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Quest School Bahrain

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BHD 1,890 - 4,500
Ages 2 - 15 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Introduction

Quest School Bahrain is a British-curriculum international school in Bani Jamra, Manama, delivering the National Curriculum for England with English, Mathematics and Science aligned to Cambridge standards. The school accepts children from age 2 through to age 15 and follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage in its Early Years provision, progressing through Key Stages to Cambridge IGCSE courses in the senior phase. English is the core language of instruction; the published curriculum also includes Arabic language teaching and Arabic and Islamic Studies. The campus is described as occupying a 30,000 m2 plot and the school publishes current facilities such as classrooms, specialist subject rooms, a library and learning centre, indoor play spaces, a canteen, an indoor gym with squash courts, two outdoor sports courts and a football pitch; it also records opening of a library and Food Technology rooms. The school notes planned development for further facilities including a multipurpose sports hall, indoor swimming pool and a separate high‑school building.

Building 165, Avenue 43, Bani Jamra, Bahrain

The Essentials

Quest School Bahrain has instruction in English.

Location
Quest School Bahrain is located at Building 165, Avenue 43, Block 543 on the Janabiyah Highway in Bahrain. The campus sits in the Janabiya area of the Northern Governorate on a sizable plot described as 30,000 square metres, with dedicated wings for Kindergarten and Primary in the initial phase. The school's address is commonly listed as Janabiyah Highway, Bahrain.

Stages
As of the 2025-26 academic year, Quest School Bahrain offers Pre-Nursery to Year 10 for children aged 2 to 15 years, with further classes planned to open in following academic years.

Type
Quest School Bahrain is a private international school offering a British curriculum. Boarding facilities are not listed in public materials.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Quest School Bahrain emphasizes a diverse international community; exact nationality numbers are not publicly disclosed.

Additional learning support
Public information indicates a focus on addressing individual learning needs and uses formal assessments (GL Assessments) to benchmark progress; explicit SEN provisions or facilities are not detailed in the public materials.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation listed; the school follows a British/English curriculum and Cambridge standards while operating in Bahrain.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation listed for the school; Arabic & Islamic Studies is included as part of the curriculum.

School day structure
The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. Gates open at 07:45. Early Years (Nursery–Year 1) begin at 08:00, Nursery finishes 12:20 (Term 1) or 13:20 (Terms 2–3), Reception finishes 13:20 (Term 1) or 14:20 (Terms 2–3), and Primary (Year 1–6) finishes at 14:20. Year 7–9 start at 07:50 and finish at 14:20. Nursery and Reception follow staggered dismissal times by term.

Bus service
Public information does not list a dedicated school bus service; inquiries about transport should be directed to the admissions team.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Quest School Bahrain does not list a boarding provision. The site describes an after-school care (ASC) program as a supervised option after the normal school day, available to different year groups for a monthly fee. The ASC is intended to provide care until mid/early afternoon, with specific end times published for each year group.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are used at Quest School Bahrain. Uniforms can be purchased from both the House of Uniforms and Zaks, and items may be worn from either supplier (as of the latest guidance published on the site).

Food Options
The school operates a canteen service run by an external supplier. The canteen uses a cashless system and serves Students in the middle years; Nursery and Year 1 access to canteen services occurs on Thursdays in some arrangements.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Directors, including a Chairman (Akram Rashad Miknas) and a Vice Chairman (Grant Jefferson) along with additional board members. Ownership details are not disclosed on the site.
Fees

Annual tuition at Quest School Bahrain ranges from BHD 1,890 to BHD 4,500 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Assessment fee: BHD 50.
- Registration fee (to secure a place): BHD 200. Registration fees are non‑refundable.

Annual tuition fees and term amounts (by year group) — amounts shown in Bahraini Dinars (BHD)

- Pre‑Nursery (2–3 years): BHD 2,325 per year — BHD 775.000 per term (standard five‑day option).
- Nursery (3–4 years) (standard option): BHD 2,395 per year — BHD 798.333 per term. The school lists pickup time options for Nursery.
- Nursery 2: BHD 2,595 per year — BHD 865.000 per term.
- Reception (4–5 years): BHD 2,600 per year — BHD 866.667 per term.
- Year 1 (5–6 years): BHD 2,955 per year — BHD 985.000 per term.
- Year 2 (6–7 years): BHD 3,146 per year — BHD 1,048.667 per term.
- Year 3 (7–8 years): BHD 3,373 per year — BHD 1,124.333 per term.
- Year 4 (8–9 years): BHD 3,449 per year — BHD 1,149.667 per term.
- Year 5 (9–10 years): BHD 3,694 per year — BHD 1,231.333 per term.
- Year 6 (10–11 years): BHD 3,800 per year — BHD 1,266.667 per term.
- Year 7 (11–12 years): BHD 3,950 per year — BHD 1,316.667 per term.
- Year 8 (12–13 years): BHD 4,150 per year — BHD 1,383.333 per term.
- Year 9 (13–14 years): BHD 4,500 per year — BHD 1,500.000 per term.
- Year 10 (14–15 years): BHD 4,500 per year — BHD 1,500.000 per term.

Pre‑Nursery flexible attendance options (term and annual rates published for early years)

- Five days per week: BHD 775 per term / BHD 2,325 per year.
- Four days per week: BHD 695 per term / BHD 2,085 per year.
- Three days per week: BHD 605 per term / BHD 1,815 per year.
- Days can be increased with pro‑rata adjustment during a term.

Additional compulsory fees

- Book fee (annual): BHD 200.
- Resource & Technology fee (applies to Years 7–10 only): BHD 200 (annual).
- Registration and assessment fees are payable at application/offer stage; registration is non‑refundable.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is organised into three terms (Term One, Term Two and Term Three). Term dates for 2025–2026 are published (for example: Term One 27 August – 15 December 2025; Term Two 5 January – 31 March 2026; Term Three 6 April – 25 June 2026). Invoices and deadlines follow the term structure.
- To reserve a place, the fee specified in the offer letter must be paid.
- Parents are required to pay all fees prior to the commencement of each term; no learner will be admitted until fees for that term are paid in full.
- Invoices for annual fees are issued at enrolment for new learners. For existing learners, invoices are distributed ten weeks prior to the end of the term, with payment due four weeks prior to the end of that term.
- Late payment incurs a penalty fee of BHD 100. Non‑payment may result in immediate termination of class attendance until outstanding balances are cleared.

Other optional or variable charges

- Charges may apply for before‑ and after‑school care, specific school outings, international trips, and after‑school activities. Fees and arrangements for these activities are notified separately and must be paid to participate.
- Uniform is required; a uniform catalogue is provided by the school but specific uniform prices are not listed on the published fee summary.

Refund information

- All refund requests must be made in writing to the Admissions Department. Fees received up to and including the current term are non‑refundable under any circumstances. Fees already received for future terms are refundable provided one full term's written notice of withdrawal is given. The school is not liable to refund fees if the school (or part of it) is closed temporarily or permanently due to civil unrest, pandemic, or other reasons stated in the school's policy.

Boarding

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school with no published boarding charges.

Fee payment methods and related details

- Preferred method of payment: bank transfer. Parents are responsible for any bank and transfer charges. Cash or cheques may be paid directly to the Admissions Department; cheques should be made payable to "Quest School."
- The school may take recovery action and recover reasonable costs if fees remain outstanding. Students with unpaid fees may be prevented from participating in chargeable activities until payments are cleared. Sibling discounts are available.
Academics

Quest School Bahrain teaches British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 15.

Curriculum
Quest School Bahrain delivers a British International Curriculum with the National Curriculum for England at its core; English, Mathematics and Science are aligned to Cambridge Curriculum Standards while other subjects are taught via an integrated curriculum, supported by the Cornerstone Framework. Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with seven areas of learning, with a bilingual English-Arabic context. In Primary, Key Stage One (Years 1–2) and Key Stage Two (Years 3–6) follow the England National Curriculum, with differentiation and a mix of formative and summative assessment. Assessment uses UK-based GL Assessment to provide standardised progress data in English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. Arabic and Islamic Studies are offered to deepen language and cultural understanding. Quest is a Cambridge Accredited International Curriculum School and, as of 2025-26, offers classes from Pre-Nursery to Year 10.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Quest School Bahrain supports social and emotional learning through a formal pastoral care framework and a safe, inclusive environment, including a pastoral care system, a focus on kindness through Care for Others, and student voice via the Student Council. The school's mission states that every learner should be happy, engaged, and empowered in a safe environment, reinforcing its SEL approach.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Publicly available information does not specify any SEN provision, types of needs supported, or whether Quest School Bahrain is a specialist SEN institution; however, it describes personalised learning and addressing individual needs through regular meetings.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There is no public information about English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes; the school notes that teachers are native English speakers, and curriculum information describes English as the core language of instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is explicitly referenced as a focus, with the admissions page stating that student well-being is at the heart of decision making, and Our Community describing care-oriented pastoral approaches and safe spaces.

Safeguarding
Public information references pastoral care and safe spaces as part of safeguarding, but there is no publicly disclosed standalone safeguarding policy.
Parent Experience

History
Quest School Bahrain was founded in 2020 as a private international school on Janabiyah Highway, Bahrain. The school is governed by a private Board of Directors, with Akram Rashad Miknas as Chairman and Grant Jefferson as Vice Chairman, guiding strategic development. It pursued a British Cambridge International Curriculum from its early years and achieved Cambridge accreditation in 2025, strengthening its international curriculum credentials. The campus sits on a 30,000 square metre site on Janabiyah Highway, with an initial phase including dedicated wings for Kindergarten and Primary, and plans for future facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, indoor gym, and additional amenities.

Community
Quest School Bahrain emphasizes a safe, inclusive learning environment and aims to build citizens who contribute positively to Bahrain and beyond. The school engages families and the wider community through events such as Shoe Box Appeal, Autism Awareness Day, and Think Pink. A Student Council meets regularly to represent learner ideas and helps plan school events. The Quest community also undertakes welfare and charitable initiatives, including Smile for cancer support, migrant workers' rights projects, and BSPCA partnerships.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Quest School Bahrain's Parent Teacher Association links families with the senior management team and provides a voice for the school community. The PTA is positioned as a channel for parental involvement and partnership in school improvement initiatives. Parents are encouraged to volunteer and engage with the school through PTA activities, supported by an open-door policy from the leadership. The PTA collaborates with the school on events and activities that reflect the community's values and priorities. PTA-led or PTA-supported activities appear in the school calendar and community programming, including Think Pink, Autism Awareness Day, and other charitable activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Quest School Bahrain sits on a 30,000 square metre site along Janabiyah Highway. The initial phase features dedicated wings for Kindergarten and Primary, plus shared spaces such as classrooms, specialist subject rooms, a library, indoor play areas, two outdoor sports courts, a canteen, and an indoor gym with squash courts. The campus includes a football pitch, a learning center, and outdoor play areas. Planned facilities for the future include an indoor swimming pool, an indoor sports hall, a performance stage, a high school building, a running track, covered seating and play areas, and additional car parks. Phase Two will add a new car park and drop-off area, while Phase Three plans a high school building adjacent to a multipurpose sports hall.

Sports Facilities
Current sports facilities include two outdoor sports courts and an indoor gym with squash courts. A football pitch is part of the campus, and outdoor play areas support physical activity. Planned developments include a multipurpose sports hall with an indoor swimming pool and additional indoor sports courts, plus a performance stage for events. Phase Two will add a dedicated car park and drop-off area, and Phase Three places a high school building beside the multipurpose sports hall.

Academic Facilities
There are classrooms and specialist subject rooms for different disciplines, and the campus includes a library and a learning center. These academic facilities support literacy, research, and cross-curricular learning. The page notes these resources on site; laboratories and dedicated ICT facilities are not explicitly listed.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Social & Hobbies
Quest School offers a range of Extra-Curricular Activities usually free of charge; outside providers may incur a cost. At the start of each term, a list of activities is published on the website and in the newsletter. After-school activities run from 14:30 to 15:20 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Collect promptly at 15:20 if they are involved in an ECA.

Community & Service
Enviro School develops environmental stewardship with a Green Team and spaces such as quiet areas, gardens and recycling stations; Earth Day and Beach Clean Ups connect Quest with the wider community. Care for Others fosters a safe space and a culture of kindness, with recognition for honesty, care, persistence and resilience, and participation in Shoe Box Appeal, Autism Awareness Day and Think Pink. Student Council provides a regular forum for learner ideas and event planning, and the PTA links families with senior management to support school life. Additional community initiatives include support for Smile, migrant workers charities, and BSPCA.

Leadership & Professional
Student Council meets regularly to express learner ideas and plan school events, and the PTA links up with the senior management team to provide a voice for families. These structures enable leadership development and opportunities for involvement in school governance.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Care for Others fosters a safe space for learners and supports moral development. Enviro School spaces, including quiet spaces and gardens, contribute to well-being and a calm learning environment. Pastoral care systems reinforce well-being and community values.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Arabic are taught at Quest School Bahrain. The Early Years Foundation Stage is implemented in English, and the curriculum also reflects Bahrain's culture and heritage. Arabic language instruction and Islamic Studies form part of the curriculum. A bilingual environment supports language development in both English and Arabic.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual teaching in English and Arabic. In Pre-Nursery, the environment supports early language development in both English and Arabic. The Early Years Foundation Stage is delivered in English, with Arabic language and culture integrated through Arabic & Islamic Studies. Native English-speaking teachers support the teaching staff.
Admissions

Admissions
Registration is open for the 2025-26 academic year. The process begins with registering your interest, after which you may book a school tour or complete the online application form. A learner interview, conducted by a Quest School faculty member, is part of the process and is not a formal exam. If both parties agree that Quest School is the right fit, a formal offer of enrolment is issued. Admissions information includes an online application form, admissions terms and conditions, and the Ministry of Education procedure for admission; the school is located on Janabiyah Highway and has an admissions team reachable by phone.
School Events
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