Saudi Arabia SSIC Division 85: Education

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Division | Official Code: 85

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 85 designates Education (التعليم) under the official Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (January 2025 / 2026 Edition, based on UN ISIC Rev. 4) administered by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

It serves as the mandatory regulatory benchmark for Commercial Registration (CR) with the Ministry of Commerce, MISA foreign investment licensing (allowing up to 100% foreign equity ownership), municipal permits on the Balady portal, and Nitaqat Saudization quota determinations by MHRSD.

Key Classification Facts

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`85`
Official Title (EN)	Education
Official Title (AR)	التعليم
Classification Level	Division
Section Category	Section P — Education
Parent Entity Code	`P` — Education
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing Entity	Balady / Sector Ministry
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Groups in Division 85 (5)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`851`	Pre-primary and primary education	التعليم قبل الابتدائي والتعليم الابتدائي	View Code 851 →
`852`	Secondary education	التعليم الثانوي	View Code 852 →
`853`	Higher Education	التعليم العالي	View Code 853 →
`854`	Other education	أنواع التعليم الأخرى	View Code 854 →
`855`	Educational support activities	أنشطة دعم التعليم	View Code 855 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Division 85 (78 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Division 85 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`851010`	Preschool education - kindergarten with national curriculum	التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني	View Activity 851010 →
`851011`	Operating independent schools (kindergarten education) with a national curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (تعليم رياض الأطفال) بمنهج وطني	View Activity 851011 →
`851012`	Preschool education -kindergarten with international curriculum	التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج عالمي	View Activity 851012 →
`851013`	Operating independent schools (kindergarten education) with a international curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (تعليم رياض الأطفال) بمنهج عالمي	View Activity 851013 →
`851014`	Preschool education – kindergartens with a national curriculum for Quran memorization	التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة – رياض أطفال بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآن	View Activity 851014 →
`851021`	Primary education of male students with a national curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطلاب بمنهج وطني	View Activity 851021 →
`851022`	Primary education of female students with a national curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطالبات بمنهج وطني	View Activity 851022 →
`851023`	Primary education of students of both genders (including, schools of mixed communities)	التعليم الابتدائي المختلط، يشمل مدارس الجاليات	View Activity 851023 →
`851024`	Operating independent schools (primary education) with a national curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم الابتدائي) بمنهج وطني	View Activity 851024 →
`851025`	Primary education of male students with an international curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطلاب بمنهج عالمي	View Activity 851025 →
`851026`	Primary education of female students with an international curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطالبات بمنهج عالمي	View Activity 851026 →
`851027`	Operating independent schools (primary education) with an international curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم الابتدائي) بمنهج عالمي	View Activity 851027 →
`851031`	Primary education of male students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Activity 851031 →
`851032`	Primary education of female students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Activity 851032 →
`851033`	Primary education of male students with disabilities with an international curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج عالمي	View Activity 851033 →
`851034`	Primary education of female students with disabilities with an international curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج عالمي	View Activity 851034 →
`851040`	provision of literacy programs for adults	تقديم برامج محو الأمية للكبار	View Activity 851040 →
`851051`	Male elementary education with a national curriculum for Quran memorization.	التعليم الابتدائي للطلاب بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآن	View Activity 851051 →
`851052`	Female elementary education with a national curriculum for Quran memorization.	التعليم الابتدائي للطالبات بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآن	View Activity 851052 →
`851061`	Educational compounds for kindergarten and primary school levels	المجمعات التعليمية لمرحلة رياض الأطفال والابتدائية	View Activity 851061 →
`852111`	Secondary education of male students with a national curriculum	التعليم الثانوي للطلاب بمنهج وطني	View Activity 852111 →
`852112`	Secondary education of female students with a national curriculum	التعليم الثانوي للطالبات بمنهج وطني	View Activity 852112 →
`852113`	(Secondary education of students of both genders (including, schools of mixed communities	التعليم الثانوي المختلط ،يشمل مدارس الجاليات	View Activity 852113 →
`852114`	Intermediate education of male students with a national curriculum	التعليم المتوسط للطلاب بمنهج وطني	View Activity 852114 →
`852115`	Intermediate education of female students with a national curriculum	التعليم المتوسط للطالبات بمنهج وطني	View Activity 852115 →
`852116`	(Intermediate education of students of both genders (including, schools of mixed communities	التعليم المتوسط المختلط، يشمل مدارس الجاليات	View Activity 852116 →
`852117`	Operate independent schools (intermediate education) with a national curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم المتوسط) بمنهج وطني	View Activity 852117 →
`852118`	Operate independent schools (secondary education) with a national curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم الثانوي) بمنهج وطني	View Activity 852118 →
`852121`	Secondary education of male students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم الثانوي للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Activity 852121 →
`852122`	Secondary education of female students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم الثانوي للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Activity 852122 →
`852123`	Intermediate education of male students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم المتوسط للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Activity 852123 →
`852124`	Intermediate education of female students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم المتوسط للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Activity 852124 →
`852125`	Secondary education of male students with disabilities with an international curriculum	التعليم الثانوي للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج عالمي	View Activity 852125 →
`852126`	Secondary education of female students with disabilities with an international curriculum	التعليم الثانوي للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج عالمي	View Activity 852126 →
`852127`	Intermediate education of male students with disabilities with an international curriculum	التعليم المتوسط للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج عالمي	View Activity 852127 →

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Commercial Business Types Operating in Division 85

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Agricultural high school	مدرسة ومعهد Agricultural high	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
Aviation training institute	معاهد التدريب	`854952`	Education	Setup Guide →
Berufsfachschule (vocational school with apprenticeship)	معاهد التدريب	`854952`	Education	Setup Guide →
Bilingual preschool	التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني	`851010`	Education	Setup Guide →
Chinese language school	مدرسة ومعهد Chinese language	`854910`	Education	Setup Guide →
Driving school	مدرسة تعليم قيادة مركبات	`854930`	Automotive	Setup Guide →
English language school	مدرسة ومعهد English language	`854910`	Education	Setup Guide →
Folk high school	مدرسة ومعهد Folk high	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
French language school	مدرسة ومعهد French language	`854910`	Education	Setup Guide →
German language school	مدرسة ومعهد German language	`854910`	Education	Setup Guide →
Hospitality high school	مدرسة ومعهد Hospitality high	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
International school	مدرسة عالمية ودولية	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
Language school	معهد تعليم لغات	`854910`	Education	Setup Guide →
Montessori preschool	التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني	`851010`	Education	Setup Guide →
Motorcycle Driving School	مدرسة ومعهد Motorcycle Driving	`854930`	Automotive	Setup Guide →
Nursery	التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني	`851010`	Agriculture	Setup Guide →
Nursery school	مدرسة ومعهد Nursery	`851010`	Agriculture	Setup Guide →
Primary school	مدرسة ومعهد Primary	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
Senior high school	مدرسة ومعهد Senior high	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
Software Training Institute	معاهد التدريب	`854952`	Technology	Setup Guide →
Training centre	معاهد التدريب	`854952`	Education	Setup Guide →
Truck driving school	مدرسة ومعهد Truck driving	`854930`	Automotive	Setup Guide →
Vocational school	مدرسة ومعهد Vocational	`854952`	Education	Setup Guide →
Waldorf kindergarten	التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني	`851010`	Education	Setup Guide →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Factor	Verification Status	Regulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry	✅ Verified	Confirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk	✅ Aligned	Standardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active	✅ Eligible	Available for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path	✅ Permitted	100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy	✅ Complete	Full parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 85 cover?

SSIC 85 covers Education (التعليم) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 85?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and respective sectoral regulators.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 85?

Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.

4. How does SSIC 85 affect my company’s Nitaqat rating?

MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.

Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)

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