New Crescent International School

riyadh·Saudi Arabia·New Crescent International School Riyadh follows the British curriculum (IGCSE – A Level) for KG through Grade VI and is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education (License No: 4330140063). The Kindergarten program (KG 1–KG 3) offers English, Math, and Science as core subjects, with Quran and Arabic (Hindi/Urdu for non-Arabs) as compulsory, plus phonics, arts, and physical education as auxiliary subjects. In Grades I–VI, compulsory subjects are English, Math, Science, Arabic, and French, with Hindi/Urdu for non-Arabs; auxiliary offerings include Computer, Library, Art & Craft, Saudi History & Culture, Islamic Studies, Quran, Moral Science, and Physical Education. The new academic year runs from September to June, and classrooms are organized with separate sections for boys and girls from Grade I onward. The curriculum is framed within a holistic, internationally oriented education, supported by facilities such as a library, computer and science labs, language labs, and an audio-visual room.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

New Crescent International School in Riyadh follows the British curriculum (IGCSE – A Level) for students from Kindergarten through Grade VI and holds a license from the Saudi Ministry of Education (No: 4330140063). The school's Kindergarten program emphasizes English, Math, and Science alongside compulsory instruction in Quran and Arabic, while Grades I–VI students study English, Math, Science, Arabic, and French as core subjects, with Hindi/Urdu available for non-Arab students. Supporting this curriculum, the school provides a library, computer and science labs, language labs, and an audio-visual room, with separate classroom sections for boys and girls beginning in Grade I.

Location

Saudi Arabia

Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence

2.8yr

Avg. tenure

Moderate

Stability signal

High

Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals

Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility

Signals

Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported

◈Intelligence note

Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.

Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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