 to 400,000 SAR including tuition, accommodation, and living expenses, varying by country, university, and major.
Start by determining the desired education type, then calculate total costs including inflation. Set a fixed monthly savings amount and invest in safe funds. The earlier you start, the less you need to save monthly.
The calculator includes base tuition fees and additional costs like transportation, uniforms, books, activities, and tutoring. There may be other expenses such as school trips or electronic devices.
Education costs increase by 3-5% annually on average. For example, fees of 30,000 SAR today will become approximately 40,000 SAR in 10 years at 3% inflation. This makes factoring inflation into planning essential.