Modern Global International Schools - Qortuba vs One World International School (OWIS) Al Jazeera

	M Modern Global International Schools - Qortuba Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	O One World International School (OWIS) Al Jazeera Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 30,000 - 56,500	Fees / year SAR 34,750 - 47,550
Age range	Age range 1 - 15 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 900	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2017	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location MGIS operates two campuses in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Digital City and Qortuba. The Digital City campus is located on Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Road in the Al Nakheel district, and the Qortuba campus is on Abdallah Ibn Ibrahim Ibn Seif Street in Qortuba. The campuses are centrally positioned in Riyadh with access to major road networks. Transportation is available for students in designated areas via MGIS buses, which include features such as daily rider logs, bus inspections, a female bus nanny, a maximum bus age of five years, licensed drivers, first-aid training, and a parent-tracking app.	Location OWIS Al Jazeera is located in the Al Jazeera district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The campus address is District, Street Number 11, Al Jazeera, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It serves students from KG 1 to Grade 5.
Stages	Stages MGIS provides education from Nursery through Grade 9. The curriculum combines an American Core Curriculum (US Common Core Standards) with the IB Primary Years Programme framework.	Stages Early Years (KG 1 to KG 3) and Elementary School (Grades 1 to 5).
School type	School type Co-educational; MGIS serves both boys and girls and operates across two campuses in Riyadh.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix MGIS has a diverse student body with representation from 32 countries.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support MGIS has a Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy that covers early identification, development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), differentiation and classroom modifications, SENCo leadership, parental involvement, and engagement with external agencies as needed.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Saudi Arabia (the school operates in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is stated; the curriculum includes Arabic and Islamic Studies per the Saudi curriculum guidelines, with Arabic as a second language support for non-native speakers.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School days run Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM; Friday and Saturday are closed.	School day structure KG 1 to KG 3: Sunday to Wednesday 7:30am–1:00pm; Thursday 7:30am–12:00pm. Grades 1 to Grade 5: Sunday to Wednesday 7:30am–3:00pm; Thursday 7:30am–12:00pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details MGIS offers transportation buses for students in designated areas. Buses include daily rider logs, daily inspections, a female bus nanny, a maximum bus age of five years, licensed drivers, first-aid trained staff, driver conduct requirements, and a parent-tracking app.	Bus service details Yes, OWIS Al Jazeera provides school transportation across key areas of Riyadh; routes and availability can be confirmed with the admissions team.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition fees (annual and per semester by year group) - Nursery / Pre‑K — SAR 30,000 per year. Per semester: SAR 15,000. - KG 1 — SAR 32,000 per year. Per semester: SAR 16,000. - KG 2 — SAR 34,000 per year. Per semester: SAR 17,000. - KG 3 — SAR 36,500 per year. Per semester: SAR 18,250. - Grade 1 — SAR 40,500 per year. Per semester: SAR 20,250. - Grade 2 — SAR 42,500 per year. Per semester: SAR 21,250. - Grade 3 — SAR 44,500 per year. Per semester: SAR 22,250. - Grade 4 — SAR 46,500 per year. Per semester: SAR 23,250. - Grade 5 — SAR 48,500 per year. Per semester: SAR 24,250. - Grade 6 — SAR 50,500 per year. Per semester: SAR 25,250. - Grade 7 — SAR 52,500 per year. Per semester: SAR 26,250. - Grade 8 — SAR 54,500 per year. Per semester: SAR 27,250. - Grade 9 — SAR 56,500 per year. Per semester: SAR 28,250. Application / reservation fees - Seat reservation fee: SAR 5,000. The seat reservation payment is for the entire academic year and is non‑refundable if withdrawal occurs before the academic year starts. Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is split into two semesters and fees for each semester are required to be paid in advance; the reservation payment covers the academic year rather than a single semester. Payments made in full at the start of the academic year (covering both semesters) are eligible for an additional early‑payment discount. Withdrawal charges apply as follows: withdrawal within 30 days of semester start — charge of 50% of the entire current year's fees; withdrawal after the first month of the semester — charge of 100% of the entire current year's fees. The final financial settlement is issued only after all fees are fully paid. VAT is not included in the listed fees and will be charged where applicable. Boarding fees - Boarding is not provided; MGIS operates as a day school serving Nursery through the primary/early secondary grades across its campuses. No boarding fees apply. Other costs and optional services - Books/textbooks: Not included in tuition; charged separately to parents. - Uniforms: Available for purchase through ZAKs at an additional cost. - Lunch meals: Not included in tuition; charged separately. - Transportation (optional): - One‑way: SAR 450 per month or SAR 4,000 per year. - Round‑trip: SAR 900 per month or SAR 7,500 per year. - VAT: All fees listed exclude VAT; VAT will be added where applicable. Refund and withdrawal information - Seat reservation fee (SAR 5,000) is non‑refundable if withdrawal occurs before the academic year starts. If withdrawal occurs within 30 days of the first semester start, 50% of the full year's fees is charged. If withdrawal occurs after the first month of the semester, 100% of the full year's fees is charged. A withdrawal is only official when the school administration has received a written withdrawal letter. Fee payment options and account details - Accepted payment methods: Mada (in person) and bank transfer to the school's account at Riyad Bank. Account number: 2000016449941. IBAN: SA2420000002000016449941. All payments must comply with the school's billing schedule and payment terms. Notes on discounts (applies to fees above) - New student, returning student, long‑term returning student discounts, sibling discounts and an early‑payment discount for full payment at the beginning of the year are available according to the school's published discount eligibility rules. These discounts reduce the tuition amounts listed above when applicable.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application fee: SAR 500 (one-time; non‑refundable). - Registration fee: SAR 3,000 (one‑time; applied against tuition in the joining term / adjusted at enrolment). Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual) — Academic year 2026/27 - KG 1 (Kindergarten 1) - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 11,120.00. - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 8,340.00. - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 8,340.00. - Annual total: SAR 27,800.00. - KG 2 (Kindergarten 2) - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 12,200.00. - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 9,150.00. - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 9,150.00. - Annual total: SAR 30,500.00. - KG 3 (Kindergarten 3) - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 13,280.00. - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 9,960.00. - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 9,960.00. - Annual total: SAR 33,200.00. - Grade 1 - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 14,520.00. - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 10,890.00. - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 10,890.00. - Annual total: SAR 36,300.00. - Grade 2 - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 16,320.00. - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 12,240.00. - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 12,240.00. - Annual total: SAR 40,800.00. - Grade 3 - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 16,320.00. - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 12,240.00. - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 12,240.00. - Annual total: SAR 40,800.00. - Grade 4 - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 16,880.00. - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 12,660.00. - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 12,660.00. - Annual total: SAR 42,200.00. - Grade 5 - Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 16,880.00. - Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 12,660.00. - Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 12,660.00. - Annual total: SAR 42,200.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is billed on a term basis (three terms: Sep–Dec, Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun); term fees are indicated as term‑based and non‑refundable. - Annual tuition can be paid in three instalments. - VAT will be charged in accordance with applicable regulations. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable to OWIS Al Jazeera (school provides KG–Grade 5 day provision; no boarding fees listed). Other costs and recurring charges - Transport / Bus: - Monthly transport charge (where shown): SAR 750.00 per month (listed as Transportation Fee / Month for day‑route service). - Annual bus fee (alternative presentation on the fee schedule): SAR 7,000.00 per year (annual bus fee line appears on the fee schedule). - Uniforms: - KG uniform: SAR 650.00 (annual / one‑off uniform charge as listed). - Grades 1–9 uniform: SAR 750.00. - Books / Learning resources (annual, by grade band): - KG1 & KG2: SAR 1,550.00. - KG3: SAR 1,600.00. - Grades 1 & 2: SAR 1,600.00. - Grades 3 & 4: SAR 1,800.00. - Grade 5: SAR 1,900.00. - Technology / Miscellaneous: - Technology fee (KG1 to Grade 9): SAR 2,200.00 per year (technology / device resources). - Field trips: SAR 500.00 per year (typical per‑pupil field trip allowance shown across grade bands). - Miscellaneous fees: the fee schedule shows separate miscellaneous / technology / bus fee lines; these are charged in addition to tuition where applicable. Discounts and special offers - Referral discount: SAR 500 applied per successful referral. - Founding Family discount: 10% off tuition. - OWIS special offer shown on the fee schedule: 7.5% discount on tuition. Refund information - Term fees are described as term‑based and non‑refundable. - The application fee is non‑refundable; the registration fee is applied against tuition in the joining term (adjusted at enrolment). Fee payment options - Debit card / credit card payments are accepted (terms and conditions apply). - Annual tuition may be paid in instalments (three instalments option shown).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details MGIS operates two Riyadh campuses, Qortuba and Digital City, offering Nursery through Grade 9. The Qortuba campus follows an American Curriculum integrated with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework. Curriculum components include English Language Arts and Mathematics aligned to the US Common Core Standards (CSS), and Science aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Arabic and Islamic Studies follow the Ministry of Education (KSA) curriculum, with Arabic as a Second Language offered for non-native speakers. In Grades 7–9, MGIS Middle School uses the US CCSS for English and Mathematics. The curriculum emphasizes transdisciplinary units under the PYP six themes to develop inquiry, literacy, numeracy, and global citizenship.	Curriculum details The school teaches an enhanced American curriculum rooted in Common Core Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It is integrated with Saudi values and emphasizes hands-on learning, design thinking, and entrepreneurship, with a student-centered and inclusive approach.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit online application via the Apply Now form. The form collects the student's Name, Nationality, Date of Birth, Previous name of school, and Grade, and it asks for Guardians' credentials (Father's Name, Mother's Name, Father's Phone, Mother's Phone). You select the campus branch as Digital City or Qortuba, and you can download the registration form from the Apply Now page. 2. The English language ability of the applicant is assessed during the application process. MGIS accommodates non-English speakers and does not require fluency for entry to elementary and primary levels. The language assessment is part of the application process. 3. MGIS offers Nursery through Grade 9, with grade-age alignment that starts at KG1 (about 3 years old) and progresses to Grade 9 (about 14 years old). The program provides high-quality standards from Nursery to Grade 9. 4. If admitted, a seat reservation is involved. A seat reservation fee of 5,000 SAR applies, and withdrawal before the academic year starts makes that fee non-refundable. The academic year is organized into two semesters. 5. Discounts are available on tuition. New Students (2025-2026) receive a 20% discount at Digital City and a 10% discount at Qortuba. Returning Students (enrolled 2021–2025) receive a 20% discount at Digital City and a 15% discount at Qortuba; Long-Term Returning Students receive a 30% discount. 6. In addition, MGIS offers sibling discounts (second sibling 5%, third and subsequent siblings 10%) and other payment incentives, including early payment discounts (5% for full-year payment), a Digital City referral program (500 SAR per referred family), and a Digital City employee discount (30%). Home to two campuses, MGIS provides transportation options in certain areas and uniforms are available through ZAKs. Visits can be scheduled by contacting the campuses, and the registration form can be downloaded from the Apply Now page.	Admissions 1. Inquire to learn more via the Inquire Now option on the OWIS Al Jazeera page or by contacting the admissions team. The campus serves KG 1 to Grade 5 and follows an American curriculum aligned with global standards. 2. Submit the online Admission Form through the Admission Form link (owis.myglobalschool.org) to initiate the enrollment process. 3. Attend an Open House or schedule a School Tour to learn about the campus and program; these options are listed under Admissions. 4. Understand enrollment details: uniforms are mandatory; school hours vary by grade. KG 1–KG 3 operate Sun–Wed 7:30am–1:00pm and Thu 7:30am–12:00pm. Grades 1–5 operate Sun–Wed 7:30am–3:00pm and Thu 7:30am–12:00pm. Transportation is available across key areas of Riyadh.
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