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Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 851010: Preschool education - kindergarten with national curriculum

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 851010

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 851010 designates Preschool education - kindergarten with national curriculum (التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني) 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

ParameterOfficial Value
Saudi SSIC Code851010
Official Title (EN)Preschool education - kindergarten with national curriculum
Official Title (AR)التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني
Classification LevelActivity
Section CategorySection P — Education
Parent Entity Code8510 — Pre-primary and primary education
Supervisory AuthorityMinistry of Education
Licensing EntityMinistry of Education
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition
CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
851011Operating independent schools (kindergarten education) with a national curriculumتشغيل المدارس المستقلة (تعليم رياض الأطفال) بمنهج وطنيView Code 851011 →
851012Preschool education -kindergarten with international curriculumالتعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج عالميView Code 851012 →
851013Operating independent schools (kindergarten education) with a international curriculumتشغيل المدارس المستقلة (تعليم رياض الأطفال) بمنهج عالميView Code 851013 →
851014Preschool education – kindergartens with a national curriculum for Quran memorizationالتعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة – رياض أطفال بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآنView Code 851014 →
851021Primary education of male students with a national curriculumالتعليم الابتدائي للطلاب بمنهج وطنيView Code 851021 →
851022Primary education of female students with a national curriculumالتعليم الابتدائي للطالبات بمنهج وطنيView Code 851022 →
851023Primary education of students of both genders (including, schools of mixed communities)التعليم الابتدائي المختلط، يشمل مدارس الجالياتView Code 851023 →
851024Operating independent schools (primary education) with a national curriculumتشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم الابتدائي) بمنهج وطنيView Code 851024 →
851025Primary education of male students with an international curriculumالتعليم الابتدائي للطلاب بمنهج عالميView Code 851025 →
851026Primary education of female students with an international curriculumالتعليم الابتدائي للطالبات بمنهج عالميView Code 851026 →
851027Operating independent schools (primary education) with an international curriculumتشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم الابتدائي) بمنهج عالميView Code 851027 →
851031Primary education of male students with disabilities with a national curriculumالتعليم الابتدائي للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطنيView Code 851031 →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Activity 851010

Business TypeArabic NamePrimary CodeIndustry SectorGuide
Bilingual preschoolالتعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني851010EducationSetup Guide →
Montessori preschoolالتعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني851010EducationSetup Guide →
Nurseryالتعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني851010AgricultureSetup Guide →
Nursery schoolمدرسة ومعهد Nursery851010AgricultureSetup Guide →
Waldorf kindergartenالتعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني851010EducationSetup Guide →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

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

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment FactorVerification StatusRegulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry✅ VerifiedConfirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk✅ AlignedStandardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active✅ EligibleAvailable for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path✅ Permitted100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy✅ CompleteFull parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score🟢 10 / 10Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 851010 cover?

SSIC 851010 covers Preschool education - kindergarten with national curriculum (التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 851010?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Education.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 851010?

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 851010 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)

This page is an independent reference resource. Cross-verify critical licensing details on official government portals before filing commercial applications.