Modern Global International Schools
- American
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 8.53K–15.1K
SAR 32K–56.5K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Modern Global International Schools (MGIS) is an American international school in Riyadh offering an American curriculum integrated with the IB Primary Years Programme. It runs campuses in Qortuba and Digital City and serves boys and girls from Nursery to Grade 9, with a focus on academic excellence, character development and appreciation of cultures.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2026-2027
Curriculum
American · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 1–15
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2017
- School day
- 07:15-14:00
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery/Pre-k | SAR 32,000≈ USD 8.53K |
| KG 1 | SAR 32,000≈ USD 8.53K |
| KG 2 | SAR 34,000≈ USD 9.07K |
| KG 3 | SAR 36,500≈ USD 9.73K |
| Grade 1 | SAR 40,500≈ USD 10.8K |
| Grade 2 | SAR 42,500≈ USD 11.3K |
| Grade 3 | SAR 44,500≈ USD 11.9K |
| Grade 4 | SAR 46,500≈ USD 12.4K |
| Grade 5 | SAR 48,500≈ USD 12.9K |
| Grade 6 | SAR 50,500≈ USD 13.5K |
| Grade 7 | SAR 52,500≈ USD 14K |
| Grade 8 | SAR 54,500≈ USD 14.5K |
| Grade 9 | SAR 56,500≈ USD 15.1K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery/Pre-k | SAR 32,000 (about USD 8.53K) |
| KG 1 | SAR 32,000 (about USD 8.53K) |
| KG 2 | SAR 34,000 (about USD 9.07K) |
| KG 3 | SAR 36,500 (about USD 9.73K) |
| Grade 1 | SAR 40,500 (about USD 10.8K) |
| Grade 2 | SAR 42,500 (about USD 11.3K) |
| Grade 3 | SAR 44,500 (about USD 11.9K) |
| Grade 4 | SAR 46,500 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Grade 5 | SAR 48,500 (about USD 12.9K) |
| Grade 6 | SAR 50,500 (about USD 13.5K) |
| Grade 7 | SAR 52,500 (about USD 14K) |
| Grade 8 | SAR 54,500 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Grade 9 | SAR 56,500 (about USD 15.1K) |
Source: school website (mgis-sa.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Global International Schools (this school) | SAR 32,000 (about USD 8.53K) | SAR 56,500 (about USD 15.1K) |
| SEK International School Riyadh | SAR 31,500 (about USD 8.4K) | SAR 73,500 (about USD 19.6K) |
| One World International School, Riyadh | SAR 37,260 (about USD 9.94K) | SAR 62,100 (about USD 16.6K) |
| Downe House Riyadh | SAR 54,855 (about USD 14.6K) | SAR 97,520 (about USD 26K) |
| Abdulaziz International School Al-Sulaimaniah | SAR 30,000 (about USD 8K) | SAR 46,000 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Kingdom Schools | SAR 36,000 (about USD 9.6K) | SAR 57,000 (about USD 15.2K) |
Source: school website (mgis-sa.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- SAR 5,000
- Deposit
- SAR 5,000
- Bus
- SAR 4,500
- Corporate discount
- Yes
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
- School bus
- Yes
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Source: Read from the school's website
Digital City: Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Rd, Al Nakheel, Riyadh. Qortuba: Abdallah Ibn Ibrahim Ibn Seif, Riyadh. KAPSARC nursery site also listed.
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