The Bahrain Bayan School
International School in Manama
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Tuition: $11,075–$15,223/yr published in BHD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 Manama international school · 1,400 students total.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 7:30 am.
- Accreditations: MSA-CESS listed accreditations.
1,400
20 avg
Rolling
MSA-CESS
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About The Bahrain Bayan School
Bahrain Bayan School is an independent, non-profit, co-educational bilingual school serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school offers an Arabic and American English based curriculum and is accredited and licensed by the Bahrain Ministry of Education, accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, and rated “outstanding” by the Bahrain Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA).
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
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $11,075–$15,223 |
| Annual tuition (BHD) | Dinar 4165-Dinar 5725 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,149(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,649 |
| Cost position in Manama | 81th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and US Diploma
IB Diploma, American Diploma
In 2015, Bayan Students achieved a 100% pass rate in the IB Exams.
unknown
Yes
7:30 am – 2:30 pm
Yes
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