British School of Bahrain
- British
- IB Diploma
- BTEC
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 8.89K–24.2K
BHD 3.34K–9.08K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
The British School of Bahrain (BSB) in Hamala is a private international school for ages 3 to 18, following the English National Curriculum with A Level, BTEC and IB Diploma offered. It is rated Outstanding by BQA, accredited by BSO, and reports over 90 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Inspired Education Group. See all 125 schools of Inspired Education Group
Info checked 2026-11-01 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
British · IB Diploma · BTEC
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Nursery – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 90
- Scholarships
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery | BHD 3,342≈ USD 8.89K |
| Reception | BHD 4,419≈ USD 11.8K |
| Year 1 | BHD 4,419≈ USD 11.8K |
| Year 2 | BHD 4,419≈ USD 11.8K |
| Year 3 | BHD 5,052≈ USD 13.4K |
| Year 4 | BHD 5,127≈ USD 13.6K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | BHD 3,342 (about USD 8.89K) |
| Reception | BHD 4,419 (about USD 11.8K) |
| Year 1 | BHD 4,419 (about USD 11.8K) |
| Year 2 | BHD 4,419 (about USD 11.8K) |
| Year 3 | BHD 5,052 (about USD 13.4K) |
| Year 4 | BHD 5,127 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Year 5 | BHD 5,319 (about USD 14.1K) |
| Year 6 | BHD 5,319 (about USD 14.1K) |
| Year 7 | BHD 6,342 (about USD 16.9K) |
| Year 8 | BHD 6,447 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Year 9 | BHD 6,744 (about USD 17.9K) |
| Year 10 | BHD 7,092 (about USD 18.9K) |
| Year 11 | BHD 7,092 (about USD 18.9K) |
| Year 12 | BHD 8,991 (about USD 23.9K) |
| Year 13 | BHD 9,081 (about USD 24.2K) |
Source: school website (britishschoolbahrain.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- BHD 50
- Deposit
- BHD 50
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · British curriculum · BTEC · A Level
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Sport
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 24%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Purpose built campus
Arts
- Art
- Drama
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS
- Inspection
- Outstanding
Location
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Updated 2026-11-01
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