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Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 852: Secondary education

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 852

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 852 designates Secondary education (التعليم الثانوي) 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 Code852
Official Title (EN)Secondary education
Official Title (AR)التعليم الثانوي
Classification LevelGroup
Section CategorySection P — Education
Parent Entity Code85 — Education
Supervisory AuthorityMinistry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing EntityBalady / Sector Ministry
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Classes in Group 852 (2)

CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
8521General secondary educationالتعليم الثانوي العامView Code 8521 →
8522Technical and vocational secondary educationالتعليم الثانوي الفني والمهنيView Code 8522 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 852 (28 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 852 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC CodeOfficial Activity Title (EN)Official Activity Title (AR)Details
852111Secondary education of male students with a national curriculumالتعليم الثانوي للطلاب بمنهج وطنيView Activity 852111 →
852112Secondary education of female students with a national curriculumالتعليم الثانوي للطالبات بمنهج وطنيView Activity 852112 →
852113(Secondary education of students of both genders (including, schools of mixed communitiesالتعليم الثانوي المختلط ،يشمل مدارس الجالياتView Activity 852113 →
852114Intermediate education of male students with a national curriculumالتعليم المتوسط للطلاب بمنهج وطنيView Activity 852114 →
852115Intermediate education of female students with a national curriculumالتعليم المتوسط للطالبات بمنهج وطنيView Activity 852115 →
852116(Intermediate education of students of both genders (including, schools of mixed communitiesالتعليم المتوسط المختلط، يشمل مدارس الجالياتView Activity 852116 →
852117Operate independent schools (intermediate education) with a national curriculumتشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم المتوسط) بمنهج وطنيView Activity 852117 →
852118Operate independent schools (secondary education) with a national curriculumتشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم الثانوي) بمنهج وطنيView Activity 852118 →
852121Secondary education of male students with disabilities with a national curriculumالتعليم الثانوي للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطنيView Activity 852121 →
852122Secondary education of female students with disabilities with a national curriculumالتعليم الثانوي للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطنيView Activity 852122 →
852123Intermediate education of male students with disabilities with a national curriculumالتعليم المتوسط للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطنيView Activity 852123 →
852124Intermediate education of female students with disabilities with a national curriculumالتعليم المتوسط للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطنيView Activity 852124 →
852125Secondary education of male students with disabilities with an international curriculumالتعليم الثانوي للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج عالميView Activity 852125 →
852126Secondary education of female students with disabilities with an international curriculumالتعليم الثانوي للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج عالميView Activity 852126 →
852127Intermediate education of male students with disabilities with an international curriculumالتعليم المتوسط للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج عالميView Activity 852127 →
852128Intermediate education of female students with disabilities with an international curriculumالتعليم المتوسط للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج عالميView Activity 852128 →
852131Intermediate education of male students with an international curriculumالتعليم المتوسط للطلاب بمنهج عالميView Activity 852131 →
852132Intermediate education of female students with an international curriculumالتعليم المتوسط للطالبات بمنهج عالميView Activity 852132 →
852133Secondary education of male students with an international curriculumالتعليم الثانوي للطلاب بمنهج عالميView Activity 852133 →
852134Secondary education of female students with an international curriculumالتعليم الثانوي للطالبات بمنهج عالميView Activity 852134 →
852135Operating independent schools (intermediate education) with an international curriculumتشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم المتوسط) بمنهج عالميView Activity 852135 →
852136Operating independent schools (secondary education) with an international curriculumتشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم الثانوي) بمنهج عالميView Activity 852136 →
852141Male intermediate education with a national curriculum for Quran memorization.التعليم المتوسط للطلاب بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآنView Activity 852141 →
852142Female Intermediate education with a national curriculum for Quran memorization.التعليم المتوسط للطالبات بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآنView Activity 852142 →
852143Male secondary education with a national curriculum for Quran memorization.التعليم الثانوي للطلاب بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآنView Activity 852143 →
852144Female secondary education with a national curriculum for Quran memorization.التعليم الثانوي للطالبات بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآنView Activity 852144 →
852151Educational compound for the intermediate and high school levelsالمجمعات التعليمية لمرحلة المتوسط والثانويView Activity 852151 →
852222Driving schools for occupational drivers( trucks, buses, etc.)مدارس تعليم قيادة السيارات للسائقين المحترفين (شاحنات وحافلات وغيرها)View Activity 852222 →

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 852 cover?

SSIC 852 covers Secondary education (التعليم الثانوي) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 852?

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 852?

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 852 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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