National Anthem of Saudi Arabia

The National Anthem of The Kingdom Saudi Arabia  (Arabic: النشيد الوطني السعودي‎‎) was first officially adopted in 1950 with no lyrics and then again in 1984 with lyrics. The original composition was by Abdul-Rahman al-Khateeb (عبد الرحمن الخطيب) in 1947 and the brass instrumental version was later arranged by Seraj Omar (سراج عمر). The lyrics were written by Ibrahim Khafaji (إبراهيم خفاجي). It is referred to simply as The...

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Arabic Alphabets & Numbers

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Grading System in Saudi Arabia

Grading System in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia GPA calculator Grading Scales: Secondary GradeScaleGrade DescriptionUS Grade A90.00 - 100.00ممتاز (Excellent)A B75.00 - 89.99جيد جدًا (Very Good)B C60.00 - 74.99جيد (Good)C D50.00 - 59.99مقبول‎ (Pass)D F0.00 - 49.99راسب (Fail)F University Level after Spring 1996 GradeScaleGrade DescriptionUS GradeNotes A+95.00 - 100.00ممتاز مرتفع (Exceptional)A+ A90.00 - 94.99ممتاز (Excellent)A B+85.00 - 89.99جيد جدا مرتفع (Superior)A- B80.00 - 84.99جيد جدا (Very Good)B+ C+75.00 - 79.99جيد مرتفع (Above Average)B C70.00...

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WOMEN’S COLLEGES

College of Arts (Riyadh) College of Arts (Dammam) College of Education (Riyadh) College of Education (Jeddah) College of Education (Mecca) College of Education (Abha) College of Education (Buraidah) College of Education (Medinah) College of Education (Tabuk) College of Education (Dammam) College of Social Work (Riyadh) Useful Sites for Education in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabian Information Resource “Pressures in Saudi Arabia,” by Ali...

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WES GRADING SCALE

Scale Score US Grade Equivalents 90-100 5 A 80-89 4 B 70-79 3 C 60-69 2 D 0-59 1 F ...

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Background Educational System in Saudi Arabia

The objectives of the Saudi educational policy are to ensure that education becomes more efficient, to meet the religious, economic and social needs of the country and to eradicate illiteracy among Saudi adults. There are several government agencies involved with planning, administrating and implementing the overall governmental educational policy in Saudi Arabia.The Ministry of Education sets overall standards for the country's educational system (public and private) and also oversees special education for the handicapped. Early in 2003 the General...

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PRIMARY EDUCATION

I. Primary School Duration: Six years (ages 6 to 12) Curriculum: Arabic, art education, geography, history, home economics (for girls), mathematics, physical education (for boys), Islamic studies and science Leaving Certificate: Shahadat Al Madaaris Al Ibtidaa’iyyah (General Elementary School Certificate) II. Intermediate School Duration: Three years (ages 12 to 15) General Curriculum: Arabic, art education, English,...

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SECONDARY EDUCATION

I. General Secondary School Duration: Three years (ages 15 to 18) Compulsory Subjects: During the first year, students share a common curriculum, and in the final two years are divided into scientific and literary streams. Students scoring 60 percent in all first-year subjects may choose between the two streams. Those who score under 60 percent must opt for the literary stream. General Curriculum: Arabic, biology, chemistry, English,...

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Higher education is provided by seven universities, several colleges for women, an institute of public administration and 17 teacher-training colleges. Six of the seven universities operate under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Higher Education. The seventh, the Islamic University of Medinah, is administered by the Council of Ministers. As previously noted, universities in Saudi Arabia offer two types of education: traditional Islamic and Western-oriented....

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UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION

Programs and Degrees Stage I: The baccaloreus degree generally takes four years, except in pharmacy and medicine, which require four years plus clinical training, and engineering and veterinary medicine, both of which require five years. Medicine studies last eight years, and the qualification conferred is the doctor of medicine. Stage II: In most universities, the darajat al majisteer (master’s degree) is...

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NON-UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION

Postsecondary technical and vocational education is available at technical colleges, higher technical institutes and higher institutions for financial and commercial sciences. Most of these institutions come under the authority of the General Organization for Technical Education and Vocational Training. Admission to any of these schools requires the General Secondary Education Certificate (sciences stream), the Secondary Vocational School Diploma...

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