Back to School Supplies Checklist 2026: Complete Guide for Saudi Arabia
Back to School 2026 · Saudi Arabia
Complete Back-to-School Supplies Checklist
✓ Students & Teachers · ✓ KG to Secondary · ✓ Shop Early — Stock Runs Out in August
The new school year is approaching, and being prepared makes all the difference. This complete back-to-school supplies checklist for Saudi Arabia 2026 covers everything students need — from basic stationery to classroom display materials for teachers — so no one starts the year unprepared.
When Does the 2026–2027 School Year Start in Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi Ministry of Education typically opens the new school year in mid-August for government schools, with international schools often starting in late August or early September. To avoid the last-minute rush and stock shortages, shop for back-to-school supplies in June or July.
⚡ Shop Early Warning
Popular items — Creative Teaching Press charts, branded stationery sets, specific notebook sizes — sell out in August every year. Orders placed in June and July ship immediately with no stock risk. GTCKSA recommends ordering 6–8 weeks before the school year starts.
Back-to-School Supplies Checklist for Students
Essential Stationery
- HB and 2B pencils (at least 6 per student)
- Coloured pencils (12 or 24 colour set)
- Ballpoint pens — blue and black
- Ruler (30 cm, transparent)
- Pencil sharpener and eraser
- Scissors — safety scissors for younger students
- Glue stick and PVA glue
- Highlighters (4-colour set)
Notebooks and Paper
- Lined exercise books (one per subject)
- Graph paper notebook (for maths)
- Blank sketch pad (for art)
- Sticky notes (assorted sizes)
- Index cards for revision
Organisation and Storage
- Pencil case (zipper style holds more)
- A4 ring binders (one per subject or colour-coded)
- Plastic folders and document wallets
- Backpack with padded laptop section
- Insulated water bottle — essential for KSA heat
Art and Craft Supplies
- Washable markers and felt tips
- Watercolour paint set
- Paint holder tray
- Paintbrushes (set of 6, assorted sizes)
- Construction paper (assorted colours)
Back-to-School Checklist for Teachers and Classrooms
Classroom Displays
- Month chart (bilingual Arabic/English)
- Day of the week display
- Good manners and classroom rules chart
- Alphabet chart (Arabic and English)
- Number chart (1–100 for primary)
- Subject-specific vocabulary displays
Classroom Organisation
- Storage trays and bins (one set per table group)
- Book boxes for reading materials
- Pencil pots for each table
- Whiteboard and dry-erase markers
- Sticky-note pads for formative assessment
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Back-to-School Tips for Saudi Families
- Shop in June or July — stock runs out in August, especially for popular chart and stationery brands
- Buy in bulk for siblings — pencils, erasers, and exercise books offer great value in multipack quantities
- Label everything before day one — use permanent marker on stationery and stick-on labels for books
- Check your school’s specific list — some schools specify particular brands, notebook sizes, or calculator models
Start the 2026 school year prepared
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