Riffa Views International School is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Manama, Bahrain. Annual tuition ranges from $9,540 to $24,380 USD.
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About
Riffa Views International School is a private, coeducational day school in Bahrain authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme since 2013. Located in Manama with instruction in English, the school serves students across the secondary years with a comprehensive range of Diploma Programme subjects.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
RVIS is an IB World School delivering PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme alongside an American Standard Bilingual Education. It offers three High School graduation pathways including the IB Diploma, and supplements IB with STEAM, MISTI, Innovation Day, Careers Education, and digital literacy programs. The school has a diverse international community of approximately 37 nationalities, with a 1:1 laptop programme, a dedicated Innovation Hub featuring robotics, AI, VR/AR, and digital fabrication, and an integrated Student Support Services team covering pastoral care, counselling, psychology, and learning support.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 3 – 5 | BHD 15,370 |
| Grades 6 – 8 | BHD 18,285 |
| Grades 9 – 10 | BHD 21,465 |
| Grades 11 – 12 | BHD 24,380 |
| Nursery – Pre-K | BHD 9,540 |
| Kindergarten – Grade 2 | BHD 12,985 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 3,600 - 9,200. Application fee: $265.
Admissions Process
- 1Stage 1: Submit application online via OpenApply with academic transcripts, attendance and behaviour reports, completed application form, proof of BHD 100 fee payment, CAT 4 test results, and interview result if applicable. Stage 2: Assessment — Early Childhood applicants complete an interview assessment; Grade 1 and above complete the CAT 4 assessment; feedback is obtained from an Academic Head or Principal to assess academic readiness and social fit. Stage 3: Admission Decision — acceptance, conditional acceptance (with follow-up meeting and minimum two checkpoints), deferment (reapply after six months), denied (cannot reapply), or declined (school sends survey to family). Siblings of current students are given priority.
Admissions Details
School Day
The school operates Sunday to Thursday. Typical daily hours run from a morning start to an afternoon finish, with Thursdays sometimes operating on a shortened day for certain grades.
Student Life
School uniform is required; uniform costs are not covered by tuition and must be purchased separately.
Lunch is not included in tuition. Students may bring their own lunch or purchase food from the school cafeteria.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
RVIS provides mental health and wellbeing support through a School Psychologist who leads initiatives and offers individual and group support, School Counselors who provide guidance and emotional support, and a Head of Pastoral Care who oversees school-wide wellbeing initiatives. An on-campus clinic with a full-time nurse, health education, and wellness programs supports student health monitoring and emergency response readiness.
Safeguarding is a priority at RVIS with state-of-the-art security measures, secure entrances, and biometrics for attendance. Health services, pastoral care, and school policies together create a safe, inclusive environment. Safeguarding is embedded in governance, health services, and institutional policies.
Student Demographics
School Background
private