Curriculum Overview
The Saudi National Curriculum is the result of continuous efforts to develop education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, based on the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and its strategic goals in building an educated and creative generation
Pillars of the National Curriculum
Islamic and National Identity
The curriculum emphasizes the establishment of Islamic and national values in students, and enhances belonging to the homeland and pride in its history and civilization
Basic and Advanced Skills
The curriculum focuses on developing basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic, in addition to advanced skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity
Integration Between Subjects
The curriculum achieves integration between different subjects, and links theoretical knowledge with practical applications in daily life
Features of the National Curriculum
Active Learning
The curriculum is based on active learning strategies that make the student the center of the educational process and an active participant in it
Comprehensive Assessment
The curriculum adopts various assessment methods that measure all aspects of the student's cognitive, skill, and emotional personality
Flexibility and Continuous Development
The curriculum is characterized by flexibility and the ability for continuous development in response to educational, scientific, and technical developments
Community Partnership
The curriculum promotes partnership between the school, family, and community to achieve integration in the educational process
Arabic Language
The Arabic language subject aims to enable students to master the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and to develop their ability to communicate properly in Arabic, and to appreciate the aesthetics of the language and its literature
Elementary Stage
Arabic language study in the elementary stage focuses on establishing basic language skills and developing a love for reading and exploration
Targeted Skills
- Correct reading with understanding and comprehension
- Writing with clear and beautiful handwriting and proper spelling rules
- Oral and written expression of ideas and feelings
- Memorizing appropriate literary texts and understanding their meanings
Middle Stage
Arabic language study in the middle stage aims to deepen language skills and develop creative abilities
Targeted Skills
- Critical and analytical reading of various texts
- Creative writing in various fields
- Using grammar and morphology rules in oral and written expression
- Analyzing literary texts and appreciating their aesthetics
High School Stage
Arabic language study in the high school stage focuses on enhancing higher language skills and literary appreciation
Targeted Skills
- In-depth reading and literary criticism
- Advanced creative and functional writing
- Applying language rules in various linguistic situations
- Studying Arabic literature through its different eras
Arabic Language Curricula
Arabic language curricula are characterized by comprehensiveness and integration, taking into account individual differences among students, and developing higher thinking skills and linguistic creativity
Elementary Stage Curriculum
The Arabic language curriculum in the elementary stage focuses on establishing basic language skills and developing a love for Arabic language among students
My Beautiful Language (Upper Grades)
An integrated curriculum that combines different branches of Arabic language and presents them in a functional context related to the student's life
Educational Objectives
- Developing correct reading skills with understanding and comprehension
- Developing spelling and expressive writing skills
- Developing linguistic wealth and employing it in oral and written expression
My Language (Lower Grades)
A foundational curriculum that focuses on teaching reading and writing and developing basic language skills
Educational Objectives
- Teaching reading and writing correctly
- Developing listening and speaking skills
- Forming positive attitudes towards the Arabic language
Middle Stage Curriculum
The Arabic language curriculum in the middle stage aims to deepen language skills and develop creative and critical abilities
My Eternal Language
An integrated curriculum that combines branches of Arabic language and presents them in interconnected thematic units
Educational Objectives
- Deepening and developing basic language skills
- Applying grammar and morphology rules in various linguistic situations
- Developing critical and creative thinking skills through literary texts
Grammar and Morphology
A specialized curriculum in Arabic language rules presented in a practical and functional way
Educational Objectives
- Recognizing basic grammar and morphology rules
- Applying rules in various linguistic situations
- Developing linguistic analysis skills for texts
High School Stage Curriculum
The Arabic language curriculum in the high school stage focuses on enhancing higher language skills, literary appreciation, and criticism
Language Competencies
An integrated curriculum that focuses on developing advanced language competencies in various branches of Arabic language
Educational Objectives
- Developing critical and analytical reading skills
- Developing creative and functional writing skills
- Deepening understanding of literary texts, analyzing and criticizing them
Arabic Literature
A specialized curriculum in studying Arabic literature through its different eras
Educational Objectives
- Learning about the history of Arabic literature and its development through the ages
- Studying examples of literary texts, analyzing and criticizing them
- Developing literary taste and the ability to aesthetically appreciate texts
Arabic Language Teachers
The Arabic Language Department includes a group of academically and educationally qualified teachers, who have extensive experience in teaching Arabic language using modern and innovative methods
Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies aims to strengthen the correct Islamic belief in students, develop Islamic values and ethics, and introduce them to the rulings and etiquette of the Islamic religion
Islamic Studies Axes
The Holy Quran and its Sciences
Memorization, recitation, and tajweed of the Holy Quran, and studying its sciences and interpretation
Islamic Creed
Studying the fundamentals of faith and its pillars, and establishing the correct creed in students' hearts
Islamic Jurisprudence
Studying practical legal rulings related to worship, transactions, and personal status
Branches of Islamic Studies
Holy Quran
Includes memorization, recitation, and tajweed of the Holy Quran, and studying some interpretations appropriate for different educational stages
Tawheed (Monotheism)
Deals with studying the correct Islamic creed, fundamentals of faith and its pillars, and related issues
Fiqh (Jurisprudence)
Includes studying practical legal rulings related to worship, transactions, and personal status
Hadith
Deals with studying the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), explaining them, and clarifying their rulings, etiquette, and guidance
Islamic Studies Curricula
Islamic Studies curricula are characterized by comprehensiveness and integration, taking into account individual differences among students, and connecting Sharia sciences with contemporary life reality
Elementary Stage Curriculum
The Islamic Studies curriculum in the elementary stage focuses on instilling the correct creed, teaching basic acts of worship, and memorizing short surahs
Holy Quran
Includes memorizing and reciting short surahs from the Holy Quran with focus on correct recitation
Educational Objectives
- Mastering correct recitation of the Holy Quran
- Memorizing short surahs from the Holy Quran
- Learning etiquette of reciting the Holy Quran and dealing with it
Fiqh and Behavior
Deals with teaching basic rulings of worship and Islamic etiquette in daily life
Educational Objectives
- Learning basic rulings of purification and prayer
- Recognizing Islamic etiquette in daily life
- Developing righteous Islamic behavior in students
Middle Stage Curriculum
The Islamic Studies curriculum in the middle stage aims to deepen understanding of Islamic creed and rulings of worship and transactions
Tawheed
Deals with studying the correct Islamic creed, fundamentals of faith and its pillars
Educational Objectives
- Establishing the correct Islamic creed in students' hearts
- Recognizing the pillars of faith and their evidence
- Protecting students from doubts and doctrinal deviations
Fiqh
Includes studying practical legal rulings related to worship and transactions
Educational Objectives
- Learning detailed rulings of worship
- Recognizing basic rulings of transactions
- Applying Sharia rulings in daily life
High School Stage Curriculum
The Islamic Studies curriculum in the high school stage focuses on deepening comprehensive understanding of Islam as creed, law, and ethics
Tafsir
Deals with studying the interpretation of selected verses from the Holy Quran and explaining their meanings and rulings
Educational Objectives
- Understanding the meanings of the Holy Quran and reflecting on them
- Recognizing methods and rules of interpretation
- Deriving rulings and guidance from verses of the Holy Quran
Hadith and Islamic Culture
Includes studying selected hadiths and topics in Islamic culture
Educational Objectives
- Understanding Prophetic hadiths and applying them in life
- Recognizing issues of contemporary Islamic culture
- Forming a balanced Islamic personality capable of facing challenges of the age
Islamic Studies Teachers
The Islamic Studies Department includes a group of teachers specialized in Sharia sciences, who combine authentic Sharia knowledge with modern educational methods
Mathematics
Mathematics aims to develop logical and mathematical thinking skills among students, provide them with basic mathematical concepts and skills, and apply them in solving life problems
Mathematics Teaching Axes
Numbers and Operations
Studying numbers, their properties, arithmetic operations on them, and their applications
Algebra and Functions
Studying variables, algebraic expressions, equations, functions, and their applications
Geometry and Measurement
Studying geometric shapes, their properties, relationships between them, and their measurements
Branches of Mathematics
Arithmetic
Includes studying numbers, arithmetic operations on them, and their applications in daily life
Algebra
Deals with studying variables, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, and functions
Geometry
Includes studying geometric shapes, their properties, relationships between them, and geometric proofs
Statistics and Probability
Deals with studying data collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation, and studying probability theory
Mathematics Curricula
Mathematics curricula are characterized by gradation and logical sequence, taking into account individual differences among students, and connecting mathematical concepts with their applications in life
Elementary Stage Curriculum
The mathematics curriculum in the elementary stage focuses on establishing basic mathematical concepts and skills and developing number sense
Mathematics (Upper Grades)
An integrated curriculum that includes numbers and operations on them, geometry, measurement, and simple statistics
Educational Objectives
- Mastering arithmetic operations on integers and fractions
- Recognizing geometric shapes, their properties, and measurements
- Developing skills in solving simple mathematical problems
Mathematics (Lower Grades)
A foundational curriculum that focuses on developing number sense and basic arithmetic operations
Educational Objectives
- Forming the concept of number, counting, and ordering
- Mastering simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division operations
- Recognizing basic geometric shapes
Middle Stage Curriculum
The mathematics curriculum in the middle stage aims to deepen mathematical concepts and develop algebraic and geometric thinking skills
Algebra
A specialized curriculum in studying variables, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, and functions
Educational Objectives
- Forming basic algebraic concepts
- Solving linear equations and inequalities
- Studying functions and representing them graphically
Geometry
A specialized curriculum in studying geometric shapes, their properties, relationships between them, and geometric proofs
Educational Objectives
- Recognizing basic geometric concepts
- Studying relationships between geometric shapes
- Applying geometry theorems in problem-solving
High School Stage Curriculum
The mathematics curriculum in the high school stage focuses on developing advanced mathematical concepts and their applications in various fields
Calculus
A specialized curriculum in studying limits, differentiation, integration, and their applications
Educational Objectives
- Understanding the concept of limit and continuity
- Applying differentiation rules in problem-solving
- Using integration in calculating areas and volumes
Statistics and Probability
A specialized curriculum in studying data collection, organization, and analysis, and studying probability theory
Educational Objectives
- Analyzing statistical data and interpreting it
- Calculating measures of central tendency and dispersion
- Applying probability theory in problem-solving
Mathematics Teachers
The Mathematics Department includes a group of specialized teachers, who combine deep knowledge of mathematics with modern educational methods in teaching it
Science
Science aims to develop scientific knowledge and research skills among students, introduce them to natural, biological, chemical, and physical phenomena, and their applications in life
Science Teaching Axes
Life Sciences
Studying living organisms, their structure, functions, and interactions with the environment
Physical Sciences
Studying matter, its properties and transformations, and energy, its forms and transformations
Earth and Space Sciences
Studying the Earth, its structure and phenomena, the solar system, and the universe
Branches of Science
Biology
Includes studying living organisms, their structure, functions, classification, and interactions with the environment
Chemistry
Deals with studying matter, its structure, properties, reactions, and transformations
Physics
Includes studying energy, its forms and transformations, forces and motion, and electricity and magnetism
Earth Sciences
Deals with studying the Earth, its structure and phenomena, and the atmospheric, hydrospheric, and lithospheric systems
Science Curricula
Science curricula are characterized by comprehensiveness and integration, taking into account individual differences among students, and connecting theoretical scientific knowledge with practical applications in life
Elementary Stage Curriculum
The science curriculum in the elementary stage focuses on developing curiosity and exploration, and introducing students to simple scientific phenomena in their environment
General Science
An integrated curriculum that combines life sciences, physical sciences, and earth sciences in a simplified way suitable for the age group
Educational Objectives
- Developing observation, classification, and simple measurement skills
- Recognizing living organisms, their characteristics, and basic classifications
- Understanding simple natural phenomena in the surrounding environment
Scientific Skills
An applied curriculum that focuses on developing basic scientific skills through experiments and practical activities
Educational Objectives
- Developing scientific thinking and inquiry skills
- Conducting simple scientific experiments and interpreting their results
- Applying scientific concepts in simple life situations
Middle Stage Curriculum
The science curriculum in the middle stage aims to deepen scientific concepts and develop scientific research and critical thinking skills
Natural Sciences
A specialized curriculum in studying natural, physical, chemical, and biological phenomena in more detail
Educational Objectives
- Understanding basic scientific concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology
- Designing and conducting scientific experiments and analyzing their results
- Applying the scientific method in solving environmental and health problems
Earth and Space Sciences
A specialized curriculum in studying the Earth, its structure and phenomena, the solar system, and the universe
Educational Objectives
- Learning about the Earth's structure, layers, and geological phenomena
- Understanding relationships between atmospheric, hydrospheric, and lithospheric systems
- Studying the solar system, galaxies, and astronomical phenomena
High School Stage Curriculum
The science curriculum in the high school stage focuses on specialized sciences (biology, chemistry, physics) and their applications in life and technology
Biology
A specialized curriculum in studying living organisms, their structure, functions, classification, and interactions with the environment
Educational Objectives
- Understanding the structure and functions of cells, tissues, organs, and systems in living organisms
- Studying biodiversity, classification, and evolution
- Understanding biological processes, genetics, and reproduction
Chemistry
A specialized curriculum in studying matter, its structure, properties, reactions, and transformations
Educational Objectives
- Understanding atomic structure, the periodic table, and chemical bonds
- Studying chemical reactions, their laws, and calculations
- Applying chemical concepts in industry, environment, and medicine
Science Teachers
The Science Department includes a group of teachers specialized in various branches of science, who combine deep scientific knowledge with modern educational methods in teaching it
Educational Resources
Al-Aqsa Schools provides a variety of educational resources to support and enhance the learning process, meet the different needs of students, and develop their skills and abilities
Types of Educational Resources
Books and References
A variety of textbooks, scientific references, stories, and novels that enrich students' knowledge and develop their reading skills
Visual and Audio Media
Educational videos, audio recordings, and presentations that help clarify concepts, simplify them, and make learning more enjoyable and interesting
Educational Software
Interactive educational programs and applications that help students learn independently, evaluate their performance, and develop their skills in various subjects
Educational Games
Educational games that combine fun and learning, and help develop thinking skills, problem-solving, and cooperation among students
Digital Educational Platforms
Madrasati Platform
An electronic educational platform that provides an interactive learning environment for students, teachers, and parents, and includes educational content, tests, activities, and communication between parties of the educational process
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Ain Platform
An educational platform that provides visual lessons for all subjects, in addition to worksheets, tests, and interactive activities that help students understand the curricula
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Ostad Platform
A specialized educational platform for teachers that provides various educational resources, modern teaching strategies, tools for designing lessons and tests, and opportunities for professional development
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The school library provides a supportive educational environment for students and teachers, and includes a variety of books, references, and printed and digital educational resources, and provides various services such as lending, research, and reading guidance
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar clarifies the dates of the beginning and end of semesters, official holidays, examination periods, and important school activities during the academic year
Beginning of First Semester
September 1, 2024Beginning of study for students and teachers in the first semester
Mid-term Exams of First Semester
October 15, 2024Mid-term examination period of the first semester for all educational stages
National Day Holiday
September 23, 2024Holiday on the occasion of the National Day of Saudi Arabia
Final Exams of First Semester
November 15, 2024Final examination period of the first semester for all educational stages
End of First Semester
November 30, 2024End of study in the first semester and beginning of mid-year holiday
Beginning of Second Semester
December 1, 2024Beginning of study for students and teachers in the second semester
Mid-term Exams of Second Semester
January 15, 2025Mid-term examination period of the second semester for all educational stages
Mid-semester Holiday
January 20, 2025Short holiday in the middle of the second semester
Final Exams of Second Semester
February 15, 2025Final examination period of the second semester for all educational stages
End of Second Semester
February 28, 2025End of study in the second semester and beginning of a short holiday
Beginning of Third Semester
March 1, 2025Beginning of study for students and teachers in the third semester
Mid-term Exams of Third Semester
April 15, 2025Mid-term examination period of the third semester for all educational stages
Eid Al-Fitr Holiday
April 20, 2025Holiday on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr
Final Exams of Academic Year
May 15, 2025Final examination period of the academic year for all educational stages
End of Academic Year
May 31, 2025End of study in the academic year and beginning of summer holiday
Social Studies
Social Studies aims to develop awareness of society, environment, and history, promote values of citizenship and national belonging, and understand interactions between humans and the environment
Social Studies Axes
History and Civilization
Studying the history of Saudi Arabia, the Arab and Islamic world, and the world, and different civilizations throughout the ages
Geography and Environment
Studying natural and human geographical phenomena, relationships between humans and the environment, natural resources, and their development
Citizenship and Society
Studying social, economic, and political systems, citizen rights and duties, and values of good citizenship
Branches of Social Studies
History
Includes studying historical events and developments of Saudi Arabia, the Arab and Islamic world, and the world
Geography
Deals with studying natural and human geographical phenomena, and relationships between humans and the environment
National Education
Includes studying the political, social, and economic system of the Kingdom, and citizen rights and duties
Sociology
Deals with studying society, its structure, systems, institutions, and social relationships in it
Social Studies Curricula
Social Studies curricula are characterized by comprehensiveness and integration, taking into account individual differences among students, and connecting theoretical knowledge with practical applications in life
Elementary Stage Curriculum
The Social Studies curriculum in the elementary stage focuses on developing awareness of the local environment, homeland, and world, and promoting values of citizenship and belonging
Social Studies (Upper Grades)
An integrated curriculum that combines history, geography, and national education in a simplified way suitable for the age group
Educational Objectives
National Education
A specialized curriculum in promoting national identity and values of good citizenship
Educational Objectives
Middle Stage Curriculum
The Social Studies curriculum in the middle stage aims to deepen students' understanding of social, historical, and geographical phenomena
History
A specialized curriculum in studying the history of Saudi Arabia, the Arab and Islamic world
Educational Objectives
Geography
A specialized curriculum in studying natural and human geographical phenomena in the Kingdom and the world
Educational Objectives
High School Stage Curriculum
The Social Studies curriculum in the high school stage focuses on deepening specialized knowledge and developing higher thinking skills and scientific research
History of Saudi Arabia
A specialized curriculum in studying the history of Saudi Arabia from its establishment to the present era
Educational Objectives
Economic Geography
A specialized curriculum in studying economic resources and productive activities in the Kingdom and the world
Educational Objectives
Social Studies Teachers
The Social Studies Department includes a group of teachers specialized in history, geography, and national education, who have extensive experience in teaching these subjects using modern and innovative methods