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Beacon Private School

International School in Manama

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Beacon Private School is a IB-curriculum school in Manama, Bahrain. Annual tuition runs $5,983-$17,416; total annual cost reaches roughly $13,300 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. The school enrols around 274 students from 35 nationalities.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB taught at Beacon Private School.
  • Tuition: $5,983–$17,416/yr published in BHD, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 18 (max 22) Manama international school · 274 students total.
  • 35 nationalities top: Bahraini, Kuwaiti, Saudi.
  • Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 7:50 am.
IBAges 2 to 18English$5,983–$17,416/yr(Dinar 2250-Dinar 6550)
Est. all-in: $13,300/yr(+14%, modeled)Premium in ManamaOpen admissions84% data coverage
Students

274

Nationalities

35 (Bahraini, Kuwaiti, Saudi, British, Canadian, American)

Class Size

18 avg / 22 max

Admissions

Rolling

Founded

2018

ibopen-admissionssmall-schooldiverse-community

About Beacon Private School

Beacon Private School (BPS) is a school located in the Kingdom of Bahrain (Al Hidd) that was established in 2018. BPS offers education to students from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12. The school's mission is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every learner can thrive. We prioritize inquiry-based learning to develop successful, independent learners in an environment that promotes respect and responsibility. At BPS, all students receive equitable learning experiences that cater to their needs, interests, and learning styles, and are encouraged to embrace learning as a lifelong quest.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Beacon Private School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$5,983–$17,416
Annual tuition (BHD)Dinar 2250-Dinar 6550
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$13,300(+14%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$14,800
Cost position in Manama77th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

IB

External examinations

TIMSS, MAP Testing, and IB examination for learners in Grade 12.

Exam results

Above average

Additional languages

Arabic, Spanish and French

Learning support

Apart from the academic support, we provide wellbeing, mindfulness and counselling sessions for the learners.

Special needs staff

Yes, we have a learning support team as well as school counsellors.

ESL / EAL support

Yes, we offer support in English for those whose first language is not English.

School hours

7:50 am – Pre-Nursery to KG1: 7:50 am to 12:45 pm KG2 to Grade 5: 7:30 am to 2:20 pm Grade 6 to Grade 12: 7:30 am to 2:45 pm

School busNo
Lunch

We have a cafeteria that learners can purchase meals from. It is accessible for Grade 4 - 12 learners.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 84%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

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At a Glance

Fee Position in Manama

Mid-range
Median
$1,111$5,983–$17,416$27,606

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Beacon Private School

Class Size

This school
18
Max class
22
City avg
21

Student Diversity

35nationalities274 students

Highly diverse

Common: Bahraini, Kuwaiti, Saudi, British, Canadian, American

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