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Step 1. Online Registration for admission. The process starts with online registration to initiate the applicant's file, and it is the formal entry point for both Isa Town Campus and Riffa Campus. The school notes that the overall admission procedure takes about 2–4 hours, with the exact timing depending on how smoothly the steps proceed at the campus office. Families should have ready the child's basic details and be prepared to move to the next step when prompted.
Step 2: Admission Test. For the new academic year, a single test covers all subjects studied in the previous year and is based on the full syllabus. For mid-session admissions, the test covers portions taught so far in The Indian School, Bahrain, with portions and guidance available for test portions. The test is conducted at the Office, at the campus relevant to the applicant.
Step 3: Admission Test Result. Results are announced at the Reception, where families can review whether the candidate qualifies to advance to the interview stage.
Step 4: Interview with the Vice Principal / Principal. The interview takes place in the Principal's office or the Vice Principal's office, depending on campus, and aims to assess fit, readiness, and additional context about the student's background.
Step 5: GR No., class, section, house, bus no., and Parents Membership No. are entered into the system based on the information sheet, processed at the Admission Desk.
Step 6: Fees Payment. Parents proceed to the Cashier to pay the required fees; receipts are issued and the student's records are updated accordingly.
Step 7: Bus badge collection. After payment, the bus badge is issued from the Transport desk for the student's transportation arrangement. Details of documents to be submitted at admission are also required: for LKG, UKG & I, submit copies of the passport's first and last pages and valid residence permit, CPR printout, vaccination records, one passport-sized photo, birth certificate (Bahraini nationals only), and the sibling yellow card with the latest fee receipt; for II–VIII, provide three sets of passport pages and CPR, original Transfer Certificate attested by the relevant authorities, original and copies of the latest mark sheet; for IX–XII, provide originals of Transfer Certificate and Mark Sheet (attested), immunization card, one passport photo, birth certificate (Bahraini nationals), and siblings' yellow card if applicable. The admission flow is the standard pathway used at both Isa Town and Riffa campuses, with the documentation requirements aligned to class level. This information is drawn from the school's published Admission Guidelines.
The Indian School Bahrain does not advertise scholarship programs within its published admissions materials.
Established in 1950, The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) is one of the largest community schools in the Gulf region, operating across two expansive campuses in Riffa and Isa Town. The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, offering a structured academic path from Lower Kindergarten through to Grade 12. The Isa Town campus houses senior students and features the Jashanmal Auditorium, extensive libraries, and specialized laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. A distinct feature of the school is its vibrant extracurricular calendar, anchored by the "Tarang" Youth Festival, which serves as a major platform for students to compete in music, dance, and literary events. Additionally, the school organizes "Technofest," a large-scale science exhibition that encourages student innovation in STEM fields. The Riffa campus is dedicated exclusively to early years and lower primary education, providing a focused environment for younger learners.
