Bahrain Education Guide: Discover the Best Schools, Nurseries, and Universities in Bahrain

Nadeen School is dedicated to providing a warm, caring community where children feel happy and secure. Through encouragement and commitment, we ensure each child reaches their full potential. We look on every child as an individual and celebrate achievement in all areas of academic, personal, social and creative development.

The British School of Bahrain (BSB) is unique. It strives to prepare students, aged three to 18, for some of the world’s best universities. Whilst the typically ‘British’ values of integrity, responsibility and resilience are embedded in the school’s ethos,the ‘Bahrain’ part of the name and identity is equally important.

Bahrain has always been ahead of its time in the region. That warm Bahraini welcome and appreciation for diversity and individuality is a spirit that pervades the BSB. Ensconced in magnificent facilities in Hamala, the school caters for more than 70 nationalities with 2,600-plus students.

Student-staff relationships are particularly strong, with teachers taking the time to get to know each individual in their care. As part of the Inspired family of international schools, the BSB is outward looking with a global perspective.

Students are encouraged to have a sense of global responsibility and are active in raising funds for local and international charities. They are proud participants in international MUN (Model United Nations) conferences, World Scholar’s Cup and international sports competitions.

Al- Hekma International School (AHIS) is a co-educational international school offering an American curriculum from Pre-school to High School (PS-Grade 12). The school was founded in 1985 and is fully accredited by the Bahraini Ministry of Education and by two world-wide recognized accreditation organizations: Middle States Association for Accreditation of Colleges & Schools (MSA) and North Central Association (NCA) in the U.S.A. AHIS is affiliated with highly recognized educational institutions that provide professional development and support for improvement and growth such as NESA, ASCD, UNESCO, PTC.

The Capital School Bahrain is based on a classic British Primary School set up and operates as such. Offering a class/form structure within key stages of development, a British National Curriculum including Early Years Foundation Stage whilst adhering to the requirements of the Bahrain Ministry of Education guidance on the teaching of Arabic and Islamic classes.

New Millennium School is a private school located in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and is run under the aegis of the Delhi Public School Society. The school has a strength of approximately 1500 students and is divided into the Junior, Middle and Senior Wings. It offers a wide range of subject options and provides the streams of Science, Commerce, and Humanities at the senior secondary level. The language of instruction is English. The school has well equipped Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Social Science, Senior and Junior Computer labs.

Besides academics, the school also offers a whole plethora of activities to hone the talents of the students. It has a swimming pool, a tennis court, a basketball court, a volleyball court and a football field. There are many activity clubs in the school where students can improve their talents in various fields. Some of the clubs are, The Public Speaking Club, Dramatics Club, The Performing Arts Club, Know Max Club (Computer Club), The Chess Club, The Quizzing Club etc.

In Al Wisam school you will find: high expectations of pupils; teachers who are enthusiastic about their subject; staff who are dedicated to the task of ensuring their pupils are happy and successful; the best quality facilities; a good level of discipline; and care for every individual. We believe that the “one size fits all” model of education is no longer appropriate for today’s student. Children have different learning styles and some achieve better in certain environments. We are committed to continuing our quest to find the most effecive ways for all students to learn. AWS smbolizes how unified the Board of Governors, PTA, administration, staff, students and our community are in our belief that the work we do every day has the power to make a difference in children’s lives

Campus
The campus accommodates students from Nursery to Year 13 in three buildings. Our staff and school community comprises of over 30 different nationalities working collaboratively and cooperatively together.

The school campus is comprised of a central villa (Block A) that houses 10 Pre-school classes and administration offices. The school has an art room for middle and high school students, staff room, main reception and an outdoor stage situated in the middle of Block A.

The villa (Block A) is connected to a newly built elementary building that has 19 classes, an art room and ICT laboratory, and three administration offices. The middle and high school building (Block B) consists of 24 classes with three admin offices, two science laboratories and a server room. The school library links the multipurpose hall where Store Offices are housed in addition to the middle and high school ICT laboratory (Block C).

The school has good sized classrooms equipped with maximum of 27 students in each class, ventilated windows, and a good indoor play area facilities for Pre-school (Block A) and well equipped outdoor playground for the higher grades. AWS has regular successful visits from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Interior in order to validate the school’s practices. Most of the classes are equipped with projectors or interactive boards to promote and instill skills in technology.

At Ajyaal, we strive to create a place of excellence, of unsurpassed standards for the provision of quality childcare, where beauty is abundant most notably in the hearts and souls of the people who work here. Montessori believed that beauty and nature brought forth the most positive instincts in the child. The classrooms are purposefully designed using neutral colours as bright and colourful rooms tend to over stimulate a child, whereas the natural tones enhance peace, calm and a better opportunity to focus.

Our setting is distinguished by its bilingual Programs. Both English and Arabic teachers work daily, side-by-side, in the same classroom, offering children maximum exposure to both languages. From the moment children are born until about the age of five years a child attains language with almost no direct teaching, absorbing the language in his environment without difficulty, no matter how complex the language is.

Hawar International School (HIS) was established in 2001 by a group of dedicated Bahraini professionals wishing to provide a bilingual education of excellence from Nursery and KG to Grade 12 in a learner-friendly environment while preserving the culture and heritage of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Islamic society. As well as the American and Arabic Curriculum, HIS aims to provide special needs education and facilities for students with physical and learning needs to help support them during their education. HIS aims to ensure that each pupil gets a well-rounded education that will equip them for the challenges faced in the world today and for tomorrow. The school follows the American curriculum based on the Virginia State standards of education for all English subjects. For Arabic subjects, the school follows the standards set by the Bahrain Ministry of Education.

In the KG section, there is a 50/50 split between Arabic and English subjects allowing for literacy and numeracy in both languages. The KG2 follows the Ministry of Bahrain curriculum for Arabic subjects whilst this English program is based on the standards set by the State of Virginia.

Elementary students study Arabic Language, Arabic Social Studies, Islamic Studies, English, Maths and Science. Lessons are also taken in Art, French, PE and ICT. Students in Grades 1-3 also study Mandarin Chinese.

Middle School students study Arabic Language, Arabic Social Studies, Islamic Studies, English, Maths, Science and Social Studies. Lessons are also taken in Art, French, PE and ICT.

High School students study Arabic Language, Arabic Social Studies, Islamic Studies, English, Maths, Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and Social Studies including Business Studies and Economics. Lessons are also taken in PE and ICT and in Grade 12 students are prepared for university with a Careers Education Development Program (CEDP).

The British University of Bahrain is one of the newest Universities to be established in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Working in partnership with the University of Salford-Manchester, we bring to Bahrain British degrees from one of the UK’s leading universities.

Bahrain students can now commence and study an Undergraduate UK Bachelors degree or Postgraduate UK Masters degree, exclusively on our state-of-the-art University campus, here in Bahrain.
Students also have a unique option to transfer their course studies to the University of Salford, in Manchester, at the start of any of their subsequent academic years.
Finally, your degree and degree certificate will be proudly awarded by the University of Salford, both of which are fully recognised by the Higher Education Council-HEC of Bahrain.

Royal University for Women (RUW) is the first private, purpose-built, international university in the Kingdom of Bahrain dedicated solely to educating women. RUW provides a comfortable environment in which to create leaders, develop vibrant personalities, dynamic decision makers, independent thinkers and community-conscious individuals. Our main focus is on academic excellence and personal development. RUW’s initial degree Programss were designed in collaboration with two reputed universities, McGill University in Canada and Middlesex University in the U.K.

Since its inception in 2005, RUW has offered undergraduate and postgraduate Programss which enable links with business and industry. Simultaneously, it emphasizes a strong foundation of general skills and knowledge through carefully designed curricula which were conceived with a focus on the requirements of the Bahraini Labour market. Today, as at the time of its inception, the University’s teaching philosophy continues to be student-centered, innovative, and enterprising.

Programs
EDEXCEL BTEC level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Law

University of Bahrain is the largest public university in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is the only national university in the country. With campuses in Sakhir, Isa Town and Manama,

The university offers more than 86 academic programs, including 38 Bachelor programs, 21 Master’s degrees, 5 PhDs and 22 diplomas. Credit hours vary between courses and degree level (126-135 credit hours for bachelor’s degrees, for example). The university admits 6,000 students per annum, 80% of whom start in September. The university’s admission criteria generally requires a high school score of 70%, in addition to other criteria imposed by some colleges

Programs
College of Arts
College of Science
College of Information Technology
College of Business Administration
College of Applied Studies
College of Physical Education
College of Engineering
Bahrain Teachers College
College of Health Sciences
College of Law

RCSI Bahrain aims to enhance health in Bahrain, the GCC region and beyond, through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service. As part of the global RCSI community, our undergraduate Programss deliver the world-respected healthcare teaching that RCSI has become famous for. Our purpose-built campus is currently home to students of 40 nationalities, creating a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

Programss
Medicine
Medical Commencement Programs
BSc in Nursing
BSc in Nursing Bridging
MSc in Nursing
MSc Healthcare Management (IOL)
MSc Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management (IOL)

Kingdom University (KU) is a private university offering high-quality education and training, dedicated to providing academic excellence, relevant and measurable quality research and active community engagement and continuous education.

Fully aware of the huge demand on quality education and international acceptance to meet market needs, particularly in line with significant changes in Bahrain and across the GCC region, KU proactively responds to the challenges and needs of contemporary societies and labor markets and the requirements for development and transformation in the era of knowledge capitalism.

The Kingdom University’s vision is to become an eminent University for its quality of academic programs, research and community engagement, contributing to the economic development of the region. KU will strive to create a quality, challenging and independent learning experience for our students and staff, to nurture future leaders and professionals capable of making positive contributions to the society and economy of Bahrain.

Programs
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Banking
Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Bachelor of Science in Law

Gulf University has been founded based on a strong vision to ensure that it will offer high quality education and provide graduates with strong intellectual and social foundations, thus helping our graduates to live as full contributors and compassionate members of a global society. Gulf University aims to establish itself as a distinguished higher education provider that will appeal to international, Bahraini and GCC students who prefer to be educated in a cultural environment, which is acceptable to parents and students alike.

The foundation of Gulf University (GU) has been based on a strong vision to ensure that it will offer high quality education and provide graduates with strong intellectual and social foundations, thus ensuring they live as full contributors and compassionate members of a global society.

Programs
College of Administration and Financial Science
College of Computer Engineering and Sciences
College of Engineering
College of Law