International Schools in Bahrain
Compare 51 international schools in Bahrain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BHD 2,427), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 51
- Curricula
- 24
- Average annual fee
- BHD 2,443
- Fee range
- BHD 217 – 9,200
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (22 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,472 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The Asian School
- Oldest
- Pakistan Urdu School Bahrain (1956)
About international schools in Bahrain
International schools in Bahrain form a diverse private sector that commonly offers British, American, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Indian (CBSE) programmes, with most day-to-day teaching delivered in English while national subjects are taught to meet Ministry requirements. Fees vary widely by curriculum, campus and age group, but many schools and CBSE options sit in the lower-to-mid fee tiers while IB and senior secondary places are often more expensive; published fee guides show totals in the low thousands of Bahraini dinars with significant variation. Private and international schools set their own calendars (most open late August or early September) and operate a mix of rolling and cohort admissions; assessments, interviews and waiting lists are common, so families should apply well before their desired start date. For relocating parents it is important to check each school’s Ministry licence, the detail of Arabic and Islamic studies provision, transport and SEN support, and the documentation (passport/ID, immunisations, previous school reports) required for enrolment.
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Curricula
There are 51 international schools in Bahrain covering 24 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (22), IB (PYP) (14), IB (MYP) (14), IB (DP) (14), American Curriculum (10). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Bahrain runs from about BHD 217 to BHD 9,200, averaging roughly BHD 2,443. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Bahrain run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Bahrain we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.