Among the international schools in Bahrain serving the south of the island is Naseem International School, an IB World School in Riffa that offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum. Founded in 1982 as a dual language school, it teaches from Nursery to Grade 12 and is one of the few schools in the region to run all four IB programmes. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial can confirm about its curriculum, fees and admissions.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Naseem International School is an authorised IB World School and offers all four International Baccalaureate programmes: the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, the Diploma Programme and the Career related Programme. That full continuum is unusual, and it means a child can progress through inquiry led primary years into the internationally recognised Diploma or the more vocationally focused Career related route in the sixth form. The school is dual language, teaching in English with Arabic, which suits both Bahraini and expatriate families.
Parents weighing the IB against other frameworks on the island can read our IB curriculum guide, and our guide to international school fees in Bahrain shows where IB schools sit on price.
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Naseem International School fees
Naseem International School fees sit in the mid band for Bahrain, more accessible than the premium expatriate schools while reflecting its full IB offer. Recently published annual fees have ranged roughly from BHD 2,180 to BHD 4,110 depending on the grade, and the school updates its schedule each year, so confirm the live figures with admissions before you budget. For the full picture, see our guide to international school fees in Bahrain.
- Registration: a one off application or registration charge, normally non refundable
- Deposit: any place deposit on acceptance to confirm enrolment
- Examination entry: IB fees and the Grade 12 graduation fee in the senior years, charged separately from tuition
- Extras: books and resources, the school bus, uniform and activities
Admissions
Naseem International School admits for a September start in line with the Bahraini academic year and considers applications through the year where places exist. Admissions reviews a child previous school reports and sets assessments suited to the year group, with the senior grades weighed against the IB Diploma and Career related courses that lead to external examinations. As a dual language school it also considers Arabic background where relevant.
If you are relocating outside the standard cycle, ask about occasional places and the documents required to transfer your child from a school in another country.
Location and who goes there
The school is in West Riffa, part of the large city in the south of Bahrain that is home to a growing share of the island residential development and to both Bahraini and expatriate families. A southern location suits households settling around Riffa and the newer districts nearby, and shortens the commute compared with schools concentrated in the north.
The community is a genuine mix of Bahraini and expatriate families drawn to the full IB continuum and the dual language model. For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fees across the island, see the Bahrain city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Naseem International School fees?
Naseem International School sits in the mid band for Bahrain, with recently published annual fees roughly between BHD 2,180 and BHD 4,110 depending on the grade. IB fees and the Grade 12 graduation fee are charged separately, so confirm the live figures with admissions.
Does Naseem International School offer the IB?
Yes. Naseem is an authorised IB World School and one of the few schools in the region to offer all four International Baccalaureate programmes: the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme and Career related Programme.
When was Naseem International School founded?
Naseem International School was founded in 1982 as a dual language school and now teaches from Nursery to Grade 12 in West Riffa.
Where is Naseem International School located?
The school is in West Riffa, part of the large city in the south of Bahrain, which suits families settling around the southern and newer districts of the island.
Is Naseem International School a good school?
We do not publish a rating because we have no verified reviews and we never fabricate ratings. The school is an authorised IB World School accredited by MSA and CIS; visit in person and ask about IB results before deciding.
