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OWIS American Academy

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SAR 27,800 - 42,200
Ages 3 - 11 years
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 24

Building No 2517, Al Muruj, Olaya St, Riyadh 13334, Saudi Arabia

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The Essentials

OWIS American Academy has typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
OWIS American Academy Riyadh is in the Al Muruj district of Riyadh, with the campus located on Olaya Street and Mann Street. The exact address is Al Muruj, Olaya Street, Mann Street, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is near Exit 9 on King Khalid Road, providing convenient access to major city routes and public transport. The school sits in a central Riyadh area with straightforward road connections to surrounding neighbourhoods.

Stages
OWIS American Academy Riyadh is described as serving Pre-KG to Grade 5. The campus materials indicate a focus on Early Years through Elementary levels, aligned with an American curriculum. (Pre-KG to Grade 5)

Type
The school operates as a day school. It offers programmes from Pre-KG through at least Grade 5, with daily schedules shown for Pre-KG to Grade 5 and Grade 1 to Grade 9 on related pages. There is no indication of boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The OWIS Global Schools Group notes a diverse student body across its campuses, with about 70 nationalities represented. In addition, Parent Essentials describes a community of students and families from over 50 countries. The exact local-to-international ratio is not published.

Additional learning support
Inclusion is a stated priority, with provisions for academic and non‑academic support to help diverse learners succeed. The school describes reinforcement sessions and inclusive practices as part of its learning environment.

Country affiliation
The academy follows an American curriculum and is part of the Global Schools Group network. It does not cite a formal country-specific affiliation beyond its American curriculum framework.

Religious affiliation
There is no explicit religious affiliation stated. Arabic and Islamic studies are included in the curriculum as required by Saudi Ministry guidelines.

School day structure
Pre-KG–KG2 attend Sunday to Wednesday from 7:30am to 1:00pm and Thursday 7:30am–12:00pm. Grades 1–5 (and beyond in related OWIS materials) run Sunday to Wednesday from 7:30am to 3:00pm and Thursday 7:30am–12:00pm.

Bus service
OWIS Riyadh provides school bus transportation with routes across most major Riyadh residential areas. Transport policies and a dedicated bus service are published, and annual bus fees apply. The current bus fee is SAR 7,000 per year (two-way) with increases to SAR 7,500 for the 2025–26 academic year.
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Fees

Annual tuition at OWIS American Academy ranges from SAR 27,800 to SAR 42,200 for 2026/27.

Application and one‑time fees
- Application Fee: SAR 500 (one‑time).
- Registration Fee: SAR 3,000 (one‑time).

Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual totals)
- Pre‑KG
- Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 11,120.
- Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 8,340.
- Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 8,340.
- Annual total: SAR 27,800.

- KG 1
- Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 12,200.
- Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 9,150.
- Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 9,150.
- Annual total: SAR 30,500.

- KG 2
- Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 13,280.
- Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 9,960.
- Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 9,960.
- Annual total: SAR 33,200.

- Grades 1–5
- Term 1 (Sep–Dec): SAR 14,520.
- Term 2 (Jan–Mar): SAR 10,890.
- Term 3 (Apr–Jun): SAR 10,890.
- Annual total: SAR 36,300.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school operates a three‑term academic billing cycle: Term 1 (Sep–Dec), Term 2 (Jan–Mar) and Term 3 (Apr–Jun).
- Fees are charged on a term basis and are stated as term‑based, non‑refundable.
- The school offers the option to pay annual tuition in three instalments.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered for this campus / no boarding fees are listed in the fee schedule for this campus.

Other compulsory and recurring costs
- Annual Technology Fee (KG1 to Grade 9 reference): SAR 2,200 per year (technology/device provision).
- Bus (transport) fee: SAR 750 per month (bus service is charged separately from tuition).
- Uniform fee (examples shown in the schedule vary by year group):
- Pre‑KG: SAR 565.
- Grades 1–5: amounts shown for those grade bands include uniform fees (example values in the schedule include SAR 652 for Grades 1–5 in parts of the published fee schedule).
- Books fee (examples by year group shown in the schedule):
- Pre‑KG example: SAR 1,348.
- Grades 1–5 examples: SAR values shown in the schedule range (e.g., SAR 1,391–1,435) depending on year group.
- Activity fee (example shown): SAR 435.

VAT, discounts and special offers
- VAT is applicable to annual fees for resident students, excluding Saudi citizens.
- A special offer (discount) is identified in the published fee material (example: a 7.5% tuition discount is listed as an OWIS special offer).

Refund information
- Term fees are specified as term‑based and non‑refundable. The published fee schedule marks term charges as non‑refundable.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment modes shown include: Cash, Cheque and Debit Card / Credit Card.
- Bank transfer is not listed among the primary payment modes in the published fee information. VAT treatment for resident and non‑resident students is shown separately.

Notes on inclusions
- The tuition figures listed above cover tuition only; transport, technology, uniform, books and activity charges are shown separately in the fee schedule.
Academics

OWIS American Academy teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
OWIS American Academy Riyadh offers a launching Pre-KG to Grade 5 program built on an American curriculum centered on California Common Core Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Arabic and Islamic Studies are provided in line with MOE requirements, with Arabic language instruction available from Pre-KG and more extensive Arabic/Islamic classes from Grade 1. The Primary School operates under an IB PYP framework alongside the American curriculum, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and global-mindedness. In Middle School (Grades 6–8), subjects include English, Math, Science, Digital Literacy, Art, Music, PE, and World Languages (French and Chinese), with MOE Arabic and Islamic Studies and KSA Social Studies also taught. In High School, graduation requires a structured set of credits across English, Math, Science, World Language, Arabic/Islamic Studies or TA/Independent Research, PE, Geography, Visual/Performing Arts, and electives, with a detailed credits breakdown available for core and elective areas. Instruction is in English, with additional language options and MOE-aligned Arabic and Islamic studies; the Riyadh academic year runs January to December.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the online enquiry form with essential details about your child. This initiates the admissions conversation and helps the team understand your requirements. The enquiry collects basic information to begin processing your application. 2. After submitting the enquiry, an application fee of SAR 500 and a registration fee of SAR 3000 apply. The fees are non-refundable, and the registration fee will be adjusted in the tuition. VAT applies to the registration and application fees for non-Saudi students. 3. Submit the required documents: a copy of the child's passport and both parents' passports, the child's birth certificate, three recent passport-sized photos, a sponsorship letter (if applicable), a rental contract or housing ownership document, a medical fitness report, and the previous year's final report plus current year-to-date report for all grades. Foreign students must provide the original report cards for the last two years, certified by the relevant authorities. Documents are reviewed as part of the application. 4. Individual student assessment and evaluation is conducted either face-to-face or online. The assessment supports placement decisions and identifies readiness for the targeted grade. Results inform the provisional admission decision. 5. On successful submission of documents and payment of the registration fee, a provisional admission is granted to secure your child's admission. This provisional status confirms eligibility while final enrollment is completed. Parents receive communications with next steps and timelines. 6. Register your child in the Noor system, the online platform for student registrations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Noor is the official enrollment platform used for SA schools. Final enrollment is completed through Noor after provisional admission.

Waitlist
Admission is based on the applicant's submission and seat availability in the relevant grade. This means spaces may be limited depending on grade and capacity.
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