A new King’s College Riyadh campus will open in the SEDRA community in north Riyadh in the third quarter of 2027 following a partnership between ROSHN Group and Cognita Middle East.
The school, named King’s College Riyadh SEDRA, will be built within ROSHN Group’s SEDRA masterplan and will operate as a British-curriculum all-through school. It will initially accept students from pre-school to Year 9 and will expand to Year 13 in later years.
The campus will cover 36,300 square metres and will be developed and built by ROSHN Group. Cognita Middle East will operate the school once construction is completed. The project represents ROSHN Group’s largest private education development to date.
British Curriculum school planned for SEDRA community in Riyadh
King’s College Riyadh SEDRA will follow the National Curriculum for England, adapted to the local context. Students will work towards internationally recognised qualifications including IGCSEs, A-Levels, BTECs, or combined pathways. Arabic language and Saudi national subjects will form part of the curriculum.
The school will be located in SEDRA, a community that is home to more than 3,000 families. The development includes schools, parks, mosques and retail outlets within walking distance. The new campus will operate alongside existing educational facilities in the community and will provide continuity for current King’s College Riyadh students.
Facilities at the campus will include a 25-metre six-lane swimming pool, an eight-court sports hall, two padel courts, one floodlit football pitch, two basketball courts, a theatre and performing arts centre, science and technology laboratories, music and art studios, and specialist libraries.
New King’s College Riyadh campus announced for north Riyadh
“The addition of King’s College Riyadh to SEDRA reflects our commitment to continually enhancing our offering for SEDRA residents and buyers. By integrating world-class private education into an active and growing community, we are expanding the options available to families and ensuring that SEDRA remains a vibrant, unparalleled destination. This partnership with Cognita Middle East reinforces ROSHN Group’s commitment to building human-centric environments that support the growth and well-being of future generations in line with Vision 2030,” Oussama Kabbani, Group Chief Development Officer of ROSHN Group said in a statement.
“We are delighted to expand King’s College Riyadh with the launch of the SEDRA campus. This new all-through school represents a significant step in our long-term vision to deliver exceptional British education in the Kingdom. King’s College Riyadh SEDRA will offer students a dynamic and supportive environment where they can grow, achieve and pursue their ambitions,” Darren Gale, Managing Director, GCC for Cognita Middle East added.
The project forms part of ROSHN Group’s broader expansion across multiple development sectors, including education, and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.
