Give Your Child a World Class Inquiry-Based American Education At the Best International School in Riyadh, OWIS
What Makes OWIS the Best International American School in Riyadh?
Qualified Teachers
An international school in Riyadh with highly qualified teachers who are experienced in imparting well-designed Inquiry-based American curriculum
Inquiry-based American Curricula
An IB-PYP candidate school- integrated with American curriculum based on NGSS and common core emphasizing on inquiry-based learning
Smart Campus Facilities
An American International School with world-class digital facilities and child-friendly infrastructure which will provide holistic development to students through excellence in academics and beyond.
Career Counseling
Dedicated career counseling programs from world-renowned counselors in multinational school which will prepare students for American and European universities.
What Education does OWIS Riyadh International School Offers?
Our international school in Riyadh offers Inquiry-based American education which prioritizes excellence in academics as well as overall values-based development in a safe environment.
Nursery, K1 & K2
Preschool
A play-based, inquiry-led co-education inspired by IB Early Years Program and rooted in the Arabic language and culture for Kindergarten education, which lays the foundations to a fruitful learning journey for your child from the very beginning of their school life.
Grade 1 to 5
Primary School*
We are a candidacy school for IB Primary Years Program. We aim at imparting an education that will nurture caring and culturally aware students who are active participants in their own learning.
* Co-education
Grade 6 to 10
Middle School
Underpinned by American Common Core and NGSS, the program is aimed to prepare students to be curious learners with a sense of agency, and readies them for higher education. They get to learn in a modern environment, which allows them to learn, interpret, and interact with the world around them.
Grade 11 and 12
High School
In our international school in Riyadh, students will have a choice between American Advanced Placements or the IB Diploma Program (pending authorisation), both of which will help them develop academic, social and practical skills for admissions into America and European Universities in future.
Welcome to OWIS International American School Riyadh and Our One World Community of Over 70 Nationalities and Cultures
It is an honour to serve as the founding Principal of One World International School in Riyadh. Welcome to the start of this academic school year.
At OWIS Riyadh school, we believe in educating students to be lifelong learners and well-informed and productive community members who are active, engaged, and responsible citizens for both the local and global community.
Shannon Pipes
Principal, OWIS Riyadh
About Global Schools Foundation
Global Schools Foundation is a not-for-profit chain of K-12 schools in Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, the organization was created with the goal of providing affordable, high-quality education to international communities worldwide, GSF was founded in 2002. Nearly two decades later, the foundation’s schools have received more than 450 national and international awards for academic excellence.
We are a member of Global School Foundation
450+
Awards in education excellence
22
Years legacy in quality teaching and learning
35
Campuses across Asia and the Middle East
70+
Nationalities of students
100+
IB world toppers and near perfect scorers
What does it feel like to be a part of the OWIS family?
We love the learning system that OWIS introduced. Having our children grow and learn in such a rich and diverse environment helps them develop their horizons and characters while being excellent young learners.
Fahad and Amirah
Parents of Faris and NaifI must say it's one of the best schools I have witnessed where the Principal is waiting outside for kids to welcome every single day. From day one my son is super happy and excited and speaks very high of all the teachers. He started showing interest towards learning Arabic and French and loves the overall environment of the school.
Muhammad Zulaym
Grade 3We see great improvement in our daughter since we enrolled her. She is now becoming more imaginative, curious, sociable, friendly and confident. The learning experience is beyond our expectations. We really appreciate the teachers who give individual attention and encourage students.We are very happy about how the school updates daily activities with us.
Mr and Mrs Ahmar Saeed
(Parents of Aaira Ahmar Saeed) Grade 1It’s a really great school, with lovely teachers and staff, they have new ways of learning that are really interesting and effective. I love the energy of the school and the way everyone is welcomed there
Mazen
Grade 4
What Does it Feel Like to be a Part of the OWIS Family?
OWIS House System
After School Activities
Digital Ecosystem
Contact Us
Address: Building No 2517, Al Muruj, Olaya St., Maan St., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 552504149/507219782
