Britus International Schools Al Olaya vs Manarat Al Riyadh International School

	B Britus International Schools Al Olaya Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	M Manarat Al Riyadh International School Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 20,000 - 28,000	Fees / year SAR 26,500 - 42,900
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
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Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 3,700
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Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
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Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The BIS Al Olaya campus is located in the Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Street. The district is a central area with access to major city routes and amenities.	Location Manarat Al Riyadh International School (Boys) is located at Exit 8, North Ring Road, Janadel Street, Izdehar District, Riyadh 11481, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The school sits along a major Riyadh thoroughfare, providing straightforward access from surrounding neighbourhoods via the North Ring Road corridor. The address is a single-campus, boys-only site within the Maarif network in Riyadh.
Stages	Stages The school provides a K-12 program with Pre-School, Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions.	Stages The school operates from Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12). The Maarif network indicates a K-12 structure across its Manarat Riyadh campuses, with the option to choose between American and British curricula beginning in Grade 9.
School type	School type The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.	School type Manarat Al Riyadh International School runs in gender-segregated sections; the page referenced is for the Boys' division, and the Maarif network confirms separate Boys and Girls sections for the same grade ranges. There is no on-site boarding facility indicated.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school serves local Saudi and expatriate students; BIS Al Olaya describes itself as inclusive for local and expatriate families. A published breakdown of nationalities is not available.	Pupil nationality mix Pupil nationality mix data is not publicly disclosed. The admission policy states that students from all countries are welcome after passing the admission test.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school offers support through guidance counselors and a range of top-up classes and interventions via ECIS. There is an on-site clinic with a nurse available during the school day.	Additional learning support SEN provision is not detailed on MRIS pages. Maarif has announced a multi-tier SEN support initiative in partnership with ACCEL at Manarat Riyadh School. Gifted/advanced learning programs (Ibdaa, Mawhiba, Mawhoob) are mentioned as part of broader learning supports.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school follows an American curriculum and is accredited by the American International Accreditation Association of Schools and Colleges (AIAASC).	Country affiliation Affiliation: Part of the Maarif Education network in Saudi Arabia. The school offers American or British curricula, rather than a country-specific national curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation is not declared in BIS Al Olaya materials.	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation is not specified; MRIS operates as an international program within the Maarif network.
School day structure	School day structure Campus hours run from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with start times and timetables published during the admissions process.	School day structure Start and end times are not published in a single official page. Transport listings suggest early-morning pickups and daytime schedules; typical school days appear to run into the early afternoon, with bus departures around 5:30 am for trips and school hours commonly around 1:30–2:00 pm in various listings. Exact times vary by grade and term.
Bus service details	Bus service details No school bus service is offered.	Bus service details Yes, the school offers a transportation service. Buses are modern, regularly maintained, and supervised by drivers and attendants; a tracking system is being installed to monitor movement. Zone A and Zone B options are available with round-trip and one-way fees listed for the year and semester; morning departures and afternoon returns are specified in the transport information.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition and registration fees by year group (amounts in SAR) - Pre‑School (KG1–KG3) - Annual tuition: SAR 20,000. - Registration (application) fee: SAR 1,000. - Term 1: SAR 8,000; Term 2: SAR 6,000; Term 3: SAR 6,000. - Uniform charge shown: SAR 400 (uniform supplied by a third‑party supplier). - Books: provided by a third‑party supplier; new admissions receive free books as published. - Lower School (Grade 1–3) - Annual tuition: SAR 22,000. Registration fee: SAR 1,000. Term 1: SAR 8,800; Term 2: SAR 6,600; Term 3: SAR 6,600. Uniform charge: SAR 400. Books: provided by a third‑party supplier. - Lower School (Grade 4–6) - Annual tuition: SAR 24,000. Registration fee: SAR 1,000. Term 1: SAR 9,600; Term 2: SAR 7,200; Term 3: SAR 7,200. Uniform charge: SAR 550. Books: provided by a third‑party supplier. - Middle School (Grade 7–9) - Annual tuition: SAR 26,000. Registration fee: SAR 1,000. Term 1: SAR 10,400; Term 2: SAR 7,800; Term 3: SAR 7,800. Uniform charge: SAR 550. Books: provided by a third‑party supplier. - High School (Grade 10–12) - Annual tuition: SAR 28,000. Registration fee: SAR 1,000. Term 1: SAR 11,200; Term 2: SAR 8,400; Term 3: SAR 8,400. Uniform charge: SAR 550. Books: provided by a third‑party supplier. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are presented on a three‑term billing basis (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) with the term amounts listed above; the registration fee is a separate one‑time charge shown alongside the tuition. - A 2.5% discount is applied for payment of the full year's tuition by the due date of Term 1 when payment is made by bank transfer. Timely payment is a condition for keeping any discounts. - An early‑re‑enrolment (early bird) discount of 10% is published for re‑enrolments meeting the stated deadline. A sibling discount of SAR 500 per child applies to the third and subsequent children enrolled. All discounts are subject to reversal if payment deadlines are missed. - VAT will be applied according to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia rules. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the published fee information for this school; all published fee lines relate to day‑school tuition, registration, uniform and books. Other costs and one‑off charges - Uniform: the fee table shows a uniform charge by year group (SAR 400 or SAR 550) and the school requires a regular and a PE kit; uniform items are supplied through a third‑party supplier. Separate uniform guidance and expectations are published. - Books: the published schedule indicates books are provided by a third‑party supplier; the published material also notes free books for new admissions. - No separate boarding, catering, transport, enrichment or capital/registration deposit fees are listed on the published tuition page beyond the registration fee, uniform charge and book provision noted above. Additional optional extras and incidental charges are not shown in the published fee table. Refund and cancellation information - No specific published refund, fee‑cancellation or withdrawal refund policy is provided on the school's published fee pages. Refund or cancellation terms are not specified in the fee schedule that is publicly shown. Accepted payment method referenced in the fee schedule - Bank transfer is explicitly referenced as a payment route (the 2.5% full‑year payment discount is tied to payment by bank transfer). Other specific payment channels (credit/debit card, online processor, direct debit) are not detailed in the published fee schedule. Key administrative notes (as published) - Registration fee for all year groups is SAR 1,000. Annual tuition and termly breakdowns are shown above per year group. Uniform provision and PE kit requirements are compulsory. Discounts and concessions are conditional on payment by the specified due dates. VAT is added in line with Saudi regulations. Books are listed as provided by a third‑party supplier and new admissions are noted as receiving free books. (Information above is drawn from the school's published tuition and admissions material.)	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - The school's public fee information does not publish a separate application or one‑time registration fee amount. Third‑party school fee aggregators report annual tuition figures but do not show a distinct, published application or registration fee on the school's public fee page. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in SAR) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): SAR 26,500 (annual). - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): SAR 26,500 (annual). - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): SAR 28,350 (annual). - Grade 1 – Grade 6 (ages 6–11): SAR 33,600 (annual) for Grades 1–6, with Grade 1–6 shown at this level by the published fee table. - Grade 7 – Grade 8 (ages 12–13): SAR 39,250 (annual). - Grade 9 – Grade 12 (ages 14–18): SAR 42,900 (annual) for Grades 9–12. These annual figures are published as the school's current published annual tuition banding by grade on public school listings and fee aggregators. Reported annual fee tables are the basis for the figures above. Per‑term detail - Published fee information is presented as annual fees. The school's public fee pages and available published fee tables do not show a standardized per‑term charge or the number of instalments used for billing; therefore per‑term amounts are not published. Parents should note the fees above are annual totals. Billing schedule and payment terms - All fees are subject to VAT in accordance with Saudi Arabian regulations. - Payment methods published for fee collection: STC Pay QR code, cheque payable to "Maarif for Education", Mada Card, and the school's Direct Payment Service (online payment portal/payment dashboard). Payments are handled through the school collection department or the school's payment portal. - The school's public fee pages do not publish a detailed billing calendar (dates for re‑enrolment deposits, term due dates, or late‑payment penalties) in the openly posted fee summary. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fee schedule is listed for Manarat Al Riyadh International; the school is presented in public listings as a day international school, so boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and miscellaneous charges - Tuition is stated to include textbooks, all materials, services and student activities (these items are covered within the published tuition). - Uniforms: uniforms are mandatory from kindergarten through high school and are provided to parents “at cost”; an online ordering service is available, but specific uniform price lists are not published on the public uniform page. Any uniform purchase cost is invoiced separately from tuition. - Transportation, lunch, specialized program fees, exam fees, or other ancillary charges are not itemized in the school's publicly posted fee summary. Third‑party listings focus on annual tuition and do not publish a comprehensive ancillary‑fee schedule on the public pages. If a separate charge for transport or meals applies it is not shown in the school's public fee summary. Refund information - The school's publicly available fee and policy pages do not include a detailed refund policy or explicit rules on refunds/proration for late withdrawal or mid‑year leaving in the fee summary accessible to the public. The school's policies section contains general policy headings but does not publish a specific refund table on the public pages. Fee payment options (methods accepted) - Accepted payment methods published by the school: STC Pay QR code, cheque payable to "Maarif for Education", Mada Card, and the Direct Payment Service (online/portal). The portal for direct payments is the school's fee collection dashboard. All payments processed locally are subject to VAT where applicable. Summary of availability of published information - The school's public fee summary confirms that published tuition amounts are annual and that tuition includes textbooks, materials and activities. The public fee summary and policy pages do not publish separate application/registration fees, a term‑by‑term billing schedule, detailed ancillary charges (transport, lunch, exam or activity fees), a boarding fee schedule, or a public refund/proration table. Where annual tuition numbers are required by grade, publicly accessible fee aggregators have published annual figures that match the banding shown in the school's public fee summary and related listings.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The uniform is compulsory for BIS Al Olaya. Students wear two types of uniform: the regular daily school uniform and a PE kit worn only on PE days. The PE kit includes a white PE polo shirt (long or short sleeve), navy BIS Al Olaya shorts, white socks, and trainers. Clothing, equipment and bags should be clearly labelled with the student's full name and grade.	Uniform requirement Uniforms are mandatory for all students from kindergarten through high school. The uniform carries the Maarif school logo and is worn to school and at school-organized events. Uniforms can be ordered online and are provided at cost.
Food options	Food options There is an on-site cafeteria on BIS Al Olaya's campus that serves meals. The cafeteria offers healthy meals for students.	Food options There is a canteen on campus. The canteen menu is managed via EduPage; the public Canteen menu page shows a 'Lunch' section but currently lists no specific items and requires login to view full details.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is owned and managed by Britus Education. Britus Education operates Britus International Schools across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, and Bahrain.	Governance and ownership The school is part of Maarif Education. It operates under the Maarif network, with a Superintendent leading Manarat Riyadh International School.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Britus International School Al Olaya (BIS Al Olaya) in Riyadh's Al Olaya district offers a K–12 American curriculum based on US Common Core Standards, with English as the primary language of instruction and Arabic taught as a core subject. The school is organized into Pre School, Elementary, Middle, and High School, all following Common Core Standards; admissions materials indicate options between American and IB curricula. The Pre-School program uses the High Scope approach with specialist teachers delivering a child-centered early learning program. BIS Al Olaya is accredited by the American International Accreditation Association of Schools and Colleges (AIAASC). Enrichment and student support are integral, including an enrichment program, a Student Council, and guidance counsellors to foster 21st-century learning.	Curriculum details The school delivers a KG–12 program within national and international streams, with English as the main language of instruction and Arabic required by the Saudi MOE. French is taught from Grade 3 through Grade 8 as part of the curriculum. Reading and writing in English and Arabic are developed from early years, with early childhood described as play-based and developmentally appropriate. Mathematics and Science, together with National Identity subjects and an arts-and-life-skills curriculum, are taught across the grades, with technology-enabled learning including distance learning and 3D printing. Arts and humanities align with American standards, and learning outside the classroom is integrated through field trips and digital resources. For secondary students, qualifications and college-entrance preparation include AP courses, PSAT, SAT, and MAP assessments, with Mawhiba gifted pathways and an inclusion-focused support system, plus a focus on scholarships to prestigious international universities.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates commonly proceed to international universities, with scholarships supported by Maarif; the school emphasizes preparing students for higher education with university admissions guidance and AP/SAT pathways.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Gifted and talented programs are supported via the Mawhiba program and a dedicated gifted track; inclusion support is provided for students with special educational needs, including Kindergarten and Primary levels.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Britus International School Al Olaya provides social and emotional learning support through qualified Guidance Counsellors who work with senior leaders and class teachers to prioritize student well-being, with parents as partners.	Social & emotional learning Wellbeing is defined by the World Health Organization as a positive state that enables individuals and communities to thrive and contribute meaningfully. Maarif Education states that wellbeing is the foundation of its educational philosophy and that wellbeing is everyone's responsibility, with all staff having a duty of care to promote it. The school implements the Positive Education curriculum through the Educational Unit of the Maarif Wellbeing Department across the school year. All Maarif Education schools have medical clinics providing medical wellbeing support on campus, led by a doctor/paramedic/nurse, with a Medical Supervisor overseeing the wellbeing function across schools. All Maarif Education schools also offer mental health services delivered by qualified psychologists, with a Mental Health Supervisor coordinating this work across schools.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding dedicated SEN provision or whether BIS Al Olaya operates as a specialist SEN institution.	Special educational needs (SEN) Maarif's Inclusion Department runs an Inclusion Program that designs customized educational plans to address each student's strengths and needs. The program provides intervention for emotional and social difficulties; learning disabilities including dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia; neurodevelopmental disabilities including ADHD and ASD; and school-based Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy. The inclusion program is delivered by highly qualified and trained academic staff in a fully inclusive learning environment. The Inclusion Department includes leadership such as Head of Inclusion and Special Education Lead; inquiries can be directed to these roles. The network also runs the ACCEL program for SEN students (in Riyadh Girls Section) and offers after-school remediation plus differentiated instruction in regular classrooms.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL support. The MRIS public materials indicate that it offers American and British curricula (which are typically English‑medium) but do not specify language support for EAL. No explicit EAL policy or staff details are described on MRIS pages. Consequently, explicit EAL provisions are not publicly published. For explicit EAL details, direct confirmation from the school would be required.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through Guidance Counsellors who provide social and emotional support and coordinate with parents to sustain student wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing Mental health wellbeing support is provided at MRIS by a Mental Health Unit consisting of qualified psychologists, with a Mental Health Supervisor coordinating the service across schools. The Wellbeing Department includes an Educational Unit responsible for delivering the Positive Education curriculum and a Medical Unit operating on-campus clinics for wellbeing needs. The Positive Education curriculum includes mindfulness and wellbeing practices across Maarif schools. The Wellbeing framework is designed to develop students' social, emotional, physical, spiritual and personal health, with access to mental health services on campus.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Child protection and safeguarding are prioritized; BIS Al Olaya notes a safe and secure site and maintains a Child Protection and Safeguarding policy available for review in the Policy Section.	Safeguarding Safeguarding describes measures to promote and protect the health, wellbeing and human rights of every individual under the school's care, and safeguarding is everyone's responsibility at Maarif Education. There are formal policies including a Safeguarding Policy, an Occupational Health and Safety Policy, a Child Protection Policy and a Wellbeing Policy, and Maarif Education is ISO 45001:2018 compliant for OH&S. An international standard child protection framework is implemented across Maarif Education schools, including dedicated Child Protection Officers, Child Protection Committees, annual staff training, and parent and student awareness sessions, and a confidential online child protection reporting system to report incidents. The Head of Safeguarding provides strategic leadership for safeguarding across Maarif Education.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school site is a large open campus with a mixture of generous outdoor sports facilities and specialized teaching areas. The design is based on a large square layout from which the campus sections function. The school is located in the Al Olaya District on Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Street. The campus includes libraries, laboratories, playgrounds, and an indoor play area.	Facilities overview Manarat Al Riyadh International School is part of Maarif Education and has over 50 years of experience, supported by the latest learning technologies to foster student creativity. The school uses 21st‑century classrooms and a range of teaching methods, including project-based learning, flipped classrooms, inquiry-based learning, virtual labs, and collaborative learning. The Early Childhood Department is being developed to ensure play-based, developmentally appropriate learning aligned with international best practices. An Inclusion Support Team provides care and support for students with special educational needs, especially in Kindergarten and Primary. Life and soft skills are built through volunteering opportunities, and parental engagement is emphasized as part of the school's approach.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Outdoor sports facilities are generous on the campus. The school has multiple playgrounds for physical education and break times. A qualified physical education teacher leads activities including aerobics, karate, and other sports. The playgrounds support PE classes and morning assemblies.	Sports facilities Maarif Sports Club provides unlimited sports opportunities for students and was established in 2022 as part of Maarif Education, approved by the Ministry of Sports. The sports strategy aims to encourage mass participation in regular physical activity and to create pathways for elite athletes, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. The Sport Coordinator for the Central Region oversees activities and is based at Manarat Riyadh School. The program includes athletics as a key area of focus for students. The sports club advances a broad suite of programs across Maarif Schools to support student development in sports.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Library with a large collection of books supports reading and research; library classes are held weekly and students visit the library with their English or French teachers for targeted reading and listening activities. The library space includes a smart board and resources used for exhibitions, debates, presentations, and competitions. Computer labs enhance programming and digital literacy. Science labs for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are well laid out to promote active, safe learning. The on-site clinic provides health services and annual physical and dental check-ups with a nurse available during the school day.	Academic facilities Manarat Riyadh International School offers American, British, or both curricula across K–12, with MRIS/MKhIS/MJIS generally serving the American stream and incorporating elements of the British curriculum. In secondary education, both American and British curricula are offered starting in Grade 9. External examinations include Cambridge CAIE, IGCSE, and A-Levels for the British stream; for the American stream, SATs, PSATs, and AP are offered, with Qudrat and Tahseeli administered at some branches. The school is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education and is Cognia-accredited for international accreditation. Communication with parents is via Email, SMS, WhatsApp, and PowerSchool (LMS), with MAP testing aligned to grade levels and periodic reporting.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities An enrichment program takes education beyond the classroom and into wider engagement. Extracurricular and co-curricular activities are integral to developing the enrichment profile, with a range of local and international partnerships to offer diverse opportunities. Enrichment aims to prepare students as true 21st century learners by developing entrepreneurship, social reform, and the use of technology to support innovation and excellence, guided by core values of perseverance, integrity and trust.	Extra curricular facilities Specialized programs for high school include AP, SAT, Qudrat, and Tahsili, along with gifted programs Mawhiba, Mawhoob, and Ibdaa. Co-curricular activities include spelling bees, public speaking, math days, science days, Quran recitation, and debates, with extra-curricular offerings in music, sports, and community service. The school hosts field trips, exhibitions, awareness campaigns, and national and international competitions. After-school clubs are available, and volunteering opportunities are encouraged to develop leadership and community engagement.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Britus International School—Al Olaya was established in 2021 as a purpose-built K-12 school in Riyadh. The curriculum is American-based and aligned with US Common Core Standards, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and 21st-century skills. The school is owned and managed by Britus Education, the education arm linked to GFH Financial Group. BIS Al Olaya holds accreditation from the American International Accreditation Association of Schools and Colleges (AIAASC). The campus participates in the Spark Education Platform (SEP), which supports educator development and innovative practices.	History Manarat Riyadh International School is part of Maarif Education, a long-established Saudi educational network. Maarif Education has more than forty-eight years of experience in education and training and operates a network of schools across the kingdom, including Manarat schools. The school is governed within Maarif's framework, with Superintendent Areej AlTuwaijri leading Manarat Riyadh International School. Maarif emphasizes a national and international education approach, inclusion, gifted education, and well-being across its schools, including MRIS. Enrichment activities such as TEDx events and the Maarif Entrepreneurship Camp illustrate MRIS's engagement with broader educational initiatives.
Community	Community BIS Al Olaya emphasizes a strong, inclusive school community with an active student council involved in leadership and collaboration, supported by dedicated guidance counselors. The school maintains a governance structure that includes a Parent Council, a Board of Managers, and a Senior Leadership Team to foster family engagement. The enrichment program and campus activities reflect ongoing student-centered events and cultural activities that bring families onto campus. Community events occur throughout the year, including International Day of Charity, a French Contest, and a Football League in January 2026.	Community The school emphasizes Arabic language and cultural programs, including hosting an inter-school Quran Competition. The campus also hosts TEDx events, such as TEDx MRS 2024, reflecting opportunities for students to engage with global ideas. Enrichment activities include the Maarif Entrepreneurship Camp and a range of after-school clubs. Parent involvement is encouraged through formal channels and a broader Maarif commitment to parent partnerships, including a School Calendar and a Parents' Gateway.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school has a formal Parent Council that connects families with school leadership, alongside a Board of Managers and a Senior Leadership Team. The Parent Council collaborates with leadership to support student welfare and enrichment and coordinates engagement with the BIS Al Olaya community. The campus also features a Student Council, illustrating opportunities for student and family participation in school life. BIS Al Olaya is owned and managed by Britus Education, which underpins an organized governance framework supporting PTA activities. Notable PTA/community events include International Day of Charity, French Contest, and Football League documented on the January 2026 calendar.	Parent teacher association There is no dedicated PTA page published for Manarat Riyadh International School; parent involvement is described through Maarif Education's broader parent-partnership framework. Maarif describes a robust partnership with parents as a core driver of school development. Parent-facing channels include the School Calendar, Parents' Gateway, and Policies to facilitate involvement and feedback. Enrichment programs such as Maarif Entrepreneurship Camp and After School Clubs include opportunities for parent participation and volunteering. Parent communications and newsletters are part of the MRIS/Maarif framework. Maarif emphasizes parent engagement as a pathway to student leadership and community service.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Britus International School Al Olaya runs a robust enrichment program that extends learning beyond the classroom and into the wider world. It emphasizes 21st century skills and inquiry-based learning to prepare students for global opportunities. The program includes entrepreneurship, social reform, and the use of technology to support innovation and excellence. Extracurricular and co curricular activities are wide and varied and highly valued by students and the wider community.	Academic & intellectual Manarat Al Riyadh International School is part of Maarif Education and operates in Riyadh. It emphasizes enhancing teaching interactivity across all grade levels, improving core academic skills as reflected in assessments such as NAFS, Qudurat, Tahsili, PSAT, SAT, AP, and MAP, and prioritizing student mental health and well-being through a Dean of Well-being. It also focuses on student ownership of the school environment, support for gifted and talented learners through Mawhiba, inclusion for students with special educational needs, and development of an Early Childhood Department that uses play-based, developmentally appropriate approaches.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Enrichment includes cultural activities and events that foster creative expression. Students participate in competitions and world events that broaden their artistic interests. The program aims to provide high quality learning experiences that nurture creativity in line with BIS Al Olaya values.	Arts & creative The school supports community through volunteering opportunities and offers co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including programs in music, sports, and community service. It hosts activities and exhibitions and engages students in fields such as public speaking, art, and creative projects.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Enrichment focuses on global issues through world events to build cultural awareness. It relies on partnerships with local and international organizations to provide diverse cultural experiences. These opportunities help students develop intercultural understanding and global perspectives.	Cultural & language Arabic language is an integral part of the curricula, and the school is noted as the only one hosting an inter-schools Quran Competition. The school also emphasizes cultural values within its international education framework.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities are broad and valued by students and the wider community. The enrichment program encourages student-led activities, teamwork, and engagement with a range of interests.	Social & hobbies The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and encourages student involvement in activities outside the classroom, including field trips and various student-led initiatives that reinforce collaboration and leadership.
Community & service	Community & service Extracurricular activities are designed to engage the community and build partnerships with local and international organizations. The program emphasizes collaboration, cultural events, and community involvement.	Community & service Community service programs are part of the school ethos, with a focus on developing empathy and social responsibility through volunteering and service opportunities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Entrepreneurship and leadership development are integral to enrichment. The program aims to develop leadership, collaboration, and professional skills among students.	Leadership & professional The school supports leadership and professional development through programs for gifted students (Mawhiba, Mawhoob, Ibdaa) and initiatives that foster ownership, leadership, and responsibility among students.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus provides outdoor sports facilities and spaces for physical activity, supporting student health and wellbeing. The enrichment program promotes wellbeing through diverse experiences that foster physical, mental, and social development.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Mental health and well-being are prioritized via the Dean of Well-being, with a focus on creating a positive, inclusive school culture that supports student wellness and belonging.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision MRIS offers American and British curricula. K-8 is predominantly American, though the British curriculum is briefly introduced in the intermediate stage. Grades 9-12 offer both the American and the British curricula starting grade 9. External exams and assessments include Cambridge-CAIE, IGCSE and A-Levels (British stream) and College Board SATs, PSATs, and AP (American stream).
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The school is part of Maarif Education. Accreditation materials describe a global network supporting continuous school improvement, and claim local or Middle Eastern accreditation for Maarif, with a third accreditation outside the United States.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Eligibility and grade levels. The school offers a K-12 curriculum based on international American standards and is located in the Al Olaya district of Riyadh, welcoming local and expatriate students. Admissions are open for the 2025/2026 academic year. Review grade levels to determine eligibility before applying. 2. Application and initial contact. Start Your Application or request a callback to begin the process. A member of the admissions team will be in touch within 24 hours. You can book a campus tour or contact Admissions to discuss next steps. 3. Assessment and documents. A placement test may be part of the admissions process to determine appropriate placement. Submit required documents and confirm enrollment with a simple reservation process. The placement results inform final placement decisions. 4. Campus visit and final enrollment. Tour the campus to see facilities and learn about the program. Speak with Admissions to understand curriculum and fees and to finalize enrollment. Final enrollment occurs after tests and documentation are completed.	Admissions 1. Registration procedures: There are two ways for parents to register their children: by visiting the school to fill the application form, or by registering online via enquiry.maarif.sa and then visiting the school to complete the application. An interview and admission test are conducted as part of the process. All required documents must be submitted to complete the student file. Tuition for the first term must be paid, and enrollment is confirmed when the school issues the enrollment confirmation. 2. Registration requirements: Registration requires several documents: the student's birth certificate, National ID for Saudis or Resident ID for non-Saudis, and Iqama or passports for non-Saudis. A Saudi family card and vaccination certificate are also required, along with a health record or health screening form in certain cases. For transfers within the Kingdom, a Noor transfer and a statement that the student is not a fee defaulter are needed, plus the original last progress card and financial clearance from the former school if it is private. Four photos are required for KG, and if a student under 6 applies to Grade 1, a certificate of attendance and a kindergarten recommendation are required. 3. Enrollment confirmation: Payment of the first-term tuition completes the financial requirement. The student's file must be complete with all required documents to proceed. Enrollment is confirmed once the school issues the enrollment confirmation. The enrollment confirmation finalizes the process.
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