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Talent International School has instruction in English.
Location
Talent International School operates two Bahrain campuses: Manama (Salihiya) and Riffa. The Manama branch is located in Salihiya, Manama, and the Riffa branch sits in Road No. 2506, Riffa. Both campuses are connected to Bahrain's road network, and the school provides separate contact details for each campus.
Stages
The school offers Day Care, Foundation Stage (Pre-Nursery, Nursery, KG1), Elementary (KG2–Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), High School (Grades 9–12) and university preparation. The Foundation Stage leads into Cambridge curriculum from KG2 onward, followed by IGCSE/AS/A‑Levels in the upper grades. The structure supports a full progression from early years through to pre-university study.
Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school with campuses in Manama and Riffa.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Public sources indicate about 400 students across around 15 nationalities; the most represented nationalities and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly disclosed.
Additional learning support
A Learning Support page exists in the site navigation, but published details on specific SEN provisions or facilities are not disclosed on publicly accessible pages. The Parents/Students Handbook provides general policy information rather than explicit SEN supports.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated. The curriculum includes the English National Curriculum and Cambridge International exam boards (UK-linked frameworks).
Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation stated. Islamic Education is included as a curriculum subject alongside Arabic.
School day structure
The school day runs from 7:30 AM for Day Care and KG1, up to 2:00 PM for KG2 and above; during Ramadan the day ends at 1:30 PM. The school is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.
Bus service
Transportation is provided through an independent transport company; arrangements are made by the school office.
Fees
Annual tuition at Talent International School ranges from BHD 1,370 to BHD 2,994 for 2026/27.
Application and entry fees
- Application form: BD 10. - New-student registration fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): BD 160. - Entrance / placement test fee (payable on submission of application): BD 40.
Tuition fees — per term and annual totals, by year group
Tuition is shown as three term amounts (Term One, Term Two, Term Three) with the corresponding annual tuition (sum of terms). Annual tuition is listed in the fees schedule; term amounts are shown separately in the same schedule as follows:
- Day care (3 months to 2 years) - Term 1: BD 450 • Term 2: BD 450 • Term 3: BD 450 - Annual tuition: BD 1,350.
- Pre‑Nursery - Term 1: BD 450 • Term 2: BD 450 • Term 3: BD 450 - Annual tuition: BD 1,350.
- Nursery - Term 1: BD 450 • Term 2: BD 450 • Term 3: BD 450 - Annual tuition: BD 1,350.
- KG1 - Term 1: BD 515 • Term 2: BD 510 • Term 3: BD 510 - Annual tuition: BD 1,535.
- KG2 - Term 1: BD 524 • Term 2: BD 522 • Term 3: BD 522 - Annual tuition: BD 1,568.
- Grade 1 - Term 1: BD 524 • Term 2: BD 522 • Term 3: BD 522 - Annual tuition: BD 1,568.
- Grade 2 - Term 1: BD 524 • Term 2: BD 522 • Term 3: BD 522 - Annual tuition: BD 1,568.
- Grade 3 - Term 1: BD 524 • Term 2: BD 522 • Term 3: BD 522 - Annual tuition: BD 1,568.
- Grade 4 - Term 1: BD 524 • Term 2: BD 522 • Term 3: BD 522 - Annual tuition: BD 1,568.
- Grade 5 - Term 1: BD 524 • Term 2: BD 522 • Term 3: BD 522 - Annual tuition: BD 1,568.
- Grade 6 - Term 1: BD 634 • Term 2: BD 632 • Term 3: BD 632 - Annual tuition: BD 1,898.
- Grade 7 - Term 1: BD 682 • Term 2: BD 682 • Term 3: BD 682 - Annual tuition: BD 2,046.
- Grade 8 - Term 1: BD 682 • Term 2: BD 682 • Term 3: BD 682 - Annual tuition: BD 2,046.
- Grade 9 - Term 1: BD 754 • Term 2: BD 753 • Term 3: BD 753 - Annual tuition: BD 2,260.
- Grade 10 - Term 1: BD 825 • Term 2: BD 825 • Term 3: BD 825 - Annual tuition: BD 2,475.
- Grade 11 - Term 1: BD 902 • Term 2: BD 902 • Term 3: BD 902 - Annual tuition: BD 2,706.
- Grade 12 - Term 1: BD 968 • Term 2: BD 968 • Term 3: BD 968 - Annual tuition: BD 2,904.
Books, technology and other recurring / ancillary fees
- Books: books must be purchased as a complete pack and paid upfront. Annual book charges by age/grade group in the published schedule are generally grouped as: - KG2 to Grade 5: BD 50 (annual). - Grade 6 to Grade 8: BD 70 (annual). - Grade 9 to Grade 12: BD 90 (annual).
- Technology fee (annual): BD 20 for the earliest groups (Day care through KG1) as shown in the published schedule; technology/book charges for other groups are shown in the fees schedule.
- School trips: BD 90 (per student, annual item noted in the schedule).
- After‑school activity (Day Care through KG2): BD 45 per term (optional).
- Transportation: service is available on request; specific route charges are arranged separately.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is shown and invoiced by term (three terms). Books are purchased as a pack and paid upfront. Entrance/assessment and registration fees are payable on application/enrolment. The published fee schedule lists term amounts and the annual total for each year group.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed in the school fee schedule and no boarding fees are published for this school; fees published are for day provision only.
Other costs or charges
- Uniform: the school requires a uniform; a uniform charge is not detailed in the published fee document. - Special subject or elective charges: some subjects or selections may carry additional costs depending on subject choice (these are shown as "depends on subject selection" in the schedule). - Any additional extracurricular or optional activities beyond the listed after‑school activity may carry separate fees; the schedule lists trips and after‑school activity charges explicitly.
Refund information
- The new‑student registration fee (BD 160) is explicitly non‑refundable. The published fee schedule does not provide a general tuition refund policy in the fee document.
Fee payment options
- The published fee document does not specify the accepted payment methods. Fees are presented by term and by item in the schedule; parents arrange payment through the school finance/admissions office according to the school's payment procedures. Typical payment methods used by schools in the region include bank transfer, card payment and in‑office payment, but specific accepted methods are to be coordinated with the school's finance office.
Notes and important points
- Books must be bought as a full pack and paid upfront. Registration and assessment fees are payable at application/enrolment; registration is non‑refundable. Trips and after‑school activity have separate charges. Transportation is optional and priced separately.
Academics
Talent International School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
Talent International School delivers the English National Curriculum with a Cambridge pathway across its divisions. The Foundation Stage covers Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and KG1, with KG2 onward beginning elementary subjects and using Jolly Phonics for literacy. The Elementary School (KG2–Grade 5) offers English, Reading, Maths, Science, Arabic, Islamic Education, Citizenship, Art, Computing, Geography, History, French, Physical Education and Music, and introduces the Cambridge curriculum with Abacus-based mental math. The Middle School (Grades 6–8) leads toward IGCSE and beyond, while High School (Grades 9–12) offers IGCSE/O-levels in 9–10, AS levels in 11, and A-Levels in 12, with university preparation through A-level options. Assessments occur mid-term and end-of-term, plus progress tests and parent-teacher meetings, in line with UK Department for Education criteria.
Exam Results
Not publicly available
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Curriculum page shows a Learning Support option, indicating some form of student support within the school's academic framework. The English National Curriculum is offered, and the Foundation Stage includes Pre-Nursery, Nursery and KG1, with a Jolly Phonics program used for early literacy. No explicit SEL programs, staff roles, or wellbeing initiatives are described on publicly accessible pages. Therefore, a detailed overview of SEL provision cannot be confirmed from public sources. The school does not publicly disclose specifics beyond the existence of Learning Support.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support is indicated on the Curriculum page as part of the school's offerings, suggesting SEN-related support. No public details specify which kinds of Special Educational Needs are supported, nor whether the institution is a specialist SEN provider. No explicit list of SEN categories or staff qualifications is published on accessible pages. Consequently, a full SEN provision overview cannot be confirmed from public sources. The school does not publicly disclose detailed SEN staffing or facilities.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English National Curriculum is offered to students at the school. The Foundation Stage includes Pre-Nursery, Nursery and KG1, with Jolly Phonics used for early literacy. Public pages do not describe any dedicated EAL program, staff, or interventions for students needing English language support. Based on available information, there is no explicit EAL provision published beyond the English-language curriculum.
Mental Wellbeing
Public pages do not disclose a dedicated mental wellbeing program or staff. There is no published information about counseling services, wellbeing curricula, or mental health initiatives. The only referenced support appears to be Learning Support as part of academics. Therefore, mental wellbeing provisions cannot be confirmed from public sources.
Safeguarding
Public pages do not disclose safeguarding policies or procedures. No details are published about safeguarding training for staff, child protection policies, or reporting mechanisms. The lack of published safeguarding information means a full safeguarding overview cannot be confirmed from public sources.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. Application and registration: Complete an application form and pay BD 10; pay a non-refundable registration fee of BD 150.000. Provide the following documents: two years previous school reports; copy of the student's birth certificate; copy of the student's passport; copy of the student's CPR; behavior conduct certificate from the previous school; immunization report. Step 2. Entrance test: Children joining Pre–Nursery, Nursery, KG1, and KG2 have an oral assessment. Children joining Grade 1 and above take written tests in English and Mathematics, which must be passed to enter the school. The entrance exam fee is BD 40.000, payable on submission of the application. Step 3. School hours: Sunday to Thursday, Day Care - KG1 07:30 AM - 01:00 PM; Activity class 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM; KG2 and above 07:30 AM to 02:00 PM. In Ramadan, the school day ends at 1:30 PM. The school is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Step 4. Downloads: The School Fees Structure is available for download and the Academic Calendar is available for download.
