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Online IGCSE tutors in Saudi Arabia

Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and OxfordAQA International GCSE. Classes in Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3).

Online IGCSE tutors for students in Saudi Arabia, covering Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE for international-school students and private candidates entered through the British Council in Riyadh, Jeddah or Al Khobar. Live 1:1 and small-group classes run in Arabia Standard Time, after school and on Fridays and Saturdays.

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IGCSE in Saudi Arabia: key facts

Boards offered by the British Council in Saudi ArabiaCambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA (British Council Saudi Arabia: exam registration for private candidates)
British Council officesRiyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar (British Council Saudi Arabia: how to register for IGCSE and school exams)
Private-candidate registrationOnline through the British Council's School Registration System (SRS); entries are not processed until fees are paid (British Council Saudi Arabia: exam registration for private candidates)
Example lead timeCambridge Oct/Nov 2026 regular registration ran 10 June to 7 August 2026, with late registration to 14 September 2026 (British Council Saudi Arabia: registration dates and deadlines)
Pearson International GCSE seriesMay/June and November only since 2024 (Pearson Edexcel: International GCSE November series)
Next Cambridge IGCSE resultsNovember 2026 series: 14 January 2027 (Cambridge International: exam results information)
School licensingInternational schools are licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education (Saudi Ministry of Education: international schools)
Local timeArabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3), no daylight saving
Class timezoneArabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3)
Fees shown inSAR (switchable)
IGCSE subject experts
Muhammad Kamran Latif, M Inzimam Sajid, Mrs Shamim Nargis, Zarmina Tahir and Ms Sara Nargis.

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Which IGCSE boards do schools in Saudi Arabia use?

  • Cambridge IGCSE

    Taught in many British-curriculum international schools and available to private candidates through the British Council. Most syllabuses are graded A* to G, with Core and Extended routes; common codes include Mathematics 0580, Physics 0625, Chemistry 0620 and Biology 0610.

  • Pearson Edexcel International GCSE

    Graded 9 to 1 and also available to private candidates through the British Council in Saudi Arabia. Common codes include Mathematics A 4MA1, Physics 4PH1, Chemistry 4CH1 and Biology 4BI1.

  • OxfordAQA International GCSE

    The British Council in Saudi Arabia also registers private candidates for OxfordAQA exams. We do not yet publish dedicated OxfordAQA subject pages, so tell us if your child follows an OxfordAQA specification and we will confirm tutor availability before the trial.

When are IGCSE exams for students in Saudi Arabia?

Full calendar by board on our exam dates page.
SessionWhat applies in Saudi Arabia
Cambridge May/June and October/NovemberCambridge exams for IGCSE, O Level and AS & A Level run in May/June and October/November. June results are released in August, and Cambridge IGCSE results for November 2026 are due on 14 January 2027.
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE: May/June and NovemberEvery International GCSE subject runs in May/June; the November series covers a smaller set, including Mathematics A, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Language A. The British Council in Saudi Arabia published separate deadlines for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level entries for October/November 2026.
June 2026 seriesSaudi Arabia was not among the countries where Cambridge (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE) or Pearson (Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar) replaced May/June 2026 exams with contingency grading. If your child's 2026 sitting was affected in another way, ask the school or the British Council what applied.

Where do students in Saudi Arabia sit IGCSE exams?

Students at international schools are usually entered by their own school. Private candidates, including homeschooled students and students whose school does not offer a subject, can register with the British Council in Saudi Arabia.

The British Council in Saudi Arabia takes private-candidate entries for Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA through its online School Registration System (SRS). Registration is not processed until exam fees are paid, which can be online, by bank draft payable to the British Council or in cash at a British Council customer-services desk.

The British Council sends a Statement of Entry and venue details approximately three weeks before the exams. Late entries may be possible after the normal deadline, but with penalty fees.

Requests for special arrangements must reach the exam organiser or the British Council offices in Riyadh, Jeddah or Al Khobar at least six weeks before the exam date, with a medical certificate issued within the last two years.

How do private candidates register for IGCSE in Saudi Arabia?

Private candidates register online with the British Council in Saudi Arabia through its School Registration System, choosing Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel or OxfordAQA. All communication about the entry goes to the email address you give, so use one you check. The entry is only processed once fees are paid, and a Statement of Entry with venue details arrives about three weeks before the exams.

Deadlines come early. For the Cambridge October/November 2026 series, regular registration ran from 10 June to 7 August 2026, roughly three months before the exams. Plan tutoring backwards from the registration deadline, not the exam date, so that the subject and tier choices are settled in time.

Should my child take Cambridge, Edexcel or OxfordAQA IGCSE in Saudi Arabia?

If your child is at school, the school decides the board, and tutoring should follow it exactly. For private candidates, all three boards are available through the British Council in Saudi Arabia, so the choice usually comes down to which papers the student has already studied for, which subjects run in the series they want, and whether any coursework option can be avoided.

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE runs only in May/June and November, and its November series covers a smaller set of subjects. Cambridge runs May/June and October/November. A tutor who knows both boards can help you compare the syllabuses before you pay for an entry.

Which IGCSE subjects do we teach students in Saudi Arabia?

Each subject page lists the syllabus codes, papers and topics we cover.

All IGCSE subjects and boards

What times are online IGCSE classes in Saudi Arabia?

International schools in Saudi Arabia are licensed by the Ministry of Education. Under the Ministry's regulations for international and private schools, schools may set semester and holiday dates within two weeks of the official calendar, so term dates differ slightly between schools.

Classes run in Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3), with Friday and Saturday as the weekend. Saudi Arabia does not change its clocks, so it is two hours ahead of UK time in summer (BST) and three hours ahead in winter (GMT).

Families often move between Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province, or between Saudi Arabia and other countries. Because lessons are online, a student who changes school keeps the same tutor, provided the new school uses the same board and syllabus code.

Weekdays after school

3pm to 9pm Saudi Arabia time (GMT+3) is 5pm to 11pm in Pakistan (GMT+5), when many of our tutors teach.

Weekends

9am to 8pm Saudi Arabia time (GMT+3) is 11am to 10pm in Pakistan (GMT+5), when many of our tutors teach.

Times shown for the current season. Daylight-saving changes can shift the difference by an hour; we confirm every slot in your local time.

How much does IGCSE tutoring cost in SAR?

Prices default to SAR; switch currency at any time.

Prices shown in Saudi riyals

  • Recommended

    One-to-one

    Fully personalised to your child

    SAR 110 / class

    • 60-minute live classes at times you choose
    • A plan built from a diagnostic of your child's gaps
    • Past-paper practice marked against the mark scheme
    • Progress notes for parents
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  • Small group

    Up to 6 students, 8 live classes a month

    SAR 28 / class

    • 75-minute live classes, 8 per month
    • Taught to your exam board and syllabus code
    • Weekly past-paper questions with feedback
    • Class recordings and notes
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  • Intensive exam prep

    12 one-to-one classes a month before exams

    SAR 99 / class

    • Three 60-minute classes a week
    • Timed past papers and full mock exams
    • Topic-by-topic weak-spot drills
    • Pack discount of 10% applied
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Prices are per class unless shown per month: one-to-one classes are 60 minutes and group classes 75 minutes. Your trial class is free and doesn't turn into a paid plan by itself. Pricing FAQ

IGCSE questions from families in Saudi Arabia

Can my child sit IGCSE as a private candidate in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, private candidates can sit IGCSE in Saudi Arabia by registering with the British Council, which accepts entries for Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA. Registration is online through its School Registration System, and entries are processed only after payment. The British Council has offices in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, and exam venues are confirmed about three weeks before exams.

When is the IGCSE registration deadline in Saudi Arabia?

IGCSE registration in Saudi Arabia closes months before each exam series, and the dates differ by board. For example, Cambridge regular registration for October/November 2026 ran from 10 June to 7 August 2026, with late registration, at extra cost, until 14 September. Check the British Council Saudi Arabia deadlines page for the series you want.

Which IGCSE exam series can students in Saudi Arabia take?

Students in Saudi Arabia can take Cambridge IGCSE in May/June or October/November, and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in May/June or November. Pearson's November series offers fewer subjects, although it includes Mathematics A and the three sciences. Most school students sit in May/June, while November is often used for resits and by private candidates.

What time are online IGCSE classes in Saudi Arabia?

Online IGCSE classes run in Arabia Standard Time, usually from mid-afternoon until about 9pm on school days and from morning to early evening on Fridays and Saturdays. During Ramadan we can move lessons to after iftar. Exact slots depend on your subject and the tutor's availability, and we confirm them before the first lesson.

Do you tutor OxfordAQA IGCSE students in Saudi Arabia?

We can often help OxfordAQA students in core subjects such as Mathematics and the sciences, but please check with us first. OxfordAQA is one of the three boards the British Council in Saudi Arabia registers, yet its papers differ from Cambridge and Pearson. Send us the specification code, and we will confirm a suitable tutor before booking.

Can my child continue IGCSE tutoring if we move from Saudi Arabia?

Yes, your child can keep the same tutor after a move, because every lesson is online. If the new school uses a different board or syllabus code, we review the gaps between the two specifications and adjust the plan. Tell us the new school's syllabus codes as soon as you know them, ideally before the term starts.

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