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Bahrain offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 13 international schools in Bahrain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BHD 2,755), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Little Starz Pre School offers a welcoming and developmentally focused environment for children aged 2 to 6 years in East Riffa, Bahrain. The school provides a bi-lingual education that uniquely integrates the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum with the Montessori method. This blended approach ensures students benefit from a structured learning framework while also enjoying the hands-on, independent exploration characteristic of Montessori education. The campus features a safe and secure setting designed to nurture "creative and enquiring minds" through purposeful play and interaction. Key to its educational philosophy is the emphasis on building a firm foundation for future academic success, supported by a dedicated team led by Principal Shirley Giles. Students are encouraged to develop self-discipline, independence, and strong moral values in a child-centered atmosphere that prioritizes their physical and mental well-being alongside academic growth.
First Steps Nursery Bahrain provides early childhood education for children aged 1 to 4 across three levels: Pre-Nursery (1-2), Nursery 1 (2-3) and Nursery 2 (3-4). Instruction is in Arabic and English. The program focuses on social development, early literacy and numeracy, language skills, and knowledge of the world through a themed curriculum. The setting includes large, shaded play areas, a library, and a dining room where meals are prepared to order. Outdoor spaces are CCTV monitored and divided to allow safe, small-group play. The campus is located in Isa Town at Villa 3697, Road 909, Block 809.
Al-Iman School in Isa Town, Bahrain, operates with separate boys' and girls' sections on a single campus. The school opened in 1992 (AH 1413) and is located in the Educational Zone of Isa Town at Building 200, Road 4112, Complex 841. The Bahrain Ministry of Education directory notes that the school follows a Saudi curriculum in Arabic and Islamic Studies alongside a U.S. curriculum in English, making Arabic and English the languages of instruction. The institution serves students from Grade 1 through Grade 12, comprising primary, middle (preparatory), and secondary levels, with roughly 1,850 students across about 120 classes and 140 teachers. Extracurricular programs include STEAM projects and robotics, and the school hosts several clubs and societies, such as Robotics, Scratch JR, Toastmasters, Da Vinci Art Club, Science Club, Drama, and Model United Nations (MUN). The site indicates a Transport section for families but does not publish specific bus details. The principal's name is not listed on the site.
Al Raja School is a long-established K–12 school located in Manama, Bahrain. The school celebrated 125 years of history in 2023, indicating its origins in the late 19th century. The campus is based at Building 1940, Road 639, Block 306, in Manama (PO Box 1). The principal is Nicky Perfect. The school teaches in Arabic as a foundational language and offers an Advanced Placement program, indicating an English-language component within an American-style curriculum. The school's facilities and programs are organized into Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School, covering primary through secondary education. Arabic is explicitly referenced as part of the language of instruction, and AP information is provided on the site to support AP coursework.
Shaikha Hessa Girls' School (SHGS) is a private all-girls school in West Riffa, Bahrain, established in 2001. The school offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, with MSA-CESS, COIS, UNESCO, and BQA accreditations, and an active co-curricular programme.
The Palms School is a co-educational primary school in West Riffa, Bahrain, established in 2004. It offers a bilingual curriculum that integrates the Cambridge International Curriculum for core subjects—English, Mathematics, and Science—with the Bahrain National Curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Citizenship. This dual approach ensures students develop proficiency in both English and Arabic while maintaining a connection to local culture. The campus features specialized facilities, including a multi-purpose gymnasium, a football field, and shaded outdoor play areas designed to support physical development. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Values-Based Education" program, which is embedded into daily learning to foster character alongside academic progress. The school operates with small class sizes to ensure personalized attention for every student from Grade 1 through Grade 6.
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