Dome International Schools vs Manarat Al Riyadh International School

	D Dome International Schools Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	M Manarat Al Riyadh International School Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year SAR 25,125 - 40,125	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, American Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 3,300	Pupils 3,700
Typical class size	Typical class size 14	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Dome International Schools operates three campuses in Riyadh: Al-Massif, Al-Malqa, and The Global Line Academy. All three campuses are in the northern part of Riyadh. The Al-Massif campus is located at 2336 Al Maidani, Almasiaf, and the Al-Malqa campus is in Al Malqa; The Global Line Academy serves the northern Riyadh area as well.	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 Dome campuses offer education from preschool through to middle school. Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary are available at the Al-Massif and Al-Malqa campuses, with The Global Line Academy providing an IB pathway (PYP and MYP) as a Candidate School.	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 External sources list the Dome network as co-educational (mixed gender); official materials do not explicitly state whether campuses are run as mixed or gender-segregated. Some third-party listings describe separate Boys and Girls schools within the Dome network.	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 The Dome network includes learners from about 36 nationalities. The most common nationalities are not published publicly, and there is no disclosed ratio of local to international students.	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 There is no detailed public description of in-house SEN provisions on official Dome materials. The network does indicate partnerships with the Special Needs Association, suggesting external collaboration related to SEN activities.	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 The schools are based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They offer international curricula within a Saudi context and do not indicate a formal country affiliation beyond their Saudi location.	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 The Dome schools emphasize Islamic values as part of their ethos.	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation is not specified; MRIS operates as an international program within the Maarif network.
School day structure	School day structure The standard school week runs Sunday to Thursday. School day hours are approximately 6:30 to 14:00, with extended care options available on site.	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 Dome operates a bus service with Zone 1 and Zone 2 routes across the Al-Massif and Al-Malqa campuses and The Global Line Academy. The transport program includes tracking via a mobile app and in-vehicle cameras, with assigned seats. Pick-up times begin around 07:00 and stops cover multiple neighborhoods.	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 Scope and currency These fee figures are published for the 2025–2026 academic year and are quoted in Saudi riyals (SAR). Tuition fees — Dome International Schools (by campus and curriculum) - Dome Schools Al‑Massif — American System (annual tuition, SAR): Nursery / Pre‑KG: SAR 18,000; KG1–KG3: SAR 23,500; Grades 1–6: SAR 27,000; Grades 7–9: SAR 29,500; Grades 10–12: SAR 35,000. (American-system figures shown for Al‑Massif / The Global Line Academy in the school's published fee pages.) - Dome Schools Al‑Massif — British System (annual tuition, SAR): Reception / KG2 and equivalent early years: SAR 26,125 (varies by exact year/stage); Primary and lower grades range from about SAR 28,000 to SAR 30,625; Secondary and IGCSE years range from about SAR 32,125 to SAR 41,125 for AS/A2 years (specific grade-by-grade amounts are published by stage). - Dome International Schools Al‑Malqa — American System (annual tuition, SAR): Nursery / Pre‑KG: SAR 20,000; KG1–KG3: SAR 30,000; Grades 1–6: SAR 35,000; Grades 7–9: SAR 38,500; Grades 10–12: SAR 45,000. - Dome International Schools Al‑Malqa — British System (annual tuition, SAR): Reception / KG01–KG02: SAR 33,500; KG03: SAR 36,000; Grades 1–5: SAR 38,000; Grade 6: SAR 39,500; Grades 7–8: SAR 41,500; Grade 9 (IGCSE Year 1): SAR 44,000; Grade 10 (IGCSE Year 2): SAR 47,500; Grade 11 (AS): SAR 51,000; Grade 12 (A2): SAR 53,500. - The Global Line Academy — published American System examples (annual tuition, SAR): Nursery: SAR 18,000; KG: SAR 23,500; Grades 1–6: SAR 27,000; Grades 7–9: SAR 29,500; Grades 10–12: SAR 35,000. - Aggregate per‑grade annual fee examples (British curriculum / Al‑Massif shown by grade): Kindergarten 1 (age 3): SAR 25,125; Kindergarten 2: SAR 25,125; Kindergarten 3: SAR 27,000; Grade 1: SAR 28,500; Grade 6: SAR 29,625; Grade 9: SAR 33,000; Grade 12: SAR 40,125. These per‑grade totals are presented as the school's published annual fee levels for 2025/2026. Application / registration fees - No separate, fixed application or non‑refundable registration fee amount is listed on the school's published fee pages for the campuses above. The admissions and enrollment documentation references a Fees Policy and an Enrollment Contract that covers fee terms and withdrawal rules, but the site's public fee pages do not publish a distinct application fee amount. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published tuition figures are presented as annual amounts. The school's admission materials direct families to complete the online inquiry and begin the application/registration via a family Dome & GLA portal; the Enrollment Contract and Fees Policy govern billing and withdrawal terms. Public fee pages and the campus fee listings show annual totals and note that installment/booking options are made available through the school's admissions/finance arrangements, but a detailed term‑by‑term instalment table and exact due‑dates are not published in the public fee pages. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published campus materials; the school operates as day campuses in its published information. No campus fee pages publish a separate boarding/dormitory charge. Other mandatory or one‑off costs - Transportation (Al‑Malqa example): published zone rates are shown as Zone 01 two‑way SAR 6,000 / one‑way SAR 3,500; Zone 02 two‑way SAR 7,000 / one‑way SAR 4,000. - Uniform (Al‑Malqa example): a uniform fee of SAR 500 is shown on the Malqa registration form. - Books, learning resources, activity charges and other miscellaneous fees: the school's published annual tuition schedules present tuition totals; separate costs for textbooks, workbooks, extra‑curricular activities, exam fees (IGCSE/AS/A2) or other consumables may be charged in addition to the published tuition but are not itemised in the general tuition tables on the public fee pages. Parents are contractually required to review the Enrollment Contract and Fees Policy for the full schedule of additional charges. VAT / tax note - The campus registration materials and fee pages specify that published campus fees are shown exclusive of VAT / taxes where noted (examples show “All Fees are Exclusive of VAT”). Expect any applicable VAT or government charges to be added where required. Refund and withdrawal information - The public fee pages do not publish a line‑by‑line refund table. The school's Admissions information confirms an Enrollment Contract that contains a Withdrawal Policy and Fees Policy which define refund and cancellation rules; specific refund calculations and eligibility are set out in those contractual documents rather than in the general fee listings. Payment options and how payments are handled - The admissions process is managed via the family Dome & GLA portal (families are directed to sign onto their portal during application), and the Enrollment Contract governs billing and instalments. Published public pages and campus fee listings indicate that instalment/booking arrangements are offered, but the school's public fee pages do not list a precise menu of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card or local payment services) in the fee tables. Payment method details and the available instalment plans are provided to families through admissions/finance at contract stage. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discounts and other concessions are indicated as available in summary fee listings and third‑party fee summaries; specific discount levels and eligibility conditions are set out in admissions/fees documentation rather than in the headline annual‑fee tables. Notes on interpreting these figures - The amounts above are the published annual tuition figures and the published transport/uniform charges that appear in the school's campus fee pages and affiliated registration pages for the 2025–2026 academic year. Individual families' billed amounts may differ once one‑time enrolment items, transport, uniforms, exam charges, VAT and any applicable discounts or sibling concessions are applied under the Enrollment Contract and Fees Policy.	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 —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	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 —	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.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	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 Dome International Schools in Riyadh offer American and British curricula with English as the medium of instruction, and The Global Line Academy hosts an IB program as a candidate school for the PYP and MYP. The American pathway follows CCSS and NGSS, with K–7 in the International Foundation Program, Grade 8 in an Orientation Program, and Grades 9–12 in the American Diploma Program (ADP) culminating in SAT assessments. The Cambridge (British) pathway comprises Cambridge Primary (ages 5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (11–14), and Cambridge Upper Secondary (14–16) leading to IGCSE, followed by Cambridge Advanced Levels (AS/A Levels) for ages 16–19. Cambridge Checkpoint exams are available at the end of Primary and Lower Secondary. Across all programs, instruction is conducted in 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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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
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.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school meets the academic and social-emotional needs of college-bound, internationally-minded learners.	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, including which kinds of SEN it can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.	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 The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provisions.	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 The school does not publicly disclose information regarding dedicated mental wellbeing programmes beyond social-emotional learning.	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-related provisions include Pupil Care and anti-bullying initiatives; specific safeguarding policies are not publicly disclosed.	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 Dome International Schools provide a comprehensive physical learning environment with auditoriums, sports facilities, and fitness spaces. The campuses include an auditorium with a stage and three athletic fields. Large swimming pools and modern gymnasiums support a wide range of physical education and team sports. The facilities underpin a holistic education that combines academics and extracurricular opportunities across Dome's campuses.	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 Sports programs are integrated into the school experience. Facilities include large swimming pools and modern gymnasiums. There are three athletic fields. Students participate in football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, and swimming under the guidance of dedicated coaches. The program emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.	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 The school offers American and British curricula and follows Cambridge CAIE standards for the Cambridge curriculum. English is the medium of instruction. The American program includes a Foundation Program for K–7, an Orientation Program for grade 8, and the American Diploma Program (ADP) with SAT for grades 9–12. The Cambridge curriculum includes AS/A Levels. The school is the largest British Council partner in Riyadh and the largest College Board testing center, and offers IELTS preparation and examination.	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 The school provides a broad range of extracurricular activities beyond the classroom. Dome and GLA offer a rich environment of activities outside the classrooms. Sports programs include football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, and swimming under dedicated coaches. The activities emphasize teamwork and holistic development through a variety of clubs and teams.	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 Dome International Schools were founded in 2016 and are governed by a Board of Directors. The journey began on September 18, 2016 with 600 learners. Through strategic partnerships and visionary leadership, the network has grown to around 1,867 learners and operates across multiple Riyadh campuses, including Al-Massif and Al-Malqa, as well as The Global Line Academy. It is the largest British Council partner in the Riyadh region and hosts the region's largest College Board Testing Center; it is also an exclusive IELTS preparation and examination center. The medium of instruction is English, and the network offers American and British curricula with Cambridge CAIE standards.	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 The Dome community is highly international, with learners from over 36 nationalities worldwide. The learner body is complemented by 204 educators from 13 nationalities and a staff from 12 nationalities. Dome and The Global Line Academy provide a broad program of curricular and extracurricular activities, emphasizing inclusive, global experiences. Open houses and campus events are used to engage families and build community.	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 A formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is not publicly described in Dome's materials. Dome emphasizes robust school–family partnerships and inclusion as core values. Parent involvement is encouraged through events and communications, including open houses and campus visits for prospective or current families. Families are invited to engage with the schools via tours and the admissions process. External coverage describes the school as fostering a proactive parent community and partnerships that support student success.	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 offers American, British, IB, and bilingual curricula. The school positions itself as serving college-bound, internationally-minded learners. It uses HMH Harcourt blended education for online learning. The school has a diverse community with learners from 36 nationalities.	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 —	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 The school has learners from 36 nationalities, creating a diverse cultural environment. This diversity supports cross-cultural engagement and global perspectives.	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 The school emphasizes leadership programs, entrepreneurship, and career development.	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 There are three athletic fields supporting sports and outdoor activities. Extended care is offered for students. The working hours are Sun–Thu 6:30–2:00.	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 medium of instruction is English.	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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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Math Olympiads, ISEF, and Saudi Mawhiba	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. Inquire online and plan a campus visit. Complete the Online Inquiry Form to express interest in Dome International Schools and The Global Line Academy. You can visit any Dome campus (Al-Massif, Al-Malqa, or The Global Line Academy) for a comprehensive tour to understand programs and facilities. This step helps families compare curricula and campus environments across locations. 2. Begin the application through the Dome & GLA portal after submitting the inquiry. Sign into your family's Dome & GLA portal page to access the application forms, track progress, and upload documents. The portal centralizes communications and materials. 3. Attend admission events. Admission events provide opportunities to learn about placement, expectations, and the overall onboarding process for new learners. Staff explain eligibility criteria and how to prepare for a smooth transition. 4. Prepare and submit required documents. Gather guardians' identification documents, the learner's birth certificate, vaccination and medical certificates, transfer documents from Noor (if applicable), previous school records and grade reports, and any attestations or translations as required. If joining from overseas, a medical checkup from a recognized hospital may be needed. 5. Review and sign the Enrollment Contract. The contract outlines learner and parent responsibilities, the fees policy, and the withdrawal policy. 6. Schedule a quick tour if needed. A quick tour can be requested through the admissions process to verify fit and facilities. 7. Finalize enrollment after acceptance. Complete any remaining steps, including required payments per the policy and confirming enrollment in the Dome & GLA systems.	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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