Islamic International Schools in Bahrain
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in Bahrain
Islamic international schools in Bahrain typically blend an international syllabus - commonly British, American or the International Baccalaureate - with Arabic language and Islamic-education components required by the Bahraini authorities, so families should expect English-medium teaching alongside mandatory Arabic and Islamic lessons for Bahraini students. Many schools offer bilingual Arabic - English pathways or strengthened Arabic and Qur’an programmes for Muslim families while keeping internationally recognised assessments (IGCSE, A-levels, IB, or US-style credits) for senior years. Annual tuition sits in the low-to-mid thousands of Bahraini dinars for most schools, with fees rising for older year groups and separate charges for registration, transport and resources; schools usually publish term billing and deposit requirements. Admissions follow the international calendar (main intake in late August/early September with smaller January intakes), so relocating families should apply several months in advance, budget for deposits and possible waiting lists, and check each school’s approach to religious holidays and local regulations.
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At a glance 22 schools · avg fee BHD 3,032
- Schools listed
- 22
- Curricula
- 14
- Average annual fee
- BHD 3,032
- Fee range
- BHD 568 – 9,200
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (11 schools)
- Average school size
- 838 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School
- Oldest
- Pakistan School Bahrain (1968)