THE ASIAN SCHOOL BAHRAIN
TUITION FEES STRUCTURE
There are 4 types of fees payable and the details of each are outlined below:
- Admission Fee : Payable once at the time of admission only.
- Annual Fee : Payable once at the beginning of every Academic year.
- Tuition Fee : Payable monthly.
- Transport Fee: Payable monthly if school transport is availed
Academic Year Fees
| Grades | Admission Fee | Annual Fee | Tuition Fee | Transport Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LKG to Grade 6 | BD 48/- | BD 18/- | BD 39.600 | BD 15/- |
| Grades 7 & 8 | BD 48/- | BD 36/- | BD 39.600 | BD 15/- |
| Grades 9 & 10 | BD 48/- | BD 48/- | BD 39.600 | BD 15/- |
| Grades 11 & 12 | BD 48/-* | BD 75/-* | BD 82.500 | BD 15/- |
Computer Science (optional): BD 5/- per month
* Admission Fee & Annual Fee is not applicable to Grade 10 students of The Asian School who join Grade 11
REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
At the time of admission, an interest free refundable deposit of BD. 30/- has to be paid. This amount will be refunded when the child leaves the school after clearing all outstanding dues if any, to the school.
FEE PAYMENT GUIDELINES
- In the first month of every academic year, the Annual Fee, Tuition Fee and Transport Fee needs to be paid.
Thereafter, the Tuition Fee and the Transport Fee have to be paid on or before the 10th of every month. - If fees are not paid for a period of two months the defaulter’s name will be struck off from the school register hence making the student ineligible to attend classes. BD. 5/- will be charged if re-admission is granted. In such cases, all pending dues along with fees for the month of re-admission have to be paid.
- All payments are to be made at the school office between 7:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or via the school approved third party vendor and a receipt should be obtained. The school will not be responsible for any claim of payment without a proper receipt.
- Parents are requested to not send fees with small children. School authorities will not bear responsibility for loss of money sent through children and the parents alone will be fully responsible for any such loss.
- Contrary to this rule, if parents send the fees with their children, they must remit the exact amount at the counter and get a proper receipt. No money should be handed over to any employee of the School other than the cashier at the counter.
- Fees can be paid by a crossed cheque drawn in favor of “The Asian School”. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted. Credit / Debit cards and payment wallets will not be accepted.
- Students withdrawn during the term will be required to pay full fees for the remainder of the term.
- Fees for the month of March for Grades 8 to 12 students should be paid along with the February fees.
- In the case of an admission during the session, the full admission fee and all other fees will be charged.
- No reduction or refund of fees will be made on account of any holiday, leave or absence for any reason. Parents going on holiday with their children are required to pay tuition and transport fees in advance along with the leave application.
- Fees once collected will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- The result of the Half Yearly / Annual Examination will not be declared until all pending dues are cleared.
- Any original/duplicate Certificate will only be issued after all pending fees and other dues are cleared.
- Cost of books and other stationery are not included in the fees.
- Any original / duplicate Certificate will only be issued after all pending fees and other dues are cleared.
- Part payments will not be accepted.
- In the beginning of the new academic year, second term or third term, if any student remains absent
continuously for six days without a proper leave application, his/her name will be struck off from the school
register and if re-admission is granted, a re-admission fee of BD. 5/- will be charged.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Information
Before applying for admission, please make sure that …
- The child is currently residing in The Kingdom of Bahrain And has a valid CPR Number.
- The child will have completed the age of 4 by 31stDecember of the current year for admission to LKG.
- The child will have completed the age of 6 by 31stDecember of the current year for admission to Grade 1.
Before applying for admission, please make sure that …
- The student is currently residing in the Kingdom of Bahrain AND has a valid CPR Number.
- The student has studied in CBSE affiliated schools.
- The student’s academic performance is excellent (aggregate above 75%) for admission to Grades 2 to 9.
- The student meets the eligibility criteria given below for admission to Grade 11.
Stream & Combinations | Stream Code | Eligibility (% of Marks) |
Science (Mathematics & Biology) | SMB | Minimum of 75% in aggregate and in Science & Mathematics separately |
Science (Mathematics & Computer Sc. Or Engg. Graphics) | SMC & SME | Minimum of 75% in aggregate and in Science & Mathematics separately |
Science (Biology & Psychology Or Physical Education) | SBP & SBPE | Minimum of 70% in aggregate and in Science separately |
Commerce (Applied Mathematics) | CMT | Minimum of 65% in aggregate and in Mathematics separately |
Commerce (Marketing / Physical Education) | CMK & CPE | Minimum of 65% in aggregate and in Mathematics separately |
Humanities (Marketing / Physical Education) | HMK & HPE | Minimum of 60% in aggregate |
STEP-1
Collect a Prospectus for Admission from the school office
Availability of Prospectus and Application for Admission will be notified on the school website. Please produce the original CPR of the student at the school office for collecting the prospectus. The dates for submission of completed Application Forms will be mentioned in the prospectus. Completed application forms will be accepted ONLY on the mentioned dates.
Photocopies of the following documents must be attached with the completed Application Form.
- The child’s Passport (first and last pages)
- Front and back of the child’s CPR or CPR Smartcard Data
- The child’s Health/Immunization record issued by the Ministry of Health in Bahrain
- SC/ST/OBC certificate from a competent authority who is authorized by the Government of India to issue such a certificate (if applicable)
No other documents need to be submitted.
THE ORIGINAL PASSPORT AND CPR CARD HAVE TO BE PRODUCED FOR VERIFICATION AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.
STEP-2
A draw is conducted to select candidates
- Since the school receives more applications than there are available seats, a draw is conducted to select applicants.
- You will receive an acknowledgment receipt for the application along with a slip for the draw.
- Once the application has been verified, the date of the draw will be communicated. The slip for the draw needs to be deposited in appropriately marked boxes in the school.
- Applicants selected via the draw process will be intimated by the school.
- A list of successful applicants will also be displayed in the school on the appropriate day.
- If your child has been selected, please collect their call letter intimating dates for the Admission test and/or interviewfrom the school office.
STEP-3
Complete the admission application form
Successful applicants need to submit an application form.
STEP-4
Selected candidates will be interviewed and tested
LKG : There is no Admission Test for LKG but our Kindergarten teachers will conduct an informal interactive assessment to ensure that the child is ready for school. This is followed by an interview with a Panel comprising of the Principal and Vice Principal at the least. Both parents and the child must be present for the interview.
HKG and Grade 1 : Applicants seeking admission to HKG and Grade 1 will need to appear for an Admission Test and then attend an interview with the Panel on the same day. The decision of the Principal will be final with regard to all matters related to admission.
STEP-5
Pay fees to confirm admission
If a prospective student clears the Interview process, the parent needs to pay the full fees to confirm the admission.
STEP-1
Collect a Prospectus for Admission from the school office
Admission to Grades 2 and above does not happen at the same time as the lower grades. Please contact the school office to get exact dates. Please produce the original CPR of the student at the school office for collecting the prospectus. The dates for submission of completed Application Forms will be mentioned in the prospectus. Completed application forms will be accepted ONLY on the mentioned dates.
Photocopies of the following documents must be attached with the completed Application Form.
- The child’s Passport (first and last pages)
- Front and back of the child’s CPR or CPR Smartcard Data
- Current and previous years Progress Report/Mark Sheet showing performance in the examinations held at the previous school
- Transfer Certificate from the other school
- The child’s Health/Immunization record issued by the Ministry of Health in Bahrain.
- For admission to Grade 11, report card of Grade 10 Model Examination marks
- Character & Conduct certificates
- For admission to Grades 9 & 10, document showing student has passed the third language examination
- SC/ST/OBC certificate from a competent authority who is authorized by the Government of India to issue such a certificate (if applicable)
No other documents need to be submitted.
THE ORIGINAL PASSPORT AND CPR CARD HAVE TO BE PRODUCED FOR VERIFICATION AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.
A call letter intimating dates for an Admission test and interview will be given once document verification is completed.
STEP-2
Complete the admission application form
Successful applicants need to submit an application form.
STEP-3
Selected candidates will be interviewed and tested
Prospective students who pass in the Admission Test will then need to attend an interview with a panel comprising of the Principal, Vice Principal and Director at the least. Both parents and the child must be present for the interview. The decision of the Principal will be final with regard to all matters related to admission.
STEP-4
Pay fees and submit an Undertaking Letter to gain provisional admission
If a prospective student clears the Interview process, the parent needs to fill out and submit an Undertaking Letter (available from the school office) to gain Provisional Admission and pay the full fees.
STEP-5
Apply for Local Transfer Approval on the Bahrain e-GOVERNMENT portal
Once the fees are paid, the school will provide the parent with an Acceptance Letter which they need to upload, along with other required documents, to the Student School Transfer section on the Bahrain e-GOVERNMENT portal for Local Transfer Approval.
STEP-6
Submit Local Transfer Approval to the school to confirm admission
Finally, a copy of the Approval received from the Bahrain e-GOVERNMENT portal and the original attested TC needs to be submitted to the school to confirm admission.
Authentications required on the Transfer Certificate for students transferring from another school.
TRANSFER FROM SCHOOLS WITHIN THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN : Apply online through the bahrain.bh e-government portal to gain required permissions from the Ministry of Education (Directorate of Private Education).
TRANSFER FROM SCHOOLS WITHIN THE GCC : Transfer Certificate should be attested by the Higher Education Council / Ministry of Education of that country.
TRANSFER FROM SCHOOLS IN INDIA : Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
Students transferring from within the GCC and from India need to also do the following:
- Get an initial approval from the Directorate of Private Education
- Apply for an Equivalency Certificate at the Ministry of Education Examination Centre