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The Bahrain Bayan School

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees BHD 4,165 - 5,725
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Arabic Curriculum, American Curriculum
Introduction

Bahrain Bayan School (BBS) is an independent, non-profit, co-educational bilingual K–12 school on Road 4111 in Isa Town (Manama), Bahrain. The school offers an Arabic and American English–based curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) and ministry-prescribed Arabic, Citizenship and Islamic Studies; it serves children from age 4 through to 18 (KG–Grade 12). Instruction and daily communication are bilingual in English and Arabic, with the school's IB offer including English A and Arabic A language courses and Arabic B as a language-acquisition option; primary timetabling gives roughly half the day in Arabic and half in English. Notable facilities on the self-contained campus include the AlRomaihi Innovation Hub with maker space, multimedia studio and robotics labs, multiple science and computer laboratories, a 600-seat Al Bayan Hall theatre and gymnasium complex, the Al Otaibi Hall, an on‑site mosque, a library collection in both Arabic and English, cafeterias and an athletics track. BBS is accredited by the Bahrain Ministry of Education, the IB and MSA.

4111, Block 841, Isa Town, Bahrain

The Essentials

The Bahrain Bayan School has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
The Bahrain Bayan School is located in Isa Town, Bahrain, within the Isa Town Educational District. The main campus address is Building 230, Road 4111, Isa Town 841. A separate preschool campus, Dr. May Bint Sulaiman Al Otaibi Preschool, is on the same Road 4111 in Isa Town 841. The Isa Town site is accessible via Bahrain's main thoroughfares and is near other educational facilities.

Stages
The school serves early years through secondary education, from Nursery to Year 13 (ages roughly 4 to 18). It comprises Preschool, Primary, Middle, and High sections.

Type
The school is a co-educational, independent, non-profit day school. It does not operate boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 98% of Bayan students come from Bahrain and neighboring GCC countries, with about 2% classified as international/non-GCC students. This results in a predominantly local/GCC student body with a small international minority.

Additional learning support
Additional Educational Assistance (AEA) provides targeted academic and wellbeing support using a MTSS framework. AEA offers in-class support, small-group intervention, individualized learning plans, and targeted Tier 3 instruction, with placement based on data and regular review. AEA services carry an additional fee.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation; the school is Bahrain-based and operates within the Bahraini education system.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation; the mission emphasizes Islamic values and respect for Arab and Islamic heritage as part of Bayan's identity.

School day structure
The school operates Sunday to Thursday. The school day typically runs from morning into the early afternoon, with common schedules indicating start around 7:00 am and end around 3:00 pm.

Bus service
A school bus service is available. Routes and providers are arranged through the school, with transportation coordinated by the admissions or transport team. Pickup times and areas are planned to accommodate families across Bahrain. Contact the school for current route options and schedules.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is compulsory. The standard uniform consists of a white shirt with the BBS seal, a forest green tie, and the appropriate bottom (skirt or trousers) for the student's year group. Shoes must be closed; belts may be black, brown, or white; headscarves should be plain white, forest green, grey, or black; makeup is not allowed.

Food Options
The on-site canteen serves meals and snacks. A menu from the 2017–2018 period shows breakfast options including American and English breakfasts, items such as omelettes and shakshouka, and a variety of sandwiches/wraps for recess and lunch; the canteen is open Sundays through Thursdays for recess and lunch.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Trustees, with the founder Dr. May bint Sulaiman Al Otaibi listed as Executive Chair and other trustees including Sh. Aseel Al Khalifa, Sh. Altaf Al Khalifa, Sh. Mohamed Al Khalifa, and Yara Al Mulla. Bahraini Bayan School is described as an independent, non-profit, co-educational bilingual school (K–12) with private ownership.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Bahrain Bayan School ranges from BHD 4,165 to BHD 5,725 for 2026/27.

Application & Enrollment Fees

- Standard application fee: BHD 50 (payable on submission of the application).
- Late application fee (preschool & primary, when applicable): BHD 100 (payable on application).
- Enrollment fee (one-time, for preschool & primary, payable upon acceptance): BHD 1,350.
- Seat reservation / first tuition installment due on acceptance: BHD 800 (listed as the First Installment / deposit).

Tuition fees — instalments and amounts (per the published billing schedule)

Fees are billed in four instalments. The instalment amounts and settlement windows published for the current academic cycle are:

- First instalment (Deposit): BHD 800 — settlement period shown in March.
- Second instalment (not including Educational Resources & Materials fees): BHD 800 — settlement period shown in May.
- Third instalment: BHD 1,500 — settlement period shown in September.
- Fourth instalment (amount varies by grade) — settlement period shown in January. Fourth-installment amounts by grade group are:
- KG1 & KG2: BHD 1,065.
- Grades 1 to 5: BHD 1,490.
- Grades 6 to 9: BHD 2,015.
- Grades 10 to 12: BHD 2,625.

- Annual tuition totals (sum of the four instalments) by year group:
- KG1 & KG2: BHD 4,165 per year (800 + 800 + 1,500 + 1,065).
- Grades 1–5: BHD 4,590 per year (800 + 800 + 1,500 + 1,490).
- Grades 6–9: BHD 5,115 per year (800 + 800 + 1,500 + 2,015).
- Grades 10–12: BHD 5,725 per year (800 + 800 + 1,500 + 2,625).

Note: the published instalment schedule explicitly states the annual tuition figures do not include Educational Resources & Materials (ERM) fees, Tablet Device Program charges, after‑school activity fees, graduation fees and similar charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Instalment settlement windows are published with each instalment (March, May, September, January windows are shown for the published schedule). Late payment attracts an administrative charge of BHD 10 per month on each pending instalment.
- The second instalment is shown as exclusive of ERM (Educational Resources & Materials) fees; ERM and similar ancillary charges are billed separately.

Boarding fees

- The Bahrain Bayan School operates as a day school; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published. (Boarding is not applicable.)

Other costs and recurring / optional charges

- Educational Resources & Materials (ERM) bookstore items (textbooks and related materials) are charged separately for applicable grades and are not included in the tuition instalments. The school operates an ERM bookstore for textbook distribution.
- Tablet Device Program, after‑school activities, graduation fees and other programme-specific charges are additional to tuition and billed separately. The tuition instalment schedule notes those charges are excluded from the instalment totals.
- Additional Educational Assistance (AEA) programme fees: when a student is enrolled in AEA the AEA fees are payable in advance for the full semester and are charged in addition to enrollment and tuition fees.
- Uniforms are supplied through the school's Uniform Shop (shop located next to Gate 4). Uniform items and the uniform policy are published; specific uniform prices are not listed on the published uniform pages.
- Transport (school bus) arrangements are managed separately; bus service fees are set by the bus provider and paid directly to that provider (fees depend on route/area). Bus fees are not included in the tuition instalments.

Refund information (summary of published refund policy)

- Deposit / first instalment and non‑refundable amounts: the school's published refund policy sets rules for refunds on withdrawal. It states the deposit / first instalment amount is not refundable; a portion (specified in the policy) may be transferable to a sibling when withdrawal is notified before school starts.
- Withdrawal before the end of September: the policy states a partial refund (the policy specifies 50% of the second two instalments in the published policy) may apply if official withdrawal is received before the end of September.
- Withdrawal after September: the policy states that when withdrawal is received after September, paid amounts will not be refunded and outstanding tuition for the year becomes payable.
- Non‑refundable items: application fees, one‑time enrollment fees and other specific fees (Educational Resources & Materials, Tablet Device, ID card fees, etc.) are listed as non‑refundable in the published refund policy.

Fee payment options and instructions

- Online payment: invoices and tuition instalments can be paid online via the school's payment portal / parent app; the school's online portal and parent mobile app are used to view and pay invoices. The application/registration flow shows credit and debit card payment options are accepted for application payments.
- Finance Department / in‑school payments: payment may also be made through the Finance Department; contact numbers for the Finance Department are published for fee enquiries.

Key administrative notes

- Late payment penalties: an administrative charge of BHD 10 per month is applied to overdue instalments as published in the fee schedule.
- AEA or other programme fees are payable up front where applicable.

(For specific invoice-level payment methods or any bank transfer details, the school Finance Department provides the payment instructions on invoices and the online portal.)
Academics

The Bahrain Bayan School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Arabic Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The Bahrain Bayan School provides a bilingual English–Arabic curriculum for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. In Primary, half of each day is taught in Arabic and half in English, with English, Math, and Science built to the AERO standards, and Arabic instruction aligned with the government syllabus for Social Studies, Religion, and Government; Music, Art, Technology, and Physical Education are also part of the program. Middle School (grades 6–8) maintains bilingual instruction with AERO-aligned English/Math/Science, continues Arabic and government-syllabus subjects, and includes Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Technology and Advisory, with Math offered in standard and higher streams. High School (grades 9–12) is college-preparatory, continues English–Arabic mastery and AERO-aligned courses, and includes Arabic, Citizenship, and Islamic Studies per Ministry of Education requirements; the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is available for grades 11–12, with some students pursuing IB Courses for certificates. Bahrain Bayan School is accredited by the Ministry of Education, the Middle States Association (MSA), and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Bahrain Bayan School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through its Counseling Program for K–12, offering Guidance & Wellbeing Lessons in classrooms on friendships, feelings, problem-solving, online safety, and healthy habits, with counselors providing both one-on-one and small-group support and partnering with teachers and families to apply these skills in daily learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers Additional Educational Assistance (AEA) using a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), providing in-class support, small-group intervention, individualized learning plans, and targeted Tier 3 instruction, with placement based on data and the service available for an additional fee; public pages do not describe a dedicated SEN unit.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school maintains a bilingual Arabic–English environment from KG to G12, with instruction delivered in both languages; there is no publicly listed separate EAL program, indicating EAL support is integrated within the bilingual framework rather than a standalone service.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed via the Counseling Program's focus on social-emotional wellbeing, including wellness lessons and both individual and group sessions (e.g., anxiety management, social skills) to support resilience and healthy coping strategies.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by policies with a designated safeguarding lead, staff background checks, safeguarding training, and escalation of safeguarding allegations in accordance with school procedures.
Parent Experience

History
The Bahrain Bayan School (BBS) was established in 1982 by Dr. Sh. May Al Otaibi as an independent, national, co-educational bilingual school serving Kindergarten through Grade 12. In 1986 the school relocated to a larger Isa Town campus to accommodate growing enrollment. The school introduced GCE English and the U.S. high school diploma in 1987–1988 and later gained authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate program. It is governed as an independent, non-profit institution with governance through a Board of Trustees and a General Assembly, and it is accredited and licensed by the Bahrain Ministry of Education, with recognition from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and by the Bahrain Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA) as outstanding. Over the years the campus expanded with notable facilities and initiatives, including the completion of the PTA quarters in 2017 and the Dr. May bint Sulaiman Al Otaibi Preschool building in 2018.

Community
BayMUN is a student-led event established in 2008–2009, now the biggest student event at Bahrain Bayan School and the country's first THIMUN-affiliated MUN. EcoLab 360 won first place in UAE's Zayed Sustainability Prize in 2017, reflecting the school's emphasis on sustainability and project-based learning. The Bin Faqeeh Zakat Al Elm Building, designed by Bayan alumni, houses a library and quiet study zones for middle and high school students. The Bayan community emphasizes a strong home-school partnership, with parents participating in planning committees for the school's strategic plan and accreditation processes and in inaugurating many school events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Association (PTA) includes elected members for 2022–2026, with a President, Vice President, and several other members. Its objectives include promoting closer relations between parents, students and the Bayan School administration; representing parents and supporting the school's educational process; cooperating with the school in social, educational and cultural activities during and after school hours; promoting closer relations between the school and other institutions in the country by sponsoring cultural, social, educational and sports activities; and fundraising to help meet school needs. Members are elected every two years, and communications through the school's executive administration guide PTA activities. Main events organized by the PTA include the Bayan Annual Carnival and Grandparents Day. The PTA is accountable to an Executive Committee and participates in planning and accreditation processes, with contact information published on the PTA page for engagement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Bahrain Bayan School operates on a self-contained campus in Isa Town that includes pre-school, primary, middle, and high schools, along with administration, a library, and a cafeteria. Al Bayan Hall, a gymnasium/multi-purpose building completed in 2001, houses a 600-seat theatre, two full-size basketball courts, two squash courts, an aerobic dance studio, and a fitness center, with a running track added in 2011. The Preschool building sits on a separate campus, and the Primary School Complex serves Grade 1–5; a Bayan Mosque is also on campus. The AlRomaihi Innovation Hub provides a Maker Space, a robotics lab, a multimedia studio, a sound room, a research center with access to JSTOR, EBSCO, and WorldBook Online, and an extensive digital library. The campus also features science and computer facilities, including three science labs in the secondary building plus a new Science Building with three additional labs and four computer labs (two Mac labs in Primary and two PC labs in Secondary).

Sports Facilities
The Bayan Hall gymnasium/multi-purpose building includes two full-size basketball courts, two squash courts, an aerobic dance studio, and a fitness center, and it also houses a 600-seat theatre; a running track was added in 2011. There is a football field with artificial grass on campus (installed by 2013).

Academic Facilities
The library system comprises separate Primary and Middle/High School libraries, with the Destiny Library Catalog and the Tumble Books Library for resources. The library is open to Secondary students from 7:15 am to 3:00 pm, with Primary students visiting weekly; librarians support research and curriculum needs. The school operates four computer labs: two Mac labs in Primary (28 iMacs each) and two PC labs in Secondary (26 Windows PCs each). The Secondary building houses Biology, Chemistry, and Physics labs, and a dedicated Robotics Lab; a newer Science Building adds three more science labs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school supports after-school activities and clubs, including programs advertised under Student Life. The AlRomaihi Innovation Hub provides hands-on maker, robotics (VEX), multimedia, and research opportunities after class, including a Maker Space, a Robotics Lab, a Research Center with JSTOR/EBSCO/WorldBook Online, and a Learning Commons.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Bahrain Bayan School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for grades 11–12. It requires six subjects drawn from IB course groups, the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) component, and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). The school has been an IB World School since 1993, delivering a university-preparatory curriculum through the IB framework.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative opportunities include the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) for grades 9–12, which emphasizes art scholarship, service, and community engagement, and Theatre Club that supports drama and stage production. A Guitar Club provides music-making and social interaction, and NAHS activities often involve exhibitions and collaborative art projects.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual, delivering English and Arabic instruction, with 98% of students from Bahrain and neighboring GCC countries. English and Arabic are emphasized equally to develop bilingual leadership and national identity. The Model United Nations (MUN) Club and LAMDA Public Speaking program offer opportunities for language use, debate, and international-cultural engagement.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities include Bayan Post, Charity Club, ECOBOOSTERS, Infinity Math Mentors, Press Committee, The Perspective Podcast, and High School Student Council. The programs develop leadership, communication, and teamwork through student-led media, service projects, and clubs across grades 9–12.

Community & Service
Community service is integrated into the school ethos, with Grade 6–7 programs emphasizing global thinking with local implementation. Primary School activities include Beach Cleanup; Middle School activities include The Pencil Project; High School activities include Charity Club Donations, reflecting a commitment to social responsibility across the curriculum.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is fostered through the High School Student Council and other clubs. National Honor Society is by invitation and recognizes scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The MUN Club and NAHS provide leadership roles within diplomacy and the arts, while clubs like Bayan Post cultivate journalistic and professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The athletics program participates in regional leagues and competitions, including MOE leagues and various age-group tournaments in Basketball, Football, Athletics, Cross-Country, Badminton, Table Tennis, Padel, and Tennis. These activities support physical health and teamwork as part of the school's well-being emphasis.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English, and Arabic is taught as a core language across all divisions. Arabic, Citizenship, and Islamic Studies follow Bahrain MOE requirements. The library maintains separate Arabic and English collections.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides bilingual education in Arabic and English for Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Immersion Programs
Preschool uses a dual-language program with instruction alternating between Arabic and English on alternate days. Primary School delivers approximately half the day in Arabic and half in English. In Middle School and High School, instruction is conducted in both languages with balanced Arabic and English components, and the IB Diploma Programme is offered in Grades 11–12.
Reputation

Awards
The school has received multiple recognitions as an outstanding school from the Bahraini authorities (per BQA accreditation).

Accreditations
The Bahrain Bayan School is an independent, non-profit, co-educational bilingual school in Arabic and English serving Kindergarten through 12th grade. It is accredited and licensed by the Bahrain Ministry of Education and holds accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and the Bahrain Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA) as an outstanding school.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Registration. The Admissions Office starts receiving applications in November each year. Submit an application form (online or physical copy) with all required documents. The documents checklist includes birth certificate, copy of passport and CPR, immunization records, previous school reports (last three years), passport-sized photograph, parents' resume with photographs, and copies of parents' passport and CPR. Pay the BD 50 application fee; the fee is non-refundable, and submitting an application form does not guarantee a seat.

Waitlist
Step 3 indicates that acceptance decisions may include a waiting list; parents are notified of acceptance, non-acceptance, or waiting list by SMS or email within 2-3 weeks after the assessment date. If a seat is not available, the applicant may be placed on the waiting list, and a seat may be offered if one becomes available.
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