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School comparison · Manama
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Manama
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Different curricula: Britus International School offers IB and American, The Asian School offers Indian.
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Britus International School | The Asian School |
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| Curriculum | IB, American | Indian |
| Qualifications | IGCSE and IB Diploma | — |
| Ages served |
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| Ages 3 to 18 |
| Ages 4 to 18 |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
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| True annual cost? | $3,550 | — |
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| Hidden fee %? | +50% | — |
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| First-year cost? | $5,050 | — |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 60/100 | — |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 31th | — |
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| Students | 2,000 | 3,800 |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Accreditations | IBO, CIS, NEASC | — |
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