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St Christopher's School

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BHD 2,007 - 8,826
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1961
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IGCSE Curriculum, A-Levels Curriculum, BTEC Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Typical class size 22
Strengths BSO Outstanding, Spears Top 100 (4 years), Founded 1961, GCSE/A-Levels/IB, Not-for-profit, Steven Gerrard Academy, Future Ready Curriculum
Clubs SPARTA Sports & Arts Academy, Steven Gerrard Football Academy, Dance, Drama, Music, House system
Stages Pre-School, Elementary, Secondary
Introduction

St Christopher's School is a leading British international school in Bahrain, established in 1961. A not-for-profit school across multiple campuses, it offers GCSE, BTEC, A-Levels, and IB Diploma with BSO Outstanding rating, Spears Top 100 status (4 consecutive years), and the Steven Gerrard Football Academy through SPARTA.

www.st-chris.net

Building 119, 841 Rd No 4109, Isa Town, Bahrain

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The Essentials

St Christopher's School has 2,300 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
St Christopher's School Bahrain operates across two campuses in Bahrain: the Infant and Junior campus in Muqabah (Gate 790, Road 1322, Muqabah 513) and the Senior campus in Isa Town (Building 119, Road 4109, Isa Town 841). A new Senior School facility is planned for spring 2026 at a site in Al Raffa. The postal address is St Christopher's School, PO Box 32052, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Stages
The Infant School and Junior School portion serves children from Nursery to Year 6 (ages approximately 3–11) on the Saar/Muqabah campus. The Senior School serves students from Year 7 to Year 13 (ages approximately 11–18) at Isa Town, with a Sixth Form component within the Senior School.

Type
Co-educational day school; it does not publish a boarding provision.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 70 nationalities are represented at the school; the most common nationality and the local-to-international ratio are not published.

Additional learning support
The school maintains a Learning Support Department to assist students with learning challenges, aiming to contribute to the progress and inclusion of learners across the Senior School.

Country affiliation
Kingdom of Bahrain

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation; the school emphasises Education for a Shared Humanity and an inclusive environment.

School day structure
Nursery operates with a flexible option: register 07:45–08:00, with half-day finish at 12:15 or full-day finish at 14:25. Reception to Year 2 start at 07:45–08:00 and finish at 14:25. Junior School (Years 3–6) runs from about 07:40–08:10 start with a 14:25 finish. Senior School starts with 07:10–07:50 AM language options, registration 07:50–08:10, and a regular school day typically running from 08:10 to 14:00, with lunch 11:05–11:45 and periods continuing to 14:40 (Enrichment Day may finish at 14:40).

Bus service
A dedicated in-house bus service is not listed publicly. Public transport serves the area, with bus lines 15 and 19 stopping near Isa Town; nearest stops include Isa Town Terminal and Sacred Heart School/Isa Town.
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Fees

Annual tuition at St Christopher's School ranges from BHD 2,007 to BHD 8,826 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- Application fee (non-refundable): BD 100 per child.
- Registration fee (one-off, non-refundable): BD 1,250 per child (payable if an offer of a place is made).

Tuition fees (per term and per annum by year group)

- Nursery (12:15 finish): BD 669 per term — BD 2,007 per year.
- Nursery (14:25 finish): BD 1,032 per term — BD 3,096 per year.
- Reception: BD 1,577 per term — BD 4,731 per year.
- Year 1: BD 1,577 per term — BD 4,731 per year.
- Year 2: BD 1,577 per term — BD 4,731 per year.
- Year 3: BD 1,753 per term — BD 5,259 per year.
- Year 4: BD 1,753 per term — BD 5,259 per year.
- Year 5: BD 1,753 per term — BD 5,259 per year.
- Year 6: BD 1,753 per term — BD 5,259 per year.
- Year 7: BD 2,136 per term — BD 6,408 per year.
- Year 8: BD 2,136 per term — BD 6,408 per year.
- Year 9: BD 2,569 per term — BD 7,707 per year.
- Year 10: BD 2,569 per term — BD 7,707 per year.
- Year 11: BD 2,569 per term — BD 7,707 per year.
- Year 12: BD 2,942 per term — BD 8,826 per year.
- Year 13: BD 2,942 per term — BD 8,826 per year.

Additional and optional fees

- Examination fees (GCSE, A-Level, IB): charged in addition to tuition; typically amount to several hundred BD depending on subjects and exam entries.
- Optional extras charged separately where applicable: instrumental tuition, English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for specific students, out-of-hours lessons, and similar activity-based charges.
- Uniform: official uniform must be purchased from the listed suppliers (Zaks Store Bahrain, Kukri online store, and Cafe 61 on campus); uniform costs are payable by parents and vary by item and year group.

Boarding

- St Christopher's operates as a day school; there are no full or weekly boarding places or associated boarding fees.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are charged termly or annually (termly is the standard billing cycle).
- Fees must be paid by the last day of the preceding term. Late payment may result in temporary exclusion of the student until payment is made; persistent late payment may lead to cancellation of enrollment.
- Bank charges are the responsibility of the payer.

Refunds and withdrawal

- If notice of withdrawal is given at least two weeks before the start of term, a full refund will be provided for the relevant fees.
- No refunds are provided for absence due to sickness or other reasons, except in specific withdrawal circumstances as noted in the school's fees regulations. Fees are otherwise non-refundable.

Fee payment methods and bank details

- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer (National Bank of Bahrain/NBB), cheque, and cash (cheque and cash accepted at the Saar Campus Accounts Office).
- Bank details provided for transfers:
- Account name: ST CHRISTOPHERS SCHOOL.
- IBAN: BH61NBOB00005000103453.
- SWIFT: NBOBBHBM.
- Make sure to include your parent reference on the transfer and send proof of payment to accounts@school.st-chris.net.

Regulatory and other notes about fees

- The school is not-for-profit and fee income is reinvested into school operations. Fees are approved by the Ministry of Education.

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Academics

St Christopher's School teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IGCSE Curriculum, A-Levels Curriculum, BTEC Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
St Christopher's Bahrain operates a Future Ready Curriculum across the Infant, Junior and Senior sections, designed to develop six competencies: Academic, Metacognition, Service, Enterprise, Digital, and Wellbeing. The Infant School uses the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework with a play-based approach that emphasises communication, language, physical development, and early literacy and numeracy, with specialist Arabic, PE, Music and swimming. From Year 7 to Year 9, the curriculum follows the English National Curriculum (adapted to the local context); Years 10–11 offer GCSEs with broad subject choices, and Post-16 provides either A-levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In the Sixth Form, students can study A-levels, the IB Diploma Programme, or BTEC courses (stand-alone or in combination with A Levels), with entry requirements and university guidance provided by the school. The Arabic department delivers Arabic, Islamic Studies and Bahrain Citizenship under the Bahraini MOE curriculum, with non-Arabic-speaking students able to study Arabic as a second language and GCSE Arabic as a Second Language where offered.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Enquiry and campus visit. The school offers British-style education for children aged 3–18 and has been rated Outstanding by the British Schools Overseas (BSO) and Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority (BQA) for four consecutive years. Prospective families visit the Saar Campus for Infant/Junior and the Isa Town Campus for Senior to experience facilities, with the Admissions Team guiding the process. 2. Application submission. Complete the online pre-registration form; an application fee of BD 100 per child applies. Submit required documents (passports, CPRs, recent school reports, vaccination records) with requirements varying by year group. 3. Assessment and offer. Applicants undergo age-appropriate assessments (play-based observations for younger children; formal tests for older students). An offer pack is issued by email, and the non-refundable registration fee of BD 1,250 must be paid with acceptance. 4. Age-specific admissions details. Nursery (Age 3) may offer half-day or full-day options, with SPARTA sessions for full day and on-site play-based assessments; Reception to Year 2 (Ages 4–7) use play-based assessments focusing on social, emotional, and early academic skills; Years 3–6 (Ages 7–11) assess English, Mathematics, and general ability with possible interview and review of previous reports; Years 7–13 (Ages 11–18) involve formal testing in core subjects and general ability with consideration of prior records and potential interviews. 5. Placement timing and contacts. Applications are accepted up to one year in advance of entry, and placement depends on assessment outcomes and available places.

Scholarships
St Christopher's offers three scholarship categories: academic, sport, and music. Scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Committee, which comprises three Board members, the Principal, and the Head of Senior School, to ensure transparency and fairness; families receiving fee reductions are not entitled to additional financial gain. Scholarships may be available to current students or to students from other schools, with renewal contingent on maintaining high standards. Fee reductions awarded range from 0% to 20% and may include waivers of some participation fees (e.g., music or sport). Information regarding opportunities for the 2026/27 academic year will be released in early 2026.
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