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Britus International School

Bahrain, Manama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BHD 1,350 - 2,950
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2400
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum

Building 208 Rd 408, Salmabad, Bahrain

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Britus International School has 2,400 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Britus International School – Bahrain (BISBH) is located in Salmabad, Manama, Bahrain. The campus address is Building 208, Road 408, Block 704, Salmabad. It sits in northern Manama with straightforward road access to nearby residential and commercial areas. The school operates a bus service via Plus Transport with multiple routes and pickup points.

Stages
The school serves students aged 3 to 18 and is arranged into four divisions: Pre-school (Nursery–KG2), Elementary (Grade 1–6), Middle School (Grade 7–12), and High School (Grade 10–12). Middle and High School are grouped together as Grades 7–12.

Type
Britus International School is a co-educational day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Publicly published nationality data is not provided. BISBH describes its community as multicultural and international, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. Estimated student population figures vary in external listings (roughly 1,460–2,000), but a precise nationalities breakdown is not published.

Additional learning support
Britus International School provides support for identified learners and aims to help all students progress; however, it currently cannot offer places to students with high-level special educational needs. Parents needing high-level SEN support are advised to engage with Britus Education Special Education (BISSE) for appropriate pathways.

Country affiliation
The school is Bahrain-based and does not list a formal country-specific affiliation.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is stated; BISBH presents itself as an international school with diverse curricula.

School day structure
Shape of the Day shows separate timetables by division: Nursery–KG begin at about 7:30 a.m. and finish around 1:15 p.m.; Elementary begins around 7:15 a.m. and ends around 1:30 p.m.; Middle/High School starts about 7:00 a.m. and ends about 1:45 p.m. The day includes scheduled breaks and activity periods.

Bus service
Yes. BISBH's transportation is outsourced to Plus Transport, with multiple routes from various pickup points. Families should contact Plus Transport to register and arrange service (Transport@plusrental.net; +973 17 83 82 82 / 3833 4112).
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Fees

Annual tuition at Britus International School ranges from BHD 1,350 to BHD 2,950 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Application & assessment fee: BD 25 (non‑refundable).
- Registration fee: BD 125 (non‑refundable).



Compulsory additional annual fees

- Books: Nursery BD 75 per year; KG1–KG2 BD 100 per year; Grades 1–12 BD 120 per year.
- Activity fee: BD 60 per year (equivalent to BD 20 per term as shown).



Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)

- Pre‑School (Nursery – KG2): BD 1,350 per year. Term 1 BD 450; Term 2 BD 450; Term 3 BD 450.

- Elementary School (Grade 1 – Grade 6): BD 1,440 per year. Term 1 BD 480; Term 2 BD 480; Term 3 BD 480.

- Middle School:
- Grade 7: BD 1,900 per year. Term 1 BD 634; Term 2 BD 634; Term 3 BD 632.
- Grade 8: BD 2,000 per year. Term 1 BD 667; Term 2 BD 667; Term 3 BD 666.
- Grade 9: BD 2,200 per year. Term 1 BD 734; Term 2 BD 734; Term 3 BD 732.

- High School (Grade 10 – Grade 12): BD 2,950 per year. Term 1 BD 984; Term 2 BD 984; Term 3 BD 982.



Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term instalment due dates: Term 1 due 30 June; Term 2 due 10 November; Term 3 due 10 February.
- Re‑enrolment fees are scheduled for 30 April.
- Discounts are conditional on payment within the due dates; if payment is not received by the due dates, any discounts will be reversed and full fees will be payable.
- All fees are approved by the Ministry of Education and are subject to change.



Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding fees are listed. The school does not publish a boarding fee schedule.

Transport and related charges

- School transportation is outsourced to Plus Transport; routes and costs are managed by that provider and must be arranged through Plus Transport directly (contact details provided by the school). Transport charges are not listed in the school tuition schedule.



Uniform and other optional costs

- School uniform is compulsory. The published school pages describe the uniform requirement but do not list a uniform price.
- Additional optional costs such as IGCSE exam fees, trips, yearbook, enrichment activities or transport are payable separately; some of these services can be paid through the school's online payment options but specific amounts for these items are not published in the tuition schedule.



Refund information

- The application & assessment fee (BD 25) and the registration fee (BD 125) are defined as non‑refundable. No other explicit refund policy or refundable fee schedule is published on the tuition pages.



Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: online payment portal, cash, direct deposit / wire transfer, cheques (including post‑dated cheques), debit card and credit card.
- The school partners with a third‑party provider (Zenda) to provide flexible payment plans that allow termly or monthly payments and to accept payments for school services (yearbook, IGCSE, trips, transport, etc.).



Brief note on omitted items

- The published tuition schedule lists the fees above but does not specify: boarding fees (no boarding schedule published), uniform prices, or detailed transport fares. For transport and any itemised optional charges, those amounts are handled by third‑party suppliers and are not included in the tuition table.
Academics

Britus International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Britus International School Bahrain serves students aged 3 to 18 (PS/PK–12) and offers American, Cambridge/IGCSE, and IB Diploma pathways. The US Curriculum follows the California Common Core State Standards across grade levels. The Cambridge pathway comprises Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary leading to Cambridge IGCSE (ages roughly 14–16) and Cambridge Advanced leading to AS and A Levels. The IB Diploma Programme is provided as a two-year pre-university course. Arabic-medium subjects align with the Bahrain Ministry of Education curricula, with instruction delivered in English and Arabic.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates typically progress to universities worldwide via the IB Diploma, Cambridge AS/A Levels, or the US high school diploma pathways.
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Start the admissions process by submitting an inquiry using the Inquiry Form or by applying online with the Apply Now option. Admissions are open for 2024-2025 and seats are limited. A campus visit can be booked to view facilities. For inquiries, contact the on-site number +973 1759 8444 or use the inquiry form.

2. Access admissions resources through the Admissions section, which includes the Admission Team, Registration Admissions, Acceptance Criteria, Tuition Fees, How to Apply, and Book a Visit. These resources guide the steps from first contact to application submission.

3. Review the Acceptance Criteria and related admission steps. The site provides an Acceptance Criteria page to outline eligibility as part of the admissions process, and the Admission Team handles applications.

4. Review tuition and fee information and understand payment terms. The Tuition Fees page lists the non-refundable application/assessment fee (BD 25), registration (BD 125), books by level, and annual/term tuition by grade. All fees are approved by the Ministry of Education and subject to change. Term instalment due dates are 30 June, 10 November, and 10 February. Payment methods include online, cash, direct deposit, cheques, and debit/credit cards.

5. Complete registration and enrollment. Registration admissions are a defined part of the process and can be accompanied by a visit to finalize arrangements. Fees are payable according to the published schedule, and term-by-term payment options are available.

6. Contact and location details for planning a visit or sending inquiries. The school is located in Manama, Bahrain (P.O. Box 1841, Building 2208, Road 408, Block 704, Salmabad) with telephone numbers listed for admissions assistance.
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