{"id":16110,"date":"2018-08-08T09:29:37","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T07:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/?p=16110"},"modified":"2022-01-24T12:17:10","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T10:17:10","slug":"education-better-future-best-schools-bahrain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/education-better-future-best-schools-bahrain\/","title":{"rendered":"Education for a better future: The best schools in Bahrain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Kingdom of Bahrain features the oldest public education system in the GCC. This premium education system was established in 1930 when the government started operating two primary public schools. Since then, schools in Bahrain have significantly developed in both quantity and quality.<\/p>\n<p>Bahrain is very much interested in investing in the future. That is why education expenditure in Bahrain accounts for 2.9% of the Kingdom\u2019s GDP.<\/p>\n<p>It is also noteworthy to mention that Education is obligatory for all students in Bahrain. Free education is available in public schools for both Bahraini and expat students, and it is quite good if we might add.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the public school system is very good in the country, most expats still prefer international schools as they make relocating or sending their kids to college abroad an easier feat.<\/p>\n<p>If you are currently looking to enroll your kids and searching for the best schools in Bahrain we are here to help, take a look at our list.<\/p>\n<h2>St. Christopher&#8217;s School<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16153 size-full\" title=\"Education for a better future: The best schools in Bahrain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/1-EN-1.jpg\" alt=\"St. Christopher's School\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/1-EN-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/1-EN-1-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Offering British curriculum education, St Christopher&#8217;s School has got two campuses in Bahrain, the senior campus is situated in Isa Town, and the junior campus is located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/bh-en\/properties-for-rent\/saar.html\">Saar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1961, This British private school offers a world-class education.\u00a0St. Christopher&#8217;s School has been listed by the Guardian newspaper among the top eight international schools offering a British curriculum in the world. It is one of the best private schools in Bahrain and the region.<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, Queen Elizabeth II recognized the principal of the school, Ed Goodwin, with The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his outstanding contribution to British education in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<h2>Abdulrahman Kanoo International School<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16154 size-full\" title=\"Education for a better future: The best schools in Bahrain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-EN-2.jpg\" alt=\"Abdulrahman Kanoo International School\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-EN-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-EN-2-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Established in 1997, ARKIS was the first school in Bahrain to receive accreditation from both CIS (Council of International School) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges).<\/p>\n<p>The school offers a British curriculum. It also implements UCMAS, which is a brain development program, from KG1 to Grade 8.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the school offers an excellent Arabic Second Language department (ASL) that was established to assist non-native speakers from Grade 1.<\/p>\n<p>The founder of the school had a vision and a goal to educate kids to be more well-rounded adults, and the school strives to achieve that, and that is what makes\u00a0Abdulrahman Kanoo one of the top schools in Bahrain.<\/p>\n<h2>Bahrain Bayan School<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16155 size-full\" title=\"Education for a better future: The best schools in Bahrain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/3-EN-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bahrain Bayan School\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/3-EN-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/3-EN-1-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Established in 1982, Bahrain Bayan School in Isa Town offers an American curriculum from preschool to Grade 12.<\/p>\n<p>As the school believes that physical education is an integral part of education, it offers an extensive sports program to its students. The school invested in building many facilities for this program, such as basketball courts, squash courts, an aerobic dance studio, a gymnasium complete with weight training and fitness center, as well as a running track.<\/p>\n<h2>Al Raja School<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16156 size-full\" title=\"Education for a better future: The best schools in Bahrain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/4-EN-1.jpg\" alt=\"Al Raja School - schools in Bahrain\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/4-EN-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/4-EN-1-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This school has got a very interesting history. What is now one of the best co-ed American schools in Bahrain has started in 1899 as the first English school for girls in the country; it was called The Acorn School.<\/p>\n<p>After a lot of development through the years and a few relocations,\u00a0Al Raja school moved to its current campus in 1994.<\/p>\n<p>Al Raja is a multicultural school that is dedicated to helping each and every student achieve their full potential. It offers top-notch education and is accredited by AdvancED, to teach students in grades 11 and 12 Advanced Placement courses.<\/p>\n<h2>International School of Choueifat<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16157 size-full\" title=\"Education for a better future: The best schools in Bahrain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-EN-1.jpg\" alt=\"International School of Choueifat - schools in Bahrain\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-EN-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-EN-1-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We probably don\u2019t need to tell anyone how good this school is. Founded in 1886 and with numerous branches around the world, the International School of Choueifat certainly knows how to teach leaders of the future.<\/p>\n<p>The school teaches its own curriculum in all of its branches which is designed to help students learn more in less time, with a focus on a well-rounded education that includes sports, arts, and activities. It is a member of the global SABIS Network.<\/p>\n<p>The International School of Choueifat was established in Manama in 2006. One of the top schools around the world,\u00a0Choueifat is definitely one of the best schools in Bahrain.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais International de Bahre\u00efn<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16158 size-full\" title=\"Education for a better future: The best schools in Bahrain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a0Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais International de Bahre\u00efn - schools in Bahrain\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-EN.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/6-EN-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a French school in Bahrain then the International French School is your best choice. It offers a French curriculum from pre-kg to Grade 12.<\/p>\n<p>Lyc\u00e9e Fran\u00e7ais International de Bahre\u00efn was established in 1976 and has integrated the Mission la\u00efque fran\u00e7aise (MLF) in 2008.<\/p>\n<h2>Al Noor International School<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16159 size-full\" title=\"Education for a better future: The best schools in Bahrain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7-EN.jpg\" alt=\"Al Noor International School\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7-EN.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/7-EN-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Established in 1993, Al Noor International School offers students the choice between Indian, British, and Bahraini curriculums. As one of the best schools in Bahrain, It offers first-class education in all three curriculums.<\/p>\n<p>This stems from the founder\u2019s belief that social cohesion and acceptance of different cultures creates a better society. Who can disagree with him!<\/p>\n<p>All the facilities in the school are top-notch, the school is proud to offer smart classes and amazing playgrounds for its students. It also offers diverse activity and science programs.<\/p>\n<h3>For more about life in Bahrain see also:<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/new-kingdom-learn-living-bahrain\/\">New to the kingdom: Learn all about living in Bahrain<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/insights\/en\/house-prices-in-bahrain-here-is-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-average-property-prices-in-bahrains-sought-after-areas.html\">Here is all you need to know about the average property prices in Bahrain\u2019s sought-after areas<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/cost-living-bahrain-expatriates\/\">Relocating to the Kingdom? The Cost of Living in Bahrain for Expatriates<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kingdom of Bahrain features the oldest public education system in the GCC. This premium education system was established in 1930 when the government started operating two primary public schools. Since then, schools in Bahrain have significantly developed in both quantity and quality. Bahrain is very much interested in investing in the future. 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