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Compare International Schools in Riffa, Bahrain

Comparing 7 schools side by side in USD.

Instructs in English, Arabic
Ages 1 - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Located in the peaceful residential district of Jary Al Shaikh, KG Kids Pre-School offers a nurturing and established bilingual environment for children aged 12 months to 6 years. With a history dating back to 1993, the school is British-owned and managed, combining the structured learning goals of the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a robust Arabic language programme. The campus features purpose-designed facilities, including spacious classrooms and secure outdoor play areas that encourage exploration and physical development. A distinctive feature of KG Kids is its emphasis on a "home-away-from-home" atmosphere, ensuring that even the youngest toddlers feel safe and supported as they take their first steps into education. The curriculum is delivered by a team of qualified educators who focus on individualized care, preparing students seamlessly for entry into primary school. Management by Lanceley Consulting ensures a consistent standard of operational excellence and educational quality.
Instructs in English, Arabic
Ages 2 - 6 years
Fees BHD 1,276 - 1,639
Type Co-educational
Little Starz Pre School offers a welcoming and developmentally focused environment for children aged 2 to 6 years in East Riffa, Bahrain. The school provides a bi-lingual education that uniquely integrates the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum with the Montessori method. This blended approach ensures students benefit from a structured learning framework while also enjoying the hands-on, independent exploration characteristic of Montessori education. The campus features a safe and secure setting designed to nurture "creative and enquiring minds" through purposeful play and interaction. Key to its educational philosophy is the emphasis on building a firm foundation for future academic success, supported by a dedicated team led by Principal Shirley Giles. Students are encouraged to develop self-discipline, independence, and strong moral values in a child-centered atmosphere that prioritizes their physical and mental well-being alongside academic growth.
Instructs in English, Arabic
Ages 6 - 12 years
Fees BHD 2,214 - 2,875
Type Co-educational
The Palms School is a co-educational primary school in West Riffa, Bahrain, established in 2004. It offers a bilingual curriculum that integrates the Cambridge International Curriculum for core subjects—English, Mathematics, and Science—with the Bahrain National Curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Citizenship. This dual approach ensures students develop proficiency in both English and Arabic while maintaining a connection to local culture. The campus features specialized facilities, including a multi-purpose gymnasium, a football field, and shaded outdoor play areas designed to support physical development. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Values-Based Education" program, which is embedded into daily learning to foster character alongside academic progress. The school operates with small class sizes to ensure personalized attention for every student from Grade 1 through Grade 6.
Instructs in English
Ages 3 - null years
Fees BHD 1,860 - 4,200
Type Co-educational
ISCS Bahrain is a co-educational campus in Riffa serving local and international families with a blended international education. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum as the backbone, while Arabic Language, Islamic Education and Citizenship are aligned with Bahrain's Ministry of Education. The Early Years Foundation Stage guides younger learners, and progression across the primary years combines a knowledge-rich approach with cross-curricular links. In Primary, subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Islamic Education, History, Geography, Quran, Arts and Design, Physical Education, Computing and PSHE. A distinctive Quran Memorisation Program supports spiritual and cultural development, alongside BEAM's educational framework. BEAM forms the core of ISCS Bahrain's governance and is part of the Bukhatir Group with two decades of experience. The school prepares pupils for GCSEs, iGCSEs, BTECs and A-levels. Facilities include classrooms, science and computer laboratories, an auditorium and a stocked library, plus a gym, fields, courts and an indoor pool.
Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 16 years
Fees BHD 11,406 - 12,504
Type Co-educational
Located in Riffa, The Children's Academy Bahrain is Bahrain's first independent dedicated special needs school, opened in 2008. The school serves pupils aged 4 to 16 and offers a British National Curriculum framework for Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1–4, with the International Primary Curriculum cross-curricular themes. Foundation literacy uses Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc. phonics, while numeracy employs Numicon, Dynamo Maths and Pr1me Maths with ability-based grouping and practical problem solving. Post-14 routes include IGCSEs (Edexcel and Cambridge), NCFE functional skills, BTEC qualifications and ASDAN for personal and employability development. The school provides on-site therapy teams and a low pupil-teacher ratio. Facilities span two floors with eleven classrooms, a gym, two pools, a well-stocked library, a computer suite, art and music rooms, a sensory room, therapy spaces, a medical room and a cafeteria. ACCA offers cross-curricular activities, while IPC fosters international mindedness across science, geography, history, art and ICT.
Fees BHD 1,530
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Instructs in English
Ages 2 - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Um Nasser Finland Preschool is a Finnish-affiliated early childhood program located in West Riffa, Bahrain. It serves ages 2 to 6 and follows the Finnish Curriculum adapted for Early Childhood Education and Care, delivered in a bilingual environment that blends Finnish teaching practices with Bahraini cultural values. The school offers Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2, creating a clear progression for young learners. Facilities are newly renovated and organized into clearly defined learning areas that support holistic development, curiosity, and well-being. Calm spaces support listening, reflection, and focus, while hands-on areas invite play, exploration, creativity, and problem-solving. Outdoor play is included in daily routines, and meals and rest are integrated to support wellness. Classrooms feature flexible, movable furniture to adapt spaces for different activities. The program emphasizes well-being, creativity, critical thinking, and personalised learning within a caring Finnish-inspired framework, involving parents as partners in growth and learning for all.
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