APG School

APG School is located in Khamis, Bahrain, near the historical Khamis Mosque. The campus sits in the Bahraini capital region and serves both Bahraini and expatriate families. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education to operate in Bahrain.

APG offers Kindergarten through Grade 12. The program structure includes Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School, followed by the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), and IB Career-related Programme (CP); a Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a candidate. APG is officially authorized for the MYP, DP, and CP, with PYP in candidate status.

APG is a co-educational day school (no boarding). The school's IB profile indicates Gender: COEDUCATIONAL and Boarding facilities: DAY.

Public information on the exact nationality mix is not published. APG serves both Bahraini and non-Bahraini students, indicating a diverse international student body.

Public information on dedicated SEN provisions is not published. APG does offer an Alternative Learning Program for High Achievers (ALPHA) within its student-life offerings, which supports high-achieving students.

APG is located in Bahrain and does not have a separate country-specific affiliation.

No religious affiliation is stated publicly for APG.

APG publishes a school calendar with term dates and holidays; daily start and end times are not publicly listed. The calendar for 2025–2026 shows the structure of school terms and holidays.

APG does not offer a school bus service. Families arrange their own transport.

APG School (Arabian Pearl Gulf School) is located in Khamis, Bahrain, and serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 under a single K–12 program. APG is an IB World School: a candidate for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and fully authorised to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (CP). The language of instruction is English, and the curriculum places emphasis on global citizenship and student well-being as core priorities. Curricular structure by stage includes Kindergarten and Elementary with PYP-aligned, inquiry-based learning, Middle School under the MYP framework, Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10, and the IB Diploma Programme and CP in Grades 11–12. APG holds CIS accreditation and is rated “Outstanding” by Bahrain's Quality Assurance Authority; all graduates complete the IB programme.

APG School supports social and emotional learning (SEL) as part of a holistic, globally-minded education that aims to develop students' academic, social, emotional, and physical potential. The Kindergarten program emphasizes social, emotional, and academic development through play-based learning. Student life includes eleven clubs designed to build emotional intelligence and leadership, fostering belonging and positive relationships. The IB CAS program provides experiential learning that involves planning, acting, and reflecting, reinforcing personal growth and a compassionate mindset. The school's emphasis on global citizenship and cultural inclusivity further supports SEL within a diverse, inclusive environment.

SEN provision is not publicly disclosed by the school. The ALPHA Program is described as an Alternative Learning Program for High Achievers and is not presented as SEN support. APG is licensed by the Ministry of Education to serve Bahraini and non-Bahraini students and is an IB World School with CIS accreditation, indicating alignment with international standards but without publicly stated SEN specifics. There is no publicly documented dedicated SEN facility or program on the site.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. Public pages describe the school's IB world-school status and inclusive approach but do not specify EAL programmes or staffing.

Mental wellbeing is embedded in APG's approach to holistic development, with the mission to support students' social, emotional, and physical potential. The Kindergarten program explicitly targets social and emotional development. IB CAS further supports mental wellbeing through experiential learning that emphasizes personal growth and reflection. Accreditations and IB authorizations reflect adherence to international standards that include student welfare and safeguarding expectations.

The school does not publicly disclose safeguarding policies. APG is licensed by the Bahrain Ministry of Education and is a CIS member (since 2017) with accreditation from CIS and other bodies, alongside IB authorizations, which collectively imply adherence to international safeguarding standards.

1. Grade placement and age policy. Grade placement is determined by age with a January cut-off. Entering KG1–4 is by February; entering 1st Grade–6 by February; entering 6th Grade–12 by February. The policy follows the Ministry of Education age rules, and the minimum ages for each level are outlined. The school accepts students aged 3+ for KG entry, with the requirement that the child is 4 years old by February. 2. General admission procedures. Prospective students must submit the following documents: photocopies of Birth Certificate, Passport, and CPR; Original Transfer Certificate; Conduct Certificate; an official copy of the student's academic report from the previous school; a Medical Record for KG moving to Grade 1; 4 passport-sized photos; and any other information relevant to the school. An assessment is required: oral assessment for KG–Grade 1 and written and oral assessments for Grades 2–12, followed by an interview with the Principal or another administrator. 3. Admission to IGCSE and IB Diploma. Prospective students seeking admission to IGCSE and the IB Diploma program meet with the concerned Coordinator and undertake: submit a copy of the academic report; inquire about the program; wait for the call to schedule the entrance examination; pay the required fee and take the entrance examination; wait for the results; if admitted, an interview may be required and final registration proceeds after course planning. 4. For continuing APG students. Returning students attend the pre-IB orientation in March; complete the pre-registration form with parents; submit to the IB Coordinator; discuss with the IB Coordinator if there are questions about the courses; complete registration once courses are approved. 5. Fees. The Entrance Exam Fee is 10 Dinars per student (one-time, applicable to first-time Grades 1–12 applicants). The Registration Fee is 50 Dinars per student (one-time). Tuition fees are listed in the Schedule of Fees for 2024–2025.