St. Christopher's School, Bahrain is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Isa Town, Bahrain. Founded in 1961. Annual tuition ranges from $5,319 to $23,389 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Three scholarship categories: academic, sport, and music. Awarded by a Scholarship Committee comprising three Board members, the Principal, and the Head of Senior School. Fee reductions range from 0% to 20% and may include waivers of some participation fees (e.g. music or sport). Available to current students or applicants from other schools; renewal is contingent on maintaining high standards. Details for the 2026/27 academic year to be released in early 2026.
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About
St. Christopher's School is a private, coeducational day school in Isa Town, Bahrain, authorized as an IB World School since 2008. The school delivers English-language instruction through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes sciences, mathematics, languages, and humanities subjects. St. Christopher's serves international students with a commitment to IB educational standards and the development of globally-minded learners.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Rated Outstanding by both British Schools Overseas (BSO) and the Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority (BQA) for four consecutive years in all categories. Not-for-profit institution established in 1961 with over 60 years of heritage. Offers an innovative Future Ready Curriculum with six domains: Academics, Metacognition, Service, Enterprise, Digital Competence, and Wellbeing. SPARTA academy provides performing arts, sports, dance, music, drama, and the Steven Gerrard Football Academy. Ranked among the Top Private Schools in the World by the Spear's Schools Index. Approximately 70 nationalities represented. New state-of-the-art Senior School campus planned for spring 2026.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | BHD 12,537 |
| Year 2 | BHD 12,537 |
| Year 3 | BHD 13,936 |
| Year 4 | BHD 13,936 |
| Year 5 | BHD 13,936 |
| Year 6 | BHD 13,936 |
| Year 7 | BHD 16,981 |
| Year 8 | BHD 16,981 |
| Year 9 | BHD 20,424 |
| Year 10 | BHD 20,424 |
| Year 11 | BHD 20,424 |
| Year 12 | BHD 23,389 |
| Year 13 | BHD 23,389 |
| Reception | BHD 12,537 |
| Nursery (full-day 14:25) | BHD 8,204 |
| Nursery (half-day 12:15) | BHD 5,319 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BHD 2,007 - 8,826. Application fee: $265.
Admissions Process
- 1Enquiry and campus visit — prospective families visit the relevant campus (Saar for Infant/Junior, Isa Town for Senior). 2. Application submission — complete the online pre-registration form, pay the non-refundable BD 100 application fee, and submit required documents (passports, CPRs, school reports, vaccination records). 3. Assessment and offer — age-appropriate assessments conducted (play-based for younger children; formal tests for older students); offer issued by email; non-refundable BD 1,250 registration fee payable upon acceptance. 4. Applications accepted up to one year in advance; placement subject to assessment outcomes and available places.
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School Day
Nursery: register 07:45–08:00, half-day finish 12:15 or full-day finish 14:25. Reception to Year 2: start 07:45–08:00, finish 14:25. Junior School (Years 3–6): start 07:40–08:10, finish 14:25. Senior School: AM language options 07:10–07:50, registration 07:50–08:10, school day 08:10–14:00, lunch 11:05–11:45, periods continuing to 14:40 on Enrichment Days.
Student Life
Four houses named after birds of prey: Falcon (red), Kestrel (blue), Merlin (green) and Osprey (yellow). Family members are placed in the same House as their siblings. Students wear House colours at events such as Sports Days and Swimming Galas and can earn House Points for effort, achievement and good behaviour.
St Christopher's requires a formal school uniform purchasable from Zaks Store Bahrain (Nakeel Centre), Kukri via their website, or Cafe 61 on both campuses. The PE uniform is ordered separately from Kukri.
Cafe 61 operates on both Saar and Isa Town campuses, offering homemade, healthy snacks and drinks in line with the school's healthy eating policies. It provides a take-away option and encourages eco-friendly practices such as reusable cups. The Saar Campus cafe operates 07:00–16:00, Sunday to Thursday.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a robust counselling provision across all phases. The counselling team works proactively with students, families, and staff to address emotional, social, and behavioural challenges. The Wellbeing Framework emphasises Balance, Resilience, Belonging, and Self-Regulation to help students develop healthy habits and cope with challenges.
St Christopher's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school follows safe recruitment practices including reference checks, identity verification, and criminal record checks. Safeguarding is reinforced across policies and staff practices and is reviewed through regular inspections and accreditations.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Outstanding by British Schools Overseas (BSO) — four consecutive yearsOutstanding by Bahrain Quality Assurance Authority (BQA) — four consecutive yearsTop Private Schools in the World — Spear's Schools Index