Yes

Yes

Arabic, French, Spanish, Mandarin

20 students per class for Nursery and Reception Year Groups
25 students per class for all other year groups

25

Yes

Learning at The British School of Bahrain is enhanced using a wide range of technology that supports adaptive teaching and personalised learning for every student. The school operates a BYOD (Bring your own device) Policy from Year 3 upwards, ensuring that all students have access to technology for learning when required. Students benefit from access to a unique range of digital learning tools that accelerate progress, and provide immersive and experiential opportunities that move learning beyond the classroom walls including Inspired AI, the Inspired Metaverse supporting Virtual Reality and the Inspired Global Study Platform.
The British School of Bahrain takes a balanced approach to digital wellbeing ensuring that digital learning compliments traditional learning pathways. Student Digital Leaders support the application of technology in school. A proactive approach to educating students, parents and teachers about safe use of technology through the Life Skills and Day of AI curricula ensures that students develop as digitally responsible citizens.

Yes, during times of emergencies, BSB offers a blended learning education. Students have the option to learn entirely remote or fully on campus.

There are prayer rooms available on campus for Muslim students and staff.

The school is non-denominational. Muslim students must study Arabic and Islamic Studies up to Year 12. Non-Muslim students are taught Religious Education.

IGCSE, A Level and BTEC

GCSE, A Level and BTEC results at The British School of Bahrain consistently exceed international averages. In 2025, almost 50% of all grades were either A or A* grades, and BSB students achieved the highest marks in the world, the Middle East and Bahrain across multiple subjects at GCSE and A Level as recognised by Pearson. These outstanding awards highlight the wonderful work that goes on in the classrooms at the British School, with exceptional teaching and learning between the teachers and their students.

Yes

It can range between 40 - 90 min depending on the level

Almost 100% of students graduate to a higher educational institution each year. In 2026, 98% of students achieved a place at their first-choice university, with many being accepted at UK Russell Group and US Ivy League institutions.

The school does have specialised staff to assist those students who need additional support. One to one support is provided for a few students, in these cases the support cost is paid directly by the parents.

Students with additional learning needs have in-class additional support in some lessons

The approach to teaching and learning at The British School of Bahrain is to 'Teach to the Top'. High expectations are set for every student and teaching is adapted for individual students to ensure that everyone is stretched and challenged to make exceptional progress. The adaptive teaching approach adopted in the classroom ensures that gifted, able and talented students are pushed to achieve their absolute potential. They are further supported by an exceptionally broad range of extra-curricular activities that allow them to further pursue their individual talents and interests based around the school's three pillars of Academics, Sports and the Arts.

Yes

Yes

The British School of Bahrain uses assessments such as the CAT4 examination on entry, English and Maths assessments and interviews. For children applying to the Infant School, assessment is a light touch 'stay and play' style observation.

Yes

Registration is open throughout the year

Providing we have availability and the students meet the MOE requirements, we can accept for all years

7:45am Classroom doors open. Students can enter the classroom at any time between 7:45am and 8:00am
8:00am Lessons begin

1:00pm for the students in Nursery
2:00pm for students in Reception
2:30pm for students in Year 1 and Year 2
3:00pm for Year 3 to Year 13

The school provides free of charge wraparound care to Infant School children from 7:00am and until 3:00pm

Yes

Canteen and coffee shop are available for students, parents and staffs

Yes

Yes

A wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs in the different subjects such as arts, languages and sports and they change per term. In addition, the school provides revision for exams.
There is no additional charge for the majority of extracurricular activities. however, some activities may involve an additional fee (Golf, Cooking, Horseback Riding, etc..)

PE classes in line with the British Curriculum, Swimming

Yes, local and international. The school also offers a unique High Performance Programme for talented athletes.

Science Labs, Computer Labs, Libraries, Drama Theatres, Art Ateliers, Music Rooms

Sports hall, Multi-purpose hall, Swimming pool and learner pool, Astro Turf Pitch

A brand new state of the art Senior School Campus comprising world-class facilities for Academics, Sports and the Arts will open during the academic year 2027/28

The British School of Bahrain is proud of its 30-year legacy as a distinguished and successful school where happy, confident students, inspiring teachers, and a beautiful modern campus combine to create an innovative, ambitious, welcoming, vibrant, and nurturing environment for your children.
The British School of Bahrain is an Inspired school. As part of a world-leading global community spanning 24 countries and 5 continents, students receive modern, globally-recognised education, personalised learning support and rewarding experiences to expand their abilities and broaden their horizons. Our international school in Hamala offers the ideal environment for children to gain the academic tools and qualifications needed for success anywhere in the world.
Our ‘family first’ approach ensures that BSB maintains its long-standing heritage as the leading community school of choice in Bahrain. BSB is a friendly, inclusive, tolerant, and diverse international community where our unique 360° approach to wellbeing ensures that people are always the key focus. It is our privilege to build an active and open partnership with you and your children. We are a school that listens, and your voice will be heard.
Our students are motivated to enjoy a wealth of new, exciting, and stimulating opportunities every single day. We encourage our students to become increasingly independent in their learning and develop their thinking to challenge and be challenged in return. We challenge our students to surpass expectations, whatever their ability. We celebrate achievements and pride ourselves on the personalised learning and individual attention we give to every child.
Our pioneering approach to learning ensures that academic outcomes are exceptional and that BSB students progress to pursue their further studies in some of the world’s leading universities. With that being said, we know that our students are not defined by qualifications alone. We uncover hidden talents and strive to bring out the best in everyone. We deliver a broad and holistic curriculum, underpinned by an extensive enrichment offering culminating in the exciting Beyond BSB programme.
BSB students leave school fully equipped with the skills, creativity, emotional intelligence and courage to lead, inspire and impact global change in the path that they choose. This website gives you a first glimpse into the BSB adventure, but our school is best experienced in person. We encourage you to visit the school for a personal tour and we look forward to welcoming you and your children.

The taught academic curriculum forms an important part of the whole school curriculum and the British School of Bahrain follows the National Curriculum of the United Kingdom, with some adaptations to reflect the local historical, cultural and physical features of Bahrain.