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Philippine 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
Pupil numbers 1000
Opened 1995
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, Filipino
Strengths Sport, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

The Philippine School Bahrain (PSB) offers a K–12 Philippine education curriculum approved by the Philippine Department of Education and Bahrain's Ministry of Education. It is the only school in Bahrain delivering DepEd‑approved K‑12 education to the Filipino children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Kingdom, and it is the first Philippine school overseas to receive PAASCU accreditation. The 26,000‑square‑meter campus accommodates about 1,200 Filipino students. PSB follows the Philippine K–12 Basic Education Curriculum, with Bahrain History embedded at all levels and Islamic Studies for eligible students. The program emphasizes life skills through the Life Skills Education Program (LSEP) and a holistic approach to learning, while fostering emotional intelligence and self‑regulated growth. The school prioritizes technology in learning and has demonstrated adaptability during events such as the COVID‑19 pandemic. The campus is located at Building 989, Road 3222, Block 732, A'Ali, Manama, PO Box 10417. The principal is Gydabelle Naval; the Office of Student Affairs supports admission, guidance, library access, health and wellbeing, and student life.

Building 989 Road: 3222 Block: 732, Rd No 3222, A'ali, Bahrain

The Essentials

Philippine School Bahrain has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Philippine School Bahrain is located in A'Ali, near Manama, in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The campus address is Building 989, Road 3222, Block 732, A'Ali, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain (P.O. Box 10417). A'Ali is a residential area with road connections to central Manama, facilitating access for commuting families.

Stages
Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K–12) following the Philippine DepEd framework. Kindergarten includes Lower Kindergarten (LKG) and Higher Kindergarten (HKG); Elementary runs from Grade 1 to Grade 6; Secondary runs from Grade 7 to Grade 12.

Type
Co-educational. The school serves boys and girls.

Additional learning support
Office of Student Affairs provides student support, including admission, guidance and counseling, library and media resources, and health and wellness services. Specific dedicated SEN facilities are not listed in public materials.

Country affiliation
The curriculum is DepEd-approved and aligned with the Philippine education system. the school is PAASCU-accredited.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated.

Bus service
A school-provided bus service is not advertised on PSB's public materials. Families typically arrange transport, with Bahrain's public transport network available for general commuting.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
PSB is governed and operated by a Board of Directors elected from among the 28 PSB Association Members. The Ambassador or Head of Mission of the Philippine Embassy in Bahrain serves as Advisor to the Board.
Fees
Fees overview

- No publicly published fee schedule or itemised amounts for Philippine School Bahrain were found during a review of the school's publicly available information. This includes specific application fees, per-year tuition amounts, per-term charges, billing schedule details, boarding fees, uniforms or other ancillary charges, refund rules, and declared payment methods.

Application fees

- Not published / Not available. No specific application or registration fee amounts are publicly listed.

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

- Not published / Not available. No per-term or per-academic-year tuition schedule broken down by kindergarten, primary, junior high, or senior high was found in the school's public information.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Not published / Not available. No public statement of installment options, due dates, penalties for late payment, or the school's standard billing schedule was found.

Boarding fees

- Not applicable / Not published. There is no published information indicating the school operates boarding facilities or charging boarding fees.

Other costs (uniforms, books, extracurriculars, transport, etc.)

- Not published / Not available. No itemised list of compulsory or optional additional costs (uniforms, textbooks, materials, transport, activity fees) appears in the school's publicly available information.

Refund information

- Not published / Not available. No publicly available refund or fee‑adjustment policy for withdrawal, non‑attendance, or cancellation was located.

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

- Not published / Not available. No specific, publicly stated payment channels or accepted payment methods were identified.

How to obtain the official fee schedule and fee policies

- The school's published contact details are available and may be used to request the official and current fee schedule, billing schedule, and payment terms:
- Telephone: (+973) 17645451.
- Email: info@psb.edu.bh.
Academics

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

Curriculum
The Philippine School Bahrain delivers the Philippine DepEd K-12 Basic Education Curriculum, approved by Bahrain's Ministry of Education, and is organized from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The curriculum includes Bahrain History across levels and Islamic Studies for Arab or Muslim students, as required by MOE. Life Skills Education Program (LSEP) is integrated into EsP to develop emotional intelligence and 21st-century competencies. The program is structured as Kindergarten (LKG and HKG), Elementary (Grade 1–6), and Secondary (Grade 7–12), aiming to prepare students for higher education and the workforce. The K-12 curriculum is recognized by Bahrain MOE and the Philippine Department of Education and is PAASCU-accredited.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
PSB's curriculum includes the Life Skills Education Program (LSEP), which centers on the development of emotional intelligence. LSEP is part of Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) and supports 21st-century skills within the DepEd framework. The school emphasizes enhancing students' socio-emotional skills to cope with daily life. The Office of Student Affairs promotes student empowerment, leadership, and responsible citizenship through student development programs and creates a conducive environment for well-being. Student Services includes guidance and counseling and health and wellness, supporting students' physical and social-emotional well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions or a dedicated SEN department. The Office of Student Affairs provides guidance and counseling, health and wellness, and social-emotional wellness, indicating a focus on general welfare rather than SEN-specific support. The Life Skills Education Program (LSEP) centers on emotional intelligence rather than detailing SEN services. PSB is a DepEd K-12 school and PAASCU-accredited, but no SEN-specific provisions are publicly described. No explicit listing of SEN types or specialist SEN designation is publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support or language-specific programmes. The PSB site describes a DepEd-based curriculum but does not specify the language of instruction. A third-party listing notes that the language of instruction is English and Arabic. Publicly available PSB materials do not detail EAL staff or programmes. Therefore, EAL support details are not publicly disclosed.

Mental Wellbeing
The Office of Student Affairs promotes student well-being and provides health and wellness services, as well as student empowerment and leadership through development programs. The Life Skills Education Program (LSEP) within EsP centers on developing emotional intelligence. The curriculum and welfare focus support social-emotional wellness and coping with day-to-day challenges. The school states it aims to enhance socio-emotional skills to help students cope with life's day-to-day challenges. There is no separate, named mental-health programme in publicly disclosed materials.

Safeguarding
Public information shows safeguarding elements are addressed via the Office of Student Affairs, focusing on safety and the well-being of students. There is no dedicated safeguarding policy page publicly disclosed on the PSB site. The Student Services page lists guidance and counseling as part of safeguarding-related support, along with health and wellness. The school's DepEd-based curriculum and PAASCU accreditation support general safety and welfare, but explicit safeguarding policies are not publicly described. For formal safeguarding policies and procedures, information is not publicly disclosed.
Parent Experience

History
Philippine School Bahrain was established in 1994 by 28 Filipinos in close cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Bahrain and with support from the Bahraini government, forming the Philippine School Association. The PSA elected the first Board of Trustees and drafted the PSB Constitution and By-Laws to guide start‑up activities and coordination with the Bahrain Ministry of Education and the Philippine Department of Education, Culture & Sports. PSB began operations on 26 August 1995 with 148 students in Kanoo Gardens, Ghufool, Manama, and the school hymn was composed by Mr. George Georsua as part of its early identity. The school added Grade 6 in 1996‑1997 and the first Year High School in 1997‑1998, and obtained the DECS license to operate in 1998 following an ocular inspection. A new campus at A'Ali was funded by parent and PSB fundraising, with a soft opening on 20 June 2003 and a formal inauguration on 15 December 2003 by Bahrain's Prime Minister and the Philippine President; PAASCU accreditation followed in 2015, with renewal in 2019 and FAAP Level II recognition in 2020.

Community
The school is the only institution in the Kingdom of Bahrain delivering Philippine Department of Education–approved K‑12 education for Filipino children of overseas workers in Bahrain. The 26,000 square‑meter campus accommodates a vibrant community of about 1,200 Filipino students across pre‑school, elementary, and secondary levels. PSB participates in Filipino community activities, including cultural performances such as the Banyuhay Dance Group at the Bahrain For All festival in 2018. The curriculum and school programs emphasize Filipino heritage alongside 21st‑century skills, and the school has demonstrated strong performance in local, regional, and international examinations and competitions such as TIMSS and the World's Scholars Cup.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no publicly documented standalone Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for Philippine School Bahrain; parent involvement is organized through the Philippine School Association (PSA) and the school's governance structures. The first Board of Trustees was elected from PSA members, with H.E. Ambassador Akmad A. Sakkam serving as Advisor to the Board. The Board drafted PSB's Constitution and By-Laws and coordinated with the Bahrain Ministry of Education and the Philippine Department of Education, Culture & Sports to establish the school. Parents participated in fundraising activities to support the construction of the new PSB building at A'Ali in 2001–2002, enabling the move from Kanoo Gardens to the new campus. Parental and PSA involvement has underpinned PSB's growth and accreditation milestones, including PAASCU accreditation in 2015 (renewed 2019) and FAAP Level II recognition in 2020.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus spans 26,000 square meters and comprises three classroom buildings: the Elementary School Building (Reuel C. Castro), the High School Building (Rodrigo C. Acosta), and the Home Economics Building, plus an Administration Building, Security Building, and Storage Building. Classrooms are arranged to provide ample space for movement. The facilities include biophysics, chemistry, and computer laboratories for hands-on learning. A library serves students of all ages with printed and digital resources. Play and Activities Areas include spaces for basketball, volleyball, and scouting, with morning calisthenics for staff.

Sports Facilities
There are areas designated for basketball and volleyball as part of PSB's Play and Activities Areas. The spaces also accommodate scouting activities.

Academic Facilities
Biophysics, chemistry, and computer laboratories support hands-on experimentation and inquiry. The library serves all ages with printed and digital resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Play and Activities Areas provide spaces for basketball and volleyball, and support scouting activities. Morning calisthenics for teachers and staff are available on campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
PSB maintains performing arts activities, including a school choir known as the PSB Chorale that performs at school events. The PSB Chorale's performances have been highlighted in school news coverage during events such as Buwan ng Wika. The Buwan ng Wika observances involve student and teacher performances that showcase Filipino culture and language through music and the arts. This demonstrates that music and performing arts are part of PSB's extracurricular life.

Cultural & Language
PSB participates in Filipino cultural and language activities, including Buwan ng Wika celebrations that involve students and teachers in language-focused programs and performances. The Buwan ng Wika events highlight cultural and linguistic activities connected to the Filipino community in Bahrain. These activities reflect PSB's commitment to cultural awareness and language appreciation.

Social & Hobbies
PSB provides play and activities areas that include basketball, volleyball, and scouting. There are morning calisthenics for teachers and staff conducted in these spaces, supporting physical activity and wellness. These facilities are intended to foster recreation, teamwork, and healthy social interactions among students.

Leadership & Professional
The Office of Student Affairs creates a supportive environment by promoting student empowerment, leadership and responsible citizenship through student development programs. It facilitates membership in school organizations and provides access to library and media resources, as well as health and wellness services. It supports safety, social-emotional wellness, and positive character formation as part of PSB's student services.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Office of Student Affairs focuses on safety, physical and mental health, and social-emotional wellness for learners. It provides health and wellness resources as part of student life. On-campus spaces support sports participation, including basketball and volleyball.
Reputation

Accreditations
- PAASCU Level I accreditation (2015) – first Philippine overseas school to be PAASCU-accredited; external quality assurance of the school's programs.

- PAASCU Level II re-accreditation (2019) – renewal of PAASCU accreditation after a formal review, indicating continued compliance with PAASCU standards.

- FAAP Level II Re-Accreditation Status (2020) – recognition by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) for Level II re-accreditation.

- DepEd-approved K-12 curriculum – the Philippine Department of Education approves PSB's K‑12 framework, ensuring alignment with the Philippine basic education standards.

- Bahrain Ministry of Education (MOE) recognition – the curriculum is recognized by Bahrain's MOE, confirming local regulatory alignment for operation and schooling.

- DepEd-approved and MOE-approved curriculum – PSB's curriculum is described as DepEd-approved and MOE-approved, confirming cross-border approval by both Philippine and Bahraini authorities.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Confirm eligibility and seat availability. The Philippine School Bahrain uses a DepEd-based curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education and follows the Philippine K to 12 framework. New students from DepEd-curriculum schools can transfer at any time upon presentation of valid required documents and payment of the prescribed fees, provided seats are available. New students from non-DepEd curriculum schools can join only at the beginning of each school year and must pass the interview and written assessments to confirm their suitability and proper grade placement, in addition to fulfilling the regular admission requirements.

Step 2. Prepare and submit the required documents. For Kindergarten to Grade 1, the application requires a completed Registration/Enrollment Form, a Philippine passport (original and photocopy), birth certificate, CPR (for both student and parents), health/medical/vaccination record, two passport-style photos, and a satisfactorily passed assessment. For Grades 2 to 11, applicants from DepEd curriculum schools must provide the Registration/Enrollment Form, Original SF9 Report Card, Authenticated SF10 Transcript of Records, Philippine passport copies, birth certificate, CPR, health/medical records, Certificate of Good Moral Character, two photos, and a satisfactorily passed assessment. Applicants from NON-DepEd curriculum schools must provide the Registration/Enrollment Form, Complete Record of Scholastic Performance, Leaving Certificate, Philippine passport copies, birth certificate, CPR, health/medical records, Certificate of Good Behavior, two photos, and a satisfactorily passed assessment.

Step 3. Undergo interviews and assessments (non-DepEd) and confirm grade placement. Non-DepEd applicants are required to undergo an interview and written assessments to confirm suitability and proper grade placement, in addition to fulfilling the regular admission requirements. Across eligible tracks, applicants must pass the assessment to continue in the admissions process. The phrasing “Satisfactorily passed the assessment” appears in the admission requirements for the relevant categories.

Step 4. Complete registration and enrollment after meeting requirements. Kindergarten to Grade 1 requires a completed Registration/Enrollment Form along with the other listed documents; Grades 2 to 11 require a completed Registration/Enrollment Form plus the corresponding set of academic records and identifications. After verification of documents and assessment results, the school completes the enrollment process and moves toward fee settlement. Prescribed fees must be paid as part of the enrollment steps.

Step 5. Final admission decision and enrollment confirmation. Once all documents are verified, the assessment is passed, and the regular admission requirements are satisfied, the applicant proceeds with enrollment and receives confirmation of admission. The admission requirements explicitly call out that eligibility depends on seats being available, assessment outcomes, and the fulfillment of the standard documents and fees.

Waitlist
Philippine School Bahrain does not publish a waitlist or pool system on its admissions information.
School Events
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