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Nadeen School is located on Dilmunia Island in Bahrain. The campus address is Building 1574, Road 6915, Dilmunia, Muharraq. The school relocated to a new, state-of-the-art campus in Dilmunia in 2023 to support its British education program.
Stages
The school currently offers education from Nursery through Year 11, with Year 12 and 13 planned to begin in 2026–2027. The campus layout supports Early Years, Primary, and Secondary learning, spread across three floors.
Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. Boarding facilities are not indicated as part of the current offering.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Nadeen School serves a diverse community with over 50 nationalities represented; the most common nationalities and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly published.
Additional learning support
Inclusion & Thrive Achievement Centre provides additional learning support; the leadership includes roles focused on inclusion and wellbeing, such as an Assistant Principal for Achievement & Enrichment.
Country affiliation
The school is located in Bahrain and follows a British education framework, described as based on the National Curriculum for England. It holds UK-aligned accreditations (e.g., COBIS, BSO).
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not indicated; the school presents itself as secular.
School day structure
The typical school day is published as starting around 8:00 and finishing around 2:00, with after-school clubs and activities often running until about 3:30.
Bus service
A school bus service is available; specific routes or providers are not publicly listed in the school's materials.
Fees
Annual tuition at Nadeen School ranges from BHD 3,075 to BHD 6,270 for 2026/27.
Application and Administrative Fees - Application fee: BD 100 (one-time, non-refundable). - Registration / place-holding fee: BD 225 (one-time, non-refundable). - Additional assessments (if required): from BD 25 (per assessment, non‑refundable). - Note: as a welcome to new families, application and place-holding fees are currently waived.
Tuition fees (term and annual amounts by year group; three terms per academic year) - Nursery (3–4 years): BD 1,025 per term — BD 3,075 per year. - Reception (4–5 years): BD 1,383 per term — BD 4,149 per year. - Year 1 (5–6 years): BD 1,383 per term — BD 4,149 per year. - Year 2 (6–7 years): BD 1,383 per term — BD 4,149 per year. - Year 3 (7–8 years): BD 1,488 per term — BD 4,464 per year. - Year 4 (8–9 years): BD 1,488 per term — BD 4,464 per year. - Year 5 (9–10 years): BD 1,488 per term — BD 4,464 per year. - Year 6 (10–11 years): BD 1,488 per term — BD 4,464 per year. - Year 7 (11–12 years): BD 1,714 per term — BD 5,142 per year. - Year 8 (12–13 years): BD 1,714 per term — BD 5,142 per year. - Year 9 (13–14 years): BD 1,714 per term — BD 5,142 per year. - Year 10 (14–15 years): BD 1,882 per term — BD 5,646 per year. - Year 11 (15–16 years): BD 2,090 per term — BD 6,270 per year. - Year 12 (16–17 years): BD 2,567 per term — BD 7,701 per year. (Year 12 being introduced in coming years as per fee schedule.) - Year 13 (17–18 years): BD 2,567 per term — BD 7,701 per year. (Year 13 being introduced in coming years as per fee schedule.)
Learning-support and specialist support fees - Wave 1 learning-support: BD 0 per term (reviewed termly). - Wave 2 learning-support: BD 457 per term — BD 1,371 per year. - Wave 3 learning-support: BD 630 per term — BD 1,890 per year. - Thrive Achievement Centre: BD 914 per term — BD 2,742 per year. - Qualified learning-support assistant / shadow support fees are priced by level and sessions (examples include BD 130 per term for L1, BD 325 per term for L2, up to BD 2,600 per term for a full-time shadow).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and any required learning-support fees are payable three times per academic year (Autumn, Spring, Summer). Invoices are issued in advance for each term. - Autumn Term (September–December): invoice raised at the beginning of February; tuition is to be paid in full by April 1. - Spring Term (January–April): invoice raised in early September of the previous calendar year; tuition is to be paid in full on or before November 1. - Summer Term (April–June): invoice raised in early November of the previous calendar year; tuition is to be paid in full on or before January 1. - Termly re-registration is completed by paying the term's tuition and any required learning-support fees in full by the invoice due date. Failure to pay by the due date may result in the cancellation of the child's seat. - Half-term and mid-term joiners/leavers: specific rules apply for half-term charges and withdrawals; full or half-term fees may be charged depending on when a child joins or leaves.
Refund and withdrawal policy - At least one term's notice is required when withdrawing a child. Written notice must be received by specified deadlines to avoid billing for the following term. Late notification incurs a BD 500 charge for the following term. - When a child leaves before the beginning of a term, a full refund of tuition (and any required learning-support fees) will be made if the school receives written notice by the stated withdrawal deadlines for each term (dates specified in the fee policy). Refunds are not given except as outlined in the policy. Force majeure closures do not entitle parents to refunds.
Other costs and optional fees - Optional fees may include school trips (local and international), after-school activities, and after-school care. VAT will be added to optional fees where applicable under Bahrain VAT law. - Uniform costs are not itemised in the published fee policy; uniform and kit charges, if applicable, would be additional and handled separately.
Boarding - The school operates as a day school; boarding is not listed as an offering (no boarding fees apply).
Discounts and special offers - Early-bird discount: 5% off tuition fees (tuition only) if the full academic year is paid in advance prior to the date specified in the fee policy. - Sibling discounts on tuition only: 2nd sibling 5% discount; 3rd sibling and beyond 10% discount. Corporate-discount arrangements are handled separately and may exclude these sibling discounts.
Fee payment options and practical instructions - Currency: all tuition and learning-support fees are payable in Bahraini Dinars (BD). - Bank transfer / direct deposit / BenefitPay: bank details are supplied by the school for electronic payments; parents are asked to share transfer confirmation to fees@nadeenschool.com to ensure correct allocation. (Account details and IBAN are provided in the school fee policy.) - Credit / debit card payments: accepted at the school finance office during school working hours. - Cash payments: accepted at the school finance office during school working hours. - Online payments: an online payment gateway is available; online transactions can take up to three working days to appear in the school account — retain confirmation and request a receipt if not received within seven days.
Academics
Nadeen School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.
Curriculum
Nadeen School offers a British curriculum from Nursery through Year 10, with IGCSEs in Year 10 and post-16 provision planned for 2026-27 to include A Levels and BTEC Level 3 qualifications. The Primary curriculum uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) approaches alongside the British framework. Languages taught include English, Arabic, and French; a 1:1 Chromebook program operates from Year 3 through Secondary, and the school is a Google for Education Reference School. The learning model is enquiry-based, curiosity-driven, with learner-led projects, thematic learning, hands-on collaboration, and a High Performance Learning (HPL) framework. Accreditations include British Schools Overseas (BSO), COBIS, and BISA, with Bahrain Quality Assurance; the campus moved to Dilmunia in 2023.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is supported at Nadeen School through the WOLF framework—Wonder, Observe, Learn, Flourish—which guides curiosity, collaboration, and resilience, and the Thrive Centre emphasizes belonging and emotional wellbeing.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Nadeen School describes an Inclusion & Thrive Achievement Centre that supports neurodiversity with a strength-based approach, tailored environments, and intervention programmes, and a Thrive Centre focused on social communication, emotional regulation, and learning engagement.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Thrive Centre, with a focus on social communication, emotional regulation, and learning engagement, and through welfare/well-being leadership within the senior team.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by formal policies including the Safeguarding Policy, the First Aid and Medication Policy, and the Health and Safety Policy.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Book a Tour. Book a tour to visit the Dilmunia campus and observe classrooms, learning spaces, and facilities. Bookings are available via the Book a Tour link, and the tour experience helps families understand the school's learning environment and community. 2. Admissions Policy. Read the Admissions Policy to understand the admissions process, including guidance for families relocating to Bahrain. The policy is available on the Admissions section. 3. Application Form. Admissions are open all year round, and the Application Form is available to apply online; you can also Enquire Here or Apply Here from the admissions pages. 4. Meet the Admissions Team. The Admissions Team includes Judith Lyons, Head of Admissions, and Amna Moussa, Admissions Officer, who can be contacted by email or phone for assistance. 5. Fees. The Fee Policy is part of the Admissions Policy and provides details on school fees and payment terms.
