Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School (ARKIS) is a bilingual school located in Salmabad, Bahrain, founded by the late Mr. Abdul Rahman Kanoo, a philanthropist, in 1997. Currently, there are around 2,200 students enrolled at ARKIS. It was the late Mr. Abdul Rahman Kanoo’s vision to provide quality, international and balanced education.
He wanted graduates to be responsible active citizens, empowered with knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of an ever changing world and contribute positively to the development of the community and nation. The school is accredited by the Council of International School (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) since 2013.
ARKIS is a certified Cambridge Examination Centre (CIE) from 2006 and Edexcel from 2013. The Cambridge curricula programmes are taught from KG to Grade 10, followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) and Certificate Program (IBCP) in Grades 11 and 12.
We are extremely proud of our Creativity Action Service (CAS) Programme which encourages students to participate in community service programs locally and internationally through fund raising campaigns.
ARKIS also implements a whole brain development program; Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) from KG2 to Grade 8.
The Abdul Rahman Kanoo Award Scholarship (AKAS) was established in 2010, to inspire students towards high academic and social achievement by granting them scholarships to study abroad in reputed universities and colleges.
The school’s philosophy revolves around nurturing every student’s potential and providing an inclusive environment where respect, responsibility, and innovation are key values. ARKIS prioritizes a holistic approach to education, integrating academic rigor with extracurricular activities and community involvement to shape well-rounded individuals prepared for the global stage.
Category | Private School |
Curriculum | British Curriculum, IGCSE curriculum, International Baccalaureate |
Address | Building No: 192, Road: 408, Block: 704, PO Box: 2512 ,Salmabad, Bahrain |
Governorate | Northern |
Telephone | +97317875055 |
Email address | [email protected] |
Website | https://arkis.edu.bh/ |
Ownership | Abdul Rahman Jassim Kanoo |
Accredited | Council of International School (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) |
Transportation | No |
Year of Establishment | 1997 |
Student Population | 2200 |
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We at ARKIS understand the importance of finding the best school for your children and we can help you make this decision an easy and positive experience.
For further information, please contact the Admissions Department by e-mail or phone (+973 17875055) or Whatsapp (+973 32223074).
Visit : https://arkis.edu.bh/admission/
Nursery, Grades 6,7,8,9,10,11 will open on 6th of January
KG1, KG2, Grades 1,2,3,4,5 will open on 2nd of February
Once an application is filled and the required documents are uploaded, the student will be called for an entrance exam. The admission team will provide a feedback approximately 3-5 days post entrance exam date.
Gates open at 7:10 am, dismissal time for schools are as per below:
Yes, we do have an after school club for an additional fee (For Preschool up to Grade 5)
We follow the MOE curriculum and provide Arabic classes every day. All Arab students should be enrolled in Arabic First Language, whereas, Non-Arab students can choose whether to be enrolled in Arabic Second Language or Arabic First Language.
Non-Arab parents who wish their child to be enrolled in Arabic First Language should sign on an undertaking letter and submit it to the admission department.
Visit : https://arkis.edu.bh/fqas/
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