Bahrain
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St Christopher's School Bahrain operates across two campuses: the Primary campus (Infant and Junior) in Muqabah and the Senior School in Isa Town, with a new New Senior School campus planned to open in spring 2026. The New Senior School is designed to be state-of-the-art with modern technology and sustainable design. SPARTA provides a Sports and Arts Academy Programme with facilities including a FIFA-standard artificial grass football pitch, a fully shaded 7-a-side pitch, and a heated indoor pool. Libraries across campuses include an infant/junior library space in Saar, plus a Senior Library with digital resources and a Post-16 area, and Accelerated Reader with over 7,000 quizzable books. Drama and music are supported by a dedicated Drama Hall with lighting and sound, two smaller studios, and a large music program offering hundreds of one-to-one lessons and ensembles.
SPARTA facilities include a FIFA-standard artificial grass football pitch and a fully shaded 7-a-side pitch. The indoor pool is heated and air-conditioned, providing space for swimming lessons and the Sharks elite squad. SPARTA Athletics offers competitive leagues and obstacle-based events for younger and older students. SPARTA Dance provides classes with IDTA and RAD qualifications, from recreational to competitive levels, across age groups. SPARTA Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Gymnastics are available as part of the overall SPARTA programme.
The Science Department operates twelve fully equipped laboratories with up-to-date data-logging equipment. The Drama Department uses a dedicated three-space setup: a fully equipped Drama Hall with theatre lighting and sound and two smaller studios. Design and Technology facilities include CAD/CAM capabilities and access to smart materials. Libraries across campuses support learning with a Primary library in Saar, a well-resourced Senior Library with digital resources and a Post-16 area, and an Accelerated Reader program that supports reading development with thousands of quizzable books.
The school's music program offers over 400 weekly one-to-one instrumental lessons, a full symphony orchestra, multiple ensembles, a large choral program, and music theory classes. A robust drama program features annual whole-school productions and KS3 performances, along with drama and dance clubs. SPARTA provides a broad range of sports and arts activities, including athletics, football, tennis, swimming, gymnastics, volleyball, and dance. Cafe 61 and other campus facilities support community events and family engagement.
St Christopher's School is a leading British international school in Bahrain, established in 1961. A not-for-profit school across multiple campuses, it offers GCSE, BTEC, A-Levels, and IB Diploma with BSO Outstanding rating, Spears Top 100 status (4 consecutive years), and the Steven Gerrard Football Academy through SPARTA.