{"id":25008,"date":"2026-02-16T10:35:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sa\/?p=25008"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:00:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:00:37","slug":"understanding-the-high-school-structure-in-international-schools-in-riyadh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/sa\/blog\/understanding-the-high-school-structure-in-international-schools-in-riyadh\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the High School Structure in International Schools in Riyadh"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25008\" class=\"elementor elementor-25008\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1916b6f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1916b6f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f461f4e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f461f4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a city shaped by global communities and multiple education pathways, the idea of \u201chigh school\u201d is not always a single, fixed model. International schools in Riyadh often follow systems drawn from different curricula, each with its own approach to grades, subjects, assessments, and progression to university.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding how these high school structures work, and how they differ from the national system, helps families make informed choices early, rather than reacting later when course selections, assessments, and graduation requirements are already in motion.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What is the high school system in Saudi Arabia?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Saudi Arabia, the term \u201chigh school\u201d can mean different things depending on the school system. In the national framework, high school often refers to the secondary stage. In many international schools, especially those following the American curriculum, high school normally covers Grades 9 through 12.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>High School Grades in the American Curriculum<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comprehensive American <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sa\/owis\/high-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high school<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program is usually built on two pillars:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A structured set of graduation requirements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible course pathways that reflect a student\u2019s interests, strengths, and university plans<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the OWIS Riyadh high school program students follow an American curriculum aligned to the California Common Core State Standards, working toward an accredited American High School Diploma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Graduation requirements<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our program structure:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A student earns credit by passing a course with 60% (D) or higher<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A full-year course usually equals 1.0 credit, and each semester equals 0.5 credits<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation requires a minimum number of credits across subject areas<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>The breakdown matters because it shows what a school considers \u201ccore\u201d:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English and Math are year-on-year priorities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science includes lab-designated courses (often Biology, Chemistry, Physics)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World language is not optional<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social studies, PE\/Health, arts, and electives round out a transcript in ways universities understand<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>High School Subjects in Riyadh Schools<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International high schools in Riyadh commonly organize learning around a set of core subjects plus electives. In the OWIS Riyadh structure, the menu is broad and familiar:<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><h3><b>English Language Arts\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English is taught as a progression:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 9 builds foundational reading and writing skills<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 10 deepens analysis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 11 focuses on American literature<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 12 moves to global perspectives and post-secondary preparation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also electives such as Speech &amp; Debate, English Literature, and Journalism &#8211; options that suit students who want to sharpen public speaking or writing.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><h3><b>Mathematics<\/b><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The math pathway is built to move students toward higher-level options:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated Mathematics I and II<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics and Probability<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-Calculus<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculus (Non-AP)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AP Calculus AB (for students meeting prerequisites)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><h3><b>Science\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science follows a lab-based progression:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biology<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics (Calculus-based)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geology\/Earth Science or General Science<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also electives that speak to specific interests &#8211; Nutrition &amp; Food Science, Genetics, and Organic Chemistry, which can be useful for students exploring health sciences or engineering-related directions.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><h3><b>World Languages<\/b><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Riyadh, Arabic is central. In this structure, Arabic is required for all students, with placement based on proficiency:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arabic A for native speakers (aligned to the Saudi MOE curriculum)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arabic B for non-native speakers (MOE-aligned, focused on language acquisition)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional language electives such as French and Chinese are offered at beginner and intermediate levels in this model, useful for globally mobile families and students who want language strength on a transcript.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><h3><b>Social Studies<\/b><\/h3><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World History<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economics, Psychology, Sociology<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the OWIS model, there is also KSA Social Studies (MOE-aligned, delivered in Arabic), which supports national identity and local context while students continue in an international academic framework.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><h3><b>Physical Education (PE)\/Health, Arts, and career-linked electives<\/b><\/h3><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PE is present across Grades 9\u201312<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arts include Art, Music, and a Grade 9 rotation across music\/art\/drama<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career and college readiness electives include Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and IT pathways such as Coding &amp; Robotics, Computer Science, Design &amp; Technology, and Programming<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ade5500 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ade5500\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-section\">\r\n  <h2>Explore OWIS Riyadh High School Program<\/h2>\r\n  <p>\r\n    To learn more about our high school offerings, download the course description \r\n    for a closer look at subjects, pathways, and learning experiences.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/2597943.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/2597943\/OWIS%20Riyadh\/High%20School%20Course%20Description.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"program-btn\">Click here<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n  body {\r\n    background-color: #f2f2f2;\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .program-section {\r\n    max-width: 900px;\r\n\r\n    background-color: #1f4e79;\r\n    padding: 40px 30px;\r\n    border-radius: 8px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .program-section h2 {\r\n    font-size: 22px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .program-section p {\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\r\n    color: #e6e6e6;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .program-btn {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    padding: 10px 28px;\r\n    background-color: #ffffff;\r\n    color: #1f4e79;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    border-radius: 25px;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n    transition: 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .program-btn:hover {\r\n    background-color: #e6e6e6;\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28a628d exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28a628d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><h3><b>Advanced Placement (AP)<\/b><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AP courses are one of the clearer signals of academic challenge within an American curriculum school. At OWIS Riyadh, AP is positioned as optional, not required for graduation, and recommended for students who are ready for college-level expectations.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Key points:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AP is available to Grades 10\u201312<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grade 10 students may be limited to one AP course with teacher recommendation (example: AP Biology)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AP courses end with an external exam administered by the College Board, with families responsible for exam fees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AP grades may carry additional GPA weighting in transcript calculations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International schools usually run course selection in the spring for the following year, guided by counselors and teachers. At OWIS Riyadh, families are expected to be part of that process, and students are encouraged to build a four-year academic plan.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That planning matters because it keeps students on track for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation credit requirements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University subject expectations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced workload across semesters<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At OWIS Riyadh, we are here to help parents better understand the high school learning programs and the pathways available for their children. If you have any questions or would like further guidance, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/sa\/owis\/inquiry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admissions <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and Academic teams are always ready to support you with the information you need to make confident decisions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a city shaped by global communities and multiple education pathways, the idea of \u201chigh school\u201d is not always a single, fixed model. International schools in Riyadh often follow systems drawn from different curricula, each with its own approach to grades, subjects, assessments, and progression to university. 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