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Beacon Private School

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BHD 2,250 - 6,550
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 350
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Building 101, Avenue 14, Al Hidd 109, Bahrain

www.beacon.edu.bh
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The Essentials

Beacon Private School has 350 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Beacon Private School is located at Building 101, Avenue 14, Block 109, P.O. Box 52030, Hidd, Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain. The campus is in the Hidd area of Muharraq, Bahrain. The location sits on Muharraq Island and is accessible via the island's road network.

Stages
The school serves Early Years (Pre-Nursery to KG2), Primary School, Middle School, and High School (PS/PK-12).

Type
Co-educational day school; there are no boarding facilities offered.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school has about 274 students representing 35 nationalities. The most common nationalities reported include Bahraini, Kuwaiti, Saudi, British, Canadian, and American. The local to international student ratio is approximately 50:50.

Additional learning support
Beacon provides learning support and inclusion; the Learning Support & Inclusion Policy confirms commitment to equal learning opportunities and appropriate support for all students. Admissions policy notes that learners undergo assessment before admission to determine needed support.

Country affiliation
Beacon operates in Bahrain and does not have a formal country-specific affiliation with another country. Bahrain is the country of operation.

Religious affiliation
Beacon has no formal religious affiliation; the school states it accepts learners regardless of religion. The admissions policy notes non-discrimination in terms of religion.

School day structure
School start times and end times vary by grade. Typical timing places a start around 7:50 am and end times ranging from 12:45 pm for younger grades to 2:45 pm for older grades.

Bus service
The school does not offer a school bus service; transportation is the family's responsibility, with private providers available if needed.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Beacon Private School ranges from BHD 2,250 to BHD 6,550 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application Fee: BHD 30 (one-time, non-refundable).
- Enrolment (reservation) Fee: BHD 150 (payable once a place is offered; non‑refundable).
- Re‑enrolment Fee (for returning students): BHD 100 (deductible from the first instalment when paid).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and four-instalment breakdown)

- Pre‑Nursery: Annual tuition BHD 2,250; instalments: 1st BHD 560, 2nd BHD 565, 3rd BHD 560, 4th BHD 565.
- Nursery: Annual tuition BHD 3,070; instalments: 1st BHD 765, 2nd BHD 770, 3rd BHD 765, 4th BHD 770.
- KG1–KG2: Annual tuition BHD 3,700; instalments: four equal instalments of BHD 925.
- Grade 1–2: Annual tuition BHD 4,000; instalments: four equal instalments of BHD 1,000.
- Grade 3–4: Annual tuition BHD 4,250; instalments: 1st BHD 1,060, 2nd BHD 1,065, 3rd BHD 1,060, 4th BHD 1,065.
- Grade 5–6: Annual tuition BHD 5,075; instalments: 1st BHD 1,265, 2nd BHD 1,270, 3rd BHD 1,270, 4th BHD 1,270.
- Grade 7–8: Annual tuition BHD 5,560; instalments: four equal instalments of BHD 1,390.
- Grade 9–10: Annual tuition BHD 6,125; instalments: 1st BHD 1,525, 2nd BHD 1,535, 3rd BHD 1,525, 4th BHD 1,540.
- Grade 11–12: Annual tuition BHD 6,550; instalments: 1st BHD 1,635, 2nd BHD 1,640, 3rd BHD 1,635, 4th BHD 1,640.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced in four instalments for students joining in September. Instalment due windows are the first week of September, the first week of November, the first week of January, and the first week of March. All fees are billed in advance and must be paid by the due date on the invoice.
- Cash payments and other currency notes are not accepted. Cheques from employers are accepted but parents remain responsible for timely payment. Late payment penalties and administrative actions are applied for overdue amounts, including suspension of access to school facilities and withholding transcripts or certificates. A late‑payment fine (and other consequences such as MOE notification and legal action) apply for persistent arrears.
- Tuition instalments are non‑refundable if the student attends any classes in that term; in general, registration and enrolment fees are non‑refundable. Specific withdrawal penalties apply depending on the term of withdrawal (see Refund/Withdrawal rules below).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed as part of the school's fee schedule; no boarding fees are published in the school fee schedule. No separate boarding charge is included in the tuition table.

Other costs and routine service fees

- Learning / materials charges (to be paid in the first instalment): Nursery–KG2 BHD 100; Grades 1–5 BHD 135; Grades 6–10 BHD 150; Grades 11–12 BHD 250. These charges are subject to VAT where applicable.
- After‑hours service (Pre‑Nursery to KG2): BHD 2.5 per day; invoiced at the end of each term if used.
- Fines and additional service charges: VAT at 10% applies to non‑tuition services; penalties and other applicable charges (e.g., bouncing cheque fees) are applied as described in the school's financial terms.
- Sibling discounts: 10% discount on tuition for the second sibling and 15% for the third (and subsequent) sibling(s). A 3% discount on full‑year tuition is available for a single payment received by the stated early‑payment deadline for that offer.

Refund information and withdrawal rules

- Registration and application fees are non‑refundable. Tuition fees are refundable only in exceptional cases at the discretion of school management.
- Withdrawal charge rules: if a student withdraws on or after the first day of Term 1, the family is liable for the full Term 1 tuition, 50% of the service fee, and the full admission fees; withdrawal during Term 2 results in a charge of 100% of the annual tuition and 100% of the service fee plus admission fees. Written notice of permanent withdrawal must be provided one term in advance; failure to provide the notice makes the family liable for the following term's fees.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: Bank transfer, direct bank deposit, credit or debit card, and BenefitPay. For bank transfers and direct deposits, parents must send the deposit slip or transfer confirmation to the finance office together with the invoice number and student name to ensure correct allocation.
- Bank transfer details provided for payments (use the school's finance contact when making a transfer): Beneficiary: Beacon Private School S.P.C; Bank: Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait; A/C No.: 100000410189; SWIFT: BBKUBHBMXXX; IBAN: BH97BBKU00100000410189. Parents are responsible for ensuring payment details are supplied to the accounts office so payments are correctly allocated.

Terms and conditions (high‑level points relevant to fees)

- All tuition fees are charged per student in BHD and tuition is VAT‑exempt; other services incur 10% VAT. Fees are reviewed annually and may change with Ministry approval. Students will not be re‑enrolled for a new academic year until all prior fees are cleared. Overdue accounts may result in suspension, MOE notification, and legal action.

Finance contact

- For invoice allocation and payment queries, the school's finance/accounts email is provided for parents to share deposit slips and payment references when using bank transfers or direct deposits.
Academics

Beacon Private School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Beacon Private School in Bahrain offers an international curriculum that combines American standards from Pre-K to Grade 12 with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the upper grades; the school is pursuing full IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidacy and is NEASC-accredited since 2022. Learners can graduate with an American High School Diploma through NEASC accreditation, alongside the IB Diploma Programme for the final two years. The language of instruction is English and Arabic within a bilingual framework, with a third language offered from Grades 1–10; an Arabic B program is available for non-Arabic speakers under MOE guidelines. The Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) includes the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service, with examinations typically in May and a broad subject range across groups. The curriculum is supported by Common Ground Collaborative (CGC) inquiry-based modules across the lower years, and Beacon participates in SEK exchanges and other international opportunities to develop global perspectives.
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Admissions

Admissions
AY 2025-2026 admissions are open. Applications are submitted online via the Apply Now link. Grade placement is guided by an age-appropriate framework that places students in Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, or High School. The campus is Beacon Private School, Building 101, Avenue 14, Block 109, PO Box 52030, Hidd Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain. Contact information: +973 66000088 and [email protected].

Scholarships
Beacon Private School offers tuition-related incentives. Sibling discounts: 10% for the second sibling, and 15% for the third or more siblings. A 3% discount is available for paying the full year's tuition in advance if payment is received by June 30, 2025. The Fees Policy lists a BD 30 application fee, a BD 150 enrolment fee, and a BD 100 re-enrolment deposit. Tuition is charged by grade with four instalments per year; learning materials and other services incur 10% VAT. After-hours care is available for Pre-Nursery to KG2 at BD 2.5 per day. The school states it offers a lifetime scholarships program. The school focuses on multilingual education and describes three languages from Arabic, English, French, or Spanish. Beacon Private School also identifies itself as a bilingual school. Translation of a staff Arabic testimonial: “We focus on four languages: Arabic, English, Spanish, and French. I wanted to join a school that focuses on the Arabic language to this extent because the Arabic language requirement is equal to the English language requirement.”
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