Madinah, Jan. 20 -- In a significant development for expat families, a school offering a combined Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Saudi curriculum is set to open in Madinah from the 2026-2027 academic year, sources told Siasat.com.

The institution, currently in the pre-opening phase, is located in the Hayy Al Nasr area, approximately 10 minutes from the Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi), the sources said, requesting anonymity.

The initiative is aimed at addressing the educational needs of expat families, particularly Indian residents, by offering both curricula within a single school.

In addition to academics, the school will provide Quran memorisation (Hifz) and Islamic studies.

Sources said preparatory wo...