Grade Levels | American International School in Riyadh – MGIS
At Modern Global International Schools (MGIS) in Riyadh, we provide a comprehensive educational journey from Nursery through Grade 9, offering a high-quality American curriculum enriched by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework.
Our learning environment supports students at every stage of their development, from early childhood exploration and foundational learning to academic growth, critical thinking, and greater independence.
With campuses in Qortuba and Digital City, MGIS is committed to nurturing confident, curious, and responsible learners through engaging educational experiences, personalized attention, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Early Childhood Education
3 months – 3 years
A caring and stimulating environment focused on early development, exploration, and social interaction.
KG1 – KG3
3 – 5 years
Building essential early literacy, numeracy, communication, and inquiry skills through meaningful learning experiences.
Grades 1 – 5
6 – 10 years
Developing academic knowledge, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through a balanced learning approach.
Grades 6 – 9
11 – 14 years
Strengthening subject knowledge, independent learning, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
| Grade Level | Age Requirement |
| Nursery | 3 months – 3 years |
| KG1 | 3 years |
| KG2 | 4 years |
| KG3 | 5 years |
| Grade 1 | 6 years |
| Grade 2 | 7 years |
| Grade 3 | 8 years |
| Grade 4 | 9 years |
| Grade 5 | 10 years |
| Grade 6 | 11 years |
| Grade 7 | 12 years |
| Grade 8 | 13 years |
| Grade 9 | 14 years |
Age eligibility: Students must reach the required age by August 19 of the relevant academic year.
Average per class, with one classroom teacher.
American academic standards with
English, Arabic & French
7:40 AM – 1:40 PM
