Bahrain is a nation comprised of 30 islands in the Arabian Gulf. Since the old ages, it has been a major center of trade routes. The word Bahrain means ‘two seas’ in Arabic, which indicates the country’s geographic position. It was the first country in the Gulf region to discover oil, and since then became the region’s most diversified economy.
The country has the oldest public education system in the Arabian Peninsula. The Bahraini government has established the first public school for boys in 1930. Bahrain has a literacy rate of 94.6%.
Schools in Bahrain can be classified into two: government or public schools and private or international schools.
Government schools
Public education in Bahrain includes 6 years of primary schooling (age 6 to 11), 3 years of secondary school (12-14), and 3 years of secular school. Public school students have free uniforms, supplies, transportation, and meals.
Private Schools
In Bahrain, there are 48 private and religious schools. The Bahrain School is operated by the United States. Most teachers in Bahrain are native Bahrainis, while Egyptians make up the majority of expat teachers in Bahrain.
St. Christopher School has been named by the Guardian as one of the best international schools in the world. It is the only school in the Middle East which made it to the top. Some of the most notable schools in Bahrain in terms of education quality are the British School of Bahrain, The Indian School and Sacred Heart School.
Below is a comprehensive list of all schools in Bahrain (Manama, Riffa, Muharraq, Hamad Town, A'ali, Isa Town, Sitra, Budaiya, Jidhafs, Al-Malikiyah, Jid Ali, Adliya, Sanabis, Tubli, AlSeef, Saar, Mahooz, Al Dur, Hoora, Qudaibiya, Salmabad, Jurdab, Diyar AlMuharraq, Amwaj Island, Hidd, Arad, Busaiteen, Jasra, Boori, Hamala, Dumistan, Karzakan, Malikiya, Sadad, Shahrakan, Dar Kulaib, Zallaq, Umm an Nasan, Umm as Sabaan, Jidda Island, Northern City, Al Markh, Janabiya, Diraz, Bani Jamra, Qurayya, Abu Saiba, Shakhura, Jid Al-Haj, Jannusan, Muqaba, Barbar, Khamis, Al Musalla, Tashan, Abu Baham, North Sehla, South Sehla, Buquwa, Al Qala, Hillat Abdul Saleh, Meqsha, Al Qadam, Al Hajar, Karrana). Our team strives to offer parents the latest updates, helping you find the best schools in Bahrain, including details, tuition fees, videos, photos, location map and parent reviews.
Edarabia showcases all private schools in Bahrain through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.
Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Bahrain tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.
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