Admission Procedure

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 31st December of the current year for admission to LKG.

  • The child will have completed the age of 6 by 31st December of the current year for admission to Grade 1.

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 interview from the school office.

Step 3

Complete the online admission application form

Successful applicants need to submit an online application form.

For new students with siblings at ASB
If you have a child currently studying at The Asian School, Please read the instructional document AND LOGIN to the Parent Portal
For new students with no siblings at ASB
If you are applying to The Asian School for the first time OR DO NOT have a child currently studying at The Asian School, please read the instructional document AND Login to the Admission Portal

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 outlined in the Fee Structure to confirm the admission.

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

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 online admission application form

Successful applicants need to submit an online application form.

For new students with siblings at ASB
If you have a child currently studying at The Asian School, Please read the instructional document AND LOGIN to the Parent Portal
For new students with no siblings at ASB
If you are applying to The Asian School for the first time OR DO NOT have a child currently studying at The Asian School, please read the instructional document AND Login to the Admission Portal

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 outlined in the Fee Structure.

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