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.
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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 / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | BHD 5,501 |
| Grade 2 | BHD 5,501 |
| Grade 3 | BHD 5,501 |
| Grade 4 | BHD 5,904 |
| Grade 5 | BHD 5,904 |
| Grade 6 | BHD 6,662 |
| Grade 7 | BHD 6,930 |
| Grade 8 | BHD 7,333 |
| Grade 9 | BHD 7,934 |
| Grade 10 | BHD 8,740 |
| Grade 11 | BHD 8,740 |
| Grade 12 | BHD 8,740 |
| Kindergarten 1 | BHD 3,164 |
| Kindergarten 2 | BHD 4,370 |
| Kindergarten 3 | BHD 4,370 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 1,194 - 3,298. Application fee: $398.
Admissions Process
- 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 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
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.
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
School Background
Bahraini private international school