Bahrain Indian School

Bahrain Indian School (BIS) was established in April 2014 as part of Bhavans Middle East. It is managed by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and is affiliated to CBSE (Affiliation No. 5230007) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Middle East began in Kuwait in 2000 to support the Indian community in the Gulf; the first school, Indian Education School, opened in 2006. BIS is part of Bhavans Middle East, a regional network of CBSE schools led by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai. The Bhavans network has educated over 12,000 Bhavanites.

Bahrain Indian School is a CBSE-affiliated school in Bahrain that integrates academics with co-curricular activities. Community events include Annual Day and a range of ceremonies and programs such as the BQA Award Ceremony, BMUN Chief Guest, and SDG sessions, along with technology-focused conclaves. The school also supports philanthropic activity, including a Donation to the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, and hosts visits to institutions such as the Central Bank of Bahrain.

Public information about a formal PTA is not published on the BIS site. Parent involvement is described through a BIS Parent Portal and regular school newsletters. There is a BIS Student Council, indicating student governance and involvement in school life. The school engages families in community and philanthropic activities such as the Royal Humanitarian Foundation donation. BIS is part of Bhavans Middle East, a regional network of nine CBSE schools, which provides broader engagement opportunities for families and staff. Public materials emphasize holistic education and integrated co-scholastic evaluation.