Riyadh School Secures Prestigious Place among 2025 World's Top 100
British International School Riyadh (BISR) has secured a place among the Top 100 Independent Schools in the World list in the 2025 Spear's Schools Index, according to Arab News.
This remarkable success is driven by kay factors such as its commitment to student excellence, state-of-the-art educational facilities, high academic results as well as hyper-tailored teaching programs.
'We are incredibly honored to be awarded this recognition. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, faculty and staff. We remain committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that fosters growth, innovation and excellence in every student. We extend our gratitude to our entire school community for making this possible,' BISR Director of Schools, Helen Olds, said.
March 15 will mark a launch event in London to announce the full list. Therefore, leaders and experts from the best schools around the world will have the opportunity to communicate and highlight their experiences in leading education.
The Spear's Schools Index has gained prestigious recognition in a range of national and international media since its launch in 2020. Over years, it established its reputations as a definitive index of the world's 100 leading private schools.
'BISR is one of just 100 schools from around the world selected for inclusion in the top tier of the Spear's Schools Index,' Edwin Smith, Spear's editor-in-chief, said.
Smith also stated that this selection stands as a testament to the judgement and insights of the leading educationalists on the expert advisory panel, who took into consideration several factors such as academic attainment, social, cultural and pastoral considerations, standing, reputation as well as character.
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