International School Fees Bahrain: Budget to Premium

Bahrain has a range of international schools – from budget to premium British, IB and American options. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly BHD 1,800–3,200 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly BHD 3,800–5,800 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly BHD 6,200–9,500+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Al Noor International School, British School of Bahrain (BSB) (certain year groups) and Naseem International School can sit in the budget band. Primary often BHD 2,200–3,200 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

St Christopher’s School Bahrain, British School of Bahrain (BSB) and Bahrain Bayan School are mid-tier examples. Primary often BHD 4,200–5,800; secondary/IBDP can be BHD 5,800–7,200. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

British School of Bahrain (BSB) (senior years), American School of Bahrain and Isa Town School sit at the premium end. Primary can be BHD 6,500–8,500 and secondary/IBDP BHD 7,500–10,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be BHD 250–750+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add BHD 600–1,800+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget BHD 500–1,500+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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