Municipalities Ministry Issues Requirements for Private Educational Buildings

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued municipal requirements for private schools and learning facilities to enhance the quality of the environment and regulate safety standards and urban planning, covering nurseries, kindergartens, schools, and educational complexes.
 The ministry noted that the requirements apply to private educational buildings established on land designated for such purposes or on government land leased to the private sector, as well as to buildings constructed on land allocated for commercial use. The guidelines follow specific controls and standards to ensure optimal land use and provide a safe, well-integrated learning environment.
 It pointed out that private educational buildings include all facilities dedicated to teaching students at the stages of general education, international education, and community education, with the possibility of accommodating more than one stage in accordance with the approved classification.
 According to the ministry, the requirements cover site conditions as well as planning and architectural standards. Educational buildings must be located on two streets, one of which must be at least 25 meters wide, and the number of floors must not exceed those specified in the approved building code, with mandatory setbacks observed. Nurseries, however, may be situated on a single street with a minimum width of 15 meters if housed in a standalone building. The requirements also permit the construction of internal residential facilities for students within licensed schools, provided they are in a building separate from the main educational structure.
 The requirements for private educational buildings are available at the following link: https://momah.gov.sa/sites/default/files/2025-12/alnskht%20alm%60tmdt%20lashtratat%20almbany%20alt%60lymyt.pdf.