Shaikha Hessa Girls' School is a IB school in Riffa, Bahrain. Founded in 2001. Annual tuition ranges from $5,181 to $10,515 USD.
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About
Shaikha Hessa Girls' School is a private, all-girls day school in Riffa, Bahrain, authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization since May 2007. The school provides English-language instruction and offers International Baccalaureate programmes to female students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Established in 2001 as the first private, all-girls school in Bahrain. Offers bilingual Arabic-English education from Nursery through Grade 12. IB World School since 2007. Accredited by MSA-CESS and CIS. Campus features a central dome connecting Administration, Elementary, and Middle/High School wings. Draws students from over 24 nationalities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | BHD 5,181 |
| KG1 / KG2 | BHD 6,400 |
| Grades 1-6 | BHD 7,497 |
| Grades 7-8 | BHD 9,052 |
| Grades 9-12 | BHD 10,515 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 1,955 - 3,968. Application fee: $53.
Admissions Process
- 1Admissions procedures are published separately for Nursery to Grade 1, Grade 2 to 8, and High School. An Academic Needs Assessment Form is part of the admissions process. Admission Forms are available for download. On acceptance, registration and development fees and the first tuition instalment are payable within the school's stated deadline.
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School Day
School starts at 7:55 a.m. Pre-School ends at 12:30 p.m.; Grades 1–12 finish at 2:35 p.m. Supervised care before and after school is available for approximately 30 minutes.
Student Life
The school has an on-site cafeteria.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Student Emotional and Social Wellbeing focus in the school's Strategic Plan, which aims to improve wellbeing by fostering self-understanding, strengthening relationships with family and peers, and promoting self-awareness, purpose, and emotional balance.
Safeguarding is supported by a safeguarding framework including a Safeguarding Statement, Cybersafety, Health & Safety, Student Wellbeing, Behavior Guidelines, and Child Rights Protection.
Student Demographics
School Background
private