Capital School Bahrain
International School in Manama
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $5,850–$11,700/yr published in BHD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 Manama international school · 1,200 students total.
- 40 nationalities top: Bahraini.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at 7:30.
- Accreditations: BSO listed accreditations.
1,200
40 (Bahraini)
20 avg
Rolling
BSO
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Capital School Bahrain
The Capital School Bahrain is based on a classic British through School set up and operates as such. Offering a class/form structure within key stages of development, a British National Curriculum including Early Years Foundation Stage whilst adhering to the requirements of the Bahrain Ministry of Education guidance on the teaching of Arabic and Islamic classes.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,850–$11,700 |
| Annual tuition (BHD) | Dinar 2200-Dinar 4400 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,775(+23%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,275 |
| Cost position in Manama | 62th percentile(above average) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
We do Rising Stars and GL Assessments, as well as other internal assessments. We are in Year 2 of offering iGCSE courses and will progress to A level courses for our Sixth form pupils when applicable.
Pupils typically achieve higher levels at the end of year 6 than the average school in the UK.
Arabic, French, Spanish
unknown
Capital does not accept children with SEN – Special Needs Students.
English Language Support
7:30 – FS1: 12:30 FS2: 13:30 Y1 - Y2: 14:15 Y3 - Y6: 14:30 Y7 and above: 14:45
Yes
N/A
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Manama
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Bahraini
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