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APG School

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BHD 1,300 - 2,503
Ages 4 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Introduction

Arabian Pearl Gulf (APG) School is a private international day school in Khamis (Capital Governorate/Manama), Bahrain, licensed by the Ministry of Education and a member of the Council of International Schools. The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 and operates an IGCSE pathway in lower secondary with full authorisation to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP); it is a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). APG states that all graduates complete the IB programme and it publishes a two-year IB Diploma CAS requirement. The school runs a range of co-curricular activities (clubs, competitions, MUN), GATE/advanced-learning units and a STEAM initiative noted on its website. The school's online materials are presented in English and Arabic, and external listings describe APG as English-medium. Campus-specific facility lists are not detailed on the website.

Rd No 6359, Bilad Al Qadeem, Bahrain

The Essentials

APG School has instruction in English.

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
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.

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
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
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
APG is located in Bahrain and does not have a separate country-specific affiliation.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated publicly for APG.

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
APG does not offer a school bus service. Families arrange their own transport.
Diving Deeper

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at APG School ranges from BHD 1,300 to BHD 2,503 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

APG School teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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 (EAL)
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 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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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.

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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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.

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
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
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
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.
Reputation

Awards
The school has an Outstanding rating from the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority in its latest review.

Accreditations
The school has Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority (Outstanding) and Council of International Schools accreditations.
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.
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