Al Hussan International School Riyadh vs Manarat Al Riyadh International School

	A Al Hussan International School Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	M Manarat Al Riyadh International School Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 18,000 - 34,000	Fees / year SAR 26,500 - 42,900
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,286	Pupils 3,700
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Al-Hussan International School – Riyadh is located in the Qurtaba area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The campus is a purpose-built, air-conditioned facility that opened in 2011 and comprises four sections with separate entrances for the Boys Section, Girls Section, Pre School, and Administration Offices. The Pre School is housed at a nearby location, separate from the main campus. The Qurtaba area is described as a modern suburban part of Riyadh with a cosmopolitan population from which the school draws its students.	Location Manarat Al Riyadh International School (Boys) is located at Exit 8, North Ring Road, Janadel Street, Izdehar District, Riyadh 11481, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The school sits along a major Riyadh thoroughfare, providing straightforward access from surrounding neighbourhoods via the North Ring Road corridor. The address is a single-campus, boys-only site within the Maarif network in Riyadh.
Stages	Stages KG I Preschool; KG II; KG III; Grade 1 Primary; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6 Middle School; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9 High School; Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12.	Stages The school operates from Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12). The Maarif network indicates a K-12 structure across its Manarat Riyadh campuses, with the option to choose between American and British curricula beginning in Grade 9.
School type	School type Co-educational. The campus has two separate divisions for the Boys Section and the Girls Section on the same site, with Pre School part of the Girls Section located at a nearby location.	School type Manarat Al Riyadh International School runs in gender-segregated sections; the page referenced is for the Boys' division, and the Maarif network confirms separate Boys and Girls sections for the same grade ranges. There is no on-site boarding facility indicated.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix A published breakdown of pupil nationalities is not available. The Riyadh location is described as cosmopolitan, with a heavy concentration of nationals in the area from which the school draws its population.	Pupil nationality mix Pupil nationality mix data is not publicly disclosed. The admission policy states that students from all countries are welcome after passing the admission test.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Public information on Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not published on the site. The Admission Policy outlines placement tests but does not specify SEN supports or facilities. A Parents Handbook is listed, which may contain further details.	Additional learning support SEN provision is not detailed on MRIS pages. Maarif has announced a multi-tier SEN support initiative in partnership with ACCEL at Manarat Riyadh School. Gifted/advanced learning programs (Ibdaa, Mawhiba, Mawhoob) are mentioned as part of broader learning supports.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is listed. The Riyadh campus is in Saudi Arabia (P.O. Box 259777, Riyadh 11351, KSA).	Country affiliation Affiliation: Part of the Maarif Education network in Saudi Arabia. The school offers American or British curricula, rather than a country-specific national curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is stated; the group describes education guided by religious values and traditions.	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation is not specified; MRIS operates as an international program within the Maarif network.
School day structure	School day structure The 2025-2026 academic calendar shows the start of the school year on August 24, 2025. Daily start and end times are not published in the accessible pages; breaks and lunch arrangements are not specified.	School day structure Start and end times are not published in a single official page. Transport listings suggest early-morning pickups and daytime schedules; typical school days appear to run into the early afternoon, with bus departures around 5:30 am for trips and school hours commonly around 1:30–2:00 pm in various listings. Exact times vary by grade and term.
Bus service details	Bus service details A bus service with a parent-tracking system is available, accessible via the school's e-services portal. Specific bus providers, routes, and schedules are not published publicly.	Bus service details Yes, the school offers a transportation service. Buses are modern, regularly maintained, and supervised by drivers and attendants; a tracking system is being installed to monitor movement. Zone A and Zone B options are available with round-trip and one-way fees listed for the year and semester; morning departures and afternoon returns are specified in the transport information.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - An advance application/placement fee of SAR 1,000 is required before the placement test or interview. If the student is not accepted, this SAR 1,000 is refunded by cheque within four weeks. If the student is accepted and the parent/guardian then decides not to enroll after the placement test/interview, the SAR 1,000 is not refundable. Tuition fees (annual and per-term breakdown by year group) - KG 1: Annual tuition SAR 18,000. If paid in three equal instalments, each instalment would be SAR 6,000. - KG 2 / KG 3: Annual tuition SAR 22,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 7,333.33. - Grade 1: Annual tuition SAR 25,500. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 8,500. - Grade 2 / Grade 3: Annual tuition SAR 26,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 8,666.67. - Grade 4: Annual tuition SAR 27,500. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 9,166.67. - Grade 5: Annual tuition SAR 28,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 9,333.33. - Grade 6: Annual tuition SAR 28,900. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 9,633.33. - Grade 7: Annual tuition SAR 30,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 10,000. - Grade 8 / Grade 9: Annual tuition SAR 31,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 10,333.33. - Grade 10: Annual tuition SAR 32,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 10,666.67. - Grade 11 & Grade 12: Annual tuition SAR 34,000. Three-equal-instalment amount SAR 11,333.33. (Note: tuition figures are published as annual amounts; the per-term numbers above are simple divisions by three to illustrate equal instalments when the school accepts three instalments. The school's published policy treats fees as annual with instalment arrangements available.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are charged as annual tuition and are normally payable in advance in one payment. The school may accept payment in three instalments as an alternative. Payment may be made in cash or by debit card at the school accountant's office; payments by cheque or bank transfer are accepted but the official receipt is issued once funds are deposited. A copy of any bank transfer should be sent to the school's official communication channels. - A non-refundable re-registration fee of SAR 1,000 is payable as an advance and will be adjusted from the next year's tuition fees according to school policy. - All tuition and transportation fees are subject to applicable tax as required by Saudi law. Boarding fees - The school operates as an English-medium day school; there is no boarding provision listed for the Riyadh campus. No boarding fees apply. Other costs and fees - Transportation (school bus) fee: SAR 5,300 for bus registration (transportation fee). All transport fees are subject to applicable tax. - External examination and assessment fees (for international exam boards) are handled through the school's e-payment/exam registration system and are charged separately from tuition. - The published fee schedule does not itemise specific uniform, textbook, stationary, lunch, extracurricular-club or laboratory consumable charges. Parents should budget separately for uniforms, textbooks/workbooks, school supplies, optional after-school activities, and school lunches; these items and their costs are not specified in the published tuition schedule. Refund information - The SAR 1,000 placement-test advance is refundable by cheque within four weeks if the student is not accepted. If the student is accepted and the parent/guardian chooses not to enrol the child after the placement test/interview, the SAR 1,000 advance is not refundable. - The re-registration fee of SAR 1,000 is non-refundable but is applied/adjusted against the next year's tuition according to the school's policy. Other refund terms for partial-year attendance or early withdrawal are not itemised in the published tuition page. Discounts - Sibling discount policy: second child 5%; third child 10%; fourth child 15%; fifth child 20%. The sibling discount is provided to the parent/guardian who pays tuition directly to the school accountant; withdrawal before the academic year's completion voids the discount privilege. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include cash and debit card at the school accountant's office; cheque and bank transfer are also accepted (receipt issued once funds clear). External exam/assessment payments and some other charges use the school's e-payment/exam registration portal. Specific merchant or credit-card payment channels are not itemised in the published fee information.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - The school's public fee information does not publish a separate application or one‑time registration fee amount. Third‑party school fee aggregators report annual tuition figures but do not show a distinct, published application or registration fee on the school's public fee page. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in SAR) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): SAR 26,500 (annual). - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): SAR 26,500 (annual). - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): SAR 28,350 (annual). - Grade 1 – Grade 6 (ages 6–11): SAR 33,600 (annual) for Grades 1–6, with Grade 1–6 shown at this level by the published fee table. - Grade 7 – Grade 8 (ages 12–13): SAR 39,250 (annual). - Grade 9 – Grade 12 (ages 14–18): SAR 42,900 (annual) for Grades 9–12. These annual figures are published as the school's current published annual tuition banding by grade on public school listings and fee aggregators. Reported annual fee tables are the basis for the figures above. Per‑term detail - Published fee information is presented as annual fees. The school's public fee pages and available published fee tables do not show a standardized per‑term charge or the number of instalments used for billing; therefore per‑term amounts are not published. Parents should note the fees above are annual totals. Billing schedule and payment terms - All fees are subject to VAT in accordance with Saudi Arabian regulations. - Payment methods published for fee collection: STC Pay QR code, cheque payable to "Maarif for Education", Mada Card, and the school's Direct Payment Service (online payment portal/payment dashboard). Payments are handled through the school collection department or the school's payment portal. - The school's public fee pages do not publish a detailed billing calendar (dates for re‑enrolment deposits, term due dates, or late‑payment penalties) in the openly posted fee summary. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fee schedule is listed for Manarat Al Riyadh International; the school is presented in public listings as a day international school, so boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and miscellaneous charges - Tuition is stated to include textbooks, all materials, services and student activities (these items are covered within the published tuition). - Uniforms: uniforms are mandatory from kindergarten through high school and are provided to parents “at cost”; an online ordering service is available, but specific uniform price lists are not published on the public uniform page. Any uniform purchase cost is invoiced separately from tuition. - Transportation, lunch, specialized program fees, exam fees, or other ancillary charges are not itemized in the school's publicly posted fee summary. Third‑party listings focus on annual tuition and do not publish a comprehensive ancillary‑fee schedule on the public pages. If a separate charge for transport or meals applies it is not shown in the school's public fee summary. Refund information - The school's publicly available fee and policy pages do not include a detailed refund policy or explicit rules on refunds/proration for late withdrawal or mid‑year leaving in the fee summary accessible to the public. The school's policies section contains general policy headings but does not publish a specific refund table on the public pages. Fee payment options (methods accepted) - Accepted payment methods published by the school: STC Pay QR code, cheque payable to "Maarif for Education", Mada Card, and the Direct Payment Service (online/portal). The portal for direct payments is the school's fee collection dashboard. All payments processed locally are subject to VAT where applicable. Summary of availability of published information - The school's public fee summary confirms that published tuition amounts are annual and that tuition includes textbooks, materials and activities. The public fee summary and policy pages do not publish separate application/registration fees, a term‑by‑term billing schedule, detailed ancillary charges (transport, lunch, exam or activity fees), a boarding fee schedule, or a public refund/proration table. Where annual tuition numbers are required by grade, publicly accessible fee aggregators have published annual figures that match the banding shown in the school's public fee summary and related listings.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The Riyadh campus operates as a day school; no boarding is provided.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is required. The Dress Code lists items by gender and year group, with Pre-School girls wearing pinafore dresses and older girls wearing navy blue skirts or trousers with a light blue polo shirt, plus PE kit, cardigans, jackets, and black shoes.	Uniform requirement Uniforms are mandatory for all students from kindergarten through high school. The uniform carries the Maarif school logo and is worn to school and at school-organized events. Uniforms can be ordered online and are provided at cost.
Food options	Food options Two on-site canteens operate on campus. The menu details and dietary options are not published on the site.	Food options There is a canteen on campus. The canteen menu is managed via EduPage; the public Canteen menu page shows a 'Lunch' section but currently lists no specific items and requires login to view full details.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Al-Hussan International School – Riyadh is part of a group of four international schools, which in turn is part of the Al-Hussan Group. The Al-Hussan Group owns and operates the network of Al-Hussan International Schools.	Governance and ownership The school is part of Maarif Education. It operates under the Maarif network, with a Superintendent leading Manarat Riyadh International School.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school runs from KG I Preschool through Grade 12 High School, covering all stages in between. In Kindergarten to Grade 8, the Al Hussan Curriculum is developed in-house and is vertically and horizontally aligned; English, Math and Science are based on Cambridge (British) and Common Core (American) standards, while other subjects are developed by Al Hussan, with a Unified Syllabus applied across all campuses. The High School Program for Grades 9–12 is four years and offers three tracks: the British/Cambridge Program (IGCSE and A Level), the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), and the American High School Program. Students complete external examinations in IGCSE, A Level, IB DP, or American AP, and may take TOEFL or IELTS and SATs for university admissions. On graduation, students receive the Al Hussan High School Certificate in addition to the external qualifications, with many gaining entry to universities worldwide. The language of instruction is English.	Curriculum details The school delivers a KG–12 program within national and international streams, with English as the main language of instruction and Arabic required by the Saudi MOE. French is taught from Grade 3 through Grade 8 as part of the curriculum. Reading and writing in English and Arabic are developed from early years, with early childhood described as play-based and developmentally appropriate. Mathematics and Science, together with National Identity subjects and an arts-and-life-skills curriculum, are taught across the grades, with technology-enabled learning including distance learning and 3D printing. Arts and humanities align with American standards, and learning outside the classroom is integrated through field trips and digital resources. For secondary students, qualifications and college-entrance preparation include AP courses, PSAT, SAT, and MAP assessments, with Mawhiba gifted pathways and an inclusion-focused support system, plus a focus on scholarships to prestigious international universities.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates commonly proceed to international universities, with scholarships supported by Maarif; the school emphasizes preparing students for higher education with university admissions guidance and AP/SAT pathways.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Gifted and talented programs are supported via the Mawhiba program and a dedicated gifted track; inclusion support is provided for students with special educational needs, including Kindergarten and Primary levels.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Al Hussan International Schools network supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through structured student leadership and a broad range of co-curricular activities that foster student voice and collaboration. The Student Council serves Grades 6–12 and operates with a senior staff sponsor to promote leadership, project work, and school morale. After‑school clubs such as Art Club, Scrabble Club, Coding Club, and Drama Club provide opportunities for student agency and peer engagement beyond classroom time. The network also promotes leadership and communication skills through programs such as Toastmasters International Youth Leadership, which is highlighted in Jubail's offerings. Wellbeing-focused events for students and staff, including Wellbeing Marathon activities and staff wellbeing events, demonstrate the broader emphasis on social and emotional wellbeing across campuses.	Social & emotional learning Wellbeing is defined by the World Health Organization as a positive state that enables individuals and communities to thrive and contribute meaningfully. Maarif Education states that wellbeing is the foundation of its educational philosophy and that wellbeing is everyone's responsibility, with all staff having a duty of care to promote it. The school implements the Positive Education curriculum through the Educational Unit of the Maarif Wellbeing Department across the school year. All Maarif Education schools have medical clinics providing medical wellbeing support on campus, led by a doctor/paramedic/nurse, with a Medical Supervisor overseeing the wellbeing function across schools. All Maarif Education schools also offer mental health services delivered by qualified psychologists, with a Mental Health Supervisor coordinating this work across schools.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether it operates a specialist SEN program. The Admissions Policy outlines general entry criteria and placement testing but does not mention any SEN-specific processes. A Student Counselor is referenced in the Parents Handbook as part of the handling of student welfare and disciplinary matters. The public materials do not specify dedicated SEN staff, facilities, or programmes.	Special educational needs (SEN) Maarif's Inclusion Department runs an Inclusion Program that designs customized educational plans to address each student's strengths and needs. The program provides intervention for emotional and social difficulties; learning disabilities including dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia; neurodevelopmental disabilities including ADHD and ASD; and school-based Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy. The inclusion program is delivered by highly qualified and trained academic staff in a fully inclusive learning environment. The Inclusion Department includes leadership such as Head of Inclusion and Special Education Lead; inquiries can be directed to these roles. The network also runs the ACCEL program for SEN students (in Riyadh Girls Section) and offers after-school remediation plus differentiated instruction in regular classrooms.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction across the curriculum, with English, Math, and Science aligned to Cambridge and Common Core standards; the materials do not publicly document a separate EAL programme or support service. The Academic Program page emphasizes a unified English-language approach within the curriculum but does not describe EAL-specific provisioning. Therefore, explicit EAL support details are not publicly documented by the school.	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL support. The MRIS public materials indicate that it offers American and British curricula (which are typically English‑medium) but do not specify language support for EAL. No explicit EAL policy or staff details are described on MRIS pages. Consequently, explicit EAL provisions are not publicly published. For explicit EAL details, direct confirmation from the school would be required.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Wellbeing is addressed through documented student and staff wellbeing activities, including events such as Wellbeing Marathon for Jubail's junior–senior groups. The site also notes staff wellbeing initiatives, such as Welcome Winter Breezes, organized by the School Wellbeing Committee. These items illustrate a commitment to mental wellbeing as part of the school culture.	Mental wellbeing Mental health wellbeing support is provided at MRIS by a Mental Health Unit consisting of qualified psychologists, with a Mental Health Supervisor coordinating the service across schools. The Wellbeing Department includes an Educational Unit responsible for delivering the Positive Education curriculum and a Medical Unit operating on-campus clinics for wellbeing needs. The Positive Education curriculum includes mindfulness and wellbeing practices across Maarif schools. The Wellbeing framework is designed to develop students' social, emotional, physical, spiritual and personal health, with access to mental health services on campus.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is supported by a dedicated Child Protection, Safeguarding, and Wellbeing Team described for Jubail's school site, providing student support. The Parents Handbook references a Student Counselor who handles welfare-related cases and may refer cases to the School Head or Discipline Committee, indicating a formal safeguarding and welfare process. The Code of Conduct section of the Parents Handbook outlines procedures for addressing misconduct and safeguarding-sensitive issues.	Safeguarding Safeguarding describes measures to promote and protect the health, wellbeing and human rights of every individual under the school's care, and safeguarding is everyone's responsibility at Maarif Education. There are formal policies including a Safeguarding Policy, an Occupational Health and Safety Policy, a Child Protection Policy and a Wellbeing Policy, and Maarif Education is ISO 45001:2018 compliant for OH&S. An international standard child protection framework is implemented across Maarif Education schools, including dedicated Child Protection Officers, Child Protection Committees, annual staff training, and parent and student awareness sessions, and a confidential online child protection reporting system to report incidents. The Head of Safeguarding provides strategic leadership for safeguarding across Maarif Education.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Al-Hussan International School - Riyadh is on a purpose-built, air-conditioned campus opened in 2011. The four-section campus has separate entrances for the Boys Section, Girls Section, Pre-School, and Administration. The building offers large shared spaces and technology-enabled classrooms, a science laboratory, art room, library, computer laboratory, and a clinic. It includes two gymnasiums, two canteens, covered play areas, and a Pre-School Play Park with a sand area. All classrooms are equipped with projectors and computers.	Facilities overview Manarat Al Riyadh International School is part of Maarif Education and has over 50 years of experience, supported by the latest learning technologies to foster student creativity. The school uses 21st‑century classrooms and a range of teaching methods, including project-based learning, flipped classrooms, inquiry-based learning, virtual labs, and collaborative learning. The Early Childhood Department is being developed to ensure play-based, developmentally appropriate learning aligned with international best practices. An Inclusion Support Team provides care and support for students with special educational needs, especially in Kindergarten and Primary. Life and soft skills are built through volunteering opportunities, and parental engagement is emphasized as part of the school's approach.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has two air-conditioned gymnasiums, spacious enough for two basketball courts. The Boys Section play area is marked for outdoor sports including basketball, football, tennis and badminton.	Sports facilities Maarif Sports Club provides unlimited sports opportunities for students and was established in 2022 as part of Maarif Education, approved by the Ministry of Sports. The sports strategy aims to encourage mass participation in regular physical activity and to create pathways for elite athletes, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. The Sport Coordinator for the Central Region oversees activities and is based at Manarat Riyadh School. The program includes athletics as a key area of focus for students. The sports club advances a broad suite of programs across Maarif Schools to support student development in sports.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include classrooms that are large, air-conditioned, and technology-equipped with projectors and computers. The campus houses science laboratories for Biology, Physics, and Chemistry; a computer laboratory; a library; and an art room. A full-time on-site clinic provides medical services.	Academic facilities Manarat Riyadh International School offers American, British, or both curricula across K–12, with MRIS/MKhIS/MJIS generally serving the American stream and incorporating elements of the British curriculum. In secondary education, both American and British curricula are offered starting in Grade 9. External examinations include Cambridge CAIE, IGCSE, and A-Levels for the British stream; for the American stream, SATs, PSATs, and AP are offered, with Qudrat and Tahseeli administered at some branches. The school is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Education and is Cognia-accredited for international accreditation. Communication with parents is via Email, SMS, WhatsApp, and PowerSchool (LMS), with MAP testing aligned to grade levels and periodic reporting.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After-school clubs include Art Club, Scrabble Club, Coding Club, Drama Club, Cooking Club, MUN Club and Swimming Club, supporting student leadership and engagement beyond the classroom.	Extra curricular facilities Specialized programs for high school include AP, SAT, Qudrat, and Tahsili, along with gifted programs Mawhiba, Mawhoob, and Ibdaa. Co-curricular activities include spelling bees, public speaking, math days, science days, Quran recitation, and debates, with extra-curricular offerings in music, sports, and community service. The school hosts field trips, exhibitions, awareness campaigns, and national and international competitions. After-school clubs are available, and volunteering opportunities are encouraged to develop leadership and community engagement.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Al-Hussan Education began in 1956 when Sheikh Abdel Aziz Rashid Al-Hussan started the Arab Cultural Institute for Adult Education. In 1957 the Al-Hussan Modern Girls School opened, becoming the first girls' school in the Eastern Province. The group now operates nineteen schools and institutes in the Eastern Province with over 10,000 students. Rashid Abdel Aziz Al-Hussan, the founder's son, serves as president of the Al-Hussan Group, continuing the vision of “Education for All.” The first international school, Al-Hussan International School Khobar (AHISK), opened in September 1998; Orbit International School followed in 2006; Al-Hussan International School – Riyadh opened in 2011; Al-Hussan International School – Yanbu opened in 2016.	History Manarat Riyadh International School is part of Maarif Education, a long-established Saudi educational network. Maarif Education has more than forty-eight years of experience in education and training and operates a network of schools across the kingdom, including Manarat schools. The school is governed within Maarif's framework, with Superintendent Areej AlTuwaijri leading Manarat Riyadh International School. Maarif emphasizes a national and international education approach, inclusion, gifted education, and well-being across its schools, including MRIS. Enrichment activities such as TEDx events and the Maarif Entrepreneurship Camp illustrate MRIS's engagement with broader educational initiatives.
Community	Community Al-Hussan International Schools are English-medium day schools serving Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Riyadh campus participates in the network's co-curricular framework, which includes a Parents Council and a Student Council. The network offers after-school clubs, including Art, Scrabble, Coding, and Drama, with additional clubs such as Cooking, MUN, and Swimming. Across branches, community events include Wellbeing Marathon in Jubail, Youth Leadership achievements, Kutubee recognition for reading, and a Grade 3 Boys Football League.	Community The school emphasizes Arabic language and cultural programs, including hosting an inter-school Quran Competition. The campus also hosts TEDx events, such as TEDx MRS 2024, reflecting opportunities for students to engage with global ideas. Enrichment activities include the Maarif Entrepreneurship Camp and a range of after-school clubs. Parent involvement is encouraged through formal channels and a broader Maarif commitment to parent partnerships, including a School Calendar and a Parents' Gateway.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school maintains a Parents Council to involve families as active partners in the school. The council's mission is to support the school in meeting the educational, social and physical health needs of children through effective and meaningful involvement of parents as partners. Its objectives include representing parental views, promoting a positive school environment, seeking the cooperation of the school community, recognizing diversity, providing feedback, developing communication, promoting good relations with the community, raising funds for equipment and activities, and organizing parent volunteers. Members are elected for a two-year term, and when their children leave the school they resign. The council acts in an advisory capacity to the Head and the General Manager on issues such as school policy, curriculum, the school year calendar, the code of students' behaviour, communication strategies, co-curricular activities, health and safety, facilities and learning resources. The Parents' Council constitution guides its operation.	Parent teacher association There is no dedicated PTA page published for Manarat Riyadh International School; parent involvement is described through Maarif Education's broader parent-partnership framework. Maarif describes a robust partnership with parents as a core driver of school development. Parent-facing channels include the School Calendar, Parents' Gateway, and Policies to facilitate involvement and feedback. Enrichment programs such as Maarif Entrepreneurship Camp and After School Clubs include opportunities for parent participation and volunteering. Parent communications and newsletters are part of the MRIS/Maarif framework. Maarif emphasizes parent engagement as a pathway to student leadership and community service.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school is an English-medium day school serving Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Riyadh campus is part of the Al-Hussan International Schools group. The campus opened in 2011 and is purpose-built and air-conditioned. There are four sections with separate entrances for the Boys Section, Girls Section, Pre School, and Boys School, plus an Administration area; classrooms are spacious, air-conditioned, and accommodate 24 students, with projectors and interactive whiteboards.	Academic & intellectual Manarat Al Riyadh International School is part of Maarif Education and operates in Riyadh. It emphasizes enhancing teaching interactivity across all grade levels, improving core academic skills as reflected in assessments such as NAFS, Qudurat, Tahsili, PSAT, SAT, AP, and MAP, and prioritizing student mental health and well-being through a Dean of Well-being. It also focuses on student ownership of the school environment, support for gifted and talented learners through Mawhiba, inclusion for students with special educational needs, and development of an Early Childhood Department that uses play-based, developmentally appropriate approaches.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school has an art room.	Arts & creative The school supports community through volunteering opportunities and offers co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including programs in music, sports, and community service. It hosts activities and exhibitions and engages students in fields such as public speaking, art, and creative projects.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Arabic language is an integral part of the curricula, and the school is noted as the only one hosting an inter-schools Quran Competition. The school also emphasizes cultural values within its international education framework.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and encourages student involvement in activities outside the classroom, including field trips and various student-led initiatives that reinforce collaboration and leadership.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Community service programs are part of the school ethos, with a focus on developing empathy and social responsibility through volunteering and service opportunities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school supports leadership and professional development through programs for gifted students (Mawhiba, Mawhoob, Ibdaa) and initiatives that foster ownership, leadership, and responsibility among students.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The sports facilities include two air-conditioned gymnasiums and a play area with outdoor spaces for basketball, football, tennis, and badminton. A full-time nurse provides medical services.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Mental health and well-being are prioritized via the Dean of Well-being, with a focus on creating a positive, inclusive school culture that supports student wellness and belonging.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school is an English-medium day school serving Kindergarten (KG I) through Grade 12.	Language provision MRIS offers American and British curricula. K-8 is predominantly American, though the British curriculum is briefly introduced in the intermediate stage. Grades 9-12 offer both the American and the British curricula starting grade 9. External exams and assessments include Cambridge-CAIE, IGCSE and A-Levels (British stream) and College Board SATs, PSATs, and AP (American stream).
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The school is part of Maarif Education. Accreditation materials describe a global network supporting continuous school improvement, and claim local or Middle Eastern accreditation for Maarif, with a third accreditation outside the United States.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Obtain the introductory package from the School Reception for an initial overview of Al-Hussan International Schools. The package introduces the admissions process and outlines the next steps. It helps families begin planning the application timeline. The School Reception will direct you to the Registrar for further steps. 2. Meet with the Registrar for more information about the school and the completion of the documents required for registration. The Registrar provides guidance on the registration process and the documents needed. Bring any questions about admissions to this meeting. 3. Make an appointment with the Head of School for information about the curriculum and other academic issues. The Head of School can discuss the curriculum structure and policy considerations. This meeting helps assess if the program aligns with the student's needs. 4. Bring in the following completed documents and forms to the Registrar: application form, two passport-size photographs, original birth certificate for KG-1 to G-1, one copy of health certificate (immunization record), one copy of the student and parents' Saudi Arabian National Identification Card or Residence Permit (Iqama), one copy of passports for mother, father and child, original leaving certificate and most recent report card from the last school for Grade 2 onward. These documents support the placement and enrollment process. 5. Students coming from abroad must have the report card attested by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Saudi Embassy of their country prior to enrollment. Provide one copy of the report card and one copy of the leaving certificate, along with a letter verifying the father's employment. Include a map showing residence with address and telephone number and emergency contact numbers. 6. Students transferring from one region to another within Saudi Arabia must have their report cards attested by the Ministry of Education of the region they are leaving. The school may request additional supporting documentation as part of the transfer process. 7. Sign up for the Placement Test. This step initiates the evaluation that supports grade placement and course considerations. 8. Prospective students take the Placement Test. The results determine appropriate placement in the curriculum and any subject requirements. 9. Parents, the student and the administration meet (if necessary) to discuss the Placement Test results and sign the guarantee form. This meeting finalizes placement decisions and enrollment terms. 10. Pay fees to the Accounting Office. Registration is considered complete only after payment of full term fees, receipt of the required documentation, and finalisation of placement.	Admissions 1. Registration procedures: There are two ways for parents to register their children: by visiting the school to fill the application form, or by registering online via enquiry.maarif.sa and then visiting the school to complete the application. An interview and admission test are conducted as part of the process. All required documents must be submitted to complete the student file. Tuition for the first term must be paid, and enrollment is confirmed when the school issues the enrollment confirmation. 2. Registration requirements: Registration requires several documents: the student's birth certificate, National ID for Saudis or Resident ID for non-Saudis, and Iqama or passports for non-Saudis. A Saudi family card and vaccination certificate are also required, along with a health record or health screening form in certain cases. For transfers within the Kingdom, a Noor transfer and a statement that the student is not a fee defaulter are needed, plus the original last progress card and financial clearance from the former school if it is private. Four photos are required for KG, and if a student under 6 applies to Grade 1, a certificate of attendance and a kindergarten recommendation are required. 3. Enrollment confirmation: Payment of the first-term tuition completes the financial requirement. The student's file must be complete with all required documents to proceed. Enrollment is confirmed once the school issues the enrollment confirmation. The enrollment confirmation finalizes the process.
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Waitlist	Waitlist The school admits students based on available space. If space is not immediately available, the applicant's name and details are recorded on a Waiting List on a first-come, first-served basis. If there are siblings already enrolled, they receive preference on the Waiting List provided they meet admission requirements.	Waitlist —
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