British School of Bahrain

Focus

Academic excellence and international mindedness

Day fees 2024/25

$8,400–$22,100

Pupils 

3,000

Ages

3–18

Spear's Review

The British School of Bahrain (BSB) is a leading international school offering a British-style education to students aged 3 to 18. Located in Hamala,  BSB provides a comprehensive curriculum that follows the UK National Curriculum, leading to IGCSEs and A-Levels. The school emphasises academic excellence with a focus on holistic development and nurturing students’ intellectual, emotional and social growth.

BSB has a diverse community, with students from over 90 nationalities, fostering a rich international environment. The school offers state-of-the-art facilities such as science labs, sports complexes and creative arts spaces. It also has a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, music, drama and community service, ensuring a well-rounded education.

BSB's experienced staff is dedicated to supporting each student’s individual needs, helping them thrive academically and personally. The school has consistently achieved strong academic results and it is recognised as one of Bahrain’s top educational institutions.

Academics

48 per cent of IGCSE results are grades 7–9.

46 per cent of A-Level results are A* or A.

University and college destinations

Graduates of the BSB attend prestigious universities worldwide. Many choose top UK institutions like Imperial College London, The University of Cambridge and Durham, while others head to renowned US universities such as Cornell, UC Berkeley, and NYU.

Graduates also gain places at leading European schools like ETH Zurich and Bocconi University, as well as top Australian universities like the University of Melbourne.

School Profile

For over 26 years, the British School of Bahrain (BSB) has been at the forefront of education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and it continues to uphold its reputation as the leading British Education institution on the island. The school has consistently received an outstanding rating from the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) and in its British Schools Overseas inspection (the equivalent of ISI/Ofsted).

BSB is the most internationally awarded school in Bahrain, with over seven different international awards achieved in the last year. These awards have reflected the excellence of BSB in a diverse number of areas, including in Student Wellbeing, Innovation in Education, Digital Learning in the Classroom, Environment, Sustainability, Human Resources, Community Partnerships and many more. Most recently, BSB was the only school in the Middle East and North Africa to win an Independent Schools of the Year Award. These accolades, in addition to personal success stories, are a testament to the school’s commitment to excellence.

BSB has consistently achieved the highest A-level scores in Bahrain for four consecutive years, in addition to the many individual awards, and the highest A-Levels in the world in 2022, for Arabic and Economics. BSB also achieved the top GCSE scores in Bahrain in 2023. 91% of BSB graduates go to their first-choice universities, including Oxbridge, Ivy League and Russell Group universities.

BSB is part of the Inspired Education Group, the world leading global group of premium schools that educates 80,000 students, in 111 of the very best schools in the world, across six continents. Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing and creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired’s exemplary methodology.

Head teacher

Liz Stanley, executive principal of BSB, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role. With a strong background in education, she previously held senior positions at renowned institutions including GEMS Wellington Academy in Dubai and Knowledge Gate International Institution in Oman. 

Admissions

The admissions process at BSB is focused on assessing a child's academic and personal suitability for the school. For children entering Year 1 and above, prospective students are invited for an assessment day, where they take part in activities and lessons. The school takes into consideration each child’s potential to thrive in its environment.

Priority is given to siblings of current students, children of staff, and those with strong academic backgrounds.

Accessibility

Bahrain International Airport: 30 minutes

Location

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