Program Format
Hybrid
Program Type
Instructor-paced
Program Start/End Date
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2026
Language
English
Enrollment Status
Applications close
Applications open
28 Aug 2023
Applications close
21 Oct 2023
Program Format
Hybrid
Program Type
Instructor-paced
Program Start/End Date
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2026
Language
English
Program Details:

Distinct is designed based on a comprehensive plan aiming at guiding, coaching, and supporting students to increase their chances of getting into one of the top international universities through a 2.5-year preparation journey that includes:

  • Training at international entities
  • Support with applying to top universities
  • Career Guidance
  • Admission prep
  • Individual monthly consultations
  • Access to volunteering opportunities

You will have an immersive and well-rounded experience with the highest level of coaching focused on personal skills development and academic excellence. Throughout the program, you will participate in comprehensive programs that are active, intensive, and experiential. These programs are challenging, enriched locally and globally, and supported by experts.

The program offers you an unrivaled opportunity to become a highly desirable candidate for top universities.

Important dates:

  • Progrm registration start date: Aug 28, 2023.
  • Program registration close date: Oct 21, 2023.
  • Orientation date: 30 April 2024.
  • Program end date: 30 June 2026.
Program Prerequisites:

Applicants must be:

  • Saudi national
  • Grade 10 high school student
  • Able to demonstrate top-level academic performance in Grade 9 with a GPA equal to or above 90% in KSA, US, or IB system (equal or above 80% for British system) 
  • Able to write and speak English equivalent to (TOEFL IBT score equal to or above 75, IELTS Academic score equal to or above 6.0, Duolingo test score equal to or above 100)
  • Involved or have been involved in at least one extra-curricular activity
  • Committed to fully participate in the program

 

For more detailed information on how to submit the application, kindly click here.

Program Highlights:
Coaching
Admission prep
Personal development
Make the right choices for your future
Summer experience
Summer schools, bootcamps
Tier-1 universities
Access to top universities around the world
2.5-year program
Designed for high school students
Comprehensive programs
Active, intensive, and experiential
Skills You Will Gain:
Teamwork
Effective communication
Critical Thinking
Personal Development
Application Process:
  1. Sign up
    Sign up to Misk Hub and create your profile
  2. Apply
    Select this program and click the apply button.
  3. Evaluation
    The evaluation process will consist of three rigorous stages (requirements check, psychometric test & one-to-one online interview). Each stage will help to identify the eligibility of the candidates to move to the next stage. Candidates will be notified accordingly via email.
  4. Application confirmation
    Shortlisted candidates will be presented to the Misk Selection Committee for review and final decision. Candidates will be notified of the final decision, whether of acceptance or rejection, via email.
Frequently Asked Questions:

No, the program aims to build students' abilities and personality to increase their chances of enrolling in a prestigious international university. Therefore, students should research scholarship providers.

Yes, Misk Foundation will cover the following costs (summer program fees, student tickets, student housing, online program fees).

The student is exempted if he presents an excuse that Misk Foundation accepts (for example, health problems). In this case, travel will be replaced by an online course, as determined by Misk.

The choice depends on your personal preference. You can choose to take an iBT TOEFL, IELTS academic or Duolingo test, all of which are accepted.

Take the test as soon as possible to get your results in time for our application deadline.

TOEFL iBT: 10 days after the date of the test (11-16 days for the paper version)

IELTS Academic: after a maximum of 7 days from the date of taking the test on the computer. 13 days after the date of the procedure Paper test.

Duolingo: after a maximum of 5 days from the date of taking the test.

To register for the TOEFL iBT test, go to the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/toefl To register for the IELTS Academic test, go to the IELTS Essentials website: https://my.ieltsessentials.com/IELTS

To register for the Duolingo Test: https://englishtest.duolingo.com/

Sign up for the intensive IELTS training session for free: Register here!

Course dates: September 25th – 30th, 2023 (5:30 PM to 9:30 PM KSA time zone)

Extracurricular activity is a set of activities outside the curriculum. Such as debate, theatre, sports, and other voluntary activities.

No, Saudi students can enroll in the program from anywhere in the world; All program activities are offered remotely or during the summer vacation.

No, all program activities are provided remotely in the evening period and the time of the activities does not conflict with the time of the school classes, as we are keen that the student is committed to his school classes.

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