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Al Mahd School has 40 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Al Mahd School operates in the Kingdom of Bahrain with three campuses: Saar, Samaheej, and East Riffa. The Saar campus is located in Saar, the Samaheej campus serves the Samaheej area, and the Riffa campus serves the East Riffa area. The school serves over 2,800 students across these campuses.
Stages
The curriculum is divided into four levels: Kindergarten (K.G. 1 and K.G. 2), Junior School (Grade 1–6) following the Cambridge International Primary Programme, Middle School (Grade 7–8) following the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme, and Senior School (Grade 9–10) preparing students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The Junior School is described as a full-day program from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, with the Cambridge Primary framework used to guide learning. The Cambridge Curricula link seamlessly from Primary to Lower Secondary and then to IGCSE in Senior School.
Type
The school presents itself as a British-curriculum, Cambridge-based day school operating across three Bahraini campuses and offering day-boarding traditions; external directories list it as co-educational.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Publicly available data do not specify nationality mix. The school serves a large, international student body across three Bahraini campuses and describes its environment as globally oriented, with over 2,800 students in total.
Additional learning support
Guidance and counselling services are referenced for student support. The site does not describe a dedicated SEN department or named SEN facilities, so formal special-education provisions are not specified in public pages.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation: Kingdom of Bahrain.
Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation publicly indicated for the school.
School day structure
The Junior School day runs from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. The senior and middle school day structures are not specified in detail on the public pages.
Bus service
A transport service is available by arrangement for the convenience of parents; it is not an obligatory service and the school sets transport guidelines to ensure safety and timeliness. Bus numbers, schedules, and routes are managed by the school's transport policy.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Al Mahd School ranges from BHD 885 to BHD 1,960 for 2026/27.
All figures below are in Bahraini Dinar (BD). The school publishes a separate annual Text Books Fee and a monthly Tuition Fee for each grade. The monthly tuition is payable in advance each month. The figures listed are: Text Books Fees (Annual) — Tuition Fees (Monthly) — Annual equivalent (calculated).
- Tuition fees are payable in advance on a monthly basis. Fees must be paid on or before the 10th of each month. Late fees are charged at BD 0.100 per day after the due date. If the 10th is a school holiday, late fees are applied from the 12th of the month instead of the 11th. Fees must be paid with the school fees card. - Fee collection timings at the school office: Sunday to Thursday 7:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - If fees remain unpaid for two months, the student's name may be struck off the rolls; re-admission will be at the school's discretion and will incur a re-admission fee of BD 10 in addition to all due tuition for the months in which re-admission is sought. One month's advance notice is required to withdraw any paid facility.
Boarding / residential fees
- No boarding or separate residential fees are published in the school's fee schedule. The school is identified in public materials as a day/day-boarding institution, but no residential/boarding fee lines appear in the published fee structure. No specific boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and miscellaneous fees
- Text Books Fee (annual) is charged per grade as listed above and is separate from monthly tuition. - Uniform: Uniform must be purchased from designated suppliers; the sports uniform is provided by the school and parents are requested to deposit the uniform price at the school office with the fees. Specific uniform prices are not listed in the published fee information. - Bus: the published fee notes reference a bus fee (for example, parents proceeding on leave must pay fees for the following leave month(s) along with the bus fee), but no bus-fee tariff is published in the fee schedule. - Re-admission fee: BD 10 (charged at time of re-admission in addition to outstanding dues). Late-payment penalty: BD 0.100 per day.
Refunds and cancellation
- Fees once paid are not refundable. Registration and Annual fees are explicitly stated as non-refundable in the published fee schedule.
Payment options and contact details
- No specific payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, online gateway) are published in the school's fee schedule. Published contact points for fee or finance inquiries are the campus phone numbers and the school email; parents may use those contacts for confirmation of accepted payment methods and to arrange payments. Contact details published for the school include: Saar +973 17792422; Samaheej +973 17479040; East Riffa +973 17620730; email almahdschool@gmail.com.
Key enforceable points (summary)
- All fees shown are in Bahraini Dinar (BD). Registration BD 25.000 and Annual Fee BD 50.000 are non-refundable. Monthly tuition is payable in advance by the 10th of each month; late fee BD 0.100 per day applies. Textbook fees are charged annually per grade as listed. Fees once paid are not refundable; failure to pay for two months may lead to removal from rolls and re-admission charges. Uniform and bus fees are charged but specific tariffs for those items are not published in the fee schedule.
Academics
Al Mahd School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
Al Mahd School in Bahrain delivers a Cambridge-based international curriculum across four stages: Kindergarten (KG 1–2), Junior School (Grade 1–6), Middle School (Grade 7–8) and Senior School (Grade 9–10). Kindergarten provides a development-oriented, activity-based program in English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies and Arabic, with continuous assessment and a pathway to the British curriculum by age five. The Junior School follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP), focusing on Mathematics, English and Science, with external benchmarking and progression to Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE. The Middle School uses the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (Grade 7–8), designed to link with the primary programme and prepare students for Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE. The Senior School prepares students for IGCSE, offering Core and Extended routes and the International Certificate of Education (ICE) Diploma after seven IGCSEs, along with non-exam components in Physical Education, Religious Education and Citizenship.
Wellbeing
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
Admission Procedure: Registration and admission for the academic year starting in September opens in April of each year. The minimum permissible age for Kindergarten 1 is four (4) years old on or before 1st December. There is no placement assessment test for children enrolling in Kindergarten 1. For all other classes admission is granted on the basis of an entrance test in English, Arabic, Mathematics, and Science. The school requires that on entry children should be able to communicate in English at a level appropriate to their age and development. If English is not a child's first language it will be necessary for the school to assess the child's ability in English. Acceptance will depend on the result of the placement assessment test and existing vacancies. Application/Admittance Requirements: Completion of a School Application Form. The child's name must be the same as per the birth certificate or passport. Recent passport size photographs. A copy of passport, with valid dates. A copy of the child's birth certificate and CPR. Original transfer certificate or school leaving certificate from the previous school. (This must be attested by the Ministry of Education if transferred from a school outside Bahrain) Two copies of last school report and examination results or school recommendation letter. Copy of Medical certificate or Immunization Card for Kindergartens 1 and 2. Parents those who are looking for new admissions can register their interest by clicking the button Register interest. Fee Structure: The fees for academic year 2024-2025 are as follows. Common Annual Fees: Registration Fee (One Time only) 25.000 (Non-refundable); Annual Fee 50.000 (Non-refundable). Gradewise Fees (Non-refundable): Grades Text Books Fees (Annual) Tuition Fees (Monthly) LKG 45.000 78.500; HKG 45.000 78.500; I 55.000 112.000; II 65.000 112.000; III 80.000 112.000; IV 85.000 112.000; V 90.000 112.000; VI 95.000 112.000; VII 105.000 149.400; VIII 110.000 149.400; IX 120.000 149.400; X 130.000 177.600; XI 130.000 177.600; XII 130.000 177.600. All figures are in Bahraini Dinar. Notes: 1. Fees once paid are not refundable. 2. Small children and unauthorized persons should not be entrusted with payment of fees. 3. Parents proceeding on long leave or vacation are requested to pay fees for the following leave month(s) along with bus fee, before they proceed. 4. In case the fees are not received for a period of two months, the name of such student will be struck off the rolls and he/she shall have to seek re-admission, which will be decided on merit. At the time of re-admission all due s and re-admission fee of BD. 10/- will be charged in addition to tuition fees for the months in which re -admission is sought. 5. Fees will not be accepted without fees card and parents are requested to check the entries from time to time. 6. One month advance notice is required to withdraw facility, if any. Fee Collection Timings: Sunday to Thursday 7.15 a.m to 1.30 p.m; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Al Mahd School follow?
Al Mahd School delivers a Cambridge-based international curriculum accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
How many students attend Al Mahd School?
The school has approximately 40 students.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately BHD 885 to BHD 1,960 depending on the year group.
What age range does the school serve?
Al Mahd School serves students from age 3 to 18 as a co-educational day school.
Where is the school located?
Al Mahd School is located in Bahrain.
Does the school offer SEN support?
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision. Guidance and counselling services are referenced for student support.
Does the school have a religious affiliation?
No religious affiliation is publicly indicated for Al Mahd School.
Is the school British-curriculum?
Yes. Al Mahd School presents itself as a British-curriculum school using Cambridge-based assessments.
What languages are used for instruction?
English is the primary language of instruction following the Cambridge curriculum. Arabic is also taught as required in Bahrain.
Does the school offer guidance and counselling?
Yes. Guidance and counselling services are available for students.
