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The high school program at our American school in Riyadh is thoughtfully designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of the world beyond school through rigorous and modern learning programs.
Our high school students in Riyadh benefit from a robust program that includes:
At our American high school in Riyadh we ensure academic excellence through:
With a focus on critical thinking, advanced writing, and creative reasoning, OWIS Riyadh’s high school program nurtures students into independent thinkers. Data triangulation using MAP, CAT4, and internal assessments ensures personalized learning paths, addressing each student’s strengths and growth areas.
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| English 9 | 1 |
| Integrated Mathematics 1 | 1 |
| Biology | 1 |
| Arabic A/ Arabic B | 1 |
| Islamic Studies/TA program/Independent Research Study Projects* | 0.5 |
| KSA Social Studies/Social Studies | Not Credited |
| Physical Education | 0.5 |
| Geography | 0.5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (Music/ Drama/ Art) | 0.5 |
| Any one elective from Speech & Debate, English Literature, French Beginner, Chinese Beginner, Nutrition & Food Science, Genetics, Coding & Robotics and Computer Science | 0.5 |
| Total | 6.5 C.U. |
Students in high school are required to take a certain number of credit hours in order to graduate from high school and enter university.
The following is the breakdown of subjects and credit hours necessary for graduation at OWIS Riyadh.
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| World Language – (Arabic is required for all Saudi students; other students can take Arabic as a first language or Arabic for non-native speakers, French or Chinese) | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology) | 4 |
| Physical Education/Health | 2 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Islamic (For Muslim Students) / TA program/Independent Research Study Projects ( For Non-Muslim Students) | 2 |
| Elective Courses | 3.5 |
| Visual and Performing Art | 0.5 |
OWIS Riyadh is accredited for the IB PYP.
We are an IB PYP Candidate School
Register with us to enroll into our play-based, inquiry-led curriculum which lays the foundation to a fruitful co-educational learning journey for your child
Call Us: +966 552504149 | +966 507219782
We are an IB PYP Candidate School
Register with us to enroll into our play-based, inquiry-led curriculum which lays the foundation to a fruitful co-educational learning journey for your child
Call Us: +966 552504149 | +966 507219782
