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Philippine School Bahrain was established in 1994 by 28 Filipinos in close cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Bahrain and with support from the Bahraini government, forming the Philippine School Association. The PSA elected the first Board of Trustees and drafted the PSB Constitution and By-Laws to guide start‑up activities and coordination with the Bahrain Ministry of Education and the Philippine Department of Education, Culture & Sports. PSB began operations on 26 August 1995 with 148 students in Kanoo Gardens, Ghufool, Manama, and the school hymn was composed by Mr. George Georsua as part of its early identity. The school added Grade 6 in 1996‑1997 and the first Year High School in 1997‑1998, and obtained the DECS license to operate in 1998 following an ocular inspection. A new campus at A'Ali was funded by parent and PSB fundraising, with a soft opening on 20 June 2003 and a formal inauguration on 15 December 2003 by Bahrain's Prime Minister and the Philippine President; PAASCU accreditation followed in 2015, with renewal in 2019 and FAAP Level II recognition in 2020.
The school is the only institution in the Kingdom of Bahrain delivering Philippine Department of Education–approved K‑12 education for Filipino children of overseas workers in Bahrain. The 26,000 square‑meter campus accommodates a vibrant community of about 1,200 Filipino students across pre‑school, elementary, and secondary levels. PSB participates in Filipino community activities, including cultural performances such as the Banyuhay Dance Group at the Bahrain For All festival in 2018. The curriculum and school programs emphasize Filipino heritage alongside 21st‑century skills, and the school has demonstrated strong performance in local, regional, and international examinations and competitions such as TIMSS and the World's Scholars Cup.
There is no publicly documented standalone Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for Philippine School Bahrain; parent involvement is organized through the Philippine School Association (PSA) and the school's governance structures. The first Board of Trustees was elected from PSA members, with H.E. Ambassador Akmad A. Sakkam serving as Advisor to the Board. The Board drafted PSB's Constitution and By-Laws and coordinated with the Bahrain Ministry of Education and the Philippine Department of Education, Culture & Sports to establish the school. Parents participated in fundraising activities to support the construction of the new PSB building at A'Ali in 2001–2002, enabling the move from Kanoo Gardens to the new campus. Parental and PSA involvement has underpinned PSB's growth and accreditation milestones, including PAASCU accreditation in 2015 (renewed 2019) and FAAP Level II recognition in 2020.
The Philippine School Bahrain (PSB) offers a K–12 Philippine education curriculum approved by the Philippine Department of Education and Bahrain's Ministry of Education. It is the only school in Bahrain delivering DepEd‑approved K‑12 education to the Filipino children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Kingdom, and it is the first Philippine school overseas to receive PAASCU accreditation. The 26,000‑square‑meter campus accommodates about 1,200 Filipino students. PSB follows the Philippine K–12 Basic Education Curriculum, with Bahrain History embedded at all levels and Islamic Studies for eligible students. The program emphasizes life skills through the Life Skills Education Program (LSEP) and a holistic approach to learning, while fostering emotional intelligence and self‑regulated growth. The school prioritizes technology in learning and has demonstrated adaptability during events such as the COVID‑19 pandemic. The campus is located at Building 989, Road 3222, Block 732, A'Ali, Manama, PO Box 10417. The principal is Gydabelle Naval; the Office of Student Affairs supports admission, guidance, library access, health and wellbeing, and student life.
