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First Step Nursery Bahrain

Bahrain, Isa Town

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, English
Fees BHD 855
Ages 1 - 4 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Arabic, English
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative
Stages Preschool
Introduction

First Steps Nursery Bahrain provides early childhood education for children aged 1 to 4 across three levels: Pre-Nursery (1-2), Nursery 1 (2-3) and Nursery 2 (3-4). Instruction is in Arabic and English. The program focuses on social development, early literacy and numeracy, language skills, and knowledge of the world through a themed curriculum. The setting includes large, shaded play areas, a library, and a dining room where meals are prepared to order. Outdoor spaces are CCTV monitored and divided to allow safe, small-group play. The campus is located in Isa Town at Villa 3697, Road 909, Block 809.

A'ali, Bahrain

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The Essentials

First Step Nursery Bahrain has instruction in Arabic, English.

Location
First Step Nursery Bahrain is located in Isa Town, Bahrain. The address is Villa 3697, Road 909, Block 809. The campus sits in a residential area with access to local roads and nearby amenities.

Stages
The school provides three nursery levels: Pre-Nursery (ages 1-2), Nursery 1 (ages 2-3), and Nursery 2 (ages 3-4).

Type
Private early-years nursery. The program is bilingual, delivered in Arabic and English.

Additional learning support
No published information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions. Parents can inquire directly for SEN support arrangements.

Country affiliation
No published country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
No published religious affiliation.

School day structure
Nursery operates Sunday to Thursday, with a day from 07:00 to 14:00.

Bus service
No bus service is listed on the site.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at First Step Nursery Bahrain ranges from BHD 855 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- Registration fee (payable on registration): BHD 175.
- Book fee for Nursery 2 (payable on registration): BHD 22.

Tuition fees (term and annual)

- Term 1 tuition (payable by 15 August): BHD 285.
- Term 2 tuition (payable by 15 November): BHD 285.
- Term 3 tuition (payable by 15 February): BHD 285.
- Total tuition per academic year (three terms): BHD 855 (BHD 285 x 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term payment due dates: Term 1 due by 15 August; Term 2 due by 15 November; Term 3 due by 15 February.
- Fees are payable by term and must be paid by the stated due date on the fee schedule.
- Fees are payable by cheque, cash, or BenefitPay.
- Monthly or part payments are not accepted.
- Post-dated cheques are not accepted.
- Fees not paid by the due date may result in the child's place being reallocated.
- Fees are due for the entire term regardless of absences or holidays.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and fees

- Book fee for Nursery 2: BHD 22 (payable on registration).
- No separate uniform, activity, or additional term-by-term fees are listed on the published fee schedule.

Refund information

- The registration fee is a one-time payment to register at the nursery and is non-refundable.
- No other specific refund or cancellation refunds are detailed on the published fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: cheque, cash, BenefitPay.

Notes on the available published schedule

- The posted fee schedule is labeled for the School Year 2021 to 2022 and lists the items and due dates above; no later fee schedule or additional fee breakdown by multiple age groups is published on the public fee page.
Academics

First Step Nursery Bahrain teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 1 to 4.

Curriculum
First Step Nursery Bahrain offers a three-stage early years program comprising Pre-Nursery (age 1-2), Nursery 1 (age 2-3), and Nursery 2 (age 3-4). The curriculum emphasizes social development and physical skills in Pre-Nursery, with early language exposure through stories, rhymes, and play; by Nursery 1, children engage in more detailed activities, continue potty training, and explore counting, colours, and literacy within a themed programme. Nursery 2 provides a more advanced themed curriculum with added focus on language and mathematics, plus creative and scientific activities, with each child assessed individually and encouraged to progress at their own pace. The program is taught in both Arabic and English, supporting bilingual development. Assessments are described as individualized, focusing on developing capabilities rather than external qualifications; there is no published offering of formal external qualifications for these year groups. The school is located in Isa Town, Bahrain.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquire and arrange a tour. Contact the nursery by phone or visit to arrange a tour of the facilities; a staff member will show you around. The visit offers an opportunity to ask questions about the program, daily routine, and safety practices. The nursery is located in Isa Town at Villa 3697, Road 909, Block 809, which helps with planning your visit.

2. Prepare and submit registration documents. A registration form must be completed (download from the site or collected in person). Four passport photos of the child are required. Copies of CPR for the father and mother, as well as CPR for the child, are required, along with the child's birth certificate.

3. Submit forms and pay registration. Submit the completed registration form and the required documents. The registration fee is BD 175 and is payable at registration. Payments can be made by cheque, cash, or benefit pay; the policy prohibits monthly payments and post-dated cheques.

Scholarships
No scholarships information is published on the site. The available pages describe the admissions process and the fee structure but do not indicate any scholarship offerings.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool system in the admissions materials. The process described emphasizes direct registration with a registration form and required documents, followed by payment of registration and term fees.
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