List of 24 Best Schools in Manama (2026 Fees)

The capital and largest city of Bahrain, Manama has a population of 157,000 people. Bahrain's oil wealth helped the economy flourish. It is a major regional port city in the Arabian Gulf and a hub for expatriate workers.

Manama is home to a very diverse population. Before, there were only Quranic schools in Bahrain. These schools focused on the study of the Qur'an. Al Raja School was the first Western school established in Bahrain.

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Facts about schools in Manama:
  • Bahrain has the oldest public education system in the Arabian Peninsula
  • The national literacy rate is at 94.6%
  • Education in the public system, which included six-year primary schools, three-year intermediate schools, and three-year secular secondary schools, is free
  • There are private and religious schools in Manama
  • The Al-Hidaya Boys school was founded by Shaikh Abdulla
  • In 1928, the first public school for girls was established

Below is a comprehensive list of all schools in Manama. Our team strives to offer parents the latest updates, helping you find the best schools in Manama, including details, tuition fees, videos, photos, location map and parent reviews.

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Manama 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 Manama 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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BHD 432

BHD 25,000

British School of Bahrain
  • Address: Building 1080, Road 1425, Block 1014, Hamala
  • Founded: 1995
  • Curriculum: GCSE, British, Arabic
  • 10 Reviews
  • BHD 5,129
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St Christopher's School
  • Address: Building 119 Road 4109 Isa Town
  • Founded: 1961
  • Curriculum: IB, GCSE, British
  • 3 Reviews
  • BHD 5,961
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EtonHouse International Schools, Bahrain
  • Address: Villa No. 539, Road No.7908, Block.579
  • Founded: 2017
  • Curriculum: British
  • 11 Reviews
  • BHD 2,850
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Al Noor International School
  • Address: sitra
  • Founded: 1993
  • Curriculum: CBSE, British
  • 5 Reviews
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The International School of Choueifat – Manama
  • Address: Bldg. 110, Road 59, Area 257, Choueifat Avenue, Amwaj Islands
  • Founded: 2006
  • Curriculum: SABIS, IGCSE
  • 5 Reviews
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New Generation Private School
  • Address: Building; 1421, Road: 4126, Block: 324, Juffair
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IB, British
  • 4 Reviews
  • BHD 1,588
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AL Mahd Day Boarding School
  • Address: Rd No 1727
  • Founded: 1997
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, IB, British, Boarding
  • 2 Reviews
  • BHD 946
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Al Wisam School
  • Address: Building 81, Road 54, Block 475, Budaiya
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British, Arabic
  • 2 Reviews
  • BHD 2,013
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Al Fateh English Nursery & Pre-School
  • Address: Villa 675, Road 3313, Block 333, Mahooz
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British
  • 1 Review
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Bahrain Indian School
  • Address: Building No 109, Road 7307, Block 473
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 1 Review
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Bahrain School
  • Address: Juffair
  • Founded: 1968
  • 1 Review
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Capital School Bahrain
  • Address: Road 5755, Block 457, Bu Quwah
  • Founded: 2015
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British, Arabic
  • 1 Review
  • BHD 3,000
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Ibn Al Hytham Islamic School
  • Address: Building 30 Avenue 26 Block 450
  • Founded: 1989
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 1 Review
  • BHD 20,250
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New Millennium School Bahrain (DPS)
  • Address: Building 399, Road 3009, Block 330, Bughazal
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 1 Review
  • BHD 1,358
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The Asian School
  • Address: 263, Avenue 13, Block 701, Tubli
  • Founded: 1983
  • Curriculum: CBSE
  • 1 Review
  • BHD 666
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Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School (ARKIS)
  • Address: 192 Rd No 408, Salmabad
  • Founded: 1997
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, IB, British
  • BHD 1,878
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Ajyaal Montessori Pre School
  • Address: Villa 1807 Road 1435
  • Founded: 2006
  • Curriculum: Montessori
  • BHD 3,370
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Al Raja School
  • Address: Building 1940 Road 639 Block 306
  • Founded: 1994
  • Curriculum: Arabic, American
  • BHD 2,011
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Alia National School
  • Address: Building 5 Road 1115 Block 611 Sitra
  • Curriculum: Special Needs
  • BHD 1,883
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Arabian Pearl Gulf School
  • Address: Building 1786, Road 6306, Block 363, Belad Alqadeem - Near Jamala Mosque
  • Founded: 1996
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, IB
Budaiya Pre-School
  • Address: Building 811, Road 1726, Saar 517
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, British
Modern Knowledge School
  • Address: Building 515 Road 4209, Juffair 342
  • Founded: 1995
  • Curriculum: IB, Arabic, American
  • BHD 1,729
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Nadeen International School
  • Address: Rd No 3748
  • Founded: 1978
  • Curriculum: British
  • BHD 3,164
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Talent International and the Infant School
  • Address: Road No 5641, Salihiya
  • Founded: 1971
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British
  • BHD 1,995
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