Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School is a IB school in Salmabad, Bahrain. Annual tuition ranges from $3,103 to $7,775 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
In 2010, ARKIS announced the Abdulrahman Kanoo Award scholarship to inspire students toward high academic and social achievement by granting scholarships to study abroad at reputed universities.
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About
Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School is a private, coeducational day school in Salmabad, Bahrain, authorized as an IB World School since May 2008. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme with instruction in English and serves students across a range of academic subjects including mathematics, sciences, languages, and social studies.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ARKIS offers a bilingual (English and Arabic) international curriculum environment combining Cambridge and IB pathways from Nursery through Grade 12. It is part of Bahrain's homegrown ARKEDU education group with a diverse community of 28 nationalities. The school features a comprehensive School Guidance programme with dedicated therapy spaces including a play therapy room and Re-charge therapy room.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | BHD 4,190 |
| Grade 6 | BHD 4,887 |
| Grade 7 | BHD 5,120 |
| Grade 8 | BHD 5,311 |
| Grade 1-4 | BHD 3,999 |
| Grade 9-10 | BHD 7,004 |
| Grade 11-12 | BHD 7,775 |
| Nursery / KG1 / KG2 | BHD 3,103 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 1,171 - 2,934. Application fee: $398.
Admissions Process
- 1Pay registration fee of BD 150 for new admissions. 2. Pay seat reservation fee of BD 100 per student (non-refundable, non-transferable; deducted from first instalment). 3. Upon receiving acceptance, new students must pay the first instalment within 10 days. Returning students pay first instalment in June. Second instalment due January. Withdrawals before 31 August incur BD 150 deduction; after 31 August fees are non-refundable.
Admissions Details
School Day
Pre-School: approximately 7:10 to 13:00. Elementary: approximately 7:45 to 13:40. Secondary: approximately 7:55 to 14:30. Assembly and period structure vary by level, with breaks between periods.
Student Life
ARKIS uses a house-based system, as indicated by the inclusion of House T-shirts in the uniform. Specific house names, colours, and related activities are not detailed publicly.
Students are required to wear a school uniform that includes House T-shirts. Uniforms are purchased separately through House of Uniform. Specific colour details and full uniform requirements by stage are not publicly detailed.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through the School Guidance service, offering one-to-one and group counseling, counseling activities, and awareness campaigns. A dedicated play therapy room supports younger students, and a Re-charge therapy room (offering reading, art therapy, music therapy, and group sessions) supports older students. Restorative approaches are used in behaviour management.
ARKIS has a safeguarding office for confidential child-protection meetings, a dedicated play therapy room, and a Re-charge therapy room. The Safeguarding Committee is led by School Principal Kate Moskwa and includes designated safeguarding leads. The framework coordinates with counseling, pastoral care, and behaviour management in alignment with Ministry of Education guidelines.
Student Demographics
School Background
private