Mawhiba English Preparation Program

About the program

The Mawhiba English Preparation Program aims to enhance students’ proficiency in English by focusing on the four key language skills—listening, reading, writing, and speaking—over a period of 6 weeks.
Before the program begins, students take a placement test to assess their language proficiency and are then assigned to classes that correspond to their current level.

Program Objectives

Enhancing students’ overall English language proficiency.
Providing practice in the core language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Registration & Nomination

Registration in the National Program for Gifted Identification is your gateway to joining the Mawhiba English Preparation Program, once you meet the required qualification level.

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Note: Registration will be open in October.

Eligible Applicants for the Program:
Students registered in the National Program for Gifted Identification, from grades 7 to 9, are eligible for the Mawhiba English Preparation Program.

Program Registration Requirements

1. The student must be of Saudi nationality or born to a Saudi mother. Non-Saudi students may be admitted, but their number should not exceed 10% of the total student enrollment.
2. The student must achieve 1400 on the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT).
3. The student must have a solid foundation in the English language, including vocabulary and its meanings, sentence structure, grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and written analysis.

Listening: The ability to hear, comprehend, and interpret spoken language.

Reading: The ability to read and understand written text.

Speaking: The ability to express oneself verbally and engage in dialogue with others.

Writing: The ability to construct sentences and express ideas clearly in writing.

Program Registration Fees

Program Type	Program Registration Fees VAT included
Online	SR 690
Students with a Partial Exemption	SR 150

Program Fee Partial Exemption Request

You can apply for a partial exemption of program registration fees through the registration system if you fall into one of the following categories, provided that supporting documents should be attached for verification.
 • Families receiving social security benefits.
 •   Individuals registered with a charitable organization.
 • Children of martyrs.
 • Individuals whose financial incapacity is verified through a legal document, such as an insolvency certificate.

The table below outlines the programs and categories of students eligible for a partial exemption of the program registration fees.

Program	Saudi students	Foreign Students 'Born to a Saudi Mother'	Foreign students
Mawhiba English Preparation Program - Online	√	√	√

Registration Steps

1 Log in to the Mawhiba website.
2 Navigate to the Mawhiba English Preparation Program tab.
3 Confirm your profile information.
4 Complete the participation form.
5 Agree to the terms and conditions.
6 Pay the program fees.

Program Details

Program format

Online: The Mawhiba English Preparation Program is implemented online via the e-learning platform, providing access to the students throughout all regions of Saudi Arabia.
Program Schedule

Program dates:

The program is held for 6 weeks at a rate of 7.5 and a half hours per week according to the following schedule:

Program Dates	From	To
	12 April 2026	20 May 2026
Program Days	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Program Hours	2 Hours 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Placement Test Dates:

Test	Dates
Placement test	From Sunday 29th of March to Thursday 2nd of April 2026

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Common Questions

General

What is the qualification program for the Mawhiba English Language Qualification Program?

a program that works to raise the students' linguistic level and develops linguistic abilities such as listening, reading, writing and speaking. The program is held over 6 weeks and is implemented in cooperation with an entity specialized in developing students' language skills.

Are the classes for male and female students separate or shared?

Classes are separated by gender.

How do I nominate myself/my son/daughter for the Mawhiba English Language Rehabilitation Program?

The student must be registered in the National Program for Discovering Gifted Students.

Is there a specific city where the Mawhiba English Preparation Program will be held?

The program serves male and female students in all cities of the Kingdom (remotely), for those who meet the nomination criteria for participation mentioned.

Is there a contribution value for participating in the Mawhiba English Language Preparation Program?

Yes, the contribution value is set at 400 riyals.

Is there a percentage for the student's attendance to obtain the certificate?

Yes, the student must attend all lectures and activities in the program and will be denied the award of the certificate if his/her attendance rate is less than (70%) of the program hours. It is also permissible, as an exception, to award the certificate to the student if his/her attendance rate is less than (70%) of the program hours if he/she presents an acceptable excuse, provided that the attendance rate is not less than (60%) of the program hours.