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Riffa Views International School

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BHD 3,600 - 9,200
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum

Riffa Views, Building 407, Road 4303 Block 943, Bahrain

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The Essentials

Riffa Views International School has 400 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
RVIS is located at Building 407, Road 4303, Block Al Mazrowiah 943, in Riffa, Kingdom of Bahrain. It sits in the Riffa Views area within the Southern Governorate, with road access linking to central Manama. The campus mail address is P.O. Box 3050, Bahrain. Public transport in Bahrain serves Riffa via the national bus network and local routes.

Stages
RVIS provides Early Childhood through High School. The school uses IB across Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for the secondary years, alongside an American standard bilingual education with optional IB Curriculum.

Type
RVIS is a co-educational, day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
RVIS represents about 37 nationalities; around 40% of students are Bahraini and 60% are international, with total enrollment in the low hundreds to around 400 students depending on year.

Additional learning support
A dedicated Student Support Services team supports students with pastoral care, counseling, mental health, and targeted academic support. The team includes a Head of Pastoral Care, School Counselors, a School Psychologist, and Learning Support Teachers.

Country affiliation
RVIS operates in Bahrain and is Bahrain-based; it follows an American Standard Bilingual Education with optional IB Curriculum, and its public accreditation reflects its Bahrain location.

Religious affiliation
RVIS follows the Bahrain Ministry of Education Islamic Studies curriculum for Muslim students; there is no separate religious affiliation publicly stated by the school.

School day structure
The school operates Sunday to Thursday. Typical daily hours are around the morning start and afternoon finish, with Thursdays sometimes operating on a shortened day for certain grades.

Bus service
Public bus services in Bahrain are run by the Bahrain Public Transport Company and connect Riffa with Manama and other towns; families can arrange transport through the admissions process. In the past, RVIS has facilitated transport arrangements for students living outside Bahrain (e.g., a Saudi-based shuttle for cross-border families).
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Fees

Annual tuition at Riffa Views International School ranges from BHD 3,600 to BHD 9,200 for 2026/27.

Application and admissions fees
- Admissions Fee: BHD 100, payable at the time of application. This fee is non-refundable.
- One-time Capital Fee: BHD 500, payable upon completion of admission and evaluation. This fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Technology Fee: BHD 200 per academic year, payable at admission for new students or at re-enrolment for returning students. This fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Device Deposit: Refundable deposit of BHD 100 for borrowing a school-issued laptop/device; refundable on return in good condition.
- Grade 12 Graduation Fee: BHD 350 payable in the first quarter of Grade 12.

Tuition fees (per semester and annual) — by year group
- Nursery – Pre-K: BHD 1,800 per semester; BHD 3,600 per year.
- Kindergarten – Grade 2: BHD 2,450 per semester; BHD 4,900 per year.
- Grades 3 – 5: BHD 2,900 per semester; BHD 5,800 per year.
- Grades 6 – 8: BHD 3,450 per semester; BHD 6,900 per year.
- Grades 9 – 10: BHD 4,050 per semester; BHD 8,100 per year.
- Grades 11 – 12: BHD 4,600 per semester; BHD 9,200 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition invoices are issued semi-annually and are billed in Bahraini Dinars.
- Invoice due dates: Semester 1 invoices are due on June 1; Semester 2 invoices are due on January 15.
- Discount for full-year payment: A 2% discount applies if the full year's tuition is paid by June 1 (discount applies to tuition only).
- Family incentive: A 10% discount applies to the tuition fee from the third child and 15% for each subsequent child from the same immediate family (conditions apply).
- New-student reservation deposit: For new students enrolled prior to April 1, a 10% non-refundable deposit of tuition is required to reserve a seat. Students enrolled after April 1 must pay full semester tuition on admission.
- The school may require payment of tuition in full at application where deemed appropriate.
- Late-admission and prorating: Tuition for late entry is prorated on an academic quarter basis. If a student begins in a quarter they are charged the quarter rate: Quarter I = 100% of annual tuition; Quarter II = 75%; Quarter III = 50%; Quarter IV = 25%. If a student attends even one day of a quarter, there is no rebate for that quarter.
- Non-payment: The school reserves the right to suspend enrolment, deny re-registration, withhold student records, and pursue legal action for recovery of outstanding fees.

Other costs and optional charges
- Uniforms: School uniform costs are not covered by tuition.
- Transport: Bus/transportation is not included in tuition and is charged separately.
- Meals: Lunch is not included; students may bring lunch or purchase food from the school cafeteria.
- Extra-curricular or trip costs: These are not included in tuition and are charged separately when applicable. (General statement consistent with fees policy.)

Refunds, withdrawal and re-enrolment rules
- Automatic re-enrolment: Students are automatically re-enrolled for the following academic year unless written notification of withdrawal is received by April 1.
- Withdrawal processing fee: A non-refundable BD 50 withdrawal fee is charged for processing withdrawal documents.
- Late withdrawal penalty: If withdrawal notification is received after April 1, parents will be charged 50% of the first semester's tuition; this amount must be settled before withdrawal paperwork or student records are released.
- Refunds for early withdrawal: If a student withdraws during the first semester, second-semester tuition may be reimbursable only if all three conditions are met: written notice to the Head of School at least 30 days before the second semester, the student is no longer residing in Bahrain, and the vacant seat is successfully filled; otherwise no reimbursement. For withdrawals during the second semester, second-semester tuition and other fees will not be reimbursed. Refund rules tied to specific dates: before April 1 of the previous school year 100% of tuition is refundable (excluding non-refundable fees); after April 1 the first-quarter tuition is charged; within two weeks prior to start of the academic year the first-semester tuition is charged; 30 days before the start of the second semester only the second-semester tuition is refundable.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: RVIS is a day school (boarding facilities: day), so no boarding fees apply.

Fee payment options
- Invoices are issued in Bahraini Dinars and an Online Payment portal is provided via the school's quick links. The published tuition schedule does not specify the full list of accepted payment instruments (for example, exactly which credit cards or bank-transfer details are accepted). Parents should use the school's online payment portal or contact the school's accounts/admissions office for the specific payment methods and bank remittance instructions.
Academics

Riffa Views International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Riffa Views International School delivers an IB World School curriculum from Early Childhood through High School. The Primary Years Program (PYP) supports early learners with inquiry-based, cross-curricular learning, while the Middle Years Program (MYP) extends the IB framework for ages 11 to 16 with an interdisciplinary approach. The High School offers three graduation pathways, including the IB Diploma Program (taught in English), which RVIS has offered since the 2014–15 school year. The Arabic program supports native and non-native speakers and aligns with IB Arabic A and B tracks to support bilingual diplomas. RVIS supplements IB with Extended Learning Time, Careers Education and Guidance, and hands-on learning such as STEAM, MISTI, and Innovation Day to develop inquiry, digital literacy, and college readiness.
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Admissions

Admissions
Stage 1: Initial Application Submission. Applicants must submit academic transcripts (middle and high school: stamped original transcripts for the past three years; Early Years (age 6+) must provide at least one year of transcripts), attendance and behavior reports (including number of days present and absent and reasons for absences), completed application form, proof of payment (Receipt of BHD 100), CAT 4 test results, and interview result, if applicable. Stage 2: Assessment Process. Early Childhood applicants complete an interview assessment; Grade 1 and above applicants complete the CAT 4 assessment; feedback is obtained from an Academic Head or Principal to assess academic readiness and social fit within the school community. Stage 3: Admission Decision. Acceptance includes notification to parents; conditional acceptance requires a follow-up meeting to set terms, review the process, and establish assessment points, with a minimum of two checkpoints; the school provides a welcome package for the student; the student's start date is added to the school portal; contact information is updated, and parents are added to relevant groups if applicable; primary and secondary administration are informed of the student's admission. Deferment allows families to reapply after six months. Denied means families cannot reapply. Declined triggers the school sending a survey to the family. The application is submitted online via OpenApply. Priority Admissions: Siblings of current students are given priority in the admission process.
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