Saudi Arabia has officially approved the construction of on-campus residential facilities for students within licensed private schools, provided these accommodations are located in a separate structure from the main educational building. This development forms part of a wider set of municipal regulations introduced by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, targeting private educational institutions such as nurseries, kindergartens, and larger educational complexes. The new guidelines aim to improve environmental quality, enhance safety standards, and support better urban planning within the education sector.
The regulations apply to private educational buildings constructed on designated educational land, government land leased to private operators, and buildings on commercially allocated land. Authorities emphasized that these measures are intended to optimize land use and ensure safe, well-integrated learning environments.
Key zoning and architectural requirements include specific site conditions and planning standards. Educational buildings must be accessible from two streets, with at least one street measuring a minimum of 25 meters in width. Standalone nursery buildings may be located on streets at least 15 meters wide. Additionally, construction must comply with building code limits on floor height, and mandatory setbacks must be observed to maintain safety and urban harmony.
