British School of Bahrain
International School in Manama
25 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC
About British School of Bahrain
The British School of Bahrain is proud of its 30-year legacy as a distinguished and successful school where happy, confident students, inspiring teachers, and a beautiful modern campus combine to create an innovative, ambitious, welcoming, vibrant, and nurturing environment for your children. The British School of Bahrain is an Inspired school. As part of a world-leading global community spanning 24 countries and 5 continents, students receive modern, globally-recognised education, personalised learning support and rewarding experiences to expand their abilities and broaden their horizons. Our international school in Hamala offers the ideal environment for children to gain the academic tools and qualifications needed for success anywhere in the world. Our ‘family first’ approach ensures that BSB maintains its long-standing heritage as the leading community school of choice in Bahrain. BSB is a friendly, inclusive, tolerant, and diverse international community where our unique 360° appr
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $3,216 – $8,649 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Dinar 3216-Dinar 8649 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $7,933(+34%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $9,433 |
| Cost position in Manama | 88th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels and BTEC
GCSE, A Level and BTEC
GCSE, A Level and BTEC results at The British School of Bahrain consistently exceed international averages. In 2025, almost 50% of all grades were either A or A* grades, and BSB students achieved the highest marks in the world, the Middle East and Bahrain across multiple subjects at GCSE and A Level as recognised by Pearson. These outstanding awards highlight the wonderful work that goes on in the classrooms at the British School, with exceptional teaching and learning between the teachers and their students.
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Students with additional learning needs have in-class additional support in some lessons. A small number of students receive withdrawal support.
The school does have specialised staff to assist those students who need additional support. One to one support is provided for a few students, in these cases the support cost is paid directly by the parents.
Yes
School Starts at: Infants and Juniors 7:45am Classroom doors open. Students can enter the classroom at any time between 7:45am and 8:00am. 8:00am Lessons begin. Children who arrive at school after 8:00am will be marked as late. Seniors 7:40am Doors open for registration – School ends at: 12:30 pm for the students in Nursery 2:00 pm for students in Reception 2:30 pm for students in Year 1 and Year 2 2:55 pm for Seniors and Juniors 3:30 pm for Administration
Canteen and coffee shop are available for students, parents and staffs
Yes
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