International Schools in Bahrain
Compare 18 international schools in Bahrain. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BHD 4,139), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 18
- Curricula
- 16
- Average annual fee
- BHD 4,139
- Fee range
- BHD 1,589 – 9,200
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (PYP) (8 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,118 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- British School of Bahrain
- Oldest
- St Christopher's School (1961)
About international schools in Bahrain
Bahrain offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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Choosing an international school in Bahrain
Curricula
There are 18 international schools in Bahrain covering 16 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (PYP) (8), IB (MYP) (8), IB (DP) (8), British Curriculum (8), American Curriculum (5). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Bahrain runs from about BHD 1,589 to BHD 9,200, averaging roughly BHD 4,139. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Bahrain run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Bahrain we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.