Most popular international schools in Manama

Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School (ARKIS) is a private, co‑educational day school in Salmabad, Manama, Bahrain (Building 192, Road 408) serving Nursery through Grade 12 (early years to upper secondary). The school combines Cambridge programmes (including IGCSE in Grades 9–10) with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12 and describes itself as a bilingual school with English as the language of instruction and a strong provision in Arabic (Arabic First and Arabic Second pathways); the IB programme listing also shows Arabic and French options at diploma level. ARKIS sets out a preschool, elementary and secondary structure, using project‑based learning in Elementary and inquiry‑based approaches in Secondary, and offers student leadership, CAS and community service activities. The school publishes a campus tour and newsletters noting dedicated learning spaces and sports facilities (playing fields, basketball courts), science labs and specialist areas such as food/kitchen learning spaces.

Annual fees

BHD 1,171 – 2,934

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

New Millennium School (NMS) in Bahrain offers a structured and dynamic educational environment rooted in the Indian CBSE curriculum. Located in the central district of Bughazal, Manama, the school serves a diverse community of over 2,000 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. NMS is distinguished by its strong emphasis on STEM education and competitive academic readiness, boasting a specialized coaching program for entrance examinations like IIT-JEE and NEET. Beyond the classroom, the campus features excellent facilities including modern science laboratories, a dedicated auditorium, and extensive sports grounds. A unique highlight of the school is its signature Model United Nations (NMMUN) program, which is one of the largest student-led conferences in the region, fostering leadership and diplomacy skills. Rated "Outstanding" by the local quality assurance authority (BQA), NMS provides a supportive day-school setting where students are encouraged to excel both intellectually and creatively.

Annual fees

BHD 996 – 1,719

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

Indian Curriculum

St Christopher's School is a leading British international school in Bahrain, established in 1961. A not-for-profit school across multiple campuses, it offers GCSE, BTEC, A-Levels, and IB Diploma with BSO Outstanding rating, Spears Top 100 status (4 consecutive years), and the Steven Gerrard Football Academy through SPARTA.

Annual fees

BHD 2,007 – 8,826

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IGCSE Curriculum, A-Levels Curriculum, BTEC Curriculum

Al Mahd School is a British-curriculum day school in the Kingdom of Bahrain that operates three campuses in Saar, Samaheej and East Riffa. The school serves children from early years through pre-university (accepted ages on file: 4–18) and follows Cambridge programmes across phases: the Cambridge International Primary Programme, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE (Key Stage 4) and AS/A Level preparation. English is the medium used for teaching (the school requires children to be able to communicate in English and asks that pupils speak English on campus); Arabic is taught across phases and, at secondary level, the school lists Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and the national “Al Mowatana” syllabus among its offerings. Al Mahd describes itself as a recognised Cambridge/CAIE centre (International Centre status awarded in 2004) and cites facilities including well‑equipped science laboratories and audiovisual rooms; the school also highlights a day‑boarding tradition and extended extracurricular and academic support programmes.

Annual fees

BHD 885 – 1,960

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum

The International School of Choueifat - Manama (ISC Manama) is part of the global SABIS Network operating in 21 countries. Founded in 2006 on Amwaj Islands, the school offers the SABIS educational system from Kindergarten through High School with STEAM, robotics, and science fair programmes.

Annual fees

BHD 2,178 – 4,743

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

Advanced Placement (AP)

Al Wisam School is an independent, co-educational British-curriculum school located in Abu Saiba (Budaiya), Manama, Bahrain. It operates three connected stages — Primary, Middle and High School — serving children from early years through Sixth Form (ages 3–18). The school follows Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel programmes: Cambridge literacy and sciences in primary, IGCSE in Years 10–11 and AS/A Level in Years 12–13, with mathematics delivered via Edexcel. Al Wisam describes itself as a bilingual school; English and Arabic are prominent across the curriculum and students may also study German. Campus accommodation has grown from an original villa into multiple blocks (noted as Blocks A/B/D) with facilities the school lists including science and ICT laboratories, art and music rooms, a library and e‑library, a multipurpose hall, a football pitch, a basketball court and a playground (including a preschool playground), and classrooms equipped with projectors or interactive boards. The school also highlights a digital campus, external accreditations and a scholarship scheme for high achievers.

Annual fees

BHD 90 – 3,200

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum

The Asian School is a privately owned, secular, co-educational CBSE school in Tubli, Manama (263, Avenue 13, Block 701). Established on 11 May 1983, it serves Kindergarten (Lower KG and Higher KG) through Grade 12 (ages 4–18) and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, preparing students for the AISSE (Grade 10) and AISSCE (Grade 12). The medium of instruction is English; Hindi and Arabic are offered as second-language options and third-language choices include French, Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada. The school enrols around 4,600 pupils and occupies a 10.75-acre campus with a 16,000 sqm built-up area, 140 classrooms, a 2,000 sqm multi-purpose auditorium, a regulation-size football ground and international-standard basketball and tennis courts. The school is rated '2-GOOD' by the Bahrain Education & Training Quality Authority and follows CBSE assessment and promotion policies across its kindergarten, primary, middle, secondary and senior-secondary stages.

Annual fees

BHD 418 – 905

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

Indian Curriculum

Arabian Pearl Gulf (APG) School is a private international day school in Khamis (Capital Governorate/Manama), Bahrain, licensed by the Ministry of Education and a member of the Council of International Schools. The school serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 and operates an IGCSE pathway in lower secondary with full authorisation to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP); it is a candidate school for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). APG states that all graduates complete the IB programme and it publishes a two-year IB Diploma CAS requirement. The school runs a range of co-curricular activities (clubs, competitions, MUN), GATE/advanced-learning units and a STEAM initiative noted on its website. The school's online materials are presented in English and Arabic, and external listings describe APG as English-medium. Campus-specific facility lists are not detailed on the website.

Annual fees

BHD 1,300 – 2,503

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Al Raja School is a long-established K–12 school located in Manama, Bahrain. The school celebrated 125 years of history in 2023, indicating its origins in the late 19th century. The campus is based at Building 1940, Road 639, Block 306, in Manama (PO Box 1). The principal is Nicky Perfect. The school teaches in Arabic as a foundational language and offers an Advanced Placement program, indicating an English-language component within an American-style curriculum. The school's facilities and programs are organized into Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School, covering primary through secondary education. Arabic is explicitly referenced as part of the language of instruction, and AP information is provided on the site to support AP coursework.

Annual fees

BHD 1,482 – 2,968

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum

New Horizon School Bahrain is a private CBSE-affiliated school serving ages 3 to 18, with classes from Kindergarten to Grade IX as listed. Located in Manama, the campus includes Kindergarten facilities and the Zinj Campus, both designed around bright, spacious classrooms, science laboratories, a library, and computer rooms. The school uses ERP and a learning management platform to support administration, teaching, and families. The CBSE curriculum from New Delhi provides a clear, progressive framework across subjects, with a focus on creating a happy, collaborative learning environment. The school offers a wide range of extracurriculars, including music, art, drama, and sports, and operates subject clubs in Science, Mathematics, English, SST, and Hindi & Arabic. It also runs the Nature Club for gardening, and leadership-focused activities for students. The mission is to nurture mind, body, and character while partnering with families and the community; the vision is Abode of Excellence through education.

Annual fees

BHD 380 – 380

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

CBSE Curriculum