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Modern Global International Schools (MGIS) operates on two Riyadh campuses, Digital City and Qortuba, serving Nursery through Grade 9. The school delivers an American Curriculum aligned to US Common Core Standards, integrated within the IB Primary Years Programme. Math follows US Core Standards; English Language Arts aligns with Common Core through balanced literacy; Science aligns with CSS and NGSS. Arabic & Islamic Studies follow the Saudi curriculum, with Arabic as a Second Language available for non-native speakers. A 1:1 device-to-student ratio supports learning with Chromebooks and iPads. MGIS provides ICT Lab, Science Lab, library/research center, art studio, music studio, theatre, and multipurpose rooms across campuses, plus a football pitch, basketball court, clinic, playgrounds, and wellbeing facilities. After-school activities include Spelling Bee, STEAM Fair, Career Week, and more. The school emphasizes inquiry and global-minded learning within an environment aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, fostering intercultural understanding across two Riyadh campuses.
Radhwa International School Yanbu serves the diverse community of Yanbu Industrial City with a dual-curriculum approach, offering both an American program (accredited by Cognia/AdvancED) and an Indian stream (affiliated with CBSE). The Girls Branch provides a structured environment where students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 engage with these rigorous academic frameworks. As a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and a provider of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) methodology in the early years, the institution emphasizes inquiry-based learning. The campus features dedicated science laboratories, a multimedia-equipped library, and specialized spaces for art and design, supporting a broad range of student interests. Instruction is primarily in English, with additional language options including Arabic, French, and Urdu to support multilingual development. The school also integrates robotics workshops and regular cultural events to complement classroom instruction.
Modern Global International Schools (MGIS) operates on two Riyadh campuses, Digital City and Qortuba, serving Nursery through Grade 9. The school delivers an American Curriculum aligned to US Common Core Standards, integrated within the IB Primary Years Programme. Math follows US Core Standards; English Language Arts aligns with Common Core through balanced literacy; Science aligns with CSS and NGSS. Arabic & Islamic Studies follow the Saudi curriculum, with Arabic as a Second Language available for non-native speakers. A 1:1 device-to-student ratio supports learning with Chromebooks and iPads. MGIS provides ICT Lab, Science Lab, library/research center, art studio, music studio, theatre, and multipurpose rooms across campuses, plus a football pitch, basketball court, clinic, playgrounds, and wellbeing facilities. After-school activities include Spelling Bee, STEAM Fair, Career Week, and more. The school emphasizes inquiry and global-minded learning within an environment aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, fostering intercultural understanding across two Riyadh campuses.
Ellesmere College Riyadh operates on two Riyadh campuses, Al Hamra and Salwa, to serve pupils aged 3 to 18. The school delivers a broad international education, combining the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–12, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–19, alongside Cambridge IGCSE, the American Diploma, and Cambridge A Levels. It is a Candidate IB World School for the PYP and DP, and uses the High Performance Learning framework, a philosophy it has accredited since 2021. Facilities include extensive classrooms, a Knowledge Hub library, labs for science and STEM, art and music rooms, an auditorium seating 300, and comprehensive sports facilities including a swimming pool, gym, and multi-purpose halls. The school emphasises enquiry, independent research, and service through its co-curricular programme, with Sixth Form studies focused on rigorous IB and IGCSE preparation for university and future careers.
Radhwa International School (RIS) is a dual-curriculum institution located in the industrial city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. Since its establishment in 2004, the school has served the diverse expatriate community by offering distinct academic pathways: an American curriculum accredited by Cognia and an Indian curriculum affiliated with the CBSE (New Delhi). Additionally, RIS is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The campus features dedicated facilities including science laboratories, a comprehensive library, and sports playgrounds to support a well-rounded education. A unique aspect of the school is its ability to cater to specific cultural requirements while maintaining an international outlook, operating separate sections for boys and girls from Grade 4 onwards. With a focus on equipping students for global challenges, the school integrates digital learning tools and emphasizes values such as integrity and community service throughout its programs.
The International Programs School (IPS) in Al Khobar opened in 2000 with 19 students and today enrolls more than 1,443 students from over 53 nationalities. IPS offers a North American curriculum and is IB World School authorized to run the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) since 2016–2017, with an American Diploma Pathway in place for older grades. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education. Classes are conducted in English, with a robust Arabic language program taught by specialist staff. IPS operates as a gender-segregated campus within a large EuroVillage Compound, and provides a wide range of after-school activities, including a Student Council and diverse clubs. The program emphasizes international mindedness and 21st-century skills, supported by a diverse faculty and modern facilities that facilitate learning across Pre-K through Grade 12.
Jubail International School (JIS) is part of the Al Hussan International Schools network, located in the Huwaylat District of Jubail Industrial City in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The campus sits within the Royal Commission area, offering a secure setting with easy access and proximity to local services, including a hospital and the nearby beach. Founded in 1999, JIS moved to its current purpose-built, centrally air-conditioned campus in January 2011, and now serves about 1,300 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The site is divided into three sections—the Boys' Section, the Girls' Section, and Administration Offices—each with separate entrances. The Kindergarten to Grade 8 program follows the in-house Al Hussan Curriculum, with English, Math and Science aligned to Cambridge and Common Core standards; other subjects are developed in-house. The High School offers three tracks: Cambridge/IGCSE and A-level, the IB Diploma, and the American High School Program, with TOEFL/IELTS and SAT commonly taken. Facilities include two libraries (over 7,000 books), four computer labs, four science labs, on-site clinic, sports complexes, and a real-time bus-tracking system.
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