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Manarat Al Riyadh International School

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 26,500 - 42,900
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3700
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Introduction

Manarat Al Riyadh International School, part of Maarif Education, is an international school located in Al Janadil, Riyadh (Postal Code 12488) serving Kindergarten to Year 12 (approximately ages 3–18). The school operates dual international curricula: an American programme described as standards‑based against the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, and the British curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England, and it prepares students for external assessments including PSAT, SAT and Advanced Placement. Instruction is delivered in English while Arabic is described on the school site as an integral part of the curriculum and the school runs Arabic and Quran activities. The school uses an e‑learning system (PowerSchool), maintains an Inclusion Department offering school‑based occupational therapy and speech and language therapy, and provides a range of co‑curricular and sports facilities, including school sports halls, swimming and specialist sports academies (football, swimming, horse‑riding) through the Maarif Sports Club.

Al Janadil, Riyadh 12488, Saudi Arabia

The Essentials

Manarat Al Riyadh International School has 3,700 pupils, instruction in English.

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
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.

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 data is not publicly disclosed. The admission policy states that students from all countries are welcome after passing the admission test.

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
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 is not specified; MRIS operates as an international program within the Maarif network.

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
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.
Diving Deeper

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
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.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Maarif Education. It operates under the Maarif network, with a Superintendent leading Manarat Riyadh International School.
Fees

Annual tuition at Manarat Al Riyadh International School ranges from SAR 26,500 to SAR 42,900 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Manarat Al Riyadh International School teaches British Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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 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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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 (EAL)
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 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 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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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
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 programs are part of the school ethos, with a focus on developing empathy and social responsibility through volunteering and service opportunities.

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
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.
Languages

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).
Reputation

Awards
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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
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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