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Multinational School Bahrain

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BHD 1,968 - 5,050
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 490
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Introduction

Multinational School Bahrain is an inclusive, private British-curriculum school located in the Adliya district of Manama that caters for students from Nursery to Year 13 (ages 3–18). The Infant School follows the Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception and the Cambridge curriculum from primary through lower secondary, with students progressing to IGCSE and AS/A‑level (and BTEC) options in upper secondary; the school holds Cambridge and Edexcel accreditation and is inspected as a British Schools Overseas (BSO) provider. English is the language of instruction throughout the school, apart from language lessons, and the school teaches Arabic (as a first language for Bahraini/Arab nationals and as a second language for others) and French; there is a formal EAL programme and a dedicated Learning Enrichment Department providing SEND and language support. Published information notes modern classrooms, a well‑stocked library, a broad athletics and arts programme, regular extra‑curricular activities and domestic and international trips.

Building 850, Road 3828 Adliya, Rd No 3831, Manama, Bahrain

The Essentials

Multinational School Bahrain has 490 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Multinational School Bahrain is located in Adliya, central Manama, Bahrain, in Block 338. The campus address is Building 851, Road 3828, Manama/Alqudaybiyah, Block 338. The location is central with close proximity to many businesses in Manama, which facilitates drop-off for working families.

Stages
Nursery to Year 13.

Type
Co-educational; boarding facilities are not publicly listed as part of the school offering.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school includes students from around 50 nationalities; the community is international. The most common nationality and local-to-international ratios are not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
There is a dedicated Learning Enrichment Department offering support to students with varying educational requirements.

Country affiliation
The school is a British Schools Overseas (BSO) school and follows the British curriculum with Cambridge and Edexcel accreditation.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is listed; Islamic Studies is provided for Arabic-speaking students in line with Bahrain Ministry of Education requirements.

School day structure
Gates open at 7:30am. Morning care is from 6:30am to 7:30am. The school day ends at 12:40pm for Early Years and 2:10pm for Infant School; after-school care runs 1:00pm–3:00pm for Early Years and 2:30pm–3:00pm for Infant School.

Bus service
A school-specific bus service is not advertised by the school. Bahrain's public bus network is operated by the Bahrain Public Transport Company; families can plan journeys using the Bahrain Bus app or journey planner.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is compulsory at Multinational School Bahrain and all items are available from House of Uniforms. The policy lists year-by-year requirements: Early Years wear a MNS-coloured House/P.E. t-shirt with navy shorts or tracksuit bottoms, white socks and white trainers with a navy cardigan; Years 1–5 wear a blue dress or light-blue polo shirt with a skirt for girls or a light-blue polo shirt with grey shorts or trousers for boys. The P.E. kit includes the house t‑shirt, navy shorts or tracksuit bottoms, white socks, white trainers, and a navy cap or hoodie, and hijabs should be plain navy or white.

House System
Multinational School Bahrain uses a house system. Pupils wear a MNS-coloured House t-shirt for P.E., reflecting house identity and affiliation in school activities.

Governance and Ownership
Multinational School Bahrain is described as a privately run and British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited school; it is Cambridge and Edexcel accredited as well. Branding on some pages uses the name 'The One Multinational School' in the copyright footer.
Fees

Annual tuition at Multinational School Bahrain ranges from BHD 1,968 to BHD 5,050 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fee

- An Assessment and Registration Fee of BHD 200 is charged for new student enrolment. This assessment fee is non-refundable.

Tuition Fees (termly and yearly by year group; Book/Resource fee shown separately)

- Nursery (Age 3–4): Termly fee BHD 656. Total yearly fee BHD 1,968. Book/Resource fee BHD 50. (20% discount applied to displayed termly/yearly amounts).

- Reception (Age 4–5): Termly fee BHD 656. Total yearly fee BHD 1,968. Book/Resource fee BHD 50. (20% discount applied to displayed termly/yearly amounts).

- Year 1 (Age 5–6): Termly fee BHD 1,040. Total yearly fee BHD 3,120. Book/Resource fee BHD 130. (25% discount applies for Term 1 only as shown).

- Year 2 (Age 6–7): Termly fee BHD 1,040. Total yearly fee BHD 3,120. Book/Resource fee BHD 140.

- Year 3 (Age 7–8): Termly fee BHD 1,150. Total yearly fee BHD 3,450. Book/Resource fee BHD 160.

- Year 4 (Age 8–9): Termly fee BHD 1,150. Total yearly fee BHD 3,450. Book/Resource fee BHD 160.

- Year 5 (Age 9–10): Termly fee BHD 1,150. Total yearly fee BHD 3,450. Book/Resource fee BHD 160.

- Year 6 (Age 10–11): Termly fee BHD 1,200. Total yearly fee BHD 3,600. Book/Resource fee BHD 160.

- Year 7 (Age 11–12): Termly fee BHD 1,200. Total yearly fee BHD 3,600. Book/Resource fee BHD 170.

- Year 8 (Age 12–13): Termly fee BHD 1,300. Total yearly fee BHD 3,900. Book/Resource fee BHD 170.

- Year 9 (Age 13–14): Termly fee BHD 1,340. Total yearly fee BHD 4,020. Book/Resource fee BHD 170.

- Year 10 (Age 14–15): Termly fee BHD 1,400. Total yearly fee BHD 4,200. Book/Resource fee BHD 190.

- Year 11 (Age 15–16): Termly fee BHD 1,500. Total yearly fee BHD 4,500. Book/Resource fee BHD 130.

- Year 12 (Age 16–17): Termly fee BHD 1,600. Total yearly fee BHD 4,800. Book/Resource fee BHD 190.

- Year 13 (Age 17–18): Termly fee BHD 1,684. Total yearly fee BHD 5,050. Book/Resource fee BHD 190.

- An additional Book/Resources fee is charged per student at the beginning of each school year to cover the cost of books and resources; the amounts are shown above per year group. External examination fees (Checkpoints, IGCSE and A Levels) are charged to parents in addition to the school tuition and are invoiced in Term 2.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed termly. Payment dates shown for termly billing are July 1st, November 1st and February 1st. Registration/term fees cannot be transferred to another student or another term. Student reports and transfer certificates will not be issued until all outstanding fees are paid in full.

Payment methods and banking details

- Accepted payment methods: cash, cheque, or bank transfer. The school's bank account details for transfers are provided and parents are instructed to reference the invoice number when making a bank transfer. Card payment options are not listed in the payment details. Banking details provided: Account name: The One Multinational W.L.L; Bank name: The Bahrain Islamic Bank; Account number: 100000413746; IBAN: BH11BIBB00100000413746; Swift code: BIBBBHBM.

Family discounts

- Sibling fee structure: First and second child pay full fees (100%); third child is charged 95% (5% discount); fourth child is charged 90% (10% discount).

Learning Enrichment and EAL (additional support) fees

- Learning Enrichment (Nursery–Year 13):
- Level One (intensive support for a modified curriculum): additional fee BHD 2,120 per term.
- Level Two (year-level support): additional fee BHD 920 per term.
- EAL (Years 2–11):
- Level One (10 sessions per week): additional fee BHD 560 per term.
- Level Two (6 sessions per week): additional fee BHD 390 per term.

Boarding

- There is no boarding provision listed; no boarding fees are charged.

Other costs (uniform and related items)

- A separate cost for school uniform is identified in school documentation; uniforms are available for purchase from an approved supplier (House of Uniforms). Specific uniform prices are not included in the tuition table and are charged separately. Books and resources are covered by the Book/Resource fee shown per year group.

Refunds and cancellations

- The Assessment/Registration Fee is non-refundable. If a parent withdraws a student during a term, no portion of that term's fees will be refunded. Registration or term fees cannot be transferred to another student or another term.
Academics

Multinational School Bahrain teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Multinational School Bahrain follows a staged Cambridge British curriculum: the Infant School uses the Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception and the Cambridge Curriculum for Years 1–2; the Junior School delivers Cambridge Curriculum for Years 3–6 with Arabic and Islamic Studies included as required by the Bahrain MOE; the Lower Secondary School covers Years 7–9 preparing students for the International GCSE; the Upper Secondary School offers International GCSE in Years 10–11 and AS/A-levels in Years 12–13, with additional BTEC qualifications and Bahraini Diploma. Across the stages, core and elective subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Life Skills, Arabic, French, Music, Art, ICT and PE, with Arabic language provision aligned to MOE requirements. Upper Secondary also emphasizes university preparation, supported by a dedicated University Counsellor and UniFrog. Multinational School Bahrain is Cambridge and Edexcel accredited and is a British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited private school serving Nursery through Year 13.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Multinational School Bahrain runs an inclusive Learning Enrichment Department with two teams: Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (ESL), to support students with a range of learning needs. Inclusion is a core, shared aim, with education designed to occur in regular classrooms whenever possible and to be differentiated to meet diverse needs. The Learning Enrichment policy emphasizes an emotionally and physically safe learning environment and encourages students to self-advocate so they can articulate how they learn best. Counsellors are part of the SENCO/Leadership Enrichment team, supporting student wellbeing alongside other SEND provisions. Teachers collaborate with the Learning Enrichment team to ensure appropriate accommodations and inclusive teaching across the curriculum.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers a dedicated Learning Enrichment Department that provides Learning Support and ESL services, with a formal process for identifying and supporting students with special educational needs (SEN). The SEND framework identifies four broad areas: communication and interaction; cognition and learning; behaviour, emotional and social development; and sensory and physical needs. The SENCO leads SEND provision, monitors implementations, liaises with parents, and maintains SEN records. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is created through collaborative meetings involving the SENCO, Head of Department, parents, and teachers, with external professionals consulted when appropriate. Level 1 LEA provides intensive support with a modified curriculum, while Level 2 LEA offers year-level support with some withdrawal from core subjects. The school emphasizes an inclusive model rather than a standalone specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is part of the Learning Enrichment policy and is implemented through the ESL component of the department, including an ESL assessment framework and an IEP for ESL students. The school's Learning Enrichment structure explicitly includes ESL as one of its two departments, ensuring EAL needs are addressed within the mainstream curriculum. Admissions and assessment processes consider language needs, with referral to the Head of Learning Enrichment when appropriate. The School Fees Structure confirms EAL support available through Level One (10 sessions per week) and Level Two (6 sessions per week) per term for Years 2–11. ESL provision is integrated with ongoing reporting and progression processes related to ESL.

Mental Wellbeing
The Learning Enrichment Policy states that all students should experience an emotionally and physically safe environment and highlights the importance of student self-advocacy in meeting individual learning needs. Counsellors are explicitly part of the SEND and wellbeing support structure, reinforcing access to mental health and wellbeing assistance. The policy emphasizes collaboration among teachers, the LEA, and parents to support wellbeing and ensure appropriate interventions. Safeguarding practices further underpin student wellbeing, with trained staff and a designated safeguarding framework to protect students' welfare. The school's safeguarding leadership (designated safeguarding lead and safeguarding team) and related policies provide formal channels for prioritising mental wellbeing and safeguarding concerns.

Safeguarding
The Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy states a moral responsibility to create a safe and supportive environment and that all staff are trained in safeguarding best practices, with actions taken to protect children. Safeguarding is treated as paramount, with everyone having a role in recognizing concerns and escalating them when needed. The policy aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, grounding its procedures in established UK-derived safeguarding guidance. Key personnel include the Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding team, with clearly identified roles and contact details. The policy provides clear steps for handling disclosures or concerns, including urgent referrals to statutory services when necessary, and lists local contacts such as the Bahrain Child Protection Centre and Child Helpline.
Parent Experience

History
Multinational School Bahrain began operating on the Adliya site in 2013. The campus had previously housed the U.S. Embassy and the New York Institute of Technology before it became a school. The school initially followed the Australian curriculum before, in 2017 under new ownership, switching to the British curriculum and gaining British School Overseas accreditation. The school is now a fully accredited British school serving Nursery to Year 13. The school's community comprises more than 50 nationalities.

Community
The Multinational School Bahrain describes its community as fully inclusive and diverse, with more than 50 nationalities represented. The school emphasizes positive partnerships with families and the wider community, and it provides after-school care and a variety of clubs to support working families. Cultural and community activities are regularly hosted on campus, including art exhibitions that engage students and families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA is a parent-led body that serves as a nexus for collaboration between parents and school staff to enhance student experiences and holistic development. The PTA leadership includes Nadia Schwem as President, Shanaaz Pansari as Vice President, and Saajida Limalia as Secretary. The PTA page highlights its role in fostering positive partnerships with families within an inclusive school framework and provides official contact details for engagement. The school has hosted and supported community events such as the MNS Bahrain Art Exhibition (April 9, 2025) and the Commerce Day Festival (2024), illustrating active engagement with students, families, and the wider community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms and a well-stocked library. The campus comprises Infant School, Junior School, Lower Secondary School, and Upper Secondary School. The school is located in Adliya, Manama. It is a British Schools Overseas-accredited private school.

Sports Facilities
The school offers a variety of athletics programs. The Athletics & Arts program provides opportunities to explore talents in both sports and the arts. The co-curricular program includes after-school clubs and field trips that complement sports participation.

Academic Facilities
The school follows the Cambridge curriculum across all levels, with International GCSE offered in Years 10–11 and AS/A Level in Years 12–13. Upper Secondary also offers BTEC qualifications and Bahraini Diploma courses. Infant School uses EYFS for Nursery and Reception and the Cambridge Curriculum for Years 1–2. Junior School teaches English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Life Skills, Arabic, French, Music, PE, ICT and Art. The school is Ministry of Education approved and Cambridge and Edexcel accredited. There is a Learning Enrichment Department to support students with varying educational requirements, and a dedicated University Counsellor supports applications with university fairs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Regular extra-curricular activities include after-school clubs and field trips. In Upper Secondary, students participate in Art, Music and Commerce events, as well as community service and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, along with international trips. A university counsellor assists with applications and university fairs are held at the school.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Lower Secondary follows the Cambridge curriculum for Years 7–9 and prepares students for the International GCSE. Upper Secondary offers the International GCSE in Years 10–11 and AS/A Levels in Years 12–13, with additional BTEC qualifications and Bahraini Diploma options. The senior program includes a University Counsellor and university fairs to support applications. Students participate in domestic and international trips and in arts and community events that complement academic work.

Arts & Creative
Art, music, and other creative pursuits are active parts of student life, with upper years hosting art, music, and commerce events. The Infant, Junior and Lower Secondary levels include arts activities within the regular learning program and offer after‑school arts opportunities. Athletics and arts programs are offered across the school.

Cultural & Language
Arabic language and Islamic Studies are provided for Arabic‑speaking students as required by the Bahrain MOE. French is offered alongside English as part of the language mix. The Junior School includes Arabic, Islamic Studies and French in its subject list, alongside core subjects.

Social & Hobbies
Junior School offers regular after‑school clubs and field trips. Lower Secondary provides leadership opportunities through the Student Representative Council and the School House system. Upper Secondary includes art, music and commerce events, as well as domestic and international trips.

Community & Service
Upper Secondary includes community service activities and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, with international trips integrated into the program. Students participate in service opportunities and extracurricular projects that support community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Lower Secondary provides leadership opportunities through the Student Representative Council and the School House system. Upper Secondary offers university counselling and conducts university fairs to support higher‑education planning and applications.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics and arts programs are offered across the school to support holistic wellbeing. After‑care is available after school until 3:00 PM. Two adults are present in Infant School classrooms to ensure safety and support, and the Learning Enrichment Department offers targeted support for students with varying educational needs.
Languages

Language Provision
English, Arabic and French are taught as subjects. Arabic is taught for Arabic students per Bahrain Ministry of Education requirements. French is offered as a subject within the Cambridge curriculum.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
Multinational School Bahrain is a Cambridge and Edexcel accredited school. It is a fully inclusive, Ministry of Education approved school and holds BSO accreditation and a BQA inspection.
Admissions

Admissions
The Multinational School Bahrain is an inclusive British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited private school located in Adliya, Manama, Bahrain. It serves Nursery to Year 13 and includes a Learning Enrichment Department for students with varying educational requirements. The school provides contact details for admissions: phone +973 177 11444 and email [email protected].

Scholarships
The school information about scholarships is not published here.

Waitlist
The information about waitlists is not published here.
School Events
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