Private Schools in Bahrain

2. Al Hekma International School (AHIS)

Address  :  Building No.1962, Road 4363
Sanad 743 Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel           : 17 620 820 or 17 623 999
Website  :  www.alhekma.com

Al Hekma International School (AHIS) is a co-educational school and offers an American curriculum to International and local students Non-Arabic speaking students are accommodated for and are presented with the option to take special Arabic or French classes This school offers education for children from Nursery (from 2 years of age) to High School (up to 18 years of age). ). The school was founded in 1985 and is fully accredited by the Bahraini Ministry of Education.

3. Al Mahd Day Boarding School (AMDBS)

Address : P.O.Box 30331, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel          : 973 17 792422, 17479040, 17620730
Website : www.almahdschool.com

Three campuses – Saar, Samaheej, and East Riffa – make up this school. The school was awarded International Centre Status by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), of Cambridge University, which is one of the world’s leading providers of educational qualifications and assessments. This status reflects the quality of teaching and the high standards of administration demonstrated throughout the school. Registration and admission for the academic year starting in September opens in April of each year.

4. Al Noor International School

Address : P.O. Box 85, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel          :  +973 1 773 6773
Website : www.alnischool.com

The congenial atmosphere at Al Noor International School provides a fertile ground for the happy development of every child. This school follows a curricular program made up of three types: British, Bahraini (Thawjihiya), and Indian. Grades range from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with ages 3 to 18. It caters to the IGCSE course offered by the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate, as well as AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level), and A Level (Advanced Level) qualifications. Subjects are offered in Arabic and English.

5. Al Wisam School

Address : Building 81, Road 54, Block 475, Abusaiba, Budaiya, Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel          :  +973 1 773 6773
Website : http://awis.edu.bh

Al Wisam School was founded in September 2004 and is an independent Co-ed school from the ages 2 to 18 (Pre-Nursery to A-Level). Our educational plan follows the guidelines set out by the Cambridge and Edexcel Curriculum of the UK in addition to the National Curriculum of Bahrain for Arabic, Islamic and Citizenship. The school is affiliated with University of Cambridge International Examinations for its IGCSE and Edexcel International Exams (Grade 9-10) and AS/A Level (Grade 11 / 12) programs. Offers Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School and High School levels.

6. AMA International School

Address : Building 208, Road 408, Block 704, Salmabad, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel          : +973 17598440 / 356524563

Website : www.amais.edu.bh

The American curriculum adopted by the school is based on American standards of achievement in all subject areas, supported by a huge range of co-curricular activities that ensure students have the opportunity to develop fully as individuals. It includes enquiry-based, hands-on teaching methods and learning strategies geared to individualized instruction.

7. Arabian Gulf Pearl International School (AGP)

Address : Building 1786, Road 6359, Manama, Bahrain
Tel          : 00973 17403666

Website : www.apgschool.com

A preschool, elementary, middle and high school, the school is located next to the Khamis Mosque – the first mosque in Bahrain. Arabic, English, French is used in the facility of 3 Laboratories , Library, AV Room, playgrounds, conference halls, music room, and more. The APG school certificate is accredited by Bahrain’s Ministry of Education (MoE) and is recognized by the GCC countries. APG is a Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Centre authorized to offer the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for 14-16 year olds. In addition, the school offers the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).

8. Bahrain Bayan School

Address :  Bldg 230,Road No 4111, Isa Town-841, P.O.Box-32411, Kingdom Of Bahrain

Tel          : +973 17 682 227
Website : www.bayanschool.edu.bh

Bahrain Bayan School provides students with a comprehensive bilingual education – rooted in Islamic values, Arab identity, and Bahraini culture. 98% of Bayan students come from Bahrain and neighboring GCC countries. The school has pre-school to Grade 12 and offers bilingual, co-educational education in a college preparatory setting. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program and many extracurricular are offered. It provides education for children from age 3 to age 18.

9. Bahrain Indian School

Address: P.O.Box : 31595,Bldg: 109,Rd : 7307,Blk : 473,Budaiya

Tel        : +973 17598000

Website:  bhavansbahrain.com

Bahrain Indian School, Bahrain is a part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, a premier institution providing education in India.The school officially opened in April, 2014 with the approval of the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain and is affiliated to CBSE, NewDelhi.

10. Bahrain International School Dormitory (BISD)

Address : PO Box 24231,Muharraq,Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel          : 973 17729926
Website : www.bisadormitory.com.bh

A college preparatory high school, it is run by US Department of Defense (DoDEA). Classes are available from kindergarten to grade 12. The school is one of the oldest schools in Bahrain and has been operating for over 40 years. The school offers IB and American Diploma and Advanced Placement courses. Boarding is available. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

11. Bahrain School 

Address : Juffair, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel           : +973 17 727 828
Website  : www.dodea.edu/BahrainEHS/about.cfm

Bahrain School is the only DoDEA school in the Persian Gulf area. Bahrain School is a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) School. They are in the Europe South District of DoDEA. It provides education primarily to the children of the United States Navy stationed in Bahrain, but historically, about half of the student body has been local enrollment, usually the dependents of diplomatic personnel and ARAMCO employees, as well as wealthy Bahraini citizens. Bahrain School has many of the sports that typical American schools have such as basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, track and field, and cross country. The school competes against other schools on the island.

12. British School of Bahrain

Address : Building 1080, Road 1425,Block 1014, Hamala, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel          : +973 17 613 330
Website : www.britishschoolbahrain.com

The British School of Bahrain is an innovative, caring, truly international school. It follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, adapted to the local context. It is part of the ‘Inspired’ family of premium international schools. This school offers kindergarten through Year 13 education. The curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, with some adaptations to the local context.

13. Choueifat International School

Address : Bldg.110,Area 257, Rd 59, Choueifat Avenue,Amwaj  Islands, Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel          : +973 16 033 333
Website : www.iscmanama.sabis.net

SABIS® offers a comprehensive system of education that offers a rigorous, internationally-oriented, college-preparatory curriculum emphasizing the core subjects of English, math, science, and world languages to students.Offering the SABIS system of education, English is the medium of instruction but Arabic is strongly stressed throughout the curriculum. International students study French as their second language.

14. Hawar International School

Address : P.O. Box 38338,West Riffa, Bahrain.
Tel          : +973 17 770 040
Website : www.hawarschool.com

Hawar International School is achievement-focused and they encourage each child and adult within the community to reach their personal best, both academically and in all aspects of their lives, and to develop a lifelong love of enquiry and learning.Educational levels from Nursery Level through to High School Level. The school is recognized by the Ministry of Education of Bahrain and follows Arabic and English Subjects. In addition, the school is capable of educating students in need of Special Education.

15. Ibn Khuldoon National School

Address : P.O.Box 20511, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel          : +973 17 780 661
Website : www.ikns.edu.bh

IKNS is a non-profit self-supporting coeducational institution that is dedicated to providing high quality education for both Bahraini and non-Bahraini students.IKNS school offers a bilingual program of study for students from Kindergarten to Grade twelve. This school follows American Curriculum combined with the Bahrain syllabus in Arabic, Islamic studies, and social studies, which is approved by the Ministry of Education. The school received its full accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) in the year 1994, and it continues to be in good standing with the association.

16. Indian School

Address : P.O.Box 558, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel          : +973 17864166,77377000
Website : www.indianschool.bh

The Indian School, founded in the year 1950, was initiated by the efforts of the Indian community in Bahrain. With 63 years of successful existence, the school has made a significant contribution towards educational excellence in the Kingdom.The school was established in 1950 by the Indian community. It is spread over two campus located at Sitra (LKG to III) and Isa Town (IV to XII). The school provides education for children of Indian origin, in accordance with the syllabus of the Central Board of Secondary Education of India (CBSE), but children of other nationalities may also be admitted at the discretion of the school.

17. Naseem International School

Address : PO Box 28503, Riffa, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel : +973 17 782 000
Website : www.nisbah.com

NIS is a dual language school that focuses on providing a balanced education, which enables students to fulfill their potential in all areas of growth – intellectually, physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially – and empowers them to become the people they can and want to be.Classes are available from nursery (3 years old) to High School (17 years old).

18. New Millennium School-DPS

Address:  Bldg -399, Rd 3009, Blk- 330, Bu-Ghazal, Manama

Tel        : +973 1727 2700

Website:  www.nms.edu.bh

 MS-DPS Bahrain is run under the aegis of the Delhi Public School Society. Affiliated to the CBSE, the school aims at an all-round development of student’s personality so as to enable them to be future leaders. The school has strength of approximately 1746 and is divided into the Junior, Middle and Senior Wings. Besides academics, the school also offers a whole plethora of activities to hone the talents of the students.

19. Riffa Views International School

Address :Bldg 407, Rd 4303, Block.Al Mazrowiah 943, P.O.Box 3050,Bahrain

Tel          : +973 16 565 004
Website : www.rvis.edu.bh

A non-profit, college preparatory international school that implements the best educational practices from around the world. The international school provides an American curriculum and is applying to become an IB World school, which would make them eligible to offer the International Baccalaureate diploma program. Classes are available from nursery to secondary. Children in the secondary program classes (grades 6-12) are segregated by gender. The school provides a bus service for its students.

20. St Christopher’s School

Address : Building 115,Road 4109,Isa Town 841
Tel          : +973 17 598 600, 1760 5010
Website : www.st-chris.net

St Christopher’s School is an internationally renowned, non-profit school with over 2200 pupils from more around seventy nations. The school encourages the notion that personal improvement and development is always possible.This is a well-established British-international school, started in 1961. It is the oldest of the British international schools and has three sections: Infant, Junior and Senior. Students are aged 2 to 19 years. All pupils also study basic Arabic until the age of 11. Both A-levels and the IB are offered in the sixth form.

21. The Asian School

Address: 263, Avenue 13, Block 701, Tubli, Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel        : +973 17722886, +973 17728857

Website: www.asianschool.bh

The Asian School, Bahrain is a privately owned secular co-educational institution, officially opened on the 11^th of May, 1983 with the approval of the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain. The School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi. At present the school runs classes up to Grade 10.The school is set in a sprawling 8.2 acre campus with modern facilities, at Tubli.

22. The New Horizon School

Address:  Bldg.921, Rd.431,Blk.504,Jannusan Avenue, Kingdom Of Bahrain

 Tel        : +973  17595372

Website:  http://www.nhsbahrain.com

The New Horizon School  established on the 5th of September 2000 when our institution opened its portals in Salmaniya as the New Horizon Kindergarten to cater to 3 – 6 year age group with 7 students and 4 staff on the roll under the chairmanship of Mrs. Shamsiyya Yadulla Murad. In September 2003, the Ministry of Education upgraded the Kinder- garten into a Primary School for the 3 – 12 year age group. The institution has at present over 1900 students on roll.Though NHS at present functions in two different branches at hired premises plans are underway to establish a full fledged school within the next two years.

23. The New Indian School

Address:  P.B. No.33131 ,Isatown, Kingdom Of Bahrain

 Tel        : +973  17 62 23 50

Website:  thenewindianschool.org

 The New Indian School established in 1990 is one of the leading CBSE Schools in the Gulf with classes from Kindergarten to Senior Secondary and caters to the needs of more than 2,500 students of different nationalities by imparting education of international standards.  The School has so far sent eighteen & fifteen batches to the CBSE Board Examination for classes X & XII respectively and students have been consistently achieving excellent results.

24. The Sacred Heart School

Address : P.O. Box 388,Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel          : 973 17684367

Website : shsbahrain.com

The Sacred Heart School, Kingdom of Bahrain has been to the forefront of multinational education for over sixty-five years. Since its establishment in 1940’s it has instilled in each of its students its core values of academic excellence, ethical behaviour and character formation. The level of the school’s achievement in nurturing its students with these values is evident by the accomplishments of its former pupils.The school is located in Isa Town, the Kingdom of Bahrain. Established in the 1940s by the Vicar Apostolic of Arabia, this school is entrusted to the care of the Comboni Missionary Sisters. They follow British curriculum for students aged 4 to 16.

25.The Modern Knowledge School

Address : PO Box 15826, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel          : 973 17727712 – 17727838
Website : www.mks.edu.bh

Founded in 1995, is a privately owned American curriculum school located in the Juffair area of Bahrain In addition to the American Curriculum, the school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Certificate program for students in Grades 11 and 12. The school also has a strong commitment to bilingual education and students are additionally offered a curriculum in Arabic (language, social studies and religion). It offers education from age 2 to age 18.