Ibn Khuldoon National School vs The Bahrain Bayan School

	I Ibn Khuldoon National School Manama, Bahrain	T The Bahrain Bayan School Manama, Bahrain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year BHD 3,040 - 5,130	Fees / year BHD 4,165 - 5,725
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bahraini Curriculum, American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Arabic Curriculum, American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,450	Pupils 1,000
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Ibn Khuldoon National School is located in Isa Town, Bahrain. The campus address is Building 161, Road 4111, Block 841, Isa Town. Isa Town is in the Southern Governorate and is connected to central Manama via Bahrain's main roads.	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	Stages The school serves students from Kindergarten (KG1) through Grade 12. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) and provides a parallel American High School Diploma for Grades 11–12.	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.
School type	School type IKNS is a private, non-profit, co-educational day school. It operates as a non-profit, self-supporting institution serving both local Bahraini and expatriate students.	School type The school is a co-educational, independent, non-profit day school. It does not operate boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix IKNS serves both Bahraini and expatriate students, indicating a local plus international mix. Public materials do not publish a detailed breakdown of nationalities or the local-to-international ratio.	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 learning support Detailed Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions are not publicly listed for IKNS. Bahrain's Ministry of Education describes mainstream education for students with special needs in public schools, and IKNS' public materials do not specify bespoke SEN facilities.	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	Country affiliation IKNS is based in Bahrain and has no formal country affiliation. IB listings confirm Bahrain as the country context for the school.	Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation; the school is Bahrain-based and operates within the Bahraini education system.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation reported for IKNS. The school operates within Bahrain's secular/state education framework and offers Arabic Islamic studies as part of the Bahraini curriculum.	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	School day structure The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. School hours are typically from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.	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 details	Bus service details IKNS does not operate its own school bus service. Some students may rely on family transport or local public transport; nearby Isa Town bus lines exist, but there is no in-house bus provision.	Bus service details 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.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and one‑time admission fees - Application fee: BHD 30 (one‑time, payable on submission of the application). - Admission fee / first‑year one‑time charge: BHD 100 (one‑time, payable on admission). The school's published first‑year total for new entrants includes these one‑time charges. Annual tuition fees by year group (published amounts) - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): BHD 3,040 per year. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): BHD 3,065 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): BHD 3,760 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): BHD 3,760 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): BHD 3,760 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): BHD 3,760 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): BHD 3,760 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): BHD 4,105 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): BHD 4,105 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): BHD 4,105 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): BHD 4,620 per year. - Grade 10 (age 15): BHD 4,620 per year. - Grade 11 (age 16): BHD 5,130 per year. - Grade 12 (age 17): BHD 5,130 per year. Per‑term amounts (inferred example) - The school's fees are published as annual amounts. For parents who require a per‑term figure, an equal three‑term split of the published annual fee gives an approximate per‑term amount (this is an arithmetic inference, not a separate published figure): for example, Grade 1 annual BHD 3,760 ≈ BHD 1,253 per term (3 equal terms). I am presenting these per‑term numbers as inferred values derived by dividing the published annual fees by three. Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fees are displayed as annual tuition for each year group; application and admission charges are identified as one‑time fees and are payable at application/admission. - The school provides invoice management and supports secure online payments through its official IKNS parent mobile app (invoice viewing and online settlement of fees are available through the app). Parents use the school's payment portal to settle invoices. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Ibn Khuldoon National School is listed as a day school; published entries show no weekly or full boarding fees for this school. Other costs and typical additional fees - Uniforms: the school's uniform items are sold through official suppliers/retailers; example retail prices for specific IKNS uniform T‑shirts are shown at approximately BHD 9.90 per shirt on an authorised retailer listing. Uniform purchases should be expected in addition to published tuition. - The published annual tuition figures do not itemise separate costs for books, transport, meals, extracurricular activities or exam fees; families commonly budget additionally for textbooks, school trips, transport and activity fees beyond the tuition figure. The published fee tables list the annual tuition and the one‑time admission/application amounts; separate ancillary charges are managed and invoiced by the school. Refund information - Application and admission charges are presented as one‑time fees in the published fee listings. The publicly available fee listings show those charges as one‑time items; a specific, itemised public refund schedule for withdrawal or term‑time refunds is not published alongside the fee table in the cited listings. Refunds or any refundable deposits and the conditions for refund are handled under the school's finance and withdrawal policy. Fee payment options - Online payments: the IKNS parent app supports secure online payment and invoice management; parents can view and pay invoices through the app. - Uniform and supplier purchases: uniform retailers selling IKNS items accept standard retail payment methods (online/instore card payments on retailer listings). Example: the IKNS uniform retailer page lists card/online checkout options for uniform items. Notes: - The amounts above are taken from the school's published fee listings for the current academic cycle as presented on school directories and listings; the annual tuition figures and the one‑time fees listed above are the published values and are stated in Bahraini Dinars (BHD).	Fee details 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.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	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	Food options —	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.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	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.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IKNS offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from KG1 to Grade 12, consisting of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for KG1–5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for 11–12, with an American High School Diploma (AHSD) option in Grades 11–12. The school operates a bilingual program in Arabic and English, with IB instruction delivered in English. The PYP (KG1–5) uses inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning organized around six transdisciplinary themes. The MYP (6–10) comprises eight subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical Education, and Design. The DP (11–12) comprises six subject groups and a DP core consisting of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS); AHSD runs in parallel in Grades 11–12.	Curriculum details 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).
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision, staffing, or initiatives.	Social & emotional learning 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)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.	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	English as an additional language The school offers a bilingual programme of study in English and Arabic.	English as an additional language 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 The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provisions.	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 The school does not publicly disclose safeguarding policies.	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.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	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	Sports facilities —	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	Academic facilities —	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	Extra curricular facilities —	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.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Ibn Khuldoon National School (IKNS) opened in 1983 as a private, non-profit, co-educational institution offering bilingual education. It began with two kindergarten and four primary classes and expanded by adding new classes each year, with the intermediate level completed by 1988. IKNS was authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in 1990, and the first IB graduates appeared in 1992. The school received full accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in 1994 and helped establish the Middle East IB Association (MEIBA) in 1994–95. Governance rests with a board of trustees, a board of directors, and specialized committees that guide policy and strategic direction.	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	Community IKNS maintains an active school community that engages families through events such as the IKNS Carnival, a community fundraising event held in 2024 and again in 2025 in collaboration with an external events partner. The school also supports student-led and school-wide initiatives that extend beyond the classroom, including international trips and humanitarian projects; past trips include Kenya (2013), India (2014), and China (2015) organized with Me to We. IKNS students participate in national youth initiatives and volunteer programs, reflecting a broader community orientation. Graduation ceremonies are significant community events, with attendance from Bahrain's royal and government figures, underscoring the school's civic ties.	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	Parent teacher association A formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is not publicly documented for IKNS. Public governance descriptions list a board of trustees, a board of directors, and specialized committees that oversee the school's direction, with parent involvement most clearly seen through school events. A notable example is the IKNS Carnival, a community fundraising event held in 2024 and 2025 that engaged students, families, and staff and was run in collaboration with an external events firm. Parent involvement is further reflected in partnerships and volunteer initiatives that connect families with school activities. These events illustrate a structured approach to engaging parents and the wider community within IKNS's educational mission.	Parent teacher association 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.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	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 & creative —	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	Cultural & language —	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	Social & hobbies —	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 —	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	Leadership & professional —	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	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	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.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	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	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual education in Arabic and English for Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	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	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards The school has received multiple recognitions as an outstanding school from the Bahraini authorities (per BQA accreditation).
Accreditations	Accreditations —	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
Admissions	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.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	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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