Mawhiba Program for Elite Universities (Tamayuz)

Tamayuz Program

The Mawhiba Program for Elite Universities (Tamayuz) is an integrated training program to qualify and prepare the best students wishing to study at prestigious American universities ranked among the top 50 universities in the world. The program is implemented in cooperation with a specialized American consulting company and continues for one year starting from the second semester of grade 11 until the student obtains admission to the university.

Advantages

As part of the program, students benefit from a range of valuable services, including:

• An intensive SAT workshop designed to help students achieve competitive scores required by top-tier universities
• An advanced workshop focused on leadership development and the application process for elite universities
• A short workshop focused on College Application Strategies
• Seven one-on-one counseling sessions, during which a comprehensive plan is created to enhance each student’s academic profile and personal background.
• Assisting the student in applying to three elite universities (writing the essay, CV, filling out forms and obtaining letters of recommendation)

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Achievements

Registration & Nomination

Enrollment Requirements for the Mawhiba Program for Elite Universities (Tamayuz)

Target Group:
Students in Grade 11

Program Format:

Online.

Program Registration Requirements:

The student must have a minimum of 90% in their overall school average for Grade 9 and Grade 10.
The student must achieve at least 90% in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science during Grades 9 & 10.
The student must obtain a minimum score of 1000 on the SAT, or achieve an equivalent score on one of the following alternative tests:

TOEFL iBT	IELTS
80	6.5

4. The student must pass the personal interview.

5. The student must read and acknowledge the terms and policies and comply with all program requirements.

6. The student must pay all program fees after receiving notification of acceptance into the program, for final registration to be confirmed.

Note: Registration for the program is open from September to October each year, with the program officially beginning in November and continuing for a full year.

For SAT test details and dates,click here.

Program Fees:

Class	Description	Program Fees	Additional Deposit Amount**
Mawhiba Students (Class A)	Saudi students from the National Program for Gifted Identification who have scored 1550 or higher on the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) for 2024-2025.	SR 2000	SR 1000
Mawhiba Student (Class B)	1. Saudi students who have won 'Medals/Certificates of Achievement' in international Olympiads supervised by Mawhiba in various fields of mathematics and science. 2. Saudi students awarded prizes at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).	SR 2,000
Mawhiba Students (Class C)	Saudi students from the National Program for Gifted Identification who have scored between 1400 and 1549 on the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) for 2023-2024.	SR 3,000
Saudi students not enrolled in Mawhiba	Saudi students not included in Mawhiba student classes A, B, and C.	SR 4,000
Non-Saudi Students	Students of other nationalities	SR 10,000
Students with a partial waiver	Students who meet one of the following conditions: • Families receiving social security benefits. • Children of martyrs. •Individuals whose financial incapacity is verified through a legal document, such as an insolvency certificate.	SR 150
Important Notes: 1. Program fees do not cover test registration or university application fees. 2. Children of Saudi citizen mothers will be treated as Saudi students with regard to program fees. 3. ** The additional deposit will be refunded upon completion of the program. 4. All fees listed above are exclusive of VAT. For inquiries, please contact us via email at: tamayuz@mawhiba.org.sa

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Program Details

Workshop Schedule

Training Workshops	Date	Duration	Time
SAT Boot Camp	November / December 2025 (During the end of first semester school break)	13 Days	5:00 - 9:30 PM
SAT Boot Camp (For Olympiad Students)	January 2026 (Beginning of Second Semester)	13 Days	5:00 - 9:30 PM
College Admissions Strategies Workshop	March / April 2026	3 Days	5:00 - 8:00 PM
College Applications Boot Camp	August 2026 (The last week of Summer Break)	7 Days	5:00 - 9:30 PM
One-on-One Counseling Sessions	During the year	7 Sessions	Up to one hour
Notes: Due to a scheduling conflict between the first workshop and the Winter Forum for International Olympiad students, another SAT Boot Camp will be held in the second semester exclusively for International Olympiad students. The training workshop dates will be determined after the academic calendar for the year 1447 AH is approved.

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Common Questions

General

What is the Tamayuz Program?

It is an integrated training program to qualify and prepare students from the Kingdom who wish to obtain admission to the best American Universities.

Who is the target audience?

The program is designed for Grade 11 students.

What is the SAT test?

It is a test similar to the achievement test but in English and is required by most distinguished American universities. The test contains two sections: a section for mathematics and a section for English. you can visit the following link: To learn more about the test

Where can I take the SAT?

Test centers are available in some cities in the Kingdom. If there is no test center in your city, you can register in the city closest to you. To view a list of test centers, you can access the following link: test centers here.

Do students receive any preparatory training before joining the program?

Yes, the Preparation for Tamayuz Program is offered to grade 10 students, which introduces students to university admission requirements early on and prepares them to achieve the SAT score required to register in The Tamayuz Program.

What are the sites that help students prepare for the SAT test?

Khan Academy offers a variety of SAT practice tests that will help you learn about the types of questions on the test You can access the site by clicking on the following link

How can I study medicine in America?

Medicine is not available for undergraduate study at American universities. However, students wishing to study medicine in America can study a scientific major such as biology or chemistry at the undergraduate level and then start studying medicine after obtaining a bachelor's degree. To read more about studying medicine in America, : you can see the link below here

What documents are required from the student?

The following documents are required from the student:

Grade 9 and Grade 10 school certificate

SAT test report or results from other required tests

When is the program fee due?

The fees are paid after passing the personal interview and the student is notified of his acceptance into the program.

When is the personal interview scheduled?

After completing the requirements in the registration form, the student’s status is changed from registered to candidate. The student then books an interview appointment on the system.

What kind of questions does a personal interview include?

General questions are used to measure your English language level and identify your academic and professional inclinations.

What majors are available for study?

The majors recommended by Mawhiba are STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). To learn about the majors available for each scholarship entity, you can view them in important links.

Can I register for the program if I do not know what major I intend to study?

Yes. One of the advantages of the program is that it helps you decide which major you want to study.

How do I find SAT test centers in my city?

By entering the following link here

Why should a student take the SAT before enrolling in the Tamayuz Program?

Prestigious universities require an SAT score between 1400-1600. Therefore, an applicant is required to have a minimum SAT score of 1000 and then undergo test coaching to achieve the required score from the universities.

What is the difference between the “Tamayuz" program and the “Preparation for Tamayuz” program?

Preparation for Tamayuz

Tamayuz

Target group

Grade 10

Grade 11

program duration

a month and a half

Full year

Program Services

SAT training only

(SAT training – college essay writing training – help with university applications and filling out forms – individual counseling sessions – etc.)

Required tests

STEP - TOEIC - TOEFL iBT - IELTS

SAT – TOEFL iBT – IELTS

Program Outputs

Get accepted into the Excellence Program

Start preparing for university applications early

Get accepted into the best American universities

How can I prepare for the SAT before the test date?

There are many useful websites that help students prepare for the test. You can view important links to access the websites.

Can I get admission into the Tamayuz Program with just my STEP test score?

The STEP test score is accepted for application to the Preparation for Tamayuz Program, but not for the Tamayuz Program targeting grade 11 students.

When registering for the SAT, I am asked for my school code, and I do not have it. What should I do?

You can choose "my school is not listed" and then complete the steps.

Do I have to do all the English tests mentioned in the program's page?

You can only take one of the tests shown on the program page.

Can I take the SAT ONLINE from home?

The SAT ONLINE test is administered at select test centers. There is no option to take the test from home.

Do I have to enter the "Preparation for Tamayuz" Program in order to be able to register for the E"Tamayuz" Program?

Participation in the "Preparation for Tamayuz" Program is not required to be accepted into the Tamayuz Program.

What does a non-Saudi student benefit from participating in the program?

Non-Saudi students can register to benefit from the program content and training.

Does the Tamayuz program end with the scholarship?

The Mawhiba Program for Elite Universities (Tamayuz) focuses exclusively on training. Once a student is admitted to a prestigious university, they can apply for scholarships through partner agencies such as the Ministry of Education, KAUST, Aramco, and others.

Does the program target British and American universities?

No, the program targets American universities only.