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Naseem International School

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees BHD 2,292 - 4,526
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bahraini Curriculum
Introduction

Naseem International School is a dual‑language, co‑educational N‑12 IB World school in the Kingdom of Bahrain (Riffa/Manama) that serves children and young people from age 3 to 18. The school offers the full IB continuum — PYP, MYP and DP — and the IB Career‑related Programme (CP), alongside recognised national provision and a High School Diploma based on the American curriculum; it also delivers BTEC career diplomas as part of the CP. Instruction is provided in both English and Arabic, with core subjects taught bilingually. The purpose‑built campus includes an auditorium and world‑class theatre, indoor gym and sports courts, innovation/technology labs, computer suites and comprehensive libraries, as well as outdoor learning space (Naseem Park) and a Pre‑University extension. Naseem notes its accreditation by the Bahrain Ministry of Education and international bodies and highlights its distinctive status as a school in Bahrain authorised to offer all four IB programmes and to deliver the IB CP with BTEC pathways.

Building number 30, Riffa, Block No 922 Kingdom of Bahrain

The Essentials

Naseem International School has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Naseem International School is located in the Riffa area of Bahrain. The campus address is Building 30, Road 18, West Riffa, Isa Town, P.O. Box 28503, Kingdom of Bahrain. The school sits in central western Bahrain near Isa Town and Riffa and is accessible via major road links. The Bahrain-based location is listed in the school's contact details.

Stages
Naseem International School is an N-12 IB World School. It offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). The school identifies itself as a dual-language IB World School and is authorized for all four IB programmes.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. It does not publish boarding facilities; the IB information for the school lists boarding facilities as DAY.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school serves both local Bahraini and international families and describes itself as bilingual and internationally oriented. Exact numbers of nationalities represented and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
Public information does not specify a dedicated SEN/Special Educational Needs provision in official materials. The school describes itself as a dual-language institution offering IB programmes and operates within Bahrain's context of local Islamic culture.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated. The school operates in Bahrain and is identified as an IB World School in Bahrain.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation published. The school notes education within the context of local Islamic culture.

School day structure
School hours run from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. This schedule is reflected in the school's opening hours.

Bus service
The school does not publish an internal transport service. Public bus routes 15 and 19 serve the area near Naseem International School, with nearby stops such as Driver Training School-1 and Bahrain Training Institute. Families often use local bus routes or private transport.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is led by the Founding President/CEO, Mrs Sameera Al Kooheji.
Fees

Annual tuition at Naseem International School ranges from BHD 2,292 to BHD 4,526 for 2026/27.

Below is a clear, factual breakdown of Naseem International School fees for the current academic year, presented for use by parents and external databases.

Application and one-time enrolment fees
- Application form (new students): BHD 30.00.
- Registration (one-time, new students): BHD 300.00.
- Services development fee (one-time, new students): BHD 400.00.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts)
- Nursery (Kindergarten / Nursery): Annual tuition BHD 2,292. Term breakdown: BHD 1,146 + BHD 1,146.
- KG1: Annual tuition BHD 3,056. Term breakdown: BHD 1,528 + BHD 1,528.
- KG2: Annual tuition BHD 3,268. Term breakdown: BHD 1,634 + BHD 1,634.
- Grades 1–5: Annual tuition BHD 3,518. Term breakdown: BHD 1,759 + BHD 1,759.
- Grade 6: Annual tuition BHD 3,928. Term breakdown: BHD 1,964 + BHD 1,964.
- Grades 7–8: Annual tuition BHD 3,943. Term breakdown: approximately BHD 1,972 + BHD 1,971.
- Grades 9–10: Annual tuition BHD 4,450. Term breakdown: BHD 2,225 + BHD 2,225.
- Grades 11–12: Annual tuition BHD 4,526. Term breakdown: BHD 2,263 + BHD 2,263.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school issues tuition billing in scheduled installments across the academic year; parents are required to settle the invoiced amounts by the published deadlines prior to enrolment.
- The school's published tuition policy uses a multi-part installment schedule: a first payment (reservation/deposit) due in early May, the remainder of the first installment due in early August, and the final installment due in early December. Late payment penalties are applied to overdue amounts. Specific due-date windows and a 1% per‑week late-payment penalty are part of the school's published tuition policy.
- The bus fee (where used) is collected with the May installment / first payment cycle.

Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; there is no published full- or weekly-boarding programme and no boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and annual extras
- Books and resources are not included in the tuition figures; book/resource fees are charged separately.
- IB exam and programme fees are not included in tuition and are charged separately when applicable.
- Grade 12 graduation participation carries a separate graduation fee (not included in tuition).
- Chromebook devices for Grades 1–12 are purchased directly through the school and are not included in the tuition totals.
- School bus/transport is an additional charge announced in the annual fees notice (bus fees are typically announced in the May billing cycle and must be paid with that installment).
- Uniform, stationery, extracurricular trip costs and certain activity fees are additional to the published tuition and are not included in the annual tuition figures above; those costs are invoiced or communicated separately. (No fixed uniform price schedule is published with the general fee schedule.)

Refund information
- The publicly available fee materials do not publish a detailed refund schedule for tuition, registration or other one-time fees. The school's published fees page states that fees are payable before enrolment but does not provide a public, itemised refund/credit policy in the fee schedule. Where a formal refund policy or the refundability of one‑time fees is required, the school's accounts or admissions office should be consulted directly.

Fee payment options
- The school's published fee schedule and public fee summary do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card or cheque) in the fee image/text that accompanies the published schedule. The school's accounts office handles fee collection and payment details for families at registration.

Summary of source coverage and gaps found
- Published one-time fees (application, registration, services development), annual tuition amounts by grade and notable exclusions (books, IB fees, Chromebooks, bus fee timing) are listed in the school's public fee materials and corroborated by independent school-fee directories.
- The school public fee materials include billing timing and installment practice but do not publish a detailed, itemised refund policy or a list of accepted payment methods in the public fee image/text. These specific items were not available on the publicly posted fee schedule.

If you need these figures displayed or imported in a specific field layout for your external database, use the figures above exactly as shown (currency: BHD).
Academics

Naseem International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bahraini Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Naseem International School is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP). The school operates as a bilingual program with daily instruction in English and Arabic, covering core subjects—language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and religion—alongside specialists in music, drama, art, physical education, design and technology. PYP is licensed for grades 1–5 (2008), MYP for grades 6–10 (2012), DP from 1996, and CP from 2019, making Naseem the first IB World Continuum School in Bahrain to offer all four IB programmes. In the CP pathway, students complete two IB certificates, a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, and CP Core, with graduates receiving the IB CP Certificate, a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, and the Naseem High School Diploma. Naseem International School holds accreditation from the IB, the Middle States Association (MSA), and the Council of International Schools (CIS), and was rated Outstanding by the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority (BQA) in 2022, with a NEASC accreditation visit completed in 2023. Technology and college guidance are integrated, including Google for Education Reference School status, a paperless learning approach from Grade 3, and 1:1 college counselling.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Naseem International School provides Guidance Counseling to support students' social and academic development. The major objectives are to help students acquire necessary study and social skills and to build self-confidence to maximize achievement. The program is designed to prepare students for personal, educational, and vocational decisions and to support them in facing academic, social, and emotional difficulties. The school also offers university counseling with dedicated counselors to assist senior students with applications and post‑secondary planning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The materials publicly available for Naseem International School indicate language-focused support rather than a defined SEN department. Arabic as a Second Language (ASL) is available for students from non-Arabic backgrounds, and English as a Second Language (ESL) receives differentiated instruction in English classes. No dedicated SEN unit or specialist SEN provisions are listed in the publicly available material. The school is described as a dual-language IB World School rather than a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as a Second Language (ESL) support is provided, with differentiated instruction for ESL students. Naseem International School also operates as a dual-language institution with daily instruction in English and Arabic, supporting language development for learners of both languages. The IB listing confirms English as the language of instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Guidance Counseling, which helps students manage social and emotional difficulties and develop self-confidence. Counseling services also aim to prepare students for academic and personal challenges. The health service includes an on-site school nurse for minor illnesses and injuries, with emergency protocols coordinating with parents and medical professionals when needed. The university counseling service provides additional guidance for post-secondary planning and wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The publicly accessible materials do not disclose safeguarding policies for Naseem International School.
Parent Experience

History
Naseem International School was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain on January 4, 1982 as a dual-language school serving Nursery through Grade 12. It became Bahrain's first IB World School to offer the full IB continuum, with the Primary Years Programme licensed in 2008, the Middle Years Programme licensed in 2012, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme licensed in 1996, and the IB Career-related Programme licensed in 2019. In 2019, construction and interior fittings for the NIS Cultural Theater were completed, and the theater was inaugurated to host elementary performances and cultural activities. The school was designated a Google for Education Reference School in Bahrain and has pursued technology initiatives such as a 1-to-1 Chromebook policy. By 2023, Naseem International School had gained reaccreditation by the Council of International Schools and earned an Outstanding rating from the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority in 2022, with ongoing expansions of facilities and programs.

Community
The Naseem International School community is shaped by bilingual instruction in English and Arabic, with regular family communications via weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters. The school hosts Bahrain National Day celebrations and an Annual Family Day, alongside cultural celebrations and student activities that engage families and the wider community. The NIS Cultural Theater provides a venue for student performances and cultural events, reflecting the school's emphasis on culture and the arts. The school also offers field trips and extracurricular programs that involve students, families, and staff in shared learning experiences.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Naseem International School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) serves as a strong advocate for student education and well-being, with its leadership including Mrs. Sameera A. J. Al Kooheji, Mrs Amina Al Murbati, Sh. Nayla Al Khalifa, Mrs Jehan Hasan, Mrs Nasreen AlAsoomi, Mrs Amina Al Refai, Mrs Majeda Shubbar, Mrs Asma Al Kooheji, Dr Najma Taqi, Mrs Saba Mohamed Alsaffar, and Mrs Aida Attiga. The PTA is newly elected every two years and includes parents, teachers and administrators. Its objectives include facilitating parent involvement and creating and maintaining an NIS community, promoting consultation, cooperation and positive interaction among all who form the NIS community. It aims to foster and maintain a productive parent–school partnership to develop sound character and a healthy lifestyle, to support and monitor the teaching and learning intentions, and to promote the development of school activities. It also coordinates and supports extra-curricular activities such as the Family Day, cultural celebrations, presentations, and inviting expert speakers to address students. The PTA actively assists with fundraising by obtaining sponsorships to support school facilities and ongoing development, and it seeks to widen students' cultural awareness and engagement through school-wide initiatives.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Naseem International School occupies a purpose-built campus designed for young learners. It is Bahrain's first Google for Education Reference School, and learning is paperless from Grade 3 onward as part of the Go Green initiative. The campus features grade-level classrooms, an auditorium, a world-class theater, and an indoor gym with sports courts; a full-service cafeteria is available on campus. It also provides designated playgrounds, computer labs, and dedicated innovative/creative spaces, alongside comprehensive libraries.

Sports Facilities
The school has an indoor gymnasium and dedicated sports courts for basketball and volleyball. There are two designated elementary-school playgrounds and additional outdoor spaces, including a running track. Outdoor spaces are integrated with the learning environment to support daily physical education and team sports. The facilities are designed to accommodate a range of athletic activities and events.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include grade-level classrooms, science laboratories, IT labs/computer labs, and a design technology workshop. The campus hosts comprehensive libraries and an auditorium for presentations, along with a cultural theater for performances. There is a dedicated art gallery and adjoining art studios as part of the creative spaces. Learning is paperless from Grade 3 onward as part of the Go Green initiative, supported by Google for Education technology integration.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creative and performing arts form a core part of the program, with dedicated music rooms and art studios and a performance space. A range of clubs and activities is offered, including chess, drama, arts and crafts, and singing. Model UN and other leadership-oriented activities are part of the extracurricular program. Naseem Park and innovation labs support experiential learning outside the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is a Kindergarten to Pre-University IB World Continuum School. The language of instruction is English and Arabic as part of a dual-language program. It is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Bahrain and is the first K-12 recipient of NEASC accreditation.

Arts & Creative
Specialists in music, drama, art, physical education, gymnastics, design, and technology support students' creative and physical development. The campus includes an auditorium and a world-class theater for performances. Design and technology are integrated through dedicated spaces and programs.

Cultural & Language
Dual-language program with daily instruction in English and Arabic. Core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and religion are taught in both languages.

Social & Hobbies
INJAZ entrepreneurship competitions provide opportunities for student teamwork and leadership. In 2021-2022 Naseem International School teams won top awards, including best student company in Bahrain and in the Arab world, along with a MasterCard award for technological excellence.

Community & Service
INJAZ programs reflect community engagement and enterprise; the awards demonstrate impact on the school and its students.

Leadership & Professional
Students develop leadership and professional skills through INJAZ entrepreneurship programs and student-led projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Facilities include an auditorium, a world-class theater, an indoor gym, sports courts, designated playgrounds, and comprehensive libraries. The campus is purpose-built for learners with grade-level classrooms and learning spaces. Naseem International School is a Google for Education Reference School in Bahrain, and implements a Go Green initiative with paperless learning from Grade 3 onwards.
Languages

Language Provision
Daily instruction in English and Arabic covers core subjects.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual teaching in English and Arabic.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Requests for enrollment are taken online, by phone, or in person. The Admissions Office provides an information packet and explains the IB programmes and admissions requirements. Families are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office to arrange an information session. 2. A meeting is scheduled with the Principal or Admissions Officer to explain the programme and answer questions about the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, CP), language policy, and expectations. 3. Prospective families and students are taken on a school tour. 4. At the end of the tour, the Admissions Officer reviews the registration process and the parent can submit the application and registration forms. 5. The Admissions Office coordinates the next steps for enrollment.
School Events
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