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Palms School

Bahrain, Riffa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees BHD 2,214 - 2,875
Ages 6 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2004
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School
Introduction

The Palms School is a co-educational primary school in West Riffa, Bahrain, established in 2004. It offers a bilingual curriculum that integrates the Cambridge International Curriculum for core subjects—English, Mathematics, and Science—with the Bahrain National Curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Citizenship. This dual approach ensures students develop proficiency in both English and Arabic while maintaining a connection to local culture. The campus features specialized facilities, including a multi-purpose gymnasium, a football field, and shaded outdoor play areas designed to support physical development. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Values-Based Education" program, which is embedded into daily learning to foster character alongside academic progress. The school operates with small class sizes to ensure personalized attention for every student from Grade 1 through Grade 6.

www.palms.school

Building 605, Road 2615, Block 926, West Riffa, Kingdom of Bahrain

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Palms School has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Palms School is located at Building 605, Road 2615, Block 926, West Riffa, Kingdom of Bahrain. West Riffa is a residential area in Bahrain. The campus address is publicly listed on the school's materials. The location places the school within the Bahrain capital region's southwestern area.

Stages
The school serves students in Grade 1 to Grade 6.

Type
Palms School is a private educational institution in Bahrain. It offers a bilingual programme in English and Arabic, combining the Cambridge International Curriculum with Bahrain's National Curriculum. Boarding facilities are not indicated publicly. The school appears to operate as a day school.

Additional learning support
Public information does not publish details about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) or other dedicated learning-support provisions on the school's public pages. The curriculum emphasises personalised learning and small class sizes, which may support diverse learners.

Country affiliation
Bahrain (Kingdom of Bahrain).

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated on public materials.

School day structure
The school operates Sunday through Thursday. Reported start and end times vary by source, with common ranges noted around 7:00–7:30 AM start and 2:00–2:30 PM finish.

Bus service
Public information about a Palms School Bahrain bus service is not published on the school's official materials. Families typically arrange transport separately; inquiries about transport options can be directed to the admissions team.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Palms School ranges from BHD 2,214 to BHD 2,875 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- Registration fee for all new students: BHD 110.
- Advance (non-refundable) to secure a place: BHD 300 (this advance is part of the tuition fees and secures the student's place).

Tuition fees by year group (amounts, instalments and annual totals)
- Grades 1 to 6 (annual breakdown):
- Tuition: BHD 1,910
- Books: BHD 145
- Materials: BHD 159
- Total annual fee: BHD 2,214
- Instalment schedule (per year):
- Advance: BHD 300 (due in January)
- Instalment 1: BHD 957 (due in August)
- Instalment 2: BHD 957 (due in December).

- Grade 7 (annual breakdown):
- Tuition: BHD 2,300
- Books: BHD 300
- Materials: BHD 275
- Total annual fee: BHD 2,875
- Instalment schedule (per year):
- Advance: BHD 300 (due in January)
- Instalment 1: BHD 1,287 (due in August)
- Instalment 2: BHD 1,287 (due in December).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoice / instalment timing: Advance invoiced for payment in January; Instalment 1 issued for payment in August (must be paid prior to the start of school to receive books and school lanyard); Instalment 2 issued for payment in December. Payments are due as per the dates shown on the invoice.
- Part-payments are not accepted; fees must be paid in full by the due date shown on the invoice. Tuition fees are payable in full regardless of sickness or absence.
- Non-payment and late payments: the school reserves the right to pursue legal action and to offer the place to a child on the waiting list if invoices are not paid by the due date.
- Withdrawal and refunds: parents must provide a full school semester's notice in writing to withdraw a student; failure to provide that notice incurs a semester's school fee. Refunds are not given. The advance payment is non-refundable.
- Fees are subject to periodic increase and will be adjusted only with the required approval; parents will be notified in writing if increases occur.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; the school does not provide boarding facilities.

Other costs and fees
- Books and materials are itemised separately in the annual fee breakdown (amounts shown above) and are included in the total annual fee. VAT is included in the listed prices where indicated; additional items on an invoice may attract VAT as required by Bahraini law.
- Uniform: a uniform is available/required; the school lists uniform provision but does not include a uniform charge in the annual tuition breakdown. Any uniform costs are handled separately.
- Sibling discount: a 10% discount on tuition fees applies to the youngest child when three children are enrolled at either KG Kids or Palms School (applies to tuition only).

Refund information
- No refunds are given under any circumstances. Advance and registration payments are non-refundable; withdrawal without the required written semester notice will result in a charge of a semester's fees.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Bank transfer / bank deposit (encouraged): Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait (BBK). IBAN: BH90BBKU00100000449794; Account Name: PALMS SCHOOL W.L.L.; Swift: BBKUBHBMXXX. When transferring, include the registration/invoice number shown on the invoice and email accounts@palms.school to confirm payment so an official receipt can be issued.
- Fawri+, Fawri or Fawateer (Benefit Pay) via mobile or internet banking to the school's IBAN.
- Debit or credit card (Sadad): follow the instructions provided with the SMS invoice sent by the school.
- Cash or cheque payments: accepted at the school accounts office; cheques payable to PALMS SCHOOL W.L.L.
Academics

Palms School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 6 to 12.

Curriculum
Palms School in Bahrain serves Grades 1–6 with small classes in a bilingual English-Arabic program. The curriculum blends the Cambridge International Curriculum with Bahrain's National Curriculum to deliver a bilingual primary program. Core subjects are English, Arabic, Mathematics, and Science; Robotics is introduced from Grade 4, and STEAM activities are integrated across the curriculum. The school emphasises personalised learning, co-curricular enrichment, global citizenship, and future-ready skills, supported by a holistic, values-driven ethos. The program is delivered under Lanceley Consulting, reflecting a commitment to curriculum innovation and school leadership.

Student Teacher Ratio
Exact student-to-teacher ratio is not published. Palms emphasises small class sizes.

Gifted and Talented
No dedicated gifted and talented program is described; learning is personalised within small classes.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiry and initial contact. To begin, families submit an enquiry via the online form and can request a school tour or additional information. An admissions staff member will respond with details and help schedule a tour if needed. Palms School operates a bilingual program and uses Cambridge Primary English alongside the Bahrain National Curriculum (English and Arabic instruction), so families should be prepared for English- and Arabic-language learning from Grade 1 onward. This initial step sets expectations and provides the path to the next steps.

2. Online application submission. Ready to apply? Start the admissions process by completing the online application form. The admissions team can then guide you on the next steps and confirm what documents or steps may follow your submission. You'll use the online portal to initiate the formal submission for your child.

3. Admissions review and next steps. After you submit the inquiry and/or application, the admissions team will reach out with the next steps, which may include arranging a school tour or discussing any required assessments or meetings. They provide the information you need to plan campus visits and understand the timeline. Parents should keep an eye on the contact channels used during the process and respond promptly to stay on schedule.

4. Offer of place and fee terms (acceptance). If a place is offered, families must acknowledge and agree to the Palms School Fee Policy. A non-refundable advance payment of 300 BD is required to secure the child's place, and a separate registration fee of 110 BD applies for all new students upon registration. Fees are subject to annual increases with written advance notification, and the school may reallocate a place if the advance is not paid by the due date.

5. Enrollment documents, payment and start. Upon acceptance, enrollment proceeds with the payment plan and required documents. The total annual fees are itemized (tuition, books, materials) and break down by grade, with an August instalment due before the start of the school year and a second instalment due in December; the August instalment is the trigger for distributing books and the student lanyard. Accepted payment methods include bank transfer, Fawri/Fawateer, debit/credit card, or cash/cheque, and VAT is included in prices. Sibling discounts of 10% on tuition apply when three children are enrolled at KG Kids or Palms School; refunds are not provided for fees.

Scholarships
Palms School does not publish a scholarships program.

Waitlist
Palms School maintains a waiting list for admissions. The Fee Policy states that if invoices are not paid by their due date, the school reserves the right to offer the child's place to another student and to extend the offer to a child on the waiting list. This indicates a formal waiting list mechanism used to allocate open places when commitments lapse. Parents should be aware that a lack of payment can trigger a move to a waitlisted candidate.
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