Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School vs APG School

	A Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School Manama, Bahrain	A APG School Manama, Bahrain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year BHD 1,171 - 2,934	Fees / year BHD 1,300 - 2,503
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
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Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 2,200	Pupils —
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Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English
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Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ARKIS is based in Salmabad, Bahrain. The Salmabad campus is a purpose-built site in the Salmabad area of Manama, along Road 408. A second ARKEDU school, ARKS Diyar, opened in Diyar Al Muharraq in 2023 to extend the network. The campuses are positioned to serve relocating families and are located within Bahrain's capital region.	Location APG School is located in Khamis, Bahrain, near the historical Khamis Mosque. The campus sits in the Bahraini capital region and serves both Bahraini and expatriate families. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education to operate in Bahrain.
Stages	Stages ARKIS serves Nursery through Grade 12. Preschool (Nursery to KG2), Elementary (Grades 1–5), and Secondary (Grades 6–12) are the typical divisions. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE as its senior secondary pathway and the IB Diploma Programme for the final two years of schooling.	Stages APG offers Kindergarten through Grade 12. The program structure includes Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School, followed by the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), and IB Career-related Programme (CP); a Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a candidate. APG is officially authorized for the MYP, DP, and CP, with PYP in candidate status.
School type	School type ARKIS is a private, co-educational day school. It operates as a Bahrain-based school with no boarding facilities; the IB information confirms a day-boarding arrangement (no boarding). The site emphasizes a bilingual, international curriculum environment.	School type APG is a co-educational day school (no boarding). The school's IB profile indicates Gender: COEDUCATIONAL and Boarding facilities: DAY.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix ARKIS/ARKEDU report a diverse community with multiple nationalities; the network lists 28 nationalities represented. The school serves a mix of local Bahraini families and international students; however, a publicly published ratio of local to international students is not provided.	Pupil nationality mix Public information on the exact nationality mix is not published. APG serves both Bahraini and non-Bahraini students, indicating a diverse international student body.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support ARKIS provides a School Guidance department focused on safeguarding and student well‑being, offering one-to-one and group counseling, play therapy, and wellbeing initiatives. The guidance team works with students, parents, teachers, and administration to support academic, behavioral, and social development. There is no explicitly labelled separate SEN department publicly listed.	Additional learning support Public information on dedicated SEN provisions is not published. APG does offer an Alternative Learning Program for High Achievers (ALPHA) within its student-life offerings, which supports high-achieving students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country-specific affiliation is listed; the school is Bahrain-based, with country identification shown as Bahrain in IB records.	Country affiliation APG is located in Bahrain and does not have a separate country-specific affiliation.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation noted publicly; ARKIS presents a curriculum and values framework without a religious denomination.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated publicly for APG.
School day structure	School day structure The school day is organized by level: Pre-School runs from approximately 7:10 to 13:00, Elementary from about 7:45 to 13:40, and Secondary from about 7:55 to 14:30. Assembly and period structure vary by level, with breaks between periods and a shorter day for pre-school. These timings are reflected in the ARKIS daily schedule.	School day structure APG publishes a school calendar with term dates and holidays; daily start and end times are not publicly listed. The calendar for 2025–2026 shows the structure of school terms and holidays.
Bus service details	Bus service details ARKIS does not provide school transport; transportation is not offered by the school. Parents typically arrange their own arrangements or use external services if desired.	Bus service details APG does not offer a school bus service. Families arrange their own transport.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Registration fee for new admissions: BD 150. - Seat reservation fee: BD 100 per student (paid to reserve a seat; this BD 100 is deducted from the first instalment). The BD 100 seat reservation payment is non-refundable and non-transferable to siblings. Tuition fees by year group (detailed per instalment and annual total) - Nursery / KG1 / KG2: - 1st instalment: School fees BD 571 + Other fees BD 15 (total BD 586). 1st instalment due in June 2026 for returning students. - 2nd instalment: School fees BD 570 + Other fees BD 15 (total BD 585). 2nd instalment due Jan 2027. - Annual total: BD 1,171. - Grade 1–4: - 1st instalment: School fees BD 740 + Other fees BD 15 (total BD 755). - 2nd instalment: School fees BD 739 + Other fees BD 15 (total BD 754). - Annual total: BD 1,509. - Grade 5: - 1st instalment: School fees BD 776 + Other fees BD 15 (total BD 791). - 2nd instalment: School fees BD 775 + Other fees BD 15 (total BD 790). - Annual total: BD 1,581. - Grade 6: - 1st instalment: School fees BD 922 (no other fees listed for instalments). - 2nd instalment: School fees BD 922. - Annual total: BD 1,844. - Grade 7: - 1st instalment: School fees BD 966. 2nd instalment: BD 966. Annual total BD 1,932. - Grade 8: - 1st instalment: School fees BD 1,002. 2nd instalment: BD 1,002. Annual total BD 2,004. - Grade 9 and Grade 10 (IGCSE years): - 1st instalment: School fees BD 1,172 + Other fees BD 150 (total BD 1,322). - 2nd instalment: School fees BD 1,171 + Other fees BD 150 (total BD 1,321). - Annual total: BD 2,643. Additional IGCSE exam fee (separate): BD 300. - Grade 11–12 (IB Diploma students): - 1st instalment: School fees BD 1,317 + Other fees BD 150 (total BD 1,467). - 2nd instalment: School fees BD 1,317 + Other fees BD 150 (total BD 1,467). - Annual total: BD 2,934. IB examination fee (separate): BD 300. - Additional published resource fees (annual, separate): - Educational & Technology Resource Fee (Nursery–KG2): BD 92. - Educational & Technology Resource Fee (Grade 1–12): BD 97. - Other recurring / optional published charges: - Extra-curricular activities (Nursery – Grade 5): BD 30. - IGCSE fee (Grades 9 & 10): BD 300 (exam/registration fee). IB fee (Grades 11 & 12): BD 300 (exam/registration fee). Late IGCSE/IB registration fees are borne by parents. Billing schedule and payment terms - Instalment schedule: two instalments per academic year. For Academic Year 2026–2027 the 1st instalment is payable in June 2026 and the 2nd instalment payable in January 2027. For new students the school fees are due upon admission and the 1st instalment for new admits must be paid within 10 days of receiving the school's acceptance; for returning students the 1st instalment is payable in June. Payments made after 31 January require admissions approval and seats cannot be guaranteed. - Seat reservation: BD 100 is required to reserve a seat for each student; this amount will be deducted from the first instalment payment. Seat reservation is non-refundable and non-transferable. The school may cancel seat reservations if fees are not paid in a timely manner or as agreed. Boarding fees - Boarding: Not applicable. No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee information. Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniform: The school uniform is supplied through House of Uniform (uniform purchase is separate from school fees). Specific uniform prices are not published in the school fee schedule. - After-school club: Available for Preschool up to Grade 5 for an additional fee (parents should consult Accounts/Admissions for current charges). Extra-curricular activity fee listed as BD 30 (Nursery–Grade 5). - Examination and external assessment fees (IGCSE / IB): BD 300 per student for IGCSE (Grades 9–10) and BD 300 per student for IB (Grades 11–12); late registration fees are charged to parents. Refund and withdrawal policy (published conditions) - Students who withdraw before 31 August 2026: fees will be refunded after a deduction of BD 150. Withdrawals after 31 August 2026: fees are non-refundable. The BD 100 seat reservation fee is non-refundable in case of withdrawal. These dates and amounts are the published refund conditions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Fee payment options and accounts contact - Accepted payment methods: online banking via Fawateer (including BenefitPay/Fawateer) or by visiting any branch of Ahli United Bank. For account-specific instructions or to request account details contact the Accounts Department at the school's published accounts email. Notes - All figures above are published in Bahraini Dinars (BD) as presented in the school's fee schedule for Academic Year 2026–2027. The schedule includes instalment breakdowns (school fees vs other fees), additional published resource fees, and exam/assessment charges where applicable.	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Entrance (application) fee: BHD 10 per student (not applicable to KG). - Registration fee for new students: BHD 50 per student (one-time, payable on registration). Tuition fees by year group (Academic Year 2025–2026) — annual and per-term (3-installment) amounts - KG2 (age 4): Annual tuition BHD 1,300 — 3-installment plan: BHD 433 per installment. - KG3 (age 5): Annual tuition BHD 1,300 — 3-installment plan: BHD 433 per installment. - Grade 1 (age 6): Annual tuition BHD 1,300 — 3-installment plan: BHD 433 per installment. - Grade 2: Annual tuition BHD 1,343 — 3-installment plan: BHD 448 per installment. - Grade 3: Annual tuition BHD 1,343 — 3-installment plan: BHD 448 per installment. - Grade 4: Annual tuition BHD 1,515 — 3-installment plan: BHD 505 per installment. - Grade 5: Annual tuition BHD 1,521 — 3-installment plan: BHD 507 per installment. - Grade 6: Annual tuition BHD 1,521 — 3-installment plan: BHD 507 per installment. - Grade 7: Annual tuition BHD 1,714 — 3-installment plan: BHD 571 per installment. - Grade 8: Annual tuition BHD 1,714 — 3-installment plan: BHD 571 per installment. - Grade 9: Annual tuition BHD 1,714 — 3-installment plan: BHD 571 per installment. - Grade 10: Annual tuition BHD 2,503 — 3-installment plan: BHD 834 per installment. - Grade 11: Annual tuition BHD 2,503 — 3-installment plan: BHD 834 per installment. - Grade 12: Annual tuition BHD 2,503 — 3-installment plan: BHD 834 per installment. Sibling discounts and discounted payment options - Sibling discounts are applied to the fee schedule as published: second child receives a 10% discount, third child 15%, fourth child 20%, fifth child 25%. The published fee schedule also shows the standard tuition figures alongside the three-installment breakdown. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition may be paid in full or through a three-installment plan (fees are published both as annual totals and as the three-installment amounts). The fee schedule shows the three-installment amounts for each grade. - The school's published terms state that the second and third installments are non-refundable. - Payment methods accepted (as listed in the published fee schedule): Benefit Pay > FAWATEER (Education “APG School”), payment via NONOO exchange company (any branch), and SADAD online services or at any SADAD kiosk. For payment inquiries the school provides a dedicated payment email address. Refund and withdrawal charges (published policy) - Tuition fee is not refundable. - Published withdrawal charges (based on the published schedule for the 2025–2026 year): - Withdrawal before 1 September 2025 or during September 2025: pay 50% of the first payment. - Withdrawal during October 2025: pay 75% of the first payment. - Withdrawal during November 2025: pay 100% of the first payment. - Withdrawal during December 2025: pay 100% of the first and second payments. - Withdrawal from 1 January 2026 onward: pay 100% of the full year. - The admission policy confirms that entrance and registration fees are compulsory and non‑refundable. Boarding - APG is a day school; boarding facilities are not provided. Other costs and fees - The school's published documents list entrance, registration and tuition as compulsory fees. Additional charges related to examinations, materials, textbooks or specific activities are not detailed as fixed amounts in the published tuition schedule; parents should expect that costs for textbooks, external exam fees, or optional activities may be charged separately according to the school's policies. (The published fee schedule lists tuition totals and the installment breakdown; it does not itemize uniform or book charges as fixed line items in that schedule.) Fee payment options and contact for payments - Accepted payment channels (published): Benefit Pay > FAWATEER (Education “APG School”); NONOO Exchange Company (any branch); SADAD online services or at a SADAD kiosk. The fee schedule provides a payments contact email: apgschoolpayment@apgschool.com. Notes on published fee year - The figures above are taken from the school's published fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year and the school's admission policy documents. The admission policy lists the entrance and registration fees and confirms compulsory/non‑refundable status; the fee schedule provides the annual tuition totals and the three‑installment breakdown for each grade.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements ARKIS operates as a day school with no on-site boarding facilities. Students attend on school days and return home after classes. The International Baccalaureate record for the school lists boarding facilities as DAY.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The ARKIS uniform includes House T-shirts as part of the dress code. The uniform page does not provide colour details or purchasing information on the site.	Uniform requirement —
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House system	House system ARKIS uses a house-based system, as indicated by the inclusion of House T-shirts in the uniform. Specific house names, colours, and related activities are not detailed on the site.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership ARKIS is part of Abdul Rahman Kanoo Education (ARKEDU), Bahrain's homegrown education group. ARKEDU is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates ARKIS and ARKS Diyar as independent schools. The ARKEDU group was founded by Abdul Rahman Kanoo, and today is led by an executive team including a Group CEO and COO.	Governance and ownership APG School is a private school in Khamis, Bahrain, licensed by the Ministry of Education to educate Bahraini and non-Bahraini students. It is an IB World School, a candidate for the IB Primary Years Programme and fully authorized for IB MYP, DP, and CP, and it has been a Council of International Schools member since 2017. The school is governed by a Board of Directors and a Board of Trustees led by Founder & Chairman Mr Mohammed Moosa Al Aali, with leadership including the School General Director and the IB PYP Principal, and it holds accreditations from COIS, Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority (BQA), and affiliations with IB and UNESCO.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ARKIS structures its curriculum in three stages: Key Stage 3 (Grades 6–8) with a bespoke program, Key Stage 4 (Grades 9–10) following Cambridge IGCSE, and Key Stage 5 (Grades 11–12) offering the IB Diploma Programme, with Bahraini students following the MOE curriculum for Social Studies, Citizenship and Religion. In Grades 9–10, English Language, Arabic, and Mathematics are compulsory, with a further four IGCSE subjects selected from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Global Perspectives, Geography, ICT, Computer Science, Art & Design, Business Studies, and Economics. In Grades 11–12, students pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, either the full DP or selected IB-level courses. The Elementary programme (Grades 1–5) follows Cambridge Primary for English, Mathematics and Science, supplemented by the Ministry of Education curriculum for Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies, together with Art, Music and ARKIStech. Co-curricular activities are offered weekly and include clubs such as cooking, public speaking, chess, drama and fashion design, with Art and Physical Education delivered by qualified specialists.	Curriculum details APG School (Arabian Pearl Gulf School) is located in Khamis, Bahrain, and serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 under a single K–12 program. APG is an IB World School: a candidate for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and fully authorised to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (CP). The language of instruction is English, and the curriculum places emphasis on global citizenship and student well-being as core priorities. Curricular structure by stage includes Kindergarten and Elementary with PYP-aligned, inquiry-based learning, Middle School under the MYP framework, Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10, and the IB Diploma Programme and CP in Grades 11–12. APG holds CIS accreditation and is rated “Outstanding” by Bahrain's Quality Assurance Authority; all graduates complete the IB programme.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning ARKIS places safeguarding and student well-being at the core of its approach, with a School Guidance team spanning preschool through secondary levels to support academic, behavioral, and social development. The guidance department provides one-to-one counseling, group counseling, counseling activities, awareness campaigns, and play therapy, and collaborates with the pastoral team for behavior management. The safeguarding office hosts confidential meetings related to child protection, while space is made for therapy through a play therapy room and a Re-charge therapy room for reading, art therapy, music therapy, and group sessions. The school applies restorative approaches to behavior management in line with Ministry of Education guidelines. The Safeguarding Committee includes the School Principal and appointed safeguarding leads and staff who serve in leadership roles across the guidance and pastoral teams.	Social & emotional learning APG School supports social and emotional learning (SEL) as part of a holistic, globally-minded education that aims to develop students' academic, social, emotional, and physical potential. The Kindergarten program emphasizes social, emotional, and academic development through play-based learning. Student life includes eleven clubs designed to build emotional intelligence and leadership, fostering belonging and positive relationships. The IB CAS program provides experiential learning that involves planning, acting, and reflecting, reinforcing personal growth and a compassionate mindset. The school's emphasis on global citizenship and cultural inclusivity further supports SEL within a diverse, inclusive environment.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) ARKIS publicly discloses a School Guidance service focused on safeguarding, well-being, and student development across all levels, with one-to-one and group counseling, counseling activities, awareness campaigns, play therapy, and collaboration with the pastoral team for behavior management. The safeguarding office and therapy spaces exist to support student welfare. The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN department, specific SEN categories it can support, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. A restorative disciplinary approach is described as part of the student conduct framework in line with Ministry of Education guidelines. Overall, SEN-specific provisions are not explicitly detailed beyond the guidance and pastoral support described.	Special educational needs (SEN) SEN provision is not publicly disclosed by the school. The ALPHA Program is described as an Alternative Learning Program for High Achievers and is not presented as SEN support. APG is licensed by the Ministry of Education to serve Bahraini and non-Bahraini students and is an IB World School with CIS accreditation, indicating alignment with international standards but without publicly stated SEN specifics. There is no publicly documented dedicated SEN facility or program on the site.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language ARKIS operates a bilingual program with English as the language of instruction and a strong foundation in Arabic language and culture. The International Baccalaureate profile lists English as the language of instruction for the school. Specific English as an Additional Language (EAL) provisions are not publicly disclosed by the school. The bilingual approach implies language support considerations, but explicit EAL programme details and staff are not stated in public materials.	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. Public pages describe the school's IB world-school status and inclusive approach but do not specify EAL programmes or staffing.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the School Guidance service, which offers one-to-one and group counseling, counseling activities, and awareness campaigns. Play therapy is provided, with a dedicated play therapy room to support younger students and a Re-charge therapy room for reading, art therapy, music therapy, and focused group sessions for older students. The guidance team works with the pastoral staff to address wellbeing and behaviour issues, using restorative approaches when appropriate. School leadership and safeguarding staff oversee wellbeing initiatives as part of a holistic student support framework.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is embedded in APG's approach to holistic development, with the mission to support students' social, emotional, and physical potential. The Kindergarten program explicitly targets social and emotional development. IB CAS further supports mental wellbeing through experiential learning that emphasizes personal growth and reflection. Accreditations and IB authorizations reflect adherence to international standards that include student welfare and safeguarding expectations.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding ARKIS has a safeguarding office for confidential child-protection meetings and a dedicated play therapy room and Re-charge therapy room as part of safeguarding and wellbeing provision. The Safeguarding Committee includes Kate Moskwa (School Principal) and safeguarding leads such as Huda Aljamri and Fadhel Mansoor, Reshmi Nair, Leon Shadbolt, Zoea Khurshid, Afaf Salmeen, and Zainab Yousuf, reflecting formal leadership in safeguarding. The safeguarding framework coordinates with counseling, pastoral care, and behavior management to protect students and promote safe school life. The school emphasizes restorative disciplinary practices in alignment with Ministry of Education guidelines.	Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose safeguarding policies. APG is licensed by the Bahrain Ministry of Education and is a CIS member (since 2017) with accreditation from CIS and other bodies, alongside IB authorizations, which collectively imply adherence to international safeguarding standards.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview ARKIS has Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary divisions on a single campus. Facilities include Main Gate, Reception, Pre-School Playing Area, Science Labs, ICT Labs, Clinic, Library, Art Room and Auditorium. Classrooms support learning across the divisions. Outdoor facilities include a Playground, Football Pitch and Sports Hall.	Facilities overview APG School is located in Khamis, Bahrain near the historical Khamis Mosque. It serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 and enrolls over 1,390 students. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education to admit Bahraini and non-Bahraini students. It is a member of the Council of International Schools since 2017 and is rated Outstanding by the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority. APG is an IB World School with a Primary Years Programme candidate status and full authorisation to offer the IB Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Football Pitch and Sports Hall are available on campus for sports activities.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Classrooms support learning across the school. Science Labs support science education and ICT Labs support technology learning. Library supports reading and research. Art Room supports creative subjects and the Auditorium hosts assemblies and performances.	Academic facilities APG offers the International Baccalaureate programs: Primary Years Programme is a candidate, and the Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme are authorised. The school is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate and UNESCO. It is a member of the Council of International Schools since 2017 and holds accreditation with the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority and COIS.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Co-curricular activities include cooking, arts & crafts, public speaking, chess, entrepreneurship, drama and fashion design. Each week, all students have one hour devoted to CCAs. CCAs are not formally assessed and do not count toward GPA, but they contribute to personal growth and university applications.	Extra curricular facilities APG School offers eleven clubs that cover a range of interests and promote leadership and collaboration. Contests are organized to challenge students and showcase talents, spanning academic and creative categories. The GATE Units include CORT Training, Thinking Corner, and ALPHA Program for high achievers. The Creative Action Services program reflects the IB CAS framework, with students required to complete 150 hours of CAS activities across the two-year diploma program.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History ARKIS was established in 1997 in Manama by Abdul Rahman Kanoo. In 2004, it moved to a purpose-built campus in Salmabad. In 2006, ARKIS was certified as a Cambridge International Examinations centre, and in 2013 it earned accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school opened a second standalone campus, Abdul Rahman Kanoo School Diyar (ARKS Diyar), in 2023 to extend its reach within Bahrain. ARKIS celebrated 25 years of education in 2022.	History APG School was founded in 1996 by Mr. Mohammed Moosa Al Aali in Khamis, Bahrain, near the historic Khamis Mosque. It began with about 250 students in Grades 1–3 and has since expanded into a Kindergarten–Grade 12 private school licensed by Bahrain's Ministry of Education to educate Bahraini and non-Bahraini students. The school has grown into a leading educational institution in Bahrain, emphasizing values-based learning and international standards. APG is a Council of International Schools member since 2017 and an IB World School, with a Primary Years Programme candidate and full authorisation for MYP, DP, and CP. Alumni have earned prestigious scholarships and gained admission to top universities locally and abroad.
Community	Community ARKIS serves a diverse community with representation from 28 nationalities and more than 2,500 students supported by over 250 staff across ARKIS and ARKS Diyar. The community includes language and cultural programs, such as a Mandarin language offering at ARKS Diyar, reflecting partnerships and global-minded learning. The school hosts cultural and national events, including Bahrain National Day celebrations at ARKS Diyar. ARKIS also runs ARKISMUN, an annual Model United Nations conference that engages students from Bahrain and beyond.	Community APG's student life centers on clubs, contests, and service programs. The school runs eleven clubs that foster leadership, collaboration, and creativity, and it uses contests and GATE units to challenge students. The IB CAS program is embedded in student activities, linking classroom learning to real-world action. The school also publishes news about events such as the 2025 graduation for the Class of 2025 and APG MUN and partnership events that involve students and families.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School maintains a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) formed every two years, comprising nine parent representatives and five ARKIS staff members, including the Principal. The PTA's mandate is to strengthen home–school links and support the school's development by sponsoring cultural, social, educational and sports activities, with a focus on improving the school environment through volunteer work. It provides a platform for two-way communication, sharing feedback and input to inform school programmes, while not being a decision-making body. PTA officers include Nawaf Saeed (President), Mohammad Swalheen (Vice President), Hind Kamal (Treasurer), Dr. Rafa Haddad, Fatema Ali, Yousria Alnoaimi, Nader Alshirawi, Yusuf Matar, Sawsan Asaad, Henley Aspril, Maged Nawar, Seham Sharif, and Fatema Mohamed (Secretary). The Terms of Reference for 2023–2025 govern the PTA's operations.	Parent teacher association A formal Parent-Teacher Association is not described in public APG materials. Parent involvement appears through school events, partnerships, and communications that invite family participation. APG's news pages highlight activities such as graduation ceremonies and collaborative events that engage families, and the school's student-life programs include projects and competitions that families may support. The IB World School status and CIS accreditation reflect APG's integration into the international school community. These elements together indicate a family-informed culture, even though a separate PTA is not publicly documented.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school combines Cambridge International curricula with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and provides bilingual instruction with a strong foundation in Arabic language and culture. Self development is supported through project-based learning in Elementary and inquiry-based learning in Secondary. The Cambridge programme includes IPC in Elementary and CLSP in Middle, leading to IGCSE in Grades 9–10. The IB Diploma Programme is taught in Grades 11–12 and includes TOK, EE, and CAS components.	Academic & intellectual The IB continuum is offered: APG is a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme and is fully authorized to offer the Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. All APG graduates complete the IB programme and achieve results above the world average. The school is a member of the Council of International Schools since 2017, and emphasizes holistic development, well-being, and academic achievement as core to education.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts and cultural events are part of school life, including a Cultural Fashion Show and a Winter Show. A Variety Show also features in the annual calendar.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school provides bilingual education, combining Cambridge and IB curricula with a strong foundation in Arabic language and culture. Arabic language and cultural education are integral to the program.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Pre-School Clubs and Elementary CCA Clubs are available.	Social & hobbies APG School offers eleven clubs that involve students in projects to develop emotional intelligence and leadership. Club involvement builds meaningful interpersonal relationships and a sense of belonging, while helping students gain friends and explore their interests. Contests are designed to challenge students with academic and creative competitions, promoting teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Community & service	Community & service Beyond ARKIS includes Community Service programs.	Community & service The IB CAS program at APG is an experiential learning process requiring planning, action, and reflection on CAS activities. The program requires 150 hours over two years and aims to refine academic performance while fostering a compassionate and caring approach to contribute to a better, more peaceful world. It emphasizes planning, action, and reflection to develop resilience and service-oriented values.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Student leadership opportunities include a Student Council, ARKIS Talks, CAS projects, and community service programmes. University and Career Guidance Pathways support graduates.	Leadership & professional GATE Units include CORT Training, Thinking Corner, and the ALPHA Program. CORT Training teaches creative thinking skills to primary students; Thinking Corner develops thinking and problem-solving; ALPHA provides an Alternative Learning Program for High Achievers. These initiatives are designed to develop thinking skills and leadership potential.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school emphasizes student well-being, happiness, and character development as part of its holistic approach.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Holistic development and student well-being are central to APG's educational approach. The school places the student at the centre of learning, focusing on well-being alongside academic achievement. Extracurricular experiences such as clubs and CAS contribute to social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary levels are taught in a bilingual environment, combining English-language curricula with Arabic language and cultural instruction.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching ARKIS offers a bilingual education with a strong foundation in Arabic language and culture.	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards The school has an Outstanding rating from the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority in its latest review.
Accreditations	Accreditations Ark Edu Bahrain	Accreditations The school has Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority (Outstanding) and Council of International Schools accreditations.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Grade placement and age policy. Grade placement is determined by age with a January cut-off. Entering KG1–4 is by February; entering 1st Grade–6 by February; entering 6th Grade–12 by February. The policy follows the Ministry of Education age rules, and the minimum ages for each level are outlined. The school accepts students aged 3+ for KG entry, with the requirement that the child is 4 years old by February. 2. General admission procedures. Prospective students must submit the following documents: photocopies of Birth Certificate, Passport, and CPR; Original Transfer Certificate; Conduct Certificate; an official copy of the student's academic report from the previous school; a Medical Record for KG moving to Grade 1; 4 passport-sized photos; and any other information relevant to the school. An assessment is required: oral assessment for KG–Grade 1 and written and oral assessments for Grades 2–12, followed by an interview with the Principal or another administrator. 3. Admission to IGCSE and IB Diploma. Prospective students seeking admission to IGCSE and the IB Diploma program meet with the concerned Coordinator and undertake: submit a copy of the academic report; inquire about the program; wait for the call to schedule the entrance examination; pay the required fee and take the entrance examination; wait for the results; if admitted, an interview may be required and final registration proceeds after course planning. 4. For continuing APG students. Returning students attend the pre-IB orientation in March; complete the pre-registration form with parents; submit to the IB Coordinator; discuss with the IB Coordinator if there are questions about the courses; complete registration once courses are approved. 5. Fees. The Entrance Exam Fee is 10 Dinars per student (one-time, applicable to first-time Grades 1–12 applicants). The Registration Fee is 50 Dinars per student (one-time). Tuition fees are listed in the Schedule of Fees for 2024–2025.
Scholarships	Scholarships In 2010, Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School (ARKIS) announced the Abdulrahman Kanoo Award scholarship to inspire students toward high academic and social achievement by granting scholarships to study abroad in reputed universities.	Scholarships —
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