Al Hekma International School
- American
- AP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 4.23K–11.7K
BHD 1.59K–4.39K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
American curriculum international school in Sanad, Bahrain, serving Pre-K to Grade 12 since 1985. Offers the American High School Diploma with AP courses and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12. Accredited by MSA and Cognia and authorized as an IB World School.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
American · AP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1985
- Gifted programme
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PS-KG1 | BHD 1,589≈ USD 4.23K |
| KG2 | BHD 1,616≈ USD 4.3K |
| G1-G3 | BHD 2,510≈ USD 6.68K |
| G4-G5 | BHD 2,513≈ USD 6.68K |
| G6 | BHD 2,524≈ USD 6.71K |
| G7 | BHD 3,377≈ USD 8.98K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| PS-KG1 | BHD 1,589 (about USD 4.23K) |
| KG2 | BHD 1,616 (about USD 4.3K) |
| G1-G3 | BHD 2,510 (about USD 6.68K) |
| G4-G5 | BHD 2,513 (about USD 6.68K) |
| G6 | BHD 2,524 (about USD 6.71K) |
| G7 | BHD 3,377 (about USD 8.98K) |
| G8 | BHD 3,371 (about USD 8.97K) |
| G9 | BHD 3,432 (about USD 9.13K) |
| G10 | BHD 4,146 (about USD 11K) |
| G11 | BHD 4,256 (about USD 11.3K) |
| G12 | BHD 4,392 (about USD 11.7K) |
Source: school website (alhekma.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Hekma International School (this school) | BHD 1,589 (about USD 4.23K) | BHD 4,392 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Quest School Bahrain | BHD 1,985 (about USD 5.28K) | BHD 4,950 (about USD 13.2K) |
Source: school website (alhekma.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview
- Sibling discount
- Third child 10%; fourth and subsequent children 15%; first and second child full tuition. Does not apply to PS-KG2.
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum · AP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
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Strengths
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- STEM
- Service
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- MSA, COGNIA, IB
- Inspection
- BQA · Good with outstanding aspect
Location
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