Al Raja School is a Advanced Placement (AP) / American Curriculum school in Manama, Bahrain. Founded in 1898. Annual tuition ranges from $3,927 to $7,865 USD.
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Al Raja School offers a Financial Aid Fund for families demonstrating financial need. Applications require complete documentation; incomplete or incorrect submissions are disqualified. Awards are determined by the Board's Personnel and Education Committee based on need and fund availability. Financial aid is valid for one academic year and must be reapplied for annually. The program excludes KG1, is unavailable in the first year of registration, and does not exceed two consecutive years for any family.
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Al Raja School is a long-established K–12 co-educational day school in Manama, Bahrain, with over 125 years of history dating to approximately 1898. It offers a bilingual English–Arabic programme combining an American curriculum with Bahrain Ministry of Education requirements, including Advanced Placement courses at the high school level. The school serves approximately 667 students aged 3 to 18 and provides structured learning enrichment and social-emotional support across all grade levels.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Al Raja School is one of Bahrain's oldest schools with 125 years of history. It offers a bilingual K–12 programme combining an American curriculum with Arabic-medium instruction aligned to the Bahrain Ministry of Education. Advanced Placement courses are available in high school, and the school is accredited by AdvancED (Cognia). It also offers an online/hybrid learning option alongside traditional day schooling.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | BHD 3,927 |
| KG 2 | BHD 3,927 |
| Grade 1 | BHD 4,208 |
| Grade 2 | BHD 4,264 |
| Grade 3 | BHD 4,264 |
| Grade 4 | BHD 4,301 |
| Grade 5 | BHD 4,359 |
| Grade 6 | BHD 4,359 |
| Grade 7 | BHD 4,399 |
| Grade 8 | BHD 4,399 |
| Grade 9 | BHD 4,399 |
| Grade 10 | BHD 7,865 |
| Grade 11 | BHD 7,865 |
| Grade 12 | BHD 7,865 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 1,482 - 2,968. Application fee: $80.
Admissions Process
- 1Applicants must be age-appropriate for their grade (not more than two years older than typical age). Applicants must currently be in the preceding grade with expectation of promotion. Grades 7–12 require a minimum GPA of C (70%). A new-student assessment fee of BHD 30 is payable. A one-time registration fee of BHD 75 (KG–Grade 9) or BHD 100 (Grades 10–12) is charged at admission. Admission is normally not offered after the first two weeks of the school year unless exceptional circumstances apply. Class sizes are capped at 25 students per grade.
Admissions Details
If an applicant meets all entry requirements but no spaces are available, they are placed on a waiting list. If a space opens, parents are contacted and have two weeks to complete registration and make the first payment; failure to pay within two weeks results in the seat being offered to the next student on the waitlist.
School Day
School day runs approximately 7:00 AM to 2:15 PM, though exact times may vary by level or term. Parents should confirm timings with the school.
Student Life
Uniforms are grade-specific and color-coded by year group (KG1–KG2, G1–G2, G3–G5, G6–G12) with the ARS logo embroidered on all pieces. The PE kit is a white embroidered polo with navy sport pants. Outerwear is a navy jacket with the school logo. Plain black shoes with white or black socks are required. Uniforms may be purchased or customized from any supplier meeting ARS specifications; Al Shaker Tailoring is listed as a vendor.
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Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported by Social Counsellors at each school level (Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School). The safeguarding policy includes age-appropriate topics on personal safety, healthy relationships, and self-harm awareness. A Crisis Committee and designated Child Safety Officers coordinate mental health and safeguarding initiatives, with ongoing staff training.
Al Raja School publishes a Child Safety and Protection Policy (August 2019; updated 2022) overseen by a Crisis Committee. A Child Safety Officer (CSO) and a designated Board member as Child Protection Officer (CPO-B) coordinate safeguarding, training, and responses. The policy includes age-appropriate lessons on bullying, personal safety, online safety, healthy relationships, and self-harm. All personnel are required to report concerns to the CSO, with annual reviews and staff training.