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Lycée Français MLF Bahrein has instruction in English, Arabic, French.
Location
Located in the Busaiteen district of Muharraq, on Muharraq Island, Bahrain. The campus serves the Muharraq Governorate and is accessible from Manama via main roads; it is commonly described as being behind King Hamad Hospital. Address: Busaiteen, Muharraq, P.O. Box 24 447, Muharraq Bahrein.
Stages
The school offers education from nursery through terminale. The Primary section covers nursery to the fifth grade, while the Secondary section covers grades from sixth through terminale; the AEFE profile lists 16 teaching levels with 15 homologated levels.
Type
Co-educational day school. It operates as a non-boarding institution within the Mission Laïque Française network.
Additional learning support
The school provides inclusion and SEN support within mainstream classes; SEN provision is available to support students with learning needs.
Country affiliation
Affiliated with France through the Mission Laïque Française (MLF) and AEFE as part of the French international school network.
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational and secular; no religious instruction is stated as part of the school programme.
School day structure
Kindergarten opens around 7:30 am and finishes at 2:15 pm (Thursday: 1:00 pm). Elementary runs 7:31 am–2:30 pm (Thursday: 1:10 pm). Secondary (collège-lycée) runs from 7:40 am to 4:30 pm. Admin hours are typically 7:30 am–4:00 pm.
Bus service
Yes. School transport is provided by Praxis Transporting Company W.L.L. Registration is handled through the transport contact, with a dedicated coordinator (Sanjosh) available for arrangements.
Fees
Annual tuition at Lycée Français MLF Bahrein ranges from BHD 2,596 to BHD 4,951 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees - Application fee (non‑refundable): BHD 84. - MLF network admission fee (non‑refundable): BHD 336. - (Re‑)registration deposit (deductible from the first term invoice): BHD 250. This BHD 250 must be paid by re‑enrolment deadlines and is non‑refundable except where the family leaves the Kingdom of Bahrain for professional reasons on presentation of proof.
Annual tuition fees by school level (academic year 2025/2026) and per‑term breakdown - Nursery (TPS / PS / MS / GS): Annual tuition BHD 2,596. - 1st instalment (40%): BHD 1,038.400. - 2nd instalment (30%): BHD 778.800. - 3rd instalment (30%): BHD 778.800. - Additional school supplies charge (subject to VAT): BHD 34.240. Additional non‑VAT charges (subscriptions, etc.): BHD 96.300.
- Elementary (CP / CE1 / CE2 / CM1 / CM2): Annual tuition BHD 3,169. - 1st instalment (40%): BHD 1,267.600. - 2nd instalment (30%): BHD 950.700. - 3rd instalment (30%): BHD 950.700. - Additional school supplies charge (subject to VAT): BHD 34.240. Additional non‑VAT charges (subscriptions, etc.): BHD 105.930.
- Middle school / High school (6ème → Terminale): Annual tuition BHD 4,951. - 1st instalment (40%): BHD 1,980.400. - 2nd instalment (30%): BHD 1,485.300. - 3rd instalment (30%): BHD 1,485.300. - Additional school supplies charge (subject to VAT): BHD 34.240. Additional non‑VAT charges (subscriptions, etc.): BHD 130.540.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition is billed in three instalments split 40% / 30% / 30%. - Invoicing dates (billing): 01 October 2025, 08 December 2025, 09 March 2026. Payment due dates are specified in the financial regulations (examples given: 1st due in October, subsequent due dates in January and March 2026). Parents must make payments within the timeframes indicated on invoices. Late or unpaid invoices may result in restricted access to classes after reminders. - For new students, registration fees and any required deposit must be paid within 15 days of the management decision or the application will be cancelled. For returning students, the BHD 250 re‑registration amount must be paid by the stated re‑enrolment deadline and will be deducted from the first term invoice. - For arrivals during the school year, the rule “any month started is due” applies to tuition billing. For departures, an incompressible period of three months is due from the date of enrolment; after that the calculation is prorated monthly (n/10). Departures after April 30, 2026 are not eligible for reimbursement.
Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the Lycée Français MLF de Bahrein operates as a day school. There are no boarding fees listed in the school financial regulations.
Other costs and recurring charges - Exam fees are not included in tuition and will be invoiced separately for grades 9, 11 and 12 (invoices issued according to the calendar for those exams). - Extra‑curricular / after‑school activities and garderie: Billing example given at BHD 5 per pupil per session (subject to VAT); parents arriving late after class will be charged BHD 5 per session. Rates may be adjusted according to the activity offered. Homework‑help fees are invoiced in three instalments of BHD 45 each. Enrollment in extracurricular activities is a firm commitment and generally non‑refundable. - Transport: School transport is provided by an external company (Praxis Transporting Company W.L.L) and is charged separately; registration for transport is by separate arrangement. - Canteen: Canteen services are managed and billed via the designated application/provider and are charged separately. Preordering is available and recommended for convenience. - Uniform: Wearing the school uniform is mandatory from TPS through Terminale. Uniforms are sold at the specified local supplier (House of Uniforms, Shop No. 41, New Tala Plaza, Segaya, Manama). Uniform costs are paid directly to the supplier and are not included in tuition. - School books and supplies: Textbooks are supplied at the start of the year and must be returned at year end. Families will be charged for loss or significant damage to books. Some supplies (class binders, notebooks) are provided by the school; additional small fees for subscriptions or service charges appear separately on invoices.
Discounts and concessions - A 5% discount on tuition fees applies exclusively to the third child and any subsequent children from the same family when fees are paid by the family (not when fees are covered by an employer, government, or international allowance). The legal representative remains liable for all invoiced amounts.
Refund and cancellation rules - The BHD 250 re‑registration payment is non‑refundable except where the family leaves Bahrain for professional reasons upon presentation of proof. For departures during the school year, a three‑month minimum charge applies; after that, fees are prorated monthly. Departures after April 30, 2026 are not eligible for reimbursement. Enrolment implies acceptance of these financial rules.
Payment methods and banking details - Accepted payment methods: cash or cheques in Bahraini Dinars only, debit or credit card payments at the school, bank transfer, and BenefitPay. When paying by bank transfer, provide proof of transfer to the finance department. - School bank account (for bank transfers): BBK Main Branch — Account name: LYCEE FRANCAIS MLF DE BAHREIN — IBAN: BHD 64BBKU00100000355493 — SWIFT/BIC: BBKUBHBM. (Send payment proof to daf2.bahrein.lycee@mlfmonde.org and include the pupil's name).
Contact details for finance and admissions are provided by the school for invoice questions and payment confirmation; parents are required to ensure invoices from the school are paid by the stated due dates to avoid access restrictions.
Academics
Lycée Français MLF Bahrein teaches French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows the French national curriculum and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, with state diplomas issued to graduates. It serves nursery through terminale (Nursery to Year 12), with Primary covering nursery to Year 5. From kindergarten, all three languages—French, English and Arabic—are taught. In secondary, students are prepared for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) at the end of collège and the Baccalauréat at the end of lycée. The secondary is organized into collège (sixième through troisième) and lycée (seconde through terminale), with orientation and exams pathways.
Exam Results
The Baccalauréat and the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) are the main national qualifications offered; Class of 2024 included Baccalauréat and DNB.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school does not publicly disclose specific Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs or dedicated SEL staff; however, the Administration page lists a Primary Nurse and a Primary life staff member, indicating on-site welfare support for students.
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.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All three languages are taught from kindergarten, indicating a multilingual program across French, English, and Arabic; no explicit EAL support programme is described on the site.
Mental Wellbeing
The infirmary is staffed by two nurses (Primary and Secondary) and is open during school hours to provide medical care; visits are recorded and parents are informed via Pronote, and an emergency protocol exists.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by the infirmary's procedures (visits recorded, parental contact via Pronote) and the existence of an emergency protocol.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Registration window and age alignment. Registrations for the 2025-2026 school year are open from 2 April 2025 to 1 July 2025, and from 1 September 2025 depending on the pupil's year of birth or a decision to transfer from a previous establishment. The school provides a grade-by-age table that maps Nursery through Terminale to specific birth years. Families should verify that their child's year matches the listed ranges for admission.
2. Start online registration via EDUKA. Begin the enrollment process by clicking EDUKA to start the online registration at mlfbahrein.eduka.school. The EDUKA portal is the official channel for new registrations and collects the necessary information to proceed with enrollment.
4. Former student re-enrollment. If the registration concerns a former pupil, do not create a new pupil file; contact the scholastic service to access the existing record for re-enrollment.
5. Fees and payment terms. The registration fee is 84 BHD; the MLF network admission fee is 336 BHD; the (re)registration fee is 250 BHD (deducted from the first-term tuition). Tuition totals are 2596 BHD for Nursery-KG, 3169 BHD for Elementary, and 4951 BHD for Middle School and High School, with three billings: 40% on 01/10/2025, 30% on 08/12/2025, and 30% on 09/03/2026. The 250 BHD prepayment must be paid before 28 April 2025 and is non-refundable unless the family leaves Bahrain for professional reasons; re-enrolment requires full payment of the previous year's invoices.
6. Documentation and contact.
FAQs
What curriculum does Lycée Français MLF Bahrein follow?
The school follows the French national curriculum and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education. It operates as a secular, non-denominational day school.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately BHD 2,596 to BHD 4,951.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18 as a co-educational day school.
Does the school have a religious affiliation?
No. The school is non-denominational and secular, with no religious instruction.
Does the school offer SEN support?
The school provides inclusion and SEN support within mainstream classes but does not publicly disclose detailed SEN programmes.
Where is the school located?
Lycée Français MLF Bahrein is in Bahrain.
What languages are used for instruction?
French is the primary language of instruction. English and Arabic are also part of the curriculum.
Is the school part of the MLF network?
Yes. The school is part of the Mission Laïque Française (MLF) network of French schools worldwide.
What qualifications do graduates receive?
Students follow the French curriculum leading to the French Baccalauréat, internationally recognised for university admission.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes. The school is co-educational and operates as a day school without boarding.
