APG School is a British Curriculum / IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / IB (CP) / Cambridge IGCSE school in Khamis, Bahrain. Annual tuition ranges from $3,457 to $6,655 USD.
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About
APG School (Arabian Pearl Gulf School) is a co-educational IB World day school in Khamis, Bahrain, serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is fully authorised for the IB Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related Programmes, with PYP in candidate status, and also offers Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10. The school holds CIS accreditation and has been rated Outstanding by Bahrain's Quality Assurance Authority, emphasising global citizenship and holistic student development.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
APG is an IB World School fully authorised for the MYP, DP, and CP (with PYP in candidate status), offering one of the broadest IB programme ranges in Bahrain. The school holds CIS accreditation and has been rated Outstanding by Bahrain's Quality Assurance Authority. It also offers the ALPHA Programme for high-achieving students and is affiliated with UNESCO.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG2 | BHD 3,457 |
| KG3 | BHD 3,457 |
| Grade 1 | BHD 3,457 |
| Grade 2 | BHD 3,571 |
| Grade 3 | BHD 3,571 |
| Grade 4 | BHD 4,028 |
| Grade 5 | BHD 4,044 |
| Grade 6 | BHD 4,044 |
| Grade 7 | BHD 4,557 |
| Grade 8 | BHD 4,557 |
| Grade 9 | BHD 4,557 |
| Grade 10 | BHD 6,655 |
| Grade 11 | BHD 6,655 |
| Grade 12 | BHD 6,655 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 1,300 - 2,503. Application fee: $27.
Admissions Process
- 1Grade placement determined by age with a January cut-off, following Ministry of Education age rules. 2. Submit required documents: Birth Certificate, Passport, CPR copies; Original Transfer Certificate; Conduct Certificate; academic report from previous school; Medical Record (KG to Grade 1); 4 passport photos. 3. Assessment required: oral for KG–Grade 1; written and oral for Grades 2–12, followed by interview with Principal or administrator. 4. For IGCSE and IB Diploma entry: meet with Coordinator, submit academic report, schedule and pay for entrance exam, await results, then interview and registration if admitted. 5. Returning students complete pre-IB orientation in March and pre-registration form with parents.
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School Day
Daily start and end times are not publicly listed. The school publishes a calendar with term dates and holidays; the 2025–2026 calendar shows the structure of school terms and holidays.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is embedded in APG's holistic development mission, supporting students' social, emotional, and physical potential. The Kindergarten program explicitly targets social and emotional development. IB CAS supports mental wellbeing through experiential learning emphasising personal growth and reflection.
APG does not publicly disclose a safeguarding policy. The school is licensed by the Bahrain Ministry of Education and is a CIS member (since 2017) with CIS accreditation and IB authorizations, which collectively imply adherence to international safeguarding standards.
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School Background
Private school governed by a Board of Directors and a Board of Trustees led by Founder & Chairman Mr Mohammed Moosa Al Aali, licensed by the Bahrain Ministry of Education.
Outstanding rating by Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority (BQA)