St Christopher's School
- A Level
- BTEC
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
- +1
Per yearabout USD 8.23K–24.2K
BHD 3.1K–9.09K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
British curriculum school in Bahrain serving Nursery to Year 13 (ages 3-18) across Saar (Infant/Junior) and Al Raffa (Senior) campuses. Not-for-profit, governed by a voluntary Board of Governors, with students from over 70 nations.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A Level · BTEC · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
2,300
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 70
- Founded
- 1961
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery (12:15 finish) | BHD 3,096≈ USD 8.23K |
| Nursery (14:25 finish) | BHD 4,872≈ USD 13K |
| Reception | BHD 4,872≈ USD 13K |
| Year 1 | BHD 4,872≈ USD 13K |
| Year 2 | BHD 4,872≈ USD 13K |
| Year 3 | BHD 5,415≈ USD 14.4K |
| Year 4 | BHD 5,415≈ USD 14.4K |
| Year 5 | BHD 5,415≈ USD 14.4K |
| Year 6 | BHD 5,415≈ USD 14.4K |
| Year 7 | BHD 6,600≈ USD 17.6K |
| Year 8 | BHD 6,600≈ USD 17.6K |
| Year 9 | BHD 7,938≈ USD 21.1K |
| Year 10 | BHD 7,938≈ USD 21.1K |
| Year 11 | BHD 7,938≈ USD 21.1K |
| Year 12 | BHD 9,090≈ USD 24.2K |
| Year 13 | BHD 9,090≈ USD 24.2K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery (12:15 finish) | BHD 3,096 (about USD 8.23K) |
| Nursery (14:25 finish) | BHD 4,872 (about USD 13K) |
| Reception | BHD 4,872 (about USD 13K) |
| Year 1 | BHD 4,872 (about USD 13K) |
| Year 2 | BHD 4,872 (about USD 13K) |
| Year 3 | BHD 5,415 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Year 4 | BHD 5,415 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Year 5 | BHD 5,415 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Year 6 | BHD 5,415 (about USD 14.4K) |
| Year 7 | BHD 6,600 (about USD 17.6K) |
| Year 8 | BHD 6,600 (about USD 17.6K) |
| Year 9 | BHD 7,938 (about USD 21.1K) |
| Year 10 | BHD 7,938 (about USD 21.1K) |
| Year 11 | BHD 7,938 (about USD 21.1K) |
| Year 12 | BHD 9,090 (about USD 24.2K) |
| Year 13 | BHD 9,090 (about USD 24.2K) |
Source: school website (st-chris.net) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School (this school) | BHD 3,096 (about USD 8.23K) | BHD 9,090 (about USD 24.2K) |
| Al Hekma International School | BHD 1,589 (about USD 4.23K) | BHD 4,392 (about USD 11.7K) |
Source: school website (st-chris.net) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- BHD 100
- Enrolment fee
- BHD 1,250
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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
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.
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.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
Sports
- SPARTA
- Sport
Arts
- Dance
- Music
- Drama
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO, IB
- Memberships
- COBIS
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Senior School: Building 400, Road 92, Al Raffa 947. Primary School: Gate 790, Road 1322, Muqabah 513. Postal: PO Box 32052, Isa Town, Bahrain
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