EtonHouse International Education Arabia, in partnership with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), has announced the launch of Riyadh’s first Reggio-inspired international school. The new EtonHouse International School Granada represents a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s educational landscape, bringing world-renowned pedagogical excellence to the Kingdom under RCRC’s International Schools Attraction Programme.
The purpose-built K-12 campus in Granada will offer a unique educational blend combining the British curriculum, UK International Primary Curriculum, and Singapore Math, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and International A-Levels. This innovative approach places inquiry, innovation, and human capability at the core of learning, aligning perfectly with Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives for developing future-ready learners.
World-Class Educational Excellence Comes to Riyadh
With over 30 years of experience operating more than 100 schools across nine countries, EtonHouse brings a trusted global reputation for delivering high-quality, inquiry-led, and culturally responsive education. The school represents Reggio Children as part of its international network, introducing this celebrated pedagogical approach to Saudi Arabia for the first time.
The campus has been designed as a transformative learning environment that champions creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Key features include Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Years programs, inquiry-based academic pathways from primary through secondary levels, and rigorous academic programs supporting university readiness. Students will develop bilingual fluency in both Arabic and English, ensuring they are prepared for global opportunities while maintaining strong cultural roots.
Innovative Facilities and Comprehensive Programs
The new campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities designed to nurture every aspect of student development. Innovative learning spaces include a Future Lab, ateliers, piazzas, visual and performing arts studios, and comprehensive sports facilities. The school will offer a diverse range of extra-curricular programs that nurture students’ interests and passions, fostering well-rounded development beyond the classroom.
A distinctive feature of the EtonHouse approach is its emphasis on deep family partnership, positioning parents as co-constructors of learning. This collaborative model ensures that education extends beyond the school walls, creating a cohesive learning community that supports each child’s unique journey.
“EtonHouse Arabia’s presence in Granada reflects a forward-looking commitment to elevating educational quality across Riyadh. Through this partnership, we are supporting learning environments that nurture critical thinking, creativity, and empathy – principles that align with the Reggio-inspired approach and the objectives of Vision 2030 in developing future-ready learners.”
Hala Ebrahim Halawani, GM, General Department for Education Development, Royal Commission for Riyadh City
Strategic Partnership Supporting Vision 2030
The school launch is part of RCRC’s International Schools Attraction Programme, an initiative designed to bring leading global educational institutions to the Saudi capital in partnership with the Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Education. Beyond serving students, the campus will function as a hub for teacher training and educational research, embedding international best practices within the Kingdom’s educational ecosystem.
“We are incredibly excited to be in Saudi Arabia. This marks the fruition of several years of deep collaboration with RCRC, built on trust, shared purpose, and a belief in the transformative power of education. Our entry into Riyadh brings not only an international K-12 continuum but a commitment to innovation, teacher excellence, and culturally grounded inquiry.”
Mr. Ng Yi-Xian, Group CEO of EtonHouse
The establishment of this Reggio-inspired international school in Riyadh represents a significant investment in the future of education in Saudi Arabia, promising to elevate teaching standards and learning outcomes while contributing to the Kingdom’s broader educational transformation goals.
