SHAIKHA HESSA GIRLS SCHOOL
- OUTSTANDING ACCREDITED SCHOOL
About The School
Established in 2001, Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School (SHGS) holds a distinctive position in Bahrain’s education landscape as the first private, all-girls school in the Kingdom. The school offers an international academic pathway while remaining firmly grounded in Arabic and Islamic values, creating a learning environment that blends global outlook with national identity. SHGS is recognised by the Ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Bahrain and serves a culturally diverse school representing more than twenty-four nationalities.
Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School was established in 2001 as the first private, all girls’ school in Bahrain. SHGS provides an international curriculum with International General Secondary Education Certificate (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP). It celebrated the successful graduation of the fifth cohort since 2008.
SHGS offers high quality academic programs that promote leadership, with an emphasis on both value of integrating the latest in technology and the importance of multi-cultural understanding. SHGS is a National School with an international environment that emphasizes Arabic and Islamic values. We pride ourselves to have in our school community over twenty-four nationalities.
SHGS is recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is fully accredited (2007) by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, USA (MSA), is a full member (2011) of the Council of International Schools (CIS), and a candidate (2012) for full joint accreditation with CIS and MSA.
The school is authorized (2011) by the Edexcel for the International General Secondary Education Certificate (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) as an IB Diploma Awarding Institution (2007). SHGS is proud to be the first IB Diploma World School for Girls in Bahrain.
Shaikha Hessa Girls School believes that each girl is unique and that valuing the importance of oneself is critical in the pursuit of leading a fulfilling life. We are seriously devoted to bringing our students the best education in Bahrain.
We try to maintain a low teacher-student ratio, providing our teachers every incentive for continuous improvements, and growth development.
We aim to create a nurturing and supportive yet academically challenging environment that allows each student to reach her full potential.
Academically, SHGS delivers a structured progression across multiple curricula. In the early and middle years, students follow the Cambridge curriculum for core subjects (Grades 1–8), alongside the Ministry of Education national curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Studies, social studies, and citizenship.
At secondary level, students progress to Edexcel IGCSE (Grades 9–10), followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12).
The school is authorised by both Edexcel and the International Baccalaureate Organisation and is recognised as the first IB Diploma World School for Girls in Bahrain.
SHGS places emphasis on academic excellence, leadership development, and personal growth, supported by a low teacher–student ratio and continuous professional development for staff.
The purpose-built campus includes dedicated facilities for science, technology, arts, sports, and early years education, designed to support a nurturing yet academically challenging environment where each student is encouraged to reach her full potential.
Key Information At A Glance
Established
Year
2001
School
Location
Riffa
Educational
Curriculum
IB British Curriculum
All Girls School
Inspection
Rating
Outstanding
(MAR 2025)
Age
Groups
3 Years To 18 Years
School
Grades
Nursery - Year 12
Fees
Structure
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Why Parents May Consider Al Fajer Private School
From Our Perspective at Bahrain Schools Guide
Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School may appeal to families seeking a girls-only international school that combines strong academic pathways with cultural and values-based education. With a student strength of approx. 420 students, SHGS offers a balanced school size that supports personalised attention while maintaining academic breadth. The languages of instruction are English and Arabic, aligned with its international and national curriculum structure.
The school has been rated Outstanding, highlighting consistently high academic achievement, strong student wellbeing, and effective leadership. SHGS offers clear progression from Cambridge primary years through IGCSE and into the IB Diploma, making it suitable for families planning long-term academic continuity. Annual fees range positions the school as a mid-to-upper fee international school option within the girls’ education sector. Parents seeking an academically ambitious, values-led, all-girls environment may find SHGS well worth including in their shortlist
Admission Enquiries At Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School
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Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School announces that the school will be open to receive Nursery -Grade 11 registration enquiries every Saturday through the summer from 8:00 am – 1 pm. Note we have limited places in some grade levels. The Registrar can be reached by phone on Saturdays on 17756111
CONTACT INFORMATION & DETAILS
- Shaikha Hessa Girls School
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Address : Building 1535, Road 4226, Block 942, West Riffa,
Kingdom of Bahrain - Tel Landline : +973 17756111
- Website : www.shgs.edu.bh
- Working Hours : Sunday To Thursday
- Timings : 7.00am - 2.00pm
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