ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Psychol.
Sec. Educational Psychology
Student Satisfaction with the Mawhiba Classes Program (MCP): A Multi-Dimensional Analysis Across Gender and Educational Levels in Saudi Arabia
King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Abstract
This study assessed student satisfaction with the Mawhiba Classes Program (MCP), a specialized educational initiative in Saudi Arabia designed to meet the needs of gifted students. Using a quantitative research approach, the study analyzed satisfaction levels of 1,403 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Participants were recruited utilizing stratified random sampling methodology. The assessment focused on three dimensions: registration procedures, learning and teaching, and teacher performance. Results showed high levels of satisfaction across all dimensions, with elementary school students reporting significantly higher satisfaction compared to middle and high school students. Gender differences were minimal but not statistically significant. These findings highlight the importance of understanding student perspectives in gifted education programs and suggest that developmental considerations should inform program design. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on gifted education satisfaction assessment by providing empirical evidence on student perceptions while identifying areas for program enhancement to better support gifted learners' educational experiences.
Summary
Keywords
gifted education, Mawhiba Classes Program, Saudi Arabia, self-contained classrooms, student satisfaction
Received
03 February 2026
Accepted
03 February 2026
Copyright
© 2026 Alfaiz. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
*Correspondence: Fahad S. Alfaiz
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