E-books and downloads

What does an American IB PYP education actually look like? A parent's guide from OWIS Riyadh.

If you’re researching primary schools in Riyadh, two terms come up often – American curriculum and IB PYP. But what do they offer together?

This free e-book from One World International School Riyadh answers the questions parents ask most:

  • What is the IB Primary Years Programme, and who is it for?
  • How does the American curriculum build critical thinking and creativity?
  • What are the 10 IB learner attributes?
  • How does inquiry-based learning work in a real OWIS classroom?

What does the American curriculum look like for Middle School in Riyadh?

The transition into Middle Grades is one of the most important stages in a student’s school journey. This free guide from OWIS Riyadh walks parents through everything Grades 6 to 8 have to offer, including:

  • Subjects taught across Middle Grades in American curriculum schools
  • Internal and external assessments, including NWEA MAP and CAT4 testing
  • Leadership and enrichment programs like the National Junior Honor Society, Model UN, and OWIS Shark Tank
  • Answers to the FAQs parents ask most, including school timings, co-ed structure, grading scales, and extracurricular activities

Planning high school for your child in Riyadh? Here's the full course guide from OWIS Riyadh.

This official Course Description from OWIS Riyadh gives parents and students a complete view of the high school experience, including:

  • The American High School Diploma pathway aligned with California Common Core
  • Advanced Placement (AP) courses – AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics
  • Graduation requirements, credit structures, and the AP International Diploma (APID)
  • Detailed course descriptions across English, Math, Science, World Languages, Social Studies, Arts, PE, Business, and IT
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Looking for the right international school in Riyadh? Start here.

The OWIS Riyadh Prospectus is the most complete introduction to our school – a single guide that walks you through who we are, what we teach, and how we prepare children for a globally connected future. Inside, you’ll find:

  • An overview of the American curriculum paired with the IB PYP framework for primary years
  • A look at our learning approach across Early Years, Primary, Middle, and High School
  • Our facilities, co-curricular programs, and student life
  • Admissions information for families relocating to or already based in Riyadh