International school in Saudi Arabia Riyadh - Arabstoday The Saudi education ministry has given thumbs up to 14 international schools to enrol female students, following a quality assessment, Arab News has reported. \"There are more than 14 international schools that have been approved to admit Saudi students,\" education consultant Maha Bawazir told Arab News. \"I cannot give an exact number but I think there are around 21 schools that have already been given this approval.\"