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Bahrain — West Riffa

Hawar International School

Building 22, Road 42, Block 910, West Riffa, Bahrain
IB (PYP)IB (MYP)IB (DP)Cambridge IGCSEBahraini CurriculumAmerican CurriculumRolling Admissions
Data verified from public sources
Annual Fees$ 3,164 – $ 8,740
Ages3 – 18

Hawar International School is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / Cambridge IGCSE / Bahraini Curriculum / American Curriculum school in Riffa, Bahrain. Annual tuition ranges from $3,164 to $8,740 USD.

Location & Getting There

Building 22, Road 42, Block 910, West Riffa, BahrainOpen in Maps

NanaSays Scorecard

Boarding Available
EAL Support
SEN Support
Rolling Admissions

Key Details

Curricula Offered
IB (PYP)Yes
IB (MYP)Yes
IB (DP)Yes
Cambridge IGCSEYes
Bahraini CurriculumYes
American CurriculumYes
Support Services
EAL SupportNo
SEN SupportYes
WellbeingYes
Bus ServiceNo
Accreditations
IB World School
Languages of Instruction
EnglishArabic

Key facts

Ages
3–18

About

Hawar International School is a co-educational day school in West Riffa, Bahrain, serving approximately 1,000 students from Nursery to Grade 12. The school implements the Cambridge curriculum for K–8, IGCSE for Grade 9, and is an authorised IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme, with a bilingual English and Arabic instruction model. It also operates an Educational Support Unit (ESU) providing specialised programs for students with additional learning needs.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Fees & Financials

Grade / YearAnnual Fee
Grade 1BHD 5,501
Grade 2BHD 5,501
Grade 3BHD 5,501
Grade 4BHD 5,904
Grade 5BHD 5,904
Grade 6BHD 6,662
Grade 7BHD 6,930
Grade 8BHD 7,333
Grade 9BHD 7,934
Grade 10BHD 8,740
Grade 11BHD 8,740
Grade 12BHD 8,740
Kindergarten 1BHD 3,164
Kindergarten 2BHD 4,370
Kindergarten 3BHD 4,370

Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.

Original currency: BHD 1,194 - 3,298. Application fee: $398.

Admissions Process

  1. 1Registration is open for the 2025–2026 academic year from Nursery to Grade 12. Online admission forms are available for submission. New students pay a one-off registration fee of BHD 150 and an evaluation/assessment fee varying by age and grade.

School Day

Preschool hours are 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Elementary hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Tuesdays end earlier at 12:30 p.m. Schedules may vary by year.

Student Life

Uniform

Uniform is mandatory for all students and varies by grade level. Shoes must be black leather in a regulation design; trainers, boots, open-toed sandals or slip-ons are not permitted. Hair must be neat with natural colours and long hair tied back; jewellery is restricted. Non-uniform jackets are allowed in colder months to/from school and during breaks; hats are not permitted inside.

Wellbeing & Safety

Pastoral & Mental Health

Mental wellbeing is supported through a safe, inclusive environment and a pastoral care approach based on a whole-child model focusing on balance and a healthy lifestyle. The school provides close academic monitoring and supportive pastoral care to aid students' social and emotional development, encouraging student participation in school life to foster confidence and resilience.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

The school provides general safety information and a Health & Safety page covering specific health-related risks and management. No separate dedicated safeguarding or child protection policy is publicly disclosed.

Student Demographics

Age Range
318
Nursery
Kindergarten
Elementary
High School

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Bahraini private international school

Frequently Asked Questions

Fees at Hawar International School vary by year group. Contact the admissions office for a full fee schedule.