Al Mahd School

Al Mahd School operates in the Kingdom of Bahrain with three campuses: Saar, Samaheej, and East Riffa. The Saar campus is located in Saar, the Samaheej campus serves the Samaheej area, and the Riffa campus serves the East Riffa area. The school serves over 2,800 students across these campuses.

The curriculum is divided into four levels: Kindergarten (K.G. 1 and K.G. 2), Junior School (Grade 1–6) following the Cambridge International Primary Programme, Middle School (Grade 7–8) following the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme, and Senior School (Grade 9–10) preparing students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The Junior School is described as a full-day program from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, with the Cambridge Primary framework used to guide learning. The Cambridge Curricula link seamlessly from Primary to Lower Secondary and then to IGCSE in Senior School.

The school presents itself as a British-curriculum, Cambridge-based day school operating across three Bahraini campuses and offering day-boarding traditions; external directories list it as co-educational.

Publicly available data do not specify nationality mix. The school serves a large, international student body across three Bahraini campuses and describes its environment as globally oriented, with over 2,800 students in total.

Guidance and counselling services are referenced for student support. The site does not describe a dedicated SEN department or named SEN facilities, so formal special-education provisions are not specified in public pages.

Country affiliation: Kingdom of Bahrain.

There is no religious affiliation publicly indicated for the school.

The Junior School day runs from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. The senior and middle school day structures are not specified in detail on the public pages.

A transport service is available by arrangement for the convenience of parents; it is not an obligatory service and the school sets transport guidelines to ensure safety and timeliness. Bus numbers, schedules, and routes are managed by the school's transport policy.

Al Mahd School in Bahrain delivers a Cambridge-based international curriculum across four stages: Kindergarten (KG 1–2), Junior School (Grade 1–6), Middle School (Grade 7–8) and Senior School (Grade 9–10). Kindergarten provides a development-oriented, activity-based program in English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies and Arabic, with continuous assessment and a pathway to the British curriculum by age five. The Junior School follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP), focusing on Mathematics, English and Science, with external benchmarking and progression to Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE. The Middle School uses the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (Grade 7–8), designed to link with the primary programme and prepare students for Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE. The Senior School prepares students for IGCSE, offering Core and Extended routes and the International Certificate of Education (ICE) Diploma after seven IGCSEs, along with non-exam components in Physical Education, Religious Education and Citizenship.

The school uses a rights-based framework in School Life that supports student welfare and personal development, including the right to education, the right to develop one's personality, and freedom from abuse. A Discipline Committee governs behaviour, and cases are handled in consultation with the parents and a counsellor, indicating access to pastoral support within the school's procedures. The site does not describe a distinct, formal SEL curriculum or dedicated SEL staff; wellbeing provisions are described in general terms within disciplinary and rights-focused guidance. Counselling is explicitly referenced as part of disciplinary processes, including students being advised to meet the counsellor in suitable cases. Overall, the school emphasizes a respectful, safe environment and personal development as core aspects of its approach to student wellbeing.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision, staff, or facilities. There is no described SEN department or specialist SEN institution on the publicly accessible pages. The curriculum page notes that the programme is suitable for learners who are not native English speakers, indicating language support is integrated for non-native English speakers rather than a separate SEN service. There is no explicit detail about which specific SEN needs the school can support. Based on available information, formal SEN specifics are not publicly disclosed by the school.

The curriculum page states that the programme is designed to meet the needs of learners who are not native English speakers, indicating language support is considered within general programming rather than a separate EAL department. No dedicated EAL program or staff are described beyond this language-skill accommodation. The school presents itself as accessible to students of various nationalities and backgrounds, with an emphasis on supporting non-native English speakers within IGCSE planning. There is no additional information about specific EAL courses, tutoring, or language levels published publicly. The available evidence suggests embedded language support rather than a standalone EAL program.

Mental wellbeing is not described as a separate, formal programme. The rights-based guidance includes protection from physical and mental abuse, indicating a safeguarding-oriented environment for emotional safety. The presence of a counsellor within disciplinary procedures implies access to emotional support for students when needed. There are no publicly documented mindfulness or dedicated wellbeing initiatives beyond these references. Overall, mental wellbeing appears to be addressed within general pastoral and safeguarding-oriented structures rather than via a standalone mental health programme.

Safeguarding is reflected in the rights-based School Life guidance, which protects students' safety and freedom from abuse. The disciplinary framework notes that serious cases may involve consultation with the counsellor, illustrating an embedded safeguarding-support mechanism within student conduct processes. No separate, formal safeguarding policy or designated safeguarding lead is described in publicly accessible pages. The school emphasizes a safe and respectful environment, with procedural support for student welfare through counselling as part of disciplinary actions. Based on current publicly available information, explicit safeguarding policy details beyond rights and counselling involvement are not disclosed.

Admission Procedure: Registration and admission for the academic year starting in September opens in April of each year. The minimum permissible age for Kindergarten 1 is four (4) years old on or before 1st December. There is no placement assessment test for children enrolling in Kindergarten 1. For all other classes admission is granted on the basis of an entrance test in English, Arabic, Mathematics, and Science. The school requires that on entry children should be able to communicate in English at a level appropriate to their age and development. If English is not a child's first language it will be necessary for the school to assess the child's ability in English. Acceptance will depend on the result of the placement assessment test and existing vacancies. Application/Admittance Requirements: Completion of a School Application Form. The child's name must be the same as per the birth certificate or passport. Recent passport size photographs. A copy of passport, with valid dates. A copy of the child's birth certificate and CPR. Original transfer certificate or school leaving certificate from the previous school. (This must be attested by the Ministry of Education if transferred from a school outside Bahrain) Two copies of last school report and examination results or school recommendation letter. Copy of Medical certificate or Immunization Card for Kindergartens 1 and 2. Parents those who are looking for new admissions can register their interest by clicking the button Register interest. Fee Structure: The fees for academic year 2024-2025 are as follows. Common Annual Fees: Registration Fee (One Time only) 25.000 (Non-refundable); Annual Fee 50.000 (Non-refundable). Gradewise Fees (Non-refundable): Grades Text Books Fees (Annual) Tuition Fees (Monthly) LKG 45.000 78.500; HKG 45.000 78.500; I 55.000 112.000; II 65.000 112.000; III 80.000 112.000; IV 85.000 112.000; V 90.000 112.000; VI 95.000 112.000; VII 105.000 149.400; VIII 110.000 149.400; IX 120.000 149.400; X 130.000 177.600; XI 130.000 177.600; XII 130.000 177.600. All figures are in Bahraini Dinar. Notes: 1. Fees once paid are not refundable. 2. Small children and unauthorized persons should not be entrusted with payment of fees. 3. Parents proceeding on long leave or vacation are requested to pay fees for the following leave month(s) along with bus fee, before they proceed. 4. In case the fees are not received for a period of two months, the name of such student will be struck off the rolls and he/she shall have to seek re-admission, which will be decided on merit. At the time of re-admission all due s and re-admission fee of BD. 10/- will be charged in addition to tuition fees for the months in which re -admission is sought. 5. Fees will not be accepted without fees card and parents are requested to check the entries from time to time. 6. One month advance notice is required to withdraw facility, if any. Fee Collection Timings: Sunday to Thursday 7.15 a.m to 1.30 p.m; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.