Modern Global International Schools (MGIS) offer campuses in both Qortuba and Digital City.
We are committed to teaching and reaching high-quality academic standards for scholars, Nursery- Grade 9.
We pride ourselves on our family environment where students feel safe to grow and explore.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 40 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
Number of students
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1000
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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32
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Most common nationality
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Saudi
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Ratio of local students to international students
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43% Saudi
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Native English speaking teachers
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Absolutely
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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No
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Arabic and French
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Max. number of students per class
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24
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Average number of students per class
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18
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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Smart boards, Chromebooks, Classera, Google Classrooms and ClassDojo.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
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Yes, through Classera Platform
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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We only teach Islamic and Islamic English for non-Arab speakers.
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How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?
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For non-Muslims, we offer a curriculum called Manners that enhances students social and interactive skills.
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External examinations or assessments available
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We are a primary and middle school, so our students do not sit for externals
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Our homework policy says that students should not sit for more than 30 minutes of homework per day.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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Students do not graduate from our school. We are a primary and middle school only.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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No
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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Gifted and talented students participate in the school’s Art exhibition, Music Day, and sports tournaments.
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Student access to education psychologist
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No, we don’t have an educational psychologist. We only have a social worker who monitors students’ behaviors and help them at all times.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Our students sit for an entrance test that includes English and Arabic. In both tests, students are required to read age-appropriate passages and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions.
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Waiting list
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In some grades
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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On going
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes
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School start time
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7:40
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School finish time
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2:00 but 1:20 for KG
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Supervised care before/after school
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No, it doesn’t. However, there are after school clubs that students can participate in.
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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Lunch is available for an extra fee
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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• Football pitch
• Basketball Court
• Nursery
• Art Center
• Music Room
• Classrooms (KG1 to Grade 9)
• Library
• Recess area
• Science Laboratory
• Playgrounds
• Lockers
• Theater
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Sports facilities at the school
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We have a gym and two soccer playground that are also used as basketball and handball courts.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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Modern Global International Schools (MGIS) offer campuses in both Qortuba and Digital City.
We are committed to teaching and reaching high-quality academic standards for scholars, Nursery- Grade 9.
We pride ourselves on our family environment where students feel safe to grow and explore.
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Teaching approach of the school
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Our school is an IB student centered community. We focus on student agency where each student’s voice and choice is greatly expressed. Students at our school learn to own their own learning through inquiry and research-based education. Our curriculums are all built on the US common core state standards; however, we use the IB-PYP framework to build students who are open-minded, thinkers, communicators, risk takers, disciplined, and balanced.
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Qortuba Campus
The MGIS Qortuba Campus, located next to the Wadi Qortuba Compound in Riyadh, caters to students of ages 0 - 14. The school has a Nursery for the young ones and then start KG at age 3. Currently, we cater to grade 8 but have the approval to offer grade 9.
The campus has a designated Boy's section from Grades 4 - 8, a library, science labs, computer labs, outdoor play areas, a gym, and an art lab.
Active learning is integral to the school's approach to education and the students build confidence while demonstrating their learning.
Digital City Campus
The beautiful campus caters to students of ages 0 - 12. The school has a Nursery for the young ones and then start KG at age 3. Currently, we cater to grade 6.
The campus has a designated KG section from Nursery to KG3 and a separate building for the Primary grades 1 - 6. The campus has libraries, science labs, computer labs, outdoor play areas, a gym, and art labs.
Active learning is integral to the school's approach to education and the students build confidence while demonstrating their learning.
The MGIS Digital City Campus, located in the heart of Riyadh, Digital City is Saudi Arabia’s first mixed-use development with commercial, residential, and retail offerings.
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