Starting age
KG1 from 2 years and 9 months. To start, your child should be diaper-free. We welcome pupils right through to Grade 6.
Admissions 2026/2027 · KG1 – Grade 6
Joining the AFS family is simple
From your first enquiry to your child's first day, we'll guide you warmly through every step — and with Grade 6 now open, the journey continues even further.
How to apply
Five simple steps
A clear, friendly path to a place at AFS.
Enquire / visit
Contact the school or book a campus visit to meet the team and see AFS for yourself.
Entrance assessment
New students sit a friendly, age-appropriate entrance assessment.
Acceptance
Families are notified of the outcome. Registration is completed within 10 days of acceptance.
Registration
Complete the registration form on campus (available in English & Arabic) and pay the registration fee.
Fee payment
Settle books and term fees according to the schedule below — and welcome to AFS!
Entrance & registration
The essentials
Entrance assessment
New students sit a friendly, age-appropriate assessment. No special preparation is needed.
Registration fee
BD 200 for new students only — paid once, non-refundable, due upon filling the registration form.
Registration must be completed within 10 days of acceptance. Registration forms are completed on campus and are available in both English and Arabic.
Documents required for registration
- Valid copy of the student's passport
- Valid copy of the student's CPR
- Copy of the student's birth certificate
- Copy of the student's immunization record
- Four recent passport-size photographs
- Copy of the parents' Smart Card
- Previous school report / certificate (Grade 2 and above)
- Withdrawal letter from the previous school (Grade 2 and above)
- Certificate of good conduct (Grade 2 and above)
Fees
Fee schedule 2026/2027
Clear, transparent fees for the 2026/2027 academic year — now including our new Grade 6. All amounts are in Bahraini Dinar (BD).
| Grade level | Monthly | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten (KG1–KG3) | BD 104 | BD 416 | BD 312 | BD 312 | BD 1,040 |
| Grade 1 | BD 135 | BD 540 | BD 405 | BD 405 | BD 1,350 |
| Grades 2 & 3 | BD 140 | BD 560 | BD 420 | BD 420 | BD 1,400 |
| Grades 4 & 5 | BD 145 | BD 580 | BD 435 | BD 435 | BD 1,450 |
| Grade 6 New | BD 155 | BD 620 | BD 465 | BD 465 | BD 1,550 |
| Item | Level | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Books (per year) | KG1 & KG2 | BD 100 |
| KG3 | BD 110 | |
| Grades 1–6 | BD 150 | |
| Registration (new students only, paid once) | All levels | BD 200 |
Discounts
Three ways to save — the higher discount supersedes the lower, and discounts cannot be combined.
Pay yearly — 3% off
Settle the full year in advance and receive 3% off total tuition — from BD 31.200 (KG) up to BD 46.500 (Grade 6).
Pay termly — 5% off the last term
Pay term by term and receive 5% off the third-term instalment — from BD 15.600 (KG) up to BD 23.250 (Grade 6).
Siblings — 5% each
5% off tuition for every sibling from the second child onwards. The eldest enrolled child is not discounted.
First payment. Books fees and the September 2026 fees are due on or before 10 July 2026.
Monthly cadence. Each month's fee is due in a window from the 26th of the previous month to the 10th of that month (e.g. October fees: 26 Sept – 10 Oct), across ten monthly instalments. The school office confirms the payment timetable at registration.
Plan ahead
Fee calculator
Estimate the yearly cost for one child — discounts are applied automatically using the official rules.
BD 1,040 / year
Estimate only — the school office confirms the final amount at registration. The higher discount supersedes the lower; discounts cannot be combined.
Let's talk
Enquire or book a visit
Tell us a little about your family — then send your message straight to our admissions team by WhatsApp or email.
Make an enquiry
Have a question? We'd love to help.
Book a campus visit
Come and feel the AFS warmth for yourself.
Forms & downloads
Helpful documents
Download the official fee schedule below. Registration forms (English & Arabic), the school calendar and the parent handbook are available from the school office — or request them by message.
Questions?
Frequently asked questions
Children can join KG1 from 2 years and 9 months. To start, your child should be diaper-free. We now accept pupils right through to Grade 6.
The registration fee for new students is BD 200. It is non-refundable and is due when you fill in the registration form.
New students sit a friendly, age-appropriate entrance assessment so we can understand how best to support them. There's nothing to worry about and no special preparation needed — we keep it relaxed and playful.
Children learn English and Arabic side by side from their first days, with early exposure to French. See our Curriculum page for more.
We welcome enquiries year-round. Registration for 2026/2027 is open now, and places are limited — including in our new Grade 6 — so we encourage families to apply early. Make an enquiry to get started.
Paying the year in advance earns a 3% discount on tuition. Paying termly earns 5% off the last term instalment. Siblings receive a 5% discount each from the second child onwards (the eldest is not discounted). The higher discount applies; discounts cannot be combined. Try the fee calculator to see your total.
A valid copy of the student's passport and CPR, the birth certificate, the immunization record, four passport-size photographs, and a copy of the parents' Smart Card. For Grade 2 and above, also bring the previous school report, a withdrawal letter, and a certificate of good conduct. See the full checklist.
Books fees and September 2026 fees are due on or before 10 July 2026. After that, each month's fee is due in a window from the 26th of the previous month to the 10th of that month, across ten monthly instalments — or choose the termly or yearly plans and their discounts. The school office confirms the exact timetable at registration. See the fee schedule for full details.