Saudi Arabia has very well-developed education provision at primary, secondary and tertiary levels, and free education, books and health services are available to all Saudi nationals.

The children of expatriates are not eligible to enter state schools, but there a number of private international schools based on the British or American systems. Depending on the school, education is provided up to age 14, 16 or 18.

International school fees are quite high in Saudi Arabia, around SR 25,000 annually for each child. Many employers include free or subsidized education for the children of their employees.