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Al Mahd School, Samaheej

Founded 1997

Updated July 2026

Languages

English flagEnglishArabic flagArabic

Al Mahd School is an established international school in Bahrain offering a British-based curriculum across three campuses. It focuses on providing affordable, high-quality education to students from kindergarten through senior school.

Teaching approach

The school aims to produce model citizens who utilize their knowledge for the benefit of their community, country, and humanity. It emphasizes the balanced, all-round development of a child's personality, character, and skills through a well-structured curriculum and a healthy, collaborative environment. The institution is committed to providing high-quality education that remains affordable.

Programmes

The school follows a British curriculum and has been an International Center for Cambridge International Examinations since 2004. The Kindergarten section (KG 1 and KG 2) utilizes a development-oriented, activity-based system covering English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Arabic, alongside music and computer games. The curriculum for younger students focuses on communication, literacy, personal and social development, mathematical understanding, and creative exploration.

Student support

EAL support
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Learning support
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Frequently asked questions(3)
What curriculum does Al Mahd School, Samaheej offer?
Al Mahd School, Samaheej offers National Curriculum (England).
How much is tuition at Al Mahd School, Samaheej?
Annual tuition at Al Mahd School, Samaheej is BHD 785–BHD 1.8K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
Where is Al Mahd School, Samaheej located?
Al Mahd School, Samaheej is an international school in Al Muharraq, Bahrain.

Tuition & fees

Annual tuition by grade

2024-2025
Annual tuition by grade
GradeAgesAnnual
LKG3–4BHD 785
HKG4–5BHD 785
I5–6BHD 1.1K
II6–7BHD 1.1K
III7–8BHD 1.1K
IV8–9BHD 1.1K
V9–10BHD 1.1K
VI10–11BHD 1.1K
VII11–12BHD 1.5K
VIII12–13BHD 1.5K
IX13–14BHD 1.5K
X14–15BHD 1.8K
XI15–16BHD 1.8K
XII16–17BHD 1.8K
Other fees(4)
Other fees
Registration fee· Registration Fee (One Time only, Non-refundable)BHD 25
Enrolment fee· Annual Fee (Non-refundable)BHD 50
Materials· Annual Text Books Fees: LKG/HKG: 45 BD, I: 55 BD, II: 65 BD, III: 80 BD, IV: 85 BD, V: 90 BD, VI: 95 BD, VII: 105 BD, VIII: 110 BD, IX: 120 BD, X-XII: 130 BD
Registration fee· Re-admission fee charged if student's name is struck off the rolls due to non-payment for two monthsBHD 10

Admissions

Registration for the academic year opens in April. Admission to Kindergarten 1 requires children to be at least four years old by December 1st, with no placement test required for this level. For all other grades, admission is based on an entrance test in English, Arabic, Mathematics, and Science, and acceptance is subject to vacancy and the child's ability to communicate in English at an age-appropriate level. Required documentation includes a completed application form, birth certificate, passport copies, CPR, and an attested transfer certificate from the previous school.

Calendar

The academic year begins in September. Fees are payable in advance on or before the 10th of each month, with late fees applied for payments made after the due date. Fee collection occurs Sunday through Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Facilities

Science labs

About the campus

The school operates three campuses located in Saar, Samaheej, and East Riffa. Facilities include well-equipped science laboratories and audio-visual rooms designed to support student exploration and curiosity. The kindergarten section features environments and equipment specifically designed to support activity-based learning, including indoor and outdoor spaces for physical development.

  • Mr. H. G SHARMA
    Mr. H. G SHARMAFounding Principal

    Mr. H. G Sharma is the Founding Principal of Al Mahd School. He holds an MA in English, a B.Ed., and a PGCTE, and brings 43 years of experience as a teacher, Head of Department, Vice Principal, and Principal at various internationally acclaimed boarding and day schools in India and Bahrain.

  • Ms. Anshu Gautam
    Ms. Anshu GautamPrincipal

    Ms. Anshu Gautam serves as the Principal of Al Mahd School.

  • Mr Rajiv Gautam
    Mr Rajiv GautamGeneral Manager

    Mr. Rajiv Gautam serves as the General Manager of Al Mahd School.