Mawhiba Classes

About the program

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 talent, we launched the “Mawhiba Classes” program in the academic year 2009/2010, in cooperation with a number of government 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.

Talent chapters

The “Mawhiba Classes” program is implemented in cooperation with the most important educational and teaching expertise houses.

To provide gifted students* in the educational stages from the fourth grade of primary school to the third grade of secondary school, with an additional advanced curricula, approved globally, in addition to the curricula approved by the Ministry of Education.

* Enrollment in Mawhiba classes is exclusive to students registered in the National Program for Discovering Gifted Students .

Program axes

Choosing schools

This axis revolves around developing appropriate methods, standards and tools to select distinguished schools (government and private) that meet the specifications for partnership with Mawhiba, and applying these standards to schools wishing to join the Mawhiba Classes Program according to the various evaluation mechanisms and stages, and then preparing recommendations for selecting schools that meet the criteria for joining the program, in addition to selecting local evaluators to select schools and training them to use Mawhiba’s methods and standards in selecting schools, developing tools and mechanisms to improve the performance of participating schools, as well as coordinating professional development and training work for members of the partnership schools with the training axis.

Training and professional development

The training axis aims to enlighten the target groups on the subject of talent and creativity, the characteristics of gifted students, and how to deal with them, and to provide a rich educational environment that nurtures the gifted in classes, schools, and the community to which they belong. It also aims to provide teachers with strategies for dealing with the Mawhiba curricula and integrating them into the curricula of the Ministry of Education, and to deepen the understanding of teachers of gifted students in particular of the activities of the Mawhiba curricula, as the training covers school coordinators and principals, teachers, and parents.

Curricula

This axis aims to follow up on the implementation of advanced additional curricula in science and mathematics subjects. These books consist of many advanced activities that will be an alternative to the Ministry’s curricula, not a substitute for them. These curricula will focus on developing several aspects of the gifted student’s personality, such as knowledge and advanced understanding of the concepts and topics presented by enriching his knowledge with modern and in-depth information. This is represented by advanced skills specific to the academic subjects, such as knowledge of major ideas, clarity of concepts, depth of cognitive structures related to the academic subjects, and the development of values, attitudes and traits such as investigation, risk-taking, creativity, confidence, open-mindedness, cooperation, and skills in their various aspects such as generalization, reasoning, thinking skills, self-reflection, communication and dialogue.

Calendar

The evaluation axis aims to follow up and monitor the success of the Mawhiba Classes program, root the culture of student-centered learning and evaluation for learning and not just in learning, and work on preparing training programs targeting all program teachers that address different forms of evaluation such as authentic evaluation, performance evaluation, peer evaluation, self-evaluation, evaluation through projects, and the student’s achievement file.

To achieve the above, the end-of-year test was applied to Mawhiba students in mathematics and science from the advanced Mawhiba additional curricula starting from the 2011-2012 academic year, where the focus was on the system of standards that Mawhiba curricula seek to achieve regarding the level of performance of gifted students in partnership schools and to help measure the degree of their progress later.

Parent support

The Parent Support Axis aims to integrate parents into the educational process of their sons and daughters, by holding meetings that include introducing Mawhiba curricula and assessment methods, introducing them to their role in the educational process, and supporting the program’s activities in communicating with parents.

Program start date

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.

Program end date

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.

Program Benefits

· Study advanced curricula in science and mathematics, which will develop several aspects of the talented student’s personality by focusing on advanced knowledge and understanding, generating creative ideas, using arguments, focusing on accurate details, logical thinking and reasoning, and forming abstract mental images.

Providing the opportunity for many students of Mawhiba classes to participate in a group of local, national and international competitions and programs for the talented, and making achievements regarding them, such as medals, advanced positions and awards.
Enabling many students of Mawhiba classes to reserve their seats in the best prestigious local and international universities

Achievements

Eligible Candidates

From the fourth grade of primary school to the third grade of high school students
Those who have obtained the required score in the Mawhiba Scale for Multiple Mental Abilities

Registration Conditions

1. Student must be a Saudi national or has a Saudi Mother.

2. Student must have achieved the program's approved qualification score in the Mawhiba Scale for Multiple Mental Abilities for the year 2024 within the targeted grades.

1550 marks + above	Students in the third, fourth and fifth grades of primary school
1540 marks + above	Students in the sixth grade of primary school and the first and second of middle school
1550 marks + above	Students in the third of middle school and first grade of high school

3. Student must be regular in the current academic year and within the target group.

4. Student must fill out the participation application form through the registration system.

5. Student must be a resident of the city where the program is held and the city of the student's previous school must be one of the cities where the program is applied.

6. Ensure that the student's contact information is updated on Mawhiba portal (phone number, email); as this is important in completing the registration procedures.

Admission Policies

1. Student must have achieved the program's approved qualification score in Mawhiba Scale for Multiple Mental Abilities for the year 2024 within the targeted grades.

2. Student must be regular in the current academic year and within the targeted group.

3. Student must not be registered in the Advanced Mawhiba Program for Science and Mathematics.

4. Registration must be during the period announced on the website through the system.

5. Data confirmed in the registration application must be correct.

Available cities and classes

Available Cities

* The grades in which the test was taken, and accordingly students are nominated to enter the program in the next grade during the coming year.

To view the available cities and classes, click on the attachment.

Important Notes

The nominated student has the right to join one of the School Partnership Management programs:
Mawhiba classes or Mawhiba Advanced Program in Science and Mathematics, and the two programs may not be combined.
Admission announcement will be via text messages to the student's phone number registered in the application, and the applicant is responsible for the accuracy of the entered data.
Student’s failure to complete the registration procedures at the school in which they are announced to be accepted during the period from 04/22/2024 to 05/07/2024 will automatically result in the cancellation of the registration application from the program and the seat will be made available to the next student on the list.

Program Implementation Mechanisms

The program is implemented using the same mechanism followed in general education and according to the decisions of the Ministry of Education.
The Program is offered through partnership schools in both Arabic and English languages and includes grades from the fourth grade of primary school to the third grade of high school. Talented students are taught the advanced additional curricula of Mawhiba, which are internationally accredited in science and mathematics, in addition to the curricula approved by the Ministry of Education.
Talented students are taught by highly qualified teachers who are able to meet the needs and interests of the gifted students.
Talented students’ performance in this program is evaluated through:
Survey talent test for the transitional grades of the first grade of intermediate school and the first grade of high school stages at the beginning of the school year.
Students will be evaluated by teachers in the three frameworks.
Project-based evaluation in Biology for high school.
Mawhiba annual test- based evaluation, which will be held at the school under the supervision of Mawhiba team.

Available cities and classes

The grades in which the test was taken, and accordingly students are nominated to enter the program in the next grade during the coming year.

To view the available cities and classes, click on the attachment.

Schools covered

Distribution of partnership schools within the Kingdom

Type of partnership with schools:

Related Programs

Programs

Expired

Advanced Mawhiba Program in Science and Mathematics

Expired

Advanced Mawhiba Program in Science and Mathematics

Common Questions

General

What is meant by the Mawhiba Classes Program?

Mawhiba Classes” is a program implemented in cooperation with the most important educational and teaching expertise from government 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 the fourth grade of primary school to the third grade of secondary school with additional advanced curricula that are internationally accredited, in addition to the curricula approved by the Ministry of Education.

What are the targeted academic stages for entry into the programs?

Joining classes	Talent Scale Test
Fourth	The third
Fifth	Fourth
Sixth	Fifth
First intermediate	VI
Second intermediate	First Intermediate
Third Intermediate	Second intermediate
First secondary	Third Intermediate
Second secondary	First secondary

Who are the targeted students in the program?

Students from the fourth grade of primary school to the third grade of secondary school, who obtained the required score in the Mawhiba scale for multiple mental abilities in grades from the third grade of primary school to the first grade of secondary school for the year 2024 in the cities available for the next academic year, according to what is announced in the table of cities and available grades.

What curricula does the student study in Mawhiba classes?

In addition to the curricula approved by the Ministry of Education, students in this program study additional advanced Mawhiba curricula in the fields of 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.

What cities does the Mawhiba Classes program currently cover?

Riyadh - Jeddah - Mecca - Medina - Dammam - Khobar - Qatif - Al-Ahsa - Taif - Unaizah - Buraidah - Yanbu - Jubail - Jazan

What language is the program taught in?

Teaching Mawhiba curricula in the program is available in both Arabic and English, depending on the school the student is enrolled in based on his choice. The test at the end of the program is identical to the language of instruction.

Are students evaluated in the program?

Yes, students’ performance is evaluated twice during the year:

First evaluation: Teachers’ evaluation of students within three frameworks. In this evaluation, students’ performance is measured in each framework independently according to the following:

The first: (referenced) in which the student’s performance is evaluated in light of the degree of achievement of the objectives specified in the subject.

Second: (norm-referenced) in which the student’s performance is evaluated in comparison to the performance of his classmates.

Third: Growth Reference) which compares the student’s current performance with his previous performance. Each framework is divided into four levels of performance, ranked by the best performance from 1 to 4.

The second evaluation: (the annual Mawhiba test) is held at the school under the supervision of a Mawhiba team, and is implemented at the end of the academic year, with the aim of ensuring that students have benefited from the program. Its scores are not included in the students’ overall achievement, but if students’ poor performance on this test continues for two consecutive years, they may be excluded from the program .

Is the program implemented in person or remotely?

The program is implemented using the same mechanism used in general education and according to the decisions of the Ministry of Education.

How can a student get the curriculum?

Interactive e-books via (Semanor platform), and the student can view them and download a copy of them through his account on the Mawhiba e-learning platform.

Are the program students placed in a special class within the school or are they distributed among different classes?

All gifted students are placed in a special class and are supplemented by distinguished students from the school's student body.

What is the financial contribution required to join Mawhiba classes?

The financial contribution depends on the type of scholarship the student receives. There are two types of scholarships:

• Free scholarships for 3 years are offered to the first intermediate and first secondary grades, in some partnership schools, and admission preference is based on the scale score.

• Knowledge support grant: This is a reduced grant of up to 50%, offered to all grades, in all partnership schools. The guardian is responsible for paying the financial contribution to the school the student is enrolled in.

Is there any financial support provided by Mawhiba to the student?

Mawhiba provides financial support to students who benefit from the Social Security Program, according to its approved mechanisms. This amount is determined later and is not considered an alternative to financial contribution.

How are students selected to join the Mawhiba Classes program?

Gifted students are selected through the National Program for Giftedness Identification, an independent student selection project in partnership with the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas), which implements tests to identify gifted students.

When will the results of the Mawhiba Scale test be announced? And what is the method for the results to reach the student?

The results of the Mawhiba Scale tests are determined later, and students are informed of the results via text message service. Announcing the results requires a period of no less than one month, during which the test is reviewed by “Qiyas”, then sorted and the criteria are applied to ensure fair distribution of accepted students, according to the programs available to them, by the “National Program for Discovering the Gifted”. The result is inquired about on the “Project Page” through the Civil Registry after the student receives a text message informing them of the results.

How can a student be nominated for the Mawhiba Classes Program?

After announcing the results of the Mawhiba scale, students who have achieved the qualification level for the Mawhiba Classes programme are nominated, through the electronic distribution system, to choose the schools they desire within the group of partnership schools.

What are the nomination criteria for the program?

The student must be of Saudi nationality or have a Saudi mother.

2. The student must have achieved the program’s approved qualification score in the Mawhiba Scale for Multiple Mental Abilities for the year 2024 within the targeted grades.

3. The student must be a regular student in the current academic year and be part of the target group.

4. The student must fill out the participation application form through the registration system. The student must be a resident of the city where the program is held, and the city of the student’s previous school must be one of the cities where the program is implemented.

5. The student’s contact information on the Mawhiba portal (phone number, email) must be correct, as this is important in completing the registration procedures.

What are the student admission policies for the program?

The student must have achieved the program’s approved qualification score in the Mawhiba Scale for Multiple Mental Abilities for the year 2024 within the targeted grades.
The student must be a regular student in the current academic year and be part of the target group.
Registration during the period announced on the website through the system.
The student must not be registered in the Advanced Mawhiba Program for Science and Mathematics.
The accuracy of the data confirmed in the registration application.

Is the grade that appears to the student when registering in the system the current grade?

Yes, the grade shown in the system is the student’s current grade, but the student begins the program in the next grade at the beginning of the new academic year.

Does a current program student have to re-enroll every year?

The student must re-register if he moves from one level to another. However, if he moves between classes in the same level, he does not have to re-register, but rather continues automatically.

Can the Mawhiba Classes Program be combined with the Mawhiba Advanced Program?

No. The guardian is responsible for verifying that the student is not registered in both programs together. If this is proven, Mawhiba has the right to cancel the student’s registration in any of the partnership programs.

Can I withdraw from the program after I have enrolled and started school?

Yes, the student has the right to withdraw from the program if he wishes to do so, provided that he coordinates financial matters with the school and fills out the withdrawal form and explains his reasons through the talent coordinator at the school. After that, the student does not have the right to request to return to the program.

Can a student transfer from one school to another within the partnership schools during the implementation of the program?

Yes, the student has the right to request a transfer from one school to another according to the following procedures:

- If the transfer request is internal within the same city, the transfer request is submitted through the Talent Coordinator at the student’s current school. The coordinator, in turn, submits the request to Talent to be studied. If there is a possibility in terms of capacity, the transfer is completed and the student is informed of this in order to transfer his file to the required school.

- In the event that the transfer request is external between partnership schools in different partnership cities, the transfer request is submitted through a talent coordinator in the student’s current school, provided with documents proving the family’s residence has moved to the city to which the transfer is requested. If the documents are correct and there is a possibility of transfer in terms of capacity in the school to which the transfer is requested, the transfer is completed and the student is notified of this in order to transfer his file.

Can a student freeze the scholarship?

Yes, the student has the right to freeze the scholarship for one year only if the guardian travels outside the country for work, study or treatment and the student accompanies him, provided that the freeze request is submitted through the school coordinator, providing the required documents proving the travel for the mentioned reasons.

Who are the talent partners in the program?

National Center for Measurement and Evaluation (Qiyas).
A number of selected schools in the cities covered by the program. (The guardian will be provided with the names of these schools in the event that his or her son or daughter is selected).

Why was my son denied admission to Mawhiba classes? I hope you can clarify the reasons.

No registration request for the program was rejected, but due to the large number of registrants compared to the number of available seats, the student was transferred to the waiting list and will be contacted during the coming period, God willing, if a vacancy becomes available.

I contacted the school and was told that there was a seat available at the school. Why was my son not accepted?

Admission to schools is for students with the highest score on the Talent Scale and is limited to students registered through the system.

How possible is it for brothers who passed the test to register in the same school? If one of the brothers did not pass the test, will he be accepted because his brother is one of those accepted?

If all siblings are accepted into Mawhiba classes, their acceptance into a specific school will be based on each one’s score on the Mawhiba scale, as priority in acceptance goes to students with the highest score on the scale. Any student who does not pass the scale will not be accepted, even if his or her brother or sister is among those accepted into Mawhiba classes.

Will my son be accepted next year, knowing that he has achieved the qualification level, but has not been registered by Mawhiba?

Registration is for current year students only, as stated in the program’s admission requirements. No registration request for the program will be rejected by Mawhiba. However, due to the large number of registrants compared to the number of available seats, some students will be transferred to the waiting list, and will be contacted during the coming period, God willing, if a vacancy becomes available.

Why does my son appear as ineligible, even though he is eligible to register for Mawhiba classes and has obtained the qualification degree?

The student may be in a city not targeted for registration.

Can my child be placed on a waiting list to register for Mawhiba classes if he/she missed the registration deadline?

No registration request will be accepted after the registration deadline announced on the official website and other sites.

Is moving between cities among the reasons for refusing to enter Mawhiba classes?

Transfer does not prevent the student from being accepted into the program. The student can submit a transfer request to one of the schools in the city to which he is transferring, along with the necessary documents proving his transfer, and he will be notified if he is accepted.

Will the student receive text messages apologizing for the acceptance?

Yes, students will be notified if there are no vacant seats.

Can a student change the city he/she is nominated for?

Yes, this is possible directly through the registration system if all the required documents for the amendment are available. However, the student cannot complete the arrangement of desires in the program until the application is closed.

I submitted an apology request, can I withdraw it?

Yes, the student can submit an apology request for the Mawhiba Classes program directly through the registration system. During the registration period, he can withdraw the apology request by simply re-entering the registration system and then completing the arrangement of desires before the specified closing date.

What are the documents required to change the rehabilitation city?

Proof of guardian’s employment/proof of residence (house deed, rental contract, electricity bill)
Certificate of the last semester.

Why does my son appear as ineligible, even though he is eligible to register for Mawhiba classes and has obtained the qualification degree?

The reason for this message appearing is that there is no talent class for this grade in the same city according to the student’s gender next academic year. You can view the list of available classes through the following link: Available cities and classes.

Is moving between cities among the reasons for refusing to enter Mawhiba classes?

Transfer does not prevent the student from being accepted into the program. The nominated student can submit a request to change the qualification city through the system, along with the necessary documents proving his transfer, and follow up on the status of the request through the system.

What are the documents required to change the rehabilitation city?

Proof of the guardian’s employment in addition to proof of residence (house deed, rental contract, electricity bill) in the city to which you want to move
A regular student identification certificate from the student’s current school.

My son is not Saudi and his mother is Saudi, but he receives a message that the criteria are not met, even though registration is available for his class in his city. How can he register?

He was not nominated because the mother’s nationality was not updated in the student’s file on Mawhiba’s website. Please submit a data update request through the (Contact Us) page with the following documents (mother’s family card - birth certificate - student ID) and he will be able to register directly after updating the data.

My son did not achieve the required qualification level. Can he be nominated if the level is close to the qualification level?

The qualification score is one of the basic requirements for admission to the program and the specified score is the basis for nomination only. You can view other Mawhiba programs available to the student through his record on the Mawhiba portal.

Why do not all of the included schools shown on the website appear in the wish list during registration?

The schools shown in the registration system are the schools that have seats available for students in the Talent Classes for this grade according to the student’s gender for the upcoming academic year. The included schools shown on the program page are a general list of each school that has a Talent Class available, depending on the grades, stages, and section (boys-girls).