Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 851011: Operating independent schools (kindergarten education) with a national curriculum

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 851011

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 851011 designates Operating independent schools (kindergarten education) with a national curriculum (تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (تعليم 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

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`851011`
Official Title (EN)	Operating independent schools (kindergarten education) with a national curriculum
Official Title (AR)	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (تعليم رياض الأطفال) بمنهج وطني
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section P — Education
Parent Entity Code	`8510` — Pre-primary and primary education
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Education
Licensing Entity	Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`851010`	Preschool education - kindergarten with national curriculum	التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج وطني	View Code 851010 →
`851012`	Preschool education -kindergarten with international curriculum	التعليم في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة - رياض الأطفال بمنهج عالمي	View Code 851012 →
`851013`	Operating independent schools (kindergarten education) with a international curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (تعليم رياض الأطفال) بمنهج عالمي	View Code 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 Code 851014 →
`851021`	Primary education of male students with a national curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطلاب بمنهج وطني	View Code 851021 →
`851022`	Primary education of female students with a national curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطالبات بمنهج وطني	View Code 851022 →
`851023`	Primary education of students of both genders (including, schools of mixed communities)	التعليم الابتدائي المختلط، يشمل مدارس الجاليات	View Code 851023 →
`851024`	Operating independent schools (primary education) with a national curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم الابتدائي) بمنهج وطني	View Code 851024 →
`851025`	Primary education of male students with an international curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطلاب بمنهج عالمي	View Code 851025 →
`851026`	Primary education of female students with an international curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطالبات بمنهج عالمي	View Code 851026 →
`851027`	Operating independent schools (primary education) with an international curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم الابتدائي) بمنهج عالمي	View Code 851027 →
`851031`	Primary education of male students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم الابتدائي للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Code 851031 →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Activity 851011

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Agricultural high school	مدرسة ومعهد Agricultural high	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
Folk high school	مدرسة ومعهد Folk high	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
Hospitality high school	مدرسة ومعهد Hospitality high	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
International school	مدرسة عالمية ودولية	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
Primary school	مدرسة ومعهد Primary	`851011`	Education	Setup Guide →
Senior high school	مدرسة ومعهد Senior high	`851011`	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 851011 cover?

SSIC 851011 covers Operating independent schools (kindergarten education) with a national curriculum (تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (تعليم رياض الأطفال) بمنهج وطني) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 851011?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 851011?

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 851011 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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