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Pakistan School Bahrain

Bahrain, Isa Town

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1968
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, Urdu
Strengths Academic Enrichment, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Pakistan School Bahrain is a long-established private school serving students from early years through high school. Founded in July 1968 by overseas Pakistanis, the school operates from two campuses—Isa Town and Manama—and offers classes from LKG to FBISE 12th grade. The school follows the FBISE curriculum and prepares students for SSC and HSSC examinations, with streams in science, commerce, and humanities at senior levels. Facilities include science laboratories, a library, a cafeteria, and an air-conditioned bus fleet for transport. The school emphasises holistic development guided by Islamic values and participates in events such as the World Scholar's Cup and Graduation ceremonies. Admissions consider age and prior schooling, with an entrance test covering English, mathematics, Urdu/Arabic, and science. The school aims to nurture confident, ethical global citizens prepared for higher education and life-long learning.

P.O BOX:- 5952 Manama, Bahrain

The Essentials

Pakistan School Bahrain has instruction in English.

Location

Pakistan School Bahrain operates from two campuses in Isa Town and Manama, Bahrain. The Isa Town campus is located in Isa Town, while the Manama campus serves the capital area. The school provides an air-conditioned bus fleet that serves multiple routes around Bahrain.

Stages

The school uses a three-tier structure: Junior Section (Grade 1–5), Middle Section (Grade 6–8), and Senior School (SSC and HSSC; Grade 9–12). The Junior Section covers Grades 1–5, and the HSSC streams cover Grades 11–12; Middle Section is represented in the site navigation as a separate level.

Type

Day school with campuses in Isa Town and Manama. Boarding facilities are not listed in public materials.

Additional learning support

Specific Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions are not listed in public Pakistan School Bahrain materials. The Bahraini Ministry of Education notes mainstream schools can provide inclusive education, but PSB does not publish dedicated SEN details.

Country affiliation

The curriculum aligns with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) of Pakistan and operates under Bahrain's Ministry of Education rules.

Religious affiliation

Islamic values are part of the school's mission.

School day structure

The school day runs from 7:45 AM to 1:45 PM, Sunday through Thursday.

Bus service

The school runs an AC bus fleet with routes arranged by the school to support student transport.
Diving Deeper

Food Options

The cafeteria provides beverages and food items, including cold and hot drinks, juices, snacks, and other light meals during recess. A teachers' committee maintains hygienic conditions and price control, and ensures items are sourced from reputed and authorized suppliers.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by an elected Board of Members with advisory and policy-making authority over school affairs, in accordance with the Constitution of Pakistan School and the Royal Decree and the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Chairman is Mr. Sami ur Rehman. Board members include Mr. Shah Jahan (Discipline and Security), Mr. Qaisar Mahmood (Finance Committee), Ms. Sadaf Arif (Staff Trainings & BQA), Mr. Saqib Mehmood (Internal & External Auditing Incharge), and Mr. Majid Rahim (IT and Sports Incharge).
Fees
Application fees

- No published application or registration fee amounts are available in the school's publicly posted admission materials. The admission policy describes the application form and required documents but does not list a numerical application or registration fee.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish a fee schedule showing tuition rates by grade, per term, or per year in its publicly available admission and school information pages. No numerical tuition amounts for individual year groups or term installments are posted.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The publicly available information states the school year typically begins in April, but no published billing schedule, installment dates, or formal payment-terms (due dates, late-payment penalties, or instalment structure) are provided in the admission or general information materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- There is no indication that a boarding facility is offered; the school's facilities description lists services such as a cafeteria, transport, and medical/first-aid provisions but does not describe any boarding provision or boarding fees. Therefore no boarding fees are published.

Other costs or fees (uniform, labs, transport, deposits, etc.)

- Specific amounts for uniforms, laboratory fees, ID cards, activity fees, or deposits are not published in the school's publicly available admission pages. The facilities information notes an organised school bus fleet and that bus service is offered at “reasonable rates,” but no route-by-route or term/monthly transport charges are published. No explicit published schedule for other miscellaneous charges is available.

Refund information

- No published refund policy, refundable-deposit amounts, or conditions for fee refunds appear in the publicly posted admission or school information materials.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, etc.)

- No published details are available about accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, online portal or in-person payment), or about how receipts are issued.
Academics

Pakistan School Bahrain teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum

Pakistan School Bahrain uses a multi-stage curriculum beginning with Kindergarten (two-year program starting around age four), followed by the Junior Section (Grades 1–5) and the Middle Section (Grades 6–8). Secondary education comprises the SSC Matriculation (Grades 9–10) and the HSSC (Grades 11–12), both administered by the Pakistani Federal Board (FBISE). The Junior Section offers Urdu/Arabic, English, Islamiat, Mathematics, General Science, Social Studies/Geography of Bahrain, Arts & Crafts, Computer Science, and Citizenship for Bahraini Students where applicable. At the SSC level, students can follow Science Group or Humanities Group, with subjects including Urdu/Geography of Pakistan, English, Islamiyat/Pakistan Studies, Mathematics, and group-specific options such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science, and Economics/General Science. The HSSC programs include Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, Science General, Commerce, and Humanities, with detailed course selections per program (e.g., Pre-Medical includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology; Science General includes Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics; Humanities includes Economics, Civics, etc.). The curriculum is designed to meet 21st-century needs and is delivered in alignment with FBISE requirements.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Pakistan School Bahrain describes itself as a supportive and caring community. The school states that positive relationships between parents, students and teachers form the foundation of the learning environment, and that ongoing communication helps support student success. The Student Affairs section highlights co- and extracurricular activities and clubs intended to provide a holistic education, including Islamic Society, Sports Society, Science Society, Social & Cultural Society, Arts and Dramatic Society, Literacy and Debating Society, and Environment Society. Physical Education is integrated into the timetable and treated as a core part of student development. A formal social and emotional learning (SEL) programme or dedicated staff for SEL is not publicly described.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Publicly available materials do not specify SEN provisions. The pages describe a generally supportive school culture but do not detail any SEN policy, types of needs supported, or whether the school operates as a specialist SEN institution. No staff or departments dedicated to SEN are named in the public materials. It is not possible to confirm from these sources whether targeted SEN support or inclusive education measures exist beyond general support. The absence of explicit SEN information means stakeholders should seek direct confirmation for SEN requirements.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Public information does not outline English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision. The materials describe a supportive learning environment but do not specify EAL programmes, staff, or language-support services. There is no explicit statement on EAL support in the available public materials. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is not described as a separate program in publicly available materials. A Medical Facility provides first aid on site, and in emergencies, students are referred to external medical facilities (BDF or Salmaniya Medical Complex). The Student Affairs section notes a supportive learning community and encourages ongoing communication with parents to support student well-being. There is no explicit information about psychologist services, counselling, or broader mental health programs on the public pages.

Safeguarding

The available material does not publicly disclose safeguarding or child protection policies. The pages emphasize supportive relationships and parent–teacher communication as foundations of the learning environment, but no explicit safeguarding framework is described. No safeguarding officer or safeguarding policy is named in the public materials. The absence of explicit safeguarding information means stakeholders should seek direct confirmation for safeguarding practices.
Parent Experience

History

Pakistan School Bahrain was founded in July 1968 by a group of Pakistani nationals who wanted a dedicated school for their children. It began in a rented building in Manama with about 100 students and a small teaching staff. To accommodate growth, the Government of Bahrain leased land in Isa Town for a purpose-built campus. The foundation stone was laid by H.E. Dr. Ali M. Fakhro on January 10, 1983, and the building was inaugurated by H.E. Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa on March 23, 1985. The Isa Town campus expanded with the Jinnah Block (inaugurated on September 25, 1993) and a Sir Syed Block followed in the mid-1990s, with Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan inaugurating the latter to meet growing needs.

Community

Pakistan School Bahrain operates from two wings: the Manama Primary campus and the Isa Town main campus. It serves more than 2,000 students from around 20 nationalities. The school participates in Bahrain's national celebrations, including National Day and Independence Day, reflecting strong ties to the wider community. Graduation ceremonies recognize graduates and notable achievements, including World Scholar's Cup performances.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Pakistan School Bahrain has a Parents Council, functioning as the PTA-like body formed under the Ministry of Education's guidance. The council comprises parents and faculty, with the Principal serving as chair. A representative from the Ministry of Education attends the council's meetings. Its objective is to create a healthy, comfortable learning environment and to strengthen the relationship among parents, teachers and students. The council coordinates with school leadership to support parental involvement and school initiatives, within a governance framework that also includes an elected Board of Management with advisory and policy-making authority.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

Pakistan School Bahrain provides a range of modern facilities to support learning and school life. Academic facilities include fully equipped laboratories for science subjects and a well-stocked library. The campus features a large outdoor playground and spacious classrooms to accommodate different teaching styles. An auditorium is available for assemblies, performances, and school events. Practical support facilities include a cafeteria, on-site medical facility, and a fleet of air-conditioned buses for student transport.

Academic Facilities

The school offers fully equipped laboratories for science education and a well-stocked library. An auditorium serves as a venue for presentations and school events, complementing the learning environment.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

Pakistan School Bahrain offers co- and extracurricular clubs that emphasize academic enrichment. Clubs include Islamic Society, Sports Society, Science Society, Social & Cultural Society, Arts and Dramatic Society, Literacy and Debating Society, and Environment Society, with Urdu Debate and Arabic Speech also active. The program highlights hands-on learning through clubs run by expert coaches, and educational trips involve conferences, competitions and workshops to extend classroom learning. These activities foster collaboration, critical thinking and leadership.

Arts & Creative

Arts and Dramatic Society provides a platform for participation in performing and visual arts. The school supports creative expression through arts-related clubs as part of the extracurricular program. Students engage in group projects and productions, developing creative skills and teamwork.

Cultural & Language

Social & Cultural Society, Urdu Debate and Arabic Speech provide language development and cultural awareness activities. The Islamic Society also supports cultural engagement and understanding. The school emphasizes exchange of ideas through debate and speech activities and supports participation in cultural events via these clubs.

Social & Hobbies

Social and hobby activities include participation in the Sports Society and a broad Physical Education program. The school offers state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for students from Early Years to higher levels. The sports program includes hockey, cricket and football, among other activities, fostering teamwork, fitness and school spirit.

Leadership & Professional

Student-led clubs cultivate leadership and collaborative skills. Clubs are conducted by expert, passionate coaches who guide hands-on learning. Participation in clubs and societies provides opportunities to lead projects, mentor peers and engage in competitions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The Physical Education and Sports program promotes physical health and well-being across all grades. The school provides hockey, cricket and football, with broad-based PE lessons as part of the timetable. A well-rounded extracurricular program supports teamwork, discipline and overall wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision

Urdu/Arabic and English are taught as subjects in the Junior Section (grades 1 to 5). The language offerings appear as part of the core subject list for early grades. The site does not specify whether these language offerings are compulsory or optional, nor any language-learning levels (beginner to advanced) or language-support programs for non-native speakers.
Reputation

Accreditations

The Pakistan School Bahrain is accredited/regulated by two primary bodies:

- Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Pakistan. The school follows the FBISE curriculum for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSSC) examinations, with the curriculum and examinations administered by FBISE. This alignment provides official Pakistani qualifications and continuity with federal standards.

- Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain (MOE). The school operates in accordance with the rules and regulations of Bahrain's MOE, ensuring compliance with local education standards and regulatory oversight.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Application Submission: Parents must complete the application form available on the school's official site or from the Admission Office, and submit it with all required documents. Required documents include passport copy, Bahrain CPR or residence permit (for non-Bahraini students), birth certificate, and copies of the student's and parents' identification and permits. The student should meet the age requirements for the grade they are applying for and have completed the previous grade in an accredited school. Applications are accepted throughout the year, with deadlines for specific academic sessions announced by the school.

2. Entrance Test: An entrance test may be required for new students. Tests cover English, Mathematics, Urdu/Arabic, and Science, depending on grade level. For Grades 9 to 12, two streams are offered—Science and Humanities—with five streams listed for Grades 11–12 (Pre Medical, Pre Engineering, Science General, Commerce, Humanities). The test results are used to determine readiness for the applied grade.

3. Interview (if applicable): An interview may be conducted to assess a student's overall preparedness, especially for students transferring from other systems or for Grades 9 to 12. The interview complements test results in the admission decision.

4. Document Verification: All documents provided by the student must be verified for authenticity. Any discrepancies may result in the cancellation of admission. Verification is part of the final admission checks before seat allocation.

5. Promotion and Evaluation: Promotion to the next grade follows the FBISE framework, with the school evaluating through internal exams in addition to FBISE external examinations. Students must meet subject requirements as per FBISE guidelines to advance to the next grade.

6. Transfer Students: Transfer students from other schools must submit a Transfer Certificate and, when transferring from other curricula, a migration certificate may be required. The student will be placed in the appropriate grade based on academic history and eligibility.

7. Readmission: Readmission requires a formal application, completion of any missed assessments if returning after absence, and clearance of pending fees. A meeting with a senior officer or principal may be required to discuss attendance history and commitment to regular attendance. Readmission is approved only after all conditions are satisfactorily met.

8. Admission Timeline: Applications are accepted year‑round, with deadlines for specific sessions announced by the school. Admission results are communicated within a few weeks after the entrance test and any interview. The start of classes typically occurs in April or as indicated by the academic calendar.

Scholarships

PSB has conducted scholarship awards as part of its ceremonies. A Scholarship Award Ceremony on January 3, 2026 awarded 46 scholarships to outstanding students from Grades 9–11 who excelled in FBISE 2024‑25. The Graduation Ceremony in 2024 also included scholarships being awarded. These events indicate an active scholarship program, with merit linked to FBISE results. Details on eligibility, amounts, or how to apply are not published on public pages.

Waitlist

PSB uses a waiting list when seats are not immediately available for a grade. Applicants on the waiting list are notified if a seat opens up. Priority for admission from the waiting list is given to siblings of current students. The waiting list remains active for the current academic year. If no seat is available, a reapplication is required for the next academic session.
School Events
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