King's College Riyadh Enhances Secondary Education Journey with Pearson-Resourced KS3 Curriculum

Riyadh, 18 May 2026: King's College Riyadh has announced the launch of a new Pearson-resourced Key Stage 3 (KS3) curriculum pathway, reinforcing its commitment to delivering premium British education experience aligned with the evolving educational landscape in the Kingdom. 

Launching from the 2026/27 academic year, the enhanced curriculum will support students across Years 6 to 8 at the school's Diriyah campus, while also creating a clear academic pathway towards the future secondary provision at the upcoming SEDRA campus.

Developed in partnership with Pearson, one of the world's leading education providers, the new approach combines the strengths of the British curriculum with internationally recognised learning resources, structured schemes of work, and modern assessment tools designed to support student progress and achievement.

Students will benefit from high-quality textbooks, interactive digital learning platforms, progressive assessment frameworks, and engaging age-appropriate content across all core subjects. The approach is designed to provide students with a more consistent and structured learning experience, while supporting the development of independent learning, critical thinking, and strong preparation for future Pearson Edexcel qualifications.

The move reflects King's College Riyadh's continued investment in academic excellence and future-focused learning, while providing families with greater clarity and continuity as the school expands its secondary offering across both campuses.

As part of its long-term academic vision, King's College Riyadh intends to become a Pearson Edexcel iGCSE and A Level school once the SEDRA campus opens, subject to the formal accreditation process and approval of examination facilities.

Commenting on the announcement, Jacqueline Doran, Principal, at King's College Riyadh, said: 'This is an exciting step forward for our secondary provision and reflects our commitment to delivering an ambitious, future-ready education for students in Riyadh. By introducing a Pearson-resourced KS3 curriculum, we are creating a more connected academic journey, with high-quality learning resources, clear progression pathways and strong preparation for future qualifications.'

The new pathway will also support a seamless transition for students moving between the Diriyah and future SEDRA campuses, helping to ensure consistency in teaching, learning and assessment as the school continues to grow.