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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: The Asian School offers Indian, The Bahrain Bayan School offers IB and American.
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | The Asian School | The Bahrain Bayan School |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | Indian | IB, American |
| Qualifications | — | IB Diploma and US Diploma |
| Ages served |
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| Ages 4 to 18 |
| Ages 4 to 18 |
| Language of instruction | English | — |
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| True annual cost? | — | $6,345 |
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| Hidden fee %? | — | +28% |
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| First-year cost? | — | $7,845 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | — | 53/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | — | 81th |
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| Students | 3,800 | 1,400 |
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| Avg class size | — | 20 |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Accreditations | — | MSA-CESS |
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