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Ahlia School

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic, French
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Located in Saar, Bahrain, Ahlia School opened in 2010 and serves students from pre-school through Grade 12. The school offers an American Curriculum for ages 3 to 17, with a balanced and meaningful program. Core subjects include Physical Education, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science, alongside Arabic and French, as well as Music and Art. The campus supports a student-centered approach designed to develop the holistic learner—physically, socially, emotionally, aesthetically and intellectually—through resources and collaboration. The management and faculty strive to create an inspiring environment that supports both academic and social achievement. Ahlia School places strong emphasis on language development and bilingual study, incorporating Arabic and French alongside English instruction, while integrating arts and physical education as essential parts of daily learning. This approach helps prepare students for further study in international settings, while maintaining connections to local culture and community. The school welcomes families seeking opportunities in Bahrain today worldwide.

www.ahliaschool.edu.bh

45 Avenue 45, Al Qurayyah, Bahrain

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The Essentials

Ahlia School has 800 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located in the Al Qurayya area, Building 166, Street 45, Block 545, Kingdom of Bahrain. The school can be reached at +973 77476666 and [email protected] The school day runs from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Sunday to Thursday.

Stages
Pre-school, Elementary, Middle School & High School (Grades 1 to 12).

Additional learning support
Differentiated instruction that meets learners' needs, interest and abilities.

Country affiliation
Kingdom of Bahrain

School day structure
School day runs 7:00am to 3:00pm from Sunday to Thursday.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application & Registration Fees

- Application fee: BHD 30, payable when the application file is submitted.
- Registration (acceptance) fee: BHD 200, payable upon acceptance; this registration fee is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (amounts by year group)

- The school does not publish a public fee schedule with tuition amounts by year group on its fee‑structure page; specific annual and per‑term tuition figures must be obtained directly from the school administration.

Other compulsory fees and typical year‑group items

- Book fee: Pre‑school BHD 50; Elementary BHD 100.
- Stationery fee: Pre‑school BHD 50; Elementary BHD 100 (collected at the start of term).
- Transport (school bus) fee: BHD 300 (collected at start of the school year).
- Supply lists for each grade (stationery and consumables) are published for the 2025–26 academic year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment frequency options: parents may pay tuition annually (one payment), by semester, or monthly. If the monthly option is chosen, payments are made across ten months and parents must sign a declaration confirming monthly payments.
- Registration fee is due on acceptance; book/stationery and transport fees are due at or before the start of the academic year/term. Instalment deadlines and term‑by‑term billing are set by the school; parents are required to ensure fees are paid by the due dates.

Sibling discount and fee concessions

- Sibling discount: 10% discount applies to school tuition fees for families with more than one child enrolled (applies to school fees only). Withdrawing a student who received a sibling discount cancels the discount for that academic year.

Boarding / Accommodation

- Ahlia School operates as a day school; boarding accommodation is not provided.

Refund policy

- Registration fee (BHD 200) is explicitly non‑refundable.
- If a student withdraws prior to the first day of school, parents/guardians are eligible for a refund equal to 50% of the school fees already paid.
- If a student withdraws after the second instalment of school fees has been paid, no refund of school fees is available.

Fee payment options (methods and practical notes)

- The school's publicly posted pages state the permitted billing frequencies (annual, semester, monthly) but do not list specific accepted payment instruments (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cheque or cash) on the fee‑structure or admission pages. Parents should use the administration's accounts office to confirm accepted payment methods and to obtain invoices or receipts.

Summary (practical points for a parent entering data into a database)

- Recorded, fixed amounts available from published school material: Application fee BHD 30; Registration fee BHD 200 (non‑refundable); Book fee Pre‑school BHD 50 / Elementary BHD 100; Stationery Pre‑school BHD 50 / Elementary BHD 100; Transport fee BHD 300; Sibling discount 10% on tuition.
- The school does not publish per‑grade tuition figures on its fee‑structure page; tuition amounts and the detailed per‑term/per‑grade schedule must be requested from the school administration. Billing frequency options (annual / per semester / monthly over 10 months) and the refund rules above apply.
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Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment/Registration: Ahlia School accepts students of all nationalities who wish to join the school. The curriculum is intended for average to above-average students. Students should be in the age group specified by December 31 to qualify for the grade they are applying for, per Ministry of Education guidelines. It is required that students be toilet trained in order to progress from Pre-Nursery to Nursery. Table (1) Grade Levels and Age Groups sets out the grades and ages, with Pre-school (Nursery, KG1, KG2) for ages 3–5, Elementary (G1–G5) for ages 6–10, Middle School (G6–G8) for ages 11–13, and High School (G9–G12) for ages 14–17. Payment Methods: Fees can be paid yearly, per semester, or monthly; the monthly option requires signing a declaration to pay the full academic year at the beginning of each month for ten months. Sibling Discount: A 15% discount on tuition is available when registering siblings. Withdrawal Procedures: If withdrawing, parents must inform the school in writing of the final day of attendance, return all textbooks and library materials, and obtain clearances from the Accounting Department, Resource Center, Library, and classroom teachers; transfer grades will be given. Learning Needs: If a student is found to have learning needs beyond the school's capabilities, the student will be asked to withdraw. Refund Policy: The registration fee of BD200 is non-refundable; if withdrawing after the first day of school or during the semester, no tuition refund is available; if withdrawing before the first day, a refund of 50% of the tuition fees paid prior to the first day is available. Uniform: Students wear the school uniform as specified by grade level, with items and guidelines including name labeling and dress code details. First Week: The first week has a structured plan for new students, including book collection, group activities, orientation to classmates and staff, and early start times. Attendance: All students are expected to attend scheduled classes; if absent, parents should notify the Admin Team with appropriate documentation; prolonged absences may lead to further assessment. Pick-up and tardiness: Collection times are 12:40 for Pre-school and 14:05 for Elementary & Middle; late pickups may incur fees or require transportation arrangements; the school day begins at 07:00 with guidelines for late arrival and early collection. Early drop-offs: The gate opens at 06:45; arrival before 06:50 requires supervision; tardiness rules and procedures apply. Citations: turn2view0; turn3view0.
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