28 Excellence in Pre-Schools
SAUDI ARABIA ISSUES NEW RULES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS, NURSERIES, AND LEARNING FACILITIES
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has introduced updated municipal requirements for private schools, nurseries, and learning facilities across the Kingdom. The new framework is designed to enhance environmental quality while strengthening safety standards and supporting effective urban planning for educational developments.
T he regulations apply to nurseries, kindergartens, schools, and educational comztplexes, and cover private educational buildings established on land designated for educational use, on government land leased to the private sector, and on land allocated for commercial purposes. Scope of the Updated Framework According to the ministry, private educational buildings include all facilities dedicated to teaching students across general education, international education, and community education stages. The updated requirements allow for more than one educational stage to operate within a single facility, provided this aligns with the approved classification of the site. The guidelines are intended to ensure optimal land use and the delivery of safe, well-integrated learning environments that meet modern planning and construction standards. Planning and Architectural Standards The new regulations set out detailed site, planning, and architectural requirements. Educational buildings must be located on two streets, with at least one street measuring no less than 25 metres in width.
“Nurseries are granted a specific exemption”
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