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The Asian School has 4,600 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
The Asian School is located in Tubli, Kingdom of Bahrain, along Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway. The physical address is 263, Avenue 13, Block 701, Tubli, Kingdom of Bahrain, and the mailing address is The Asian School, P.O. Box 1143, Manama. The campus covers about 10.75 acres and includes facilities such as the Dr. Abdul Kalam Memorial Auditorium. The school sits on a major corridor and is easily reachable from surrounding residential areas.
Stages
The school serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Kindergarten includes Lower KG and Higher KG, followed by Primary (Grades 1–5), Middle (Grades 6–8), Secondary (Grades 9–10), and Senior Secondary (Grades 11–12). The curriculum is CBSE-directed and structured to progress students through these levels.
Type
The Asian School is a secular co-educational institution. It operates as a CBSE-affiliated school (no boarding facilities are indicated).
Pupil Nationality Mix
The Asian School serves around 4,600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. A public breakdown of nationalities or local-to-international ratios is not disclosed by the school.
Additional learning support
The school provides student welfare services including on-site counseling and wellness resources. There are dedicated counseling rooms, on-site nursing care (two clinics and registered nurses), and a wellness program as part of the support framework.
Country affiliation
The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India.
Religious affiliation
The school is secular and has no religious affiliation.
School day structure
School timings are commonly 7:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The school notes five working days for Kindergarten and Grades 1–8, with Friday and Saturday as holidays. Parents are asked to drop off students before 7:30 a.m.; late arrivals may not attend that day.
Bus service
The Asian School provides transport via contracted external bus services. Routes, stops, and bus numbers are determined at the start of each academic year; separate bus badges are issued for students traveling by bus. If a parent needs to collect a student early, pickup must occur before 12:30 p.m. and with prior notification. The school maintains a transport department to oversee routes, stops, timings, and safety.
Fees
Annual tuition at The Asian School ranges from BHD 418 to BHD 905 for 2026/27.
Admission and One‑time Fees - Admission Fee: BD 48 (payable once at the time of admission). - Refundable deposit: BD 30 (interest‑free; refunded when the child leaves after clearing all outstanding dues).
Annual Fees and Structure - Annual Fee: payable once at the beginning of every academic year. Amounts by year group: - LKG to Grade 6: BD 18 per year. - Grades 7 & 8: BD 36 per year. - Grades 9 & 10: BD 48 per year. - Grades 11 & 12: BD 75 per year. - Note: Admission and Annual Fees are not applicable to Grade 10 students of The Asian School who join Grade 11.
Tuition Fees (billing basis and amounts) - Tuition is billed monthly and is payable before the 10th of every month for 10 months each academic year (monthly billing is the primary billing structure; term‑based charges are not published). - Monthly tuition amounts by year group: - LKG to Grade 6: BD 39.600 per month. (Equivalent annual tuition = BD 39.600 × 10 = BD 396.000). - Grades 7 & 8: BD 39.600 per month. (Equivalent annual tuition = BD 396.000). - Grades 9 & 10: BD 39.600 per month. (Equivalent annual tuition = BD 396.000). - Grades 11 & 12: BD 82.500 per month. (Equivalent annual tuition = BD 82.500 × 10 = BD 825.000). - Optional Computer Science charge: BD 5 per month where applicable.
Transport Fees - Transport is optional and payable monthly if the school transport facility is used. Transport fee: BD 18 per month for all year groups. (Equivalent annual transport = BD 18 × 10 = BD 180).
Typical amounts payable at the start of the year or at admission (examples) - In the first month of the academic year the Annual Fee, the first month's Tuition Fee and the first month's Transport Fee (if availed) must be paid; at admission the Admission Fee and the refundable deposit are also payable. Example initial payments (Admission + Annual + first month tuition + first month transport + refundable deposit): - LKG–Grade 6: BD 153.600 (BD 48 + BD 18 + BD 39.600 + BD 18 + BD 30). - Grades 7–8: BD 171.600 (BD 48 + BD 36 + BD 39.600 + BD 18 + BD 30). - Grades 9–10: BD 183.600 (BD 48 + BD 48 + BD 39.600 + BD 18 + BD 30). - Grades 11–12: BD 253.500 (BD 48 + BD 75 + BD 82.500 + BD 18 + BD 30).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency: Tuition and transport are billed monthly for 10 months; the Annual Fee is billed once at the start of the academic year. Parents must pay monthly fees on or before the 10th of each month. - In the first month of the academic year the Annual Fee, Tuition Fee and Transport Fee must be paid. Thereafter tuition and transport are due monthly on or before the 10th. Fees for the month of March for Grades 8–12 should be paid along with February fees. - If fees are not paid for a period of two months the student's name will be struck off the register; if re‑admission is granted a re‑admission fee of BD 5 will be charged and all pending dues plus fees for the month of re‑admission must be paid. Part payments are not accepted. - Students withdrawn during a term are required to pay full fees for the remainder of that term. No reduction or refund of fees will be made for holidays, leave, or absence for any reason. Fees once collected will not be refunded under any circumstances. (The refundable deposit is returned when the child leaves after clearance of dues.)
Other costs and incidental fees - Computer Science (optional): BD 5 per month. - Cost of books and other stationery are not included in the listed fees and must be arranged and paid separately. No specific uniform fee is listed in the fee schedule. - Re‑admission charge where applicable: BD 5. Additional administrative charges for certain re‑admissions or specific cases are stated in the fee guidelines.
Refund policy - The refundable deposit of BD 30 is returned when the student leaves the school after clearing all outstanding dues. All other fees once collected will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Accepted payment methods and receipts - Payments accepted: cash at the school office (during office hours) or via the school's approved third‑party vendors (Noono Exchange Company (NEC) and Bahrain Finance Company (BFC)) using their online apps; a receipt must be obtained for every payment. Crossed cheques drawn in favor of 'The Asian School' are accepted; post‑dated cheques are not accepted. Credit/debit cards and unapproved app payments will not be accepted.
Important enforcement and administrative points - The result of examinations or issuance of original/duplicate certificates will not be released until all pending dues are cleared. Parents are requested not to send fees with small children; the school is not responsible for any loss if fees are sent with students. In the event of admission during the session, the full admission fee and all other fees are charged.
Academics
The Asian School teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
The Asian School Bahrain follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, with AISSE for Grade 10 and AISSCE for Grade 12; CBSE syllabus details are linked within the curriculum section. The academic year is divided into three terms: First Term (April–June), Second Term (September–December), and Third Term (January–March). Kindergarten uses a play‑based approach to develop early literacy, numeracy, and psychosocial skills, offering English, rhymes, storytelling, mathematics, general knowledge, art & craft, and games. Primary (Grades 1–5) covers English as the primary language, a second language (Hindi/Arabic), mathematics, environmental studies, Bahrain geography, computer science, general knowledge, art, games/physical education, and moral science or Islamic studies as applicable. Middle (Grades 6–8) adds a third language (French/Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada) and uses continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE); Secondary (Grades 9–10) aligns with AISSE under CBSE guidelines, and Senior Secondary (Grades 11–12) offers streams in Humanities (HMK/HPE), Commerce (CMT/CMK/CPE), and Science (SMB/SMC/SME/SBP/SBPE) with defined eligibility and pathways. Promotion and assessment include co-scholastic and discipline components, with attendance and grade/subject requirements guiding progression to the next year.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL at The Asian School is supported through a holistic approach that includes weekly yoga integrated into the Class IX–X curriculum and a student counseling service as part of the Discipline framework, with Counseling provided to students who indulge in indiscipline and a designated Wellness Team available to support students.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Public Disclosure does not specify a dedicated SEN department or a list of specific Special Educational Needs the school can support; it does identify Wellness Teachers for student wellbeing and safeguarding structures, but does not publish detailed SEN provisions.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The curriculum indicates English as the primary language of instruction across grade levels, with English listed as the Primary Language and other languages offered (Hindi/Arabic as Second Language; French/Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada as Third Language), with no explicit separate EAL program described.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by the Wellness Team (Ms. Sharon Mathew and Ms. Deena Nithin) and through a Yoga program described as contributing to emotional development and overall wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is addressed through a Sexual Harassment Committee, a Grievance/Redressal Officer, and clearly listed safeguarding contact points for reporting concerns.
Admissions
Admissions
The Asian School is a private, secular, co-educational institution in Bahrain that was officially opened on May 11, 1983 with approval from the Ministry of Education. It was upgraded to the secondary level in July 1992 and to the senior secondary level in December 2016. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, and serves Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is rated 2-Good by the Bahrain Quality Assurance (BQA). The campus sits on 10.75 acres in Tubli, featuring about 140 classrooms, a 2000 sqm Dr. Abdul Kalam Memorial Auditorium, a regulation-size football ground, and international-standard basketball and tennis facilities. The Asian School has graduated multiple CBSE cohorts with strong results.
Scholarships
The school offers scholarships as part of its senior secondary program.
FAQs
What curriculum does The Asian School follow?
The Asian School Bahrain follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, with AISSE for Grade 10 and AISSCE for Grade 12; CBSE syllabus details are linked within the curriculum section. The academic year is divided into three terms: First Term (April–June), Second Term (September
What age range does The Asian School serve?
The Asian School serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 418 to 905.
How many students attend The Asian School?
Approximately 4600 students.
Where is The Asian School located?
The Asian School is located in Tubli, Kingdom of Bahrain, along Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway. The physical address is 263, Avenue 13, Block 701, Tubli, Kingdom of Bahrain, and the mailing address is The Asian School, P.O. Box 1143, Manama. The campu
Does The Asian School have a religious affiliation?
The school is secular and has no religious affiliation.
Does The Asian School offer learning support?
The Public Disclosure does not specify a dedicated SEN department or a list of specific Special Educational Needs the school can support; it does identify Wellness Teachers for student wellbeing and safeguarding structures, but does not publish detailed SEN provisions.
What languages are used for instruction?
English is the primary language of instruction. Hindi and Arabic are offered as second languages. French, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada are offered as third languages in the middle grades. In secondary, Hindi, French, Malayalam, and Arabic are available as second language options, and senior seconda
What is the admissions process?
The Asian School is a private, secular, co-educational institution in Bahrain that was officially opened on May 11, 1983 with approval from the Ministry of Education. It was upgraded to the secondary level in July 1992 and to the senior secondary level in December 2016. The school is affiliated to t
What facilities does The Asian School have?
The Asian School Bahrain sits on a 10.75-acre campus. The main building contains 133 air-conditioned classrooms, including smart classrooms with interactive projectors. The library houses over 11,634 volumes and 1,571 reference books, with subscriptions to two newspapers, 50 magazines, and 3 periodi
What extracurricular activities are available?
Music is taught in a dedicated Music Room, and the School Band, established in 1992, performs at school events and at external venues. The arts program includes painting and drawing, with competitions such as Big Canvas and Palette to showcase student creativity.
When was The Asian School established?
The Asian School was established in 1983.
Is The Asian School accredited?
CBSE affiliation (Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi); Bahrain Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA) rating: 2-GOOD
What is the school community like?
The Asian School serves around 4,600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 on a 10.75-acre Tubli campus. The school emphasizes celebrating culture and talent, as reflected in its branding and activit
