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Bahrain Indian School is located in Budaiya, Kingdom of Bahrain. The postal address is P.O. Box 31595, Building 109, Road 7307, Block 473, Budaiya Post Office. Budaiya is a western Bahrain district accessible via main roads serving the northern Bahrain area.
Stages
The school offers a Kindergarten to Senior Secondary program, with levels Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, and Secondary. It follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum and is affiliated with CBSE for Grades 9–12.
Type
The school is a private, day school managed by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. It is a co-educational institution (serving both boys and girls) and operates as a CBSE-affiliated school approved by Bahrain's Ministry of Education.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Not publicly disclosed. BIS operates as a CBSE school in Bahrain with a diverse expatriate enrollment, but a formal nationality breakdown is not published by the school.
Additional learning support
BIS provides generic classroom resources such as Smart Class technology and Language Lab. Specific Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions are not publicly listed; families with learning needs should contact the admissions team for individual support options. Bahrain's Ministry of Education describes a framework for SEN in public schools, but BIS's private status means SEN specifics would be determined case by case with the school.
Country affiliation
Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, India; BIS is approved by Bahrain's Ministry of Education.
Religious affiliation
No explicit religious affiliation is indicated by BIS materials.
School day structure
The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. Pre-Primary sessions run 7:40 a.m. to 12:00 noon; Grades I–XII run 7:40 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.; the Admin Office operates 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (and is open on select Saturdays as noted).
Bus service
BIS uses a school transport system administered by a Transport Operator, with designated pick-up and drop-off points. Use of BIS transport is coordinated through the school, and private transporters are not generally allowed for safety. A transport executive is available during the school day for queries, and bus rules emphasize punctuality, conduct, and safety. For transport inquiries, contact details are provided by the school.
Fees
Annual tuition at Bahrain Indian School ranges from BHD 990 to BHD 1,650 for 2026/27.
Tuition fees — term amounts and annual totals (Academic Year 2025–2026)
- Pre‑KG: 1st term BD 297, 2nd term BD 396, 3rd term BD 297 — Annual total BD 990. - KG 1: 1st term BD 297, 2nd term BD 396, 3rd term BD 297 — Annual total BD 990. - KG 2: 1st term BD 297, 2nd term BD 396, 3rd term BD 297 — Annual total BD 990. - Grade 1: 1st term BD 314, 2nd term BD 418, 3rd term BD 314 — Annual total BD 1,046. - Grade 2: 1st term BD 314, 2nd term BD 418, 3rd term BD 314 — Annual total BD 1,046. - Grade 3: 1st term BD 314, 2nd term BD 418, 3rd term BD 314 — Annual total BD 1,046. - Grade 4: 1st term BD 330, 2nd term BD 440, 3rd term BD 330 — Annual total BD 1,100. - Grade 5: 1st term BD 330, 2nd term BD 440, 3rd term BD 330 — Annual total BD 1,100. - Grade 6: 1st term BD 363, 2nd term BD 484, 3rd term BD 363 — Annual total BD 1,210. - Grade 7: 1st term BD 396, 2nd term BD 528, 3rd term BD 396 — Annual total BD 1,320. - Grade 8: 1st term BD 429, 2nd term BD 572, 3rd term BD 429 — Annual total BD 1,430. - Grade 9: 1st term BD 462, 2nd term BD 616, 3rd term BD 462 — Annual total BD 1,540. - Grade 10: 1st term BD 462, 2nd term BD 616, 3rd term BD 462 — Annual total BD 1,540. - Grade 11: 1st term BD 495, 2nd term BD 660, 3rd term BD 495 — Annual total BD 1,650. - Grade 12: 1st term BD 495, 2nd term BD 660, 3rd term BD 495 — Annual total BD 1,650.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are published and presented on a three‑term basis (1st term, 2nd term, 3rd term); the amounts shown above are the term charges to be paid term‑wise. The school's published fee schedule lists term amounts for the academic year 2025–2026. - Specific due dates, late‑payment penalties and a full list of accepted payment instruments are not stated on the school's public fee schedule. The school's admission/registration system and Digital Campus are referenced for enrollment and digital services.
Technology / digital service charges and other recurring service charges
- Technology Service Charge (TSC) when the Digital Campus / mobile application is opted for: BD 6.250 per month if paid monthly, or BD 72 if paid for the full year in advance.
Boarding fees
- No boarding or dormitory fees are listed in the school's published fee structure for Bahrain Indian School; the published fee schedule and related public fee documents show only term tuition, registration and the Technology Service Charge.
Other costs and fees
- Uniforms: the school publishes a detailed uniform specification and notes items are available via the school store; costs for specific uniform items are not listed in the public uniform page. - Books and learning resources: a detailed book list is published by grade; individual book charges are not listed on the book list page. Parents should expect separate book/resource charges at the start of the year in addition to tuition. - Any transport/bus fees, activity charges or additional service fees are not shown in the published tuition table; the published fee document does not itemize transport charges for Bahrain Indian School.
Refund policy
- Fee refund rules as published: if a student does not attend class from the date of joining/admission, all tuition fees will be refunded; if a student attends one month or less from the date of joining/admission, 50% of fees will be refunded; if a student attends for more than one month, no tuition fees will be refunded. Registration fee (BD 75) is stated as non‑refundable.
Fee payment options (as described in public materials)
- The school's public materials reference the ETH Digital Campus / online admission portal for enrollment and digital services; those portals are cited in the school's admission instructions and fee information. The published fee schedule itself does not list explicit payment instruments (for example: which card brands, online payment gateway, bank account or cheque instructions). Parents are expected to use the school's online admission / Digital Campus channels or the school accounts office for payment details.
Notes and important points for parents
- All figures above are shown in Bahraini Dinars (BD) as published in the school's fee schedule for Academic Year 2025–2026. - The published fee schedule lists term amounts, the one‑time registration fee and the Technology Service Charge option. Other itemized charges (uniform costs, book charges, transport fees, detailed payment instrument instructions and precise term due dates) are not itemized as part of the tuition table and are published separately or handled through the school's admission/Digital Campus channels.
Academics
Bahrain Indian School teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The Bahrain Indian School follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, New Delhi, and is affiliated with CBSE for Grades 9–12. The school is approved by the Ministry of Education, Bahrain. It began in April 2014. Smart Class technology is implemented in each classroom, and a Language Lab supports pronunciation and communication in English and other foreign languages. The curriculum emphasizes the application of knowledge and holistic development through co-curricular activities, values education, and a student-centered approach. The school employs staff from different countries to support diverse learning needs.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Bahrain Indian School does not publicly document a dedicated Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program; Life @ BIS emphasizes holistic development and integrated learning rather than explicit SEL initiatives.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, staff, or dedicated SEN facilities on BIS's site; existing pages describe general discipline and health policies but not SEN services.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is described as an English-medium CBSE institution, with no publicly disclosed information about a targeted EAL program or dedicated EAL staff.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing-specific provisions are not publicly disclosed; BIS materials reference holistic development and health support (via a school nurse) but do not specify mental health initiatives.
Safeguarding
There is a Privacy Policy on BIS's site, but no explicit BIS safeguarding policy is publicly disclosed; governance information appears in public disclosures but does not outline safeguarding procedures.
Admissions
Admissions
Enrollment inquiries are handled online through ETH Digital Campus, the Bahrain Indian School's online admission portal. Access is available via the Bahrain Indian School website. The Admission Team works with families to determine the best educational placement for each student. The admission process is designed to place students appropriately while maintaining the integrity and consistency of the school program and policies. Screening and assessments determine placement. After registration and submission of required paperwork, students entering Grade 1 and above complete a placement test. Students entering Pre-KG to KG2 meet in groups with a member of the Educational team. Grade placement is based on age, academic, social and emotional development within policy guidelines; new students may be required to complete an appropriate level assessment to determine placement and fit. Previous schooling: All new students must provide official documentation of previous school experience, report card, and test scores. Documents must be in English. The school may request certification of translation from the Consulate of the country in which the student last attended to meet admission requirements. Age requirements: To meet the age requirements of the admission policy for Bahrain Indian School, a student must have turned the age listed next to the grade level by March 31 of the academic year. Ministry of Education requirement: Approval from the Ministry of Education is mandatory for all students joining Grade 2 and above. Transfer from GCC: Transfer Certificate should be authenticated/stamped by the Ministry of Education of the country of issue; Report Card signed and stamped; present documents to Examination Directorate, MOE to receive equivalency letter; submit Equivalency and Transfer Certificates. Transfer from India: Transfer Certificate authenticated from the Ministry of External Affairs (Apostille); Report Card signed and stamped; For Grade 9 and above, Mark sheet; Apostille; Present to MOE to receive equivalency; Submit Equivalency and Transfer Certificates; If transfer is from a Board other than CBSE, the TC should be counter-signed by the District Educational Officer in addition to Apostille. Enquiry to apply: If you're thinking of applying, start now. The application form is friendly; parents should fill with supporting documents to be submitted later at the school. An online admission form is available. There is an age table listing minimum ages per class.
