We have over 35 different nationalities represented at OWIS Riyadh

Our top three nationalities are Saudi students, Indian students, and Jordanian students

We have 35% local students and 65% international students.

Educators at OWIS are native speakers of English and/or Arabic language.

At OWIS additional support will be provided to all students based on their language proficiency.

We offer Arabic and French.

The maximum number of students in each classroom is 24.

The average number of students will not exceed 24 students.

There will be teaching assistants in all kindergarten classes as per need

We are an Apple-powered school

If the Ministry of Education makes an official announcement pushing schools to online learning in times of emergencies, our teachers will be fully prepared to run online learning.

OWIS is a multicultural school promoting inclusivity despite nationality, religion, race and ethnicity however; Islamic classes are taught in Grades 1 and above per the Ministry of Education requirements for our Muslim students.

When practicing Muslim students are taking their Islamic classes, our non-religious students or students of a different religion have the opportunity to take our Global Mindfulness class.

Students from G3 and above sit the NWEA Map Testing three times a year that gauges their strengths and areas for improvement against the expected grade level learning outcomes based on the American Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. All students from G1 and above have internal assessments for spelling, as well as ongoing formative and summative assessments tied to their PYP units of inquiry.

Vary per student

Learning at home opportunities are shared with the parents through our Toddle app on a weekly basis directly from each homeroom/subject specialist teacher.

Depending on the grade level of the students, learning at home opportunities/engagements should take 15-30 minutes per day.

Almost all students who attend pursue higher education opportunities at distinguished universities around the world.

OWIS Riyadh is an all inclusive school and therefore, we do have an Inclusion Lead who supports and runs programs for children with special learning needs.

If needed, the Inclusion Lead will inform parents of the need of shadow teachers. Students will also have learning support from the Inclusion Lead through push in and pull out classes as needed.

Our Inclusion Lead as well as other OWIS teachers observe students and always seek to identify gifted and talented students. Once these students are identified and evaluated, we provide extra curricular opportunities for them to continue to pursue their high interests/abilities.

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For our PreKG-KG2 students we have oral interviews/initial screenings on numeracy and phonics. For our G1 and above, we have students sit a math, reading and writing assessment.

We currently do not have a wait list. Please contact our admissions offices for more information.

At OWIS Riyadh, our registrations are on-going throughout the school year.

At OWIS, we have made swift arrangements for mid-year admissions under the guidelines of the Ministry of Education.

PreKG-KG2 Sunday-Wednesday 7:30am-1:00pm, Thursday 7:30am-12:00pm (One ASA per week is incorporated into the timetable so all students participate).

Grade 1-Grade 5 Sunday-Wednesday 7:30am-3:00pm, Thursday 7:30am-12:00pm (Two ASA per week are incorporated into the timetable so all students participate).

PreKG-KG2 Sunday-Wednesday 7:30am-1:00pm, Thursday 7:30am-12:00pm (One ASA per week is incorporated into the timetable so all students participate).

Grade 1-Grade 5 Sunday-Wednesday 7:30am-3:00pm, Thursday 7:30am-12:00pm (Two ASA per week are incorporated into the timetable so all students participate).

We offer after school activities three times a week for students. Our school gate opens only 30 minutes before the start of school and students are supervised all the time.

Our OWIS Riyadh campus does provide school bus service to students.

We do not have an on-site canteen. We do expect students to bring their own healthy snacks, lunches, and drinks from home keeping in mind that OWIS Riyadh is a nut-free school.

Yes, students are required to wear the OWIS branded uniforms.

Kids Yoga, Football Academy, Art Workshop, Bakerspace Club, Robotics Club, Ballet, Gymnastics, Readers' Theatre, Choir, French Club, and many more.

Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Badminton, etc.

Currently our school only has internal sports competitions. When we open the middle school and high school in the coming years, then we will have sports teams and opportunities for sport competitions with other schools.

Library, Food and Design Technology Lab, Music studio, Art and Design studio, Black box, Atriums, Science labs, Makerspace, Performing Arts studio, etc.

Soccer field, basketball court, tennis court, and running track.

OWIS is an American international/IB PYP candidate school ensuring a well-rounded education, with an emphasis on multiculturalism, that prepares students to be lifelong learners.

As an IB PYP candidate school that offers a curriculum integrated with the American Common Core and NGSS, we focus on providing students with authentic learning opportunities. Our teaching approach provides a curriculum that is broad, balanced, conceptual, and connected. We strive for students' to show agency over their own learning and to develop skills that reflect the IB learner's profile.