Palms School is a Cambridge Primary / Cambridge Secondary / Bahrain National Curriculum school in West Riffa, Bahrain. Founded in 2004. Annual tuition ranges from $5,867 to $7,619 USD.
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Palms School is a private co-educational primary day school in West Riffa, Bahrain, serving students in Grades 1–6 (ages 6–12) since 2004. It delivers a bilingual English-Arabic programme that blends the Cambridge International Curriculum with Bahrain's National Curriculum, supplemented by Robotics from Grade 4 and integrated STEAM activities. The school is owned by Lanceley Holdings and is distinguished by its Values-Based Education ethos, small class sizes, and commitment to developing both academic excellence and personal character.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Palms School offers a bilingual English-Arabic Cambridge-aligned curriculum integrated with Bahrain's National Curriculum, emphasising dual-language proficiency alongside local cultural identity. A Values-Based Education programme is embedded into daily learning. Robotics is introduced from Grade 4 and STEAM activities are integrated across the curriculum. Small class sizes ensure personalised attention from Grade 1 through Grade 6.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | BHD 7,619 |
| Grades 1-6 | BHD 5,867 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 2,214 - 2,875. Application fee: $292.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an enquiry via the online form and optionally request a school tour. 2) Complete the online application form through the admissions portal. 3) The admissions team reviews the application and contacts the family with next steps, which may include a campus tour or assessment. 4) If a place is offered, families agree to the Fee Policy and pay a non-refundable advance of BHD 300 and a registration fee of BHD 110 to secure the place. 5) Enrolment proceeds with payment of the instalment schedule and submission of required documents; the August instalment must be paid before the start of school to receive books and the student lanyard.
Admissions Details
Palms School maintains a formal waiting list. If invoices are not paid by their due date, the school reserves the right to offer the child's place to a student on the waiting list.
School Day
The school operates Sunday through Thursday. Start times are reported around 7:00–7:30 AM with finish times around 2:00–2:30 PM.
Student Life
Palms School uses a house-based rewards system awarding House Points and recognising achievement through initiatives such as Super Reader, Tech Thinkers, and Star of the Month. The school also operates a Student Council for student involvement and governance.
Girls wear a dark green pinafore dress with optional grey tights, a white blouse with school tie, or dark green long trousers with a white blouse, tie, and optional dark green gillet; a grey cardigan or red open hooded jacket is permitted. Boys wear dark green long trousers with a white blouse and school tie, with a grey cardigan or red open hooded jacket as alternatives. The PE uniform is grey sports shorts or pants with a white polo shirt and a red/grey baseball cap with the school logo. Uniforms are available exclusively from House of Uniforms, Tala Plaza Branch in Segaya.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a nurturing and welcoming environment with small class sizes and dedicated staff. The school takes a holistic approach integrating personal, social, and emotional development, with emphasis on empathy, resilience, collaboration, cultural awareness, and a strong sense of identity as educational outcomes.
Palms School does not publicly disclose safeguarding or child-protection policies. A Privacy Policy covering data usage is available, but no explicit safeguarding staff, contacts, or procedures are described in public materials.
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School Background
Palms School is owned by Lanceley Holdings and operates under Lanceley Consulting. The Founder, Owner and Chairperson of the Board of Directors is Janet Lanceley. The school is part of a broader educational network that includes KG Kids Nursery, KG Kids Pre-School, and BEPRO Training Centre.