Distribution of Partnership Schools within the Kingdom:
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Based on our awareness at Mawhiba of the importance of the school environment, as one of the basic components of the concept of creativity and giftedness, we launched the “Mawhiba Classes” program in the academic year 2009/2010, in cooperation with a number of public and private schools in the Kingdom, where the schools were selected according to precise specifications, in terms of infrastructure, teaching methods, evaluation methods, learning methods, and teacher qualification.
Mawhiba Classes Program is implemented in collaboration with the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) and a number of selected public and private schools in the cities covered by the program. *
Enrollment in Mawhiba classes is exclusive to students registered in the National Program for Discovering Gifted Students
• To provide gifted students in Grades 4 through 12 with an additional advanced curriculum, internationally recognized, alongside the curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education.
• Enrollment in Mawhiba Classes is exclusive to students registered in the National Program for Gifted Identification.
• Enhancing performance levels in selected schools dedicated to creative and gifted students, and supporting them in meeting the standards of effective school quality.
• Empowering schools to implement advanced curricula in core subjects and to use appropriate teaching, learning, and assessment strategies, in order to develop the abilities of gifted students and enable them to gain admission to prestigious universities.
• Engaging parents in the education and upbringing of their children, and promoting the principle of community participation.
This pillar is dedicated to developing comprehensive methods, standards, and tools for identifying high-performing public and private schools that meet the criteria for partnership with Mawhiba. It includes the application of these standards through multiple evaluation stages to assess schools interested in joining the Mawhiba Classes Program. Based on the evaluation results, recommendations are formulated to guide the selection of eligible schools. The pillar also encompasses the selection and training of local evaluators to ensure the consistent and effective use of Mawhiba’s evaluation standards during the school selection process. In addition, it focuses on creating tools and strategies to enhance the performance of participating schools and on coordinating professional development and training programs for the staff of partner schools, in collaboration with the training pillar.
The training pillar aims to raise awareness among key groups about giftedness, creativity, the characteristics of gifted students, and effective strategies for supporting their development. It seeks to establish a stimulating educational environment that nurtures gifted students both in classrooms and across schools and their wider communities. Additionally, this pillar focuses on providing teachers with the strategies needed to effectively implement Mawhiba curricula and integrate them with the existing curriculum developed by the Ministry of Education. A primary objective is to deepen teachers’ understanding—especially those working with gifted students—of the activities and methodologies used in Mawhiba’s programs. The training initiatives are designed to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including school coordinators, principals, teachers, and parents.
This pillar focuses on overseeing the implementation of advanced supplementary curricula in science and mathematics. These materials are designed to offer a variety of advanced activities that complement, rather than replace, the curricula developed by the Ministry of Education. The primary objective of these curricula is to promote the development of various aspects of the gifted student’s personality, including a deeper knowledge and understanding of key concepts and topics by enriching their knowledge with modern, in-depth information. The curricula emphasize advanced skills specific to the academic subjects, such as understanding major concepts, clarity of ideas, and the development of complex cognitive structures. In addition, they aim to foster essential values, attitudes, and traits, including curiosity, risk-taking, creativity, confidence, open-mindedness, and cooperation, as well as various skills including generalization, reasoning, critical thinking, self-reflection, communication, and dialogue.
The Evaluation Pillar is designed to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the Mawhiba Classes Program while promoting a student-centered learning environment. It emphasizes the importance of evaluation as a tool for learning, not just a measure of learning outcomes. This pillar focuses on equipping all program teachers with comprehensive training and covers a variety of assessment methods, including authentic assessments, performance evaluations, peer assessments, self-assessments, project-based assessments, and the maintenance of student achievement portfolios.
To achieve the above, an end-of-year test was conducted for Mawhiba students in mathematics and science, based on the advanced Mawhiba supplementary curricula starting from the academic year 2011-2012. The focus was on the set of standards that the Mawhiba curricula aim to meet regarding the performance level of gifted students in partner schools, helping to assess their progress over time.
The Parent Support Pillar aims to involve parents in the educational process of their sons and daughters by organizing meetings that introduce Mawhiba curricula and assessment methods. It also focuses on educating parents about their role in the educational process and supporting the program's activities in fostering communication with parents.
The start date of the program will be determined in accordance with the new academic calendar after it is announced by the Ministry of Education
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The end date of the program will be determined in accordance with the new academic calendar after it is announced by the Ministry of Education.
• Studying advanced curricula in science and mathematics, which will enhance various aspects of the gifted student’s personality by focusing on advanced knowledge and understanding, fostering creativity, utilizing logical arguments, emphasizing attention to detail, and developing logical thinking, reasoning, and the ability to form abstract mental images.
• Providing opportunities for many Mawhiba students to participate in a range of local, national, and international competitions and programs for gifted students, achieving notable accomplishments such as medals, top positions, and awards.
• Enabling many Mawhiba students to secure spots in the most prestigious local and international universities.
Mawhiba is expanding its collaboration with qualified educational institutions interested in providing support for gifted students, through partnership agreements with schools that meet the criteria for nurturing giftedness and creativity.
Selected partner schools, enrolled in the Mawhiba Classes Program, receive a comprehensive range of services. These include training programs, educational consultations, and supplementary curricula developed in collaboration with leading local and international educational experts. Moreover, Mawhiba provides these schools with a distinguished group of gifted students, thereby contributing to raising their overall performance levels.
In an effort to broaden opportunities for supporting gifted students and to encourage the participation of both public and private schools, Mawhiba has introduced a set of partnership models for joining the Mawhiba Classes Program.
This model is designed for partnerships with public schools for gifted education, or public schools that already have gifted classes in various education departments, provided they meet the criteria for partnership schools. The goal is to reach a wider segment of gifted students. This model includes the full suite of services offered to partner schools: identifying and nominating top gifted students, providing advanced supplementary curricula, teacher training, educational consultations, and a broad set of assessment tools. Oversight and follow-up responsibilities fall under the purview of the Gifted Education Departments in the respective education authorities. The continuation of this model is directly linked to students' performance in the annual assessment conducted at the end of each academic year. The initial agreement spans three years and is renewable.
It is a contractual model between Mawhiba and selected schools, specifically designed for schools located in small and medium-sized cities, with the possibility of implementation in the outskirts of major cities where no partnership schools currently exist. This model ensures that schools benefit from the full range of services provided by Mawhiba, including the nomination of top-performing gifted students, delivery of advanced supplementary curricula, teacher training, educational consultations, and a wide array of assessment tools. In return, participating schools are required to cover the costs of at least 250 free student registrations for the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) as part of the National Program for Gifted Identification, promoted through a dedicated awareness campaign. Additionally, schools must offer no fewer than 20 scholarships annually, distributed as follows: 5 seats for scholarships with a 100% discount, 5 forscholarships with a 50% discount, and 10 for scholarships with a 25% discount - each granted for a period of three years per student.
Scholarships are allocated based on the performance level of nominated students in the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT), with higher test scores resulting in greater tuition discounts offered by the school. Full (100%) scholarships are granted to students in Grade 4, Grade 7, and Grade 10. Scholarships covering 50% and 25% of tuition are available for students in all grade levels.
At the end of the first year, the school’s performance is evaluated based on its effectiveness in promoting the MMCAT and its commitment to program implementation. If the school successfully meets the criteria, a new agreement is signed, and the school is transitioned to the Classification Model.
This is a contractual model between Mawhiba and selected schools that ensures access to the full suite of services offered by Mawhiba, including the nomination of top-performing gifted students, provision of advanced supplementary curricula, teacher training, educational consultations, and a wide range of assessment tools. In return, schools are required to offer a minimum of 40 scholarships annually, distributed as follows:
10 seats for scholarships with a 100% discount, 10 seats for scholarships with a 50% discount, and 20 seats for scholarships with a 25% discount, each awarded for a period of three years per student. Scholarships are allocated based on the performance level of nominated students in the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT), with higher test scores resulting in greater tuition discounts offered by the school. Full 100% scholarships are offered to students in Grade 4, Grade 7, and Grade 10, while partial scholarships 50% and 25% are available for students across all grade levels.
After a three-year period, the school's performance is re-evaluated. If the school successfully meets the required standards, a new agreement is signed, and the school is transitioned to the Partnership Model.
This is a contractual model between Mawhiba and selected schools, ensuring that schools benefit from the full suite of services offered by Mawhiba - including the nomination of top-performing gifted students, provision of advanced supplementary curricula, teacher training, educational consultations, and a wide range of assessment tools. In return, schools are required to offer a minimum 50% tuition discount on approved seats for gifted students nominated by Mawhiba. This discount applies to students from Grade 4 through Grade 12. After another three years, the school's performance is evaluated once again, and if it continues to meet the standards, the agreement is renewed. This model is designated for schools that already have active agreements with Mawhiba, as well as those that have successfully completed the required term under either the Support Model or the Classification Model.
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1. Academic performance of students
2. Strength of leadership and effectiveness of school management
3. Positive school climate and spirit of collaboration
4. Quality of teaching and learning practices
5. Effective classroom management
6. Support for student personal development
7. Level of parental involvement
8. Availability and quality of laboratory facilities and school resources
1. The student must be a Saudi national or haveborn to a Saudi mother.
2. The student must achieve the required qualification score for the program in the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) 2025 within the targeted grades.
Level |
Student Grade in the AY 2024- 2025 |
MMCA Score |
Level 1 | Grade 3 & 4 & 5 | 1550 & above |
Level 2 | Grade 6 & 7 & 8 | 1550 & above |
Level 3 | Grade 9 & 10 | 1550 & above |
3. The student must be enrolled in the academic year and belong to the target category.
4. The student must reside in the city where the program is conducted, and their previous school must be in one of the cities where the program is implemented, according to the approved list of cities and grades.
To view the available cities and classes, click on the attachmentbelow links:
1. The student must achieve the required qualification score for the program in the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) 2025 within the targeted grade levels.
2. The student must be enrolled in the academic year and belong to the target category.
3. The student must not be enrolled in the Mawhiba Advanced Program infor Science and Mathematics.
4. Registration must be completed during the announced period through the online registration system.
5. The student must ensure their contact information (phone number, email) is updated on the Mawhiba portal, as this is crucial for completing the registration process.
6. The accuracy of the data confirmedinformation provided in the registration application is the applicant’ssole responsibility. of the applicant.
7. Admission results will be announced via text messagesSMS to the phone number registeredprovided in the application. The applicant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the submitted information.
8. Failure to complete the registration procedures at the designated school within the period from 13/04/2025 to 24/04/2025 will result in the automatic cancellation of the application, and the seat will be offered to the next student on the waiting list.
9. Failure to respond to communication from the school coordinator within the specified period above will result in automatic disqualification, and the seat will be allocatedoffered to the next student on the waiting list.
1. The nominated student is entitled to enroll in one of the Partnership Management Programs with Schools: either the Mawhiba Classes Program or the Mawhiba Advanced Program infor Science and Mathematics; however, enrollment in both programs simultaneously is not permitted.
2. If a student who does not meet any of the nomination criteria attempts to access the registration link, a message will appear indicating the unmet requirement.
• The grade does not match the criteria/is not available (Registration is not available for this grade in the student’s city based on their gender).
• The gender does not match the criteria (Registration is not available for the student’s gender for this grade in their current city).
• The city does not match the criteria (Registration in this city is not available for this grade and gender).
3. A student may withdraw from the program at any time during the registration period. However, once the preferences are submitted and finalized, the withdrawal request becomes void.
4. Admission is based on merit, considering the MMCAMMCAT test score and the availability of seats, according to the student’s preferences. The highest-scoring students will be placed in their first choice, followed by the remaining preferences. If seats are filled, students who are not placed will be moved to the waiting list.
5. Upon accessing the registration system, a summary will be displayed showing the student’s expected grade level for the upcoming year, gender, and the cities where they are eligible to register. Example: Middle School – Seventh Grade 7 – Partnership ProgramModel – Girls School – Yanbu.
1 Opening Date for Registration: 10/03/2025
2 Closing Date for Registration Closes: 08/04/2025
3 Announcement of Admission Results: 13/04/2025
4 School Registration Completion Period: 13/04/2025 – 24/04/2025
1. The program is implementeddelivered using the same mechanismmethod followed in generalpublic education and according toin accordance with the decisions of the Ministry of
Education.
2. The Program is offered through partnershippartner schools in both Arabic and English languages and includes grades from the fourth grade of primary school to the third grade of high school. Talented4 through 12. Gifted students are taught the advanced additionalsupplementary curricula of Mawhiba, which are internationally accredited in science and mathematics, in addition to the curricula approved by the Ministry of Education.
3. TalentedGifted students are taught by highly qualified teachers who are able to meet the needs and interests of the gifted students.
4. TalentedGifted students’ performance in this program is evaluated through:
• Survey talent testMawhiba Test for the transitional grades of the first grade of intermediate school(Grade 7 and the first grade of high school stagesGrade 10) at the beginning of the school year.
• Students will be evaluated by teachers in the three frameworks.
• Project-based evaluation in Biology for high schoolGrades 10 through 12
• Mawhiba annual test- based evaluation, which will be held at the school under the supervision of Mawhiba team.
Distribution of Partnership Schools within the Kingdom:
Mawhiba Classes is a program implemented in cooperation with the most important educational and teaching expertise from public and private schools that are selected according to distinguished standards and specifications in terms of infrastructure, teaching methods, assessment methods, learning methods, teacher qualification and training, to provide gifted students in the educational stages from grades 4 through 12 with additional advanced curricula that are internationally accredited, in addition to the curricula approved by the Ministry of Education.
Eligible Admission Grade | MMCAT |
Grade 4 | Grade 3 |
Grade 5 | Grade 4 |
Grade 6 | Grade 5 |
Grade 7 | Grade 6 |
Grade 8 | Grade 7 |
Grade 9 | Grade 8 |
Grade 10 | Grade 9 |
Grade 11 | Grade 10 |
Students from Grades 4 through 12, who have achieved the required score in the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) for Grades 3 to 10 in 2025, in cities available for the next academic year, outlined in the table of available cities and grades.
In addition to the curricula approved by the Ministry of Education, students in this program study additional advanced Mawhiba curricula in mathematics and science, which are specific to teaching gifted and creative students, within dedicated classes in a group of distinguished schools that have met the criteria for joining Mawhiba Partnership Schools.
Riyadh - Jeddah - Mecca - Medina - Dammam - Khobar - Qatif - Al-Ahsa - Taif - Unaizah - Buraidah - Yanbu - Jubail - Jazan - Abu Arish - Tabuk - Arar- Turaif.
The program is available in both Arabic and English, depending on the school the student attends and their language preference. The final test will be conducted in the same language as the instruction.
Yes, students’ performance is evaluated twice during the year:
First Evaluation: Teachers assess students within three frameworks. In this evaluation, students' performance is measured independently in each framework according to the following:
First: Referenced (Criterion-Referenced): The student's performance is evaluated based on how well they have achieved the objectives specified for the subject.
Second: Norm-Referenced: The student's performance is evaluated in comparison to the performance of their classmates.
Third: Growth-Referenced: The student's current performance is compared with their previous performance. Each framework is divided into four levels of performance, ranked by the best performance from 1 to 4.
Second Evaluation: The Annual Mawhiba Test is held at the school under the supervision of a Mawhiba team at the end of the academic year. Its purpose is to ensure that students have benefited from the program. The scores from this test are not included in the students' overall achievement. However, if students continue to perform poorly on this test for two consecutive years, they may be excluded from the program.
The program is implemented using the same method used in public education, in accordance with the decisions of the Ministry of Education.
Interactive e-books are available through the SEMANOOR Platform, and can students access and download them via their account on the Mawhiba e-learning platform.
All gifted students are placed in a dedicated class, supplemented by distinguished students from the school’s existing student body.
The fees depend on the type of scholarship the student receives. There are two types of scholarships:
• Full Scholarships: Free scholarships for a duration of three years are offered to students in Grade 7 and Grade 10 at select partnership schools. Admission preference is given based on the student's score on the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT).
• Knowledge (Ma'arifah) Support Scholarship: This is a partially funded scholarship that provides discounts of up to 50%, for all grades, levels at approved partner schools. The remaining tuition fees, not covered by the scholarship, must be paid directly by the parent to the school where the student is enrolled.
Mawhiba offers financial support to students enrolled in the Social Security Program, based on its approved procedures. This support amount is determined at a later stage and is not considered a substitute for the registration fees.
Gifted students are selected through the National Program for Gifted Identification, an independent student selection project in partnership with the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas), which implements tests to identify gifted students.
The results of the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) are announced at a later stage, and students are notified via SMS. The announcement process takes a minimum of one month, during which the test is reviewed by Qiyas, sorted, and assessed based on established criteria to ensure the fair selection of qualified students, in alignment with the programs available to them. This process is conducted under the supervision of the National Program for Gifted Identification. Once students receive the SMS notification, they can access their results on the “Project Page” by entering their Civil Registry (C.R.) number.
After the results of the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) are announced, students who meet the qualification criteria for the Mawhiba Classes Program are nominated through the electronic distribution system. They can then choose their preferred schools from the group of partner schools.
1. The student must be a Saudi national or born to a Saudi mother.
2. The student must achieve the required qualification score for the program in the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) 2025 within the targeted grade levels.
Level | Target Grades | Qualification Score |
Level 1 |
Grades 3, 4 and 5 |
1550 and above |
Level 2 |
Grades 6, 7 and 8 |
1550 and above |
Level 3 |
Grades 9 and 10 |
1550 and above |
3. The student must be enrolled in the academic year and belong to the target category.
4. The student must reside in the city where the program is conducted, and their previous school must be in one of the cities where the program is implemented, according to the approved list of cities and grades.
To view the available cities and classes, click on the below links:
1 .The student must achieve the required qualification score for the program in the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) 2025 within the targeted grade levels.
2.The student must be enrolled in the academic year and belong to the target category.
3.The student must not be enrolled in the Mawhiba Advanced Program for Science and Mathematics.
4.Registration must be completed during the announced period through the online registration system.
5.The student must ensure their contact information (phone number, email) is updated on the Mawhiba portal, as this is crucial for completing the registration process.
6.The accuracy of the information provided in the registration application is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
7. Admission results will be announced via SMS to the phone number provided in the application. The applicant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the submitted information.
8. Failure to complete the registration procedures at the designated school within the period from 13/04/2025 to 24/04/2025 will result in the automatic cancellation of the application, and the seat will be offered to the next student on the waiting list.
9. Failure to respond to communication from the school coordinator within the specified period above will result in automatic disqualification, and the seat will be allocated to the next student on the waiting list.
Yes, the grade shown in the system is the student’s current grade. However, the student will begin the program at the next grade level at the start of the new academic year.
Students are required to re-register when advancing to a higher level. However, if they are transferring between classes within the same level, re-registration is not necessary, and they will be automatically continued.
No, the guardian is responsible for ensuring that the student is not registered in both programs simultaneously. If this is discovered, Mawhiba reserves the right to cancel the student’s registration in either of the partnership programs.
Yes, the student has the right to withdraw from the program if they wish, provided they coordinate financial matters with the school, complete the withdrawal form, and explain their reasons to the Mawhiba coordinator at the school. After withdrawal, the student will not have the option to rejoin the program.
Yes, the student has the right to request a transfer from one school to another according to the following procedures:
- Internal Transfer (within the same city): The transfer request is submitted through the Mawhiba Coordinator at the student’s current school. The coordinator then forwards the request to Mawhiba for review. If there is available capacity, the transfer is completed, and the student is notified to transfer their file to the new school.
- External Transfer (between partnership schools in different cities): The transfer request is submitted through the Mawhiba Coordinator at the student’s current school, along with documents proving that the family has moved to the city where the transfer is being requested. If the documents are verified and there is available capacity at the new school, the transfer is completed, and the student is notified to transfer their file.
Yes, the student has the right to defer the scholarship for one year only if the guardian travels outside the country for work, study, or treatment and the student accompanies them. The deferment request must be submitted through the school coordinator, along with the required documents that prove the reason for travel.
• National Center for Assessment (Qiyas).
• A number of selected schools in cities covered by the program. (The guardian will be provided with a list of these schools if their child is selected.)
No application for the program was rejected. However, due to the high volume of applicants and the limited number of available seats, your child has been placed on the waiting list. If a spot becomes available, you will be contacted during the upcoming period.
Admission is granted to students with the highest scores on the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) and is limited to those officially registered through the system.
If all siblings pass the MMCAT, their placement in a particular school will depend on each one’s individual score, as priority is given to students with the highest scores. However, any student who does not pass the test will not be accepted, even if their sibling is among those admitted to the Mawhiba Classes.
Registration is only open to students in the current academic year, as specified in the program’s admission requirements. Mawhiba does not reject any registration requests; however, due to the high volume of applicants and the limited number of available seats, your child has been placed on the waiting list. If a spot becomes available, you will be contacted during the upcoming period.
The student may be residing in a city that is not targeted for registration.
No, applications will not be accepted after the registration deadline, as announced on the official website and other platforms.
No, moving between cities does not prevent a student from being accepted into the program. The student can submit a transfer request to a school in the new city, along with the required documents proving the relocation. The student will be notified if they are accepted.
Yes, students will be notified via SMS if there are no vacant seats available.
Yes, this is possible directly through the registration system, provided all the required documents for the change are available. However, the student cannot finalize their preferences for the program until the application period is off.
Yes, the student can submit an apology request for the Mawhiba Classes Program directly through the registration system. During the registration period, the apology request can be withdrawn by re-accessing the registration system and completing the preferences arrangement before the specified closing date.
No, moving between cities does not prevent a student from being accepted into the program. A nominated student may submit a request through the system to change the city, as long as their qualification score meets the required criteria, along with the required documents proving the relocation and the student can monitor the request status through the system.
The reason for this message is that the mother's nationality has not been updated in the student's profile on the Mawhiba website. To resolve this, please submit an information update request through the Contact Us page and attach the following documents (mother’s family card - birth certificate - student ID). Once the information is updated, registration can be completed immediately.
The qualification score is a key requirement for admission to the program, and the specified score serves as the basis for nomination. However, you can explore other available Mawhiba programs for the student by checking their record on the Mawhiba portal.
The schools shown in the registration system are those that have available seats for students in the Mawhiba Classes for the upcoming academic year, based on the student’s grade and gender. The list of schools displayed on the program page provides a general overview of all schools offering Mawhiba Classes, with availability varying depending on the grade level, stage, and section (boys or girls).
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Last updated: 13 July 2025 - 11:39 AM KSA