At a glance
Al Noor International School opened in 1993 and grew into one of the larger private schools in Bahrain by running several curriculum streams side by side. Families can choose a British section leading to IGCSE and A Level, an Indian section following the Central Board of Secondary Education, or a Bahraini section aligned to the national programme. That breadth makes it a practical choice for mixed communities. You can place it within the wider market through our Bahrain city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | British section to IGCSE and A Level; Indian CBSE section; Bahraini national section |
| Stages | Kindergarten through senior school |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Accreditation | Licensed by the Ministry of Education, Bahrain; registered Cambridge centre for the British stream |
| Fee band | Affordable (varies by curriculum section; school publishes current rates) |
| Campus area | Sitra, Bahrain |
Curriculum and academics
Al Noor runs three curriculum sections. The British stream follows the National Curriculum of England and prepares pupils for IGCSE, AS Level and A Level through Cambridge. The Indian stream follows the Central Board of Secondary Education programme from New Delhi, a widely recognised route for families with ties to India. The Bahraini section follows the programme set by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom. Running these streams together lets the school serve a genuinely mixed community, though families should be clear from the outset which pathway they want, as the sections are taught and examined separately. Teaching in the international streams is in English. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education and is a registered Cambridge centre for the British stream. We report the programme as the school describes it and do not publish examination results we cannot verify, so ask the school for recent outcomes in the section you are considering.
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Al Noor International School fees
Al Noor International School sits in the affordable band for Bahrain, which is part of its appeal for larger families and those on local packages. Fees vary by curriculum section and year group rather than following a single schedule, and the exact figure depends on whether you choose the British, Indian or Bahraini stream and the stage your child enters. Because the published schedule changes each year and differs across the sections, we do not print a single headline number here and recommend requesting the current rate for your chosen stream directly from the school. Beyond tuition, budget for registration, books and examination entry in the senior years. You can put the affordable band in context through our guide to international school fees in Bahrain and the Bahrain primary fees page, or shortlist alternatives with our school finder.
Admissions
The academic year runs on an August to June calendar for the international streams, with intakes aligned to each section and places offered where space exists. Assessment is age appropriate and tied to the stream a family chooses, with previous school reports taken into account. Families should decide early which curriculum section suits their plans, as moving between streams later is not always straightforward, and those relocating to Bahrain should apply ahead of the year they need a place.
Location and who goes there
Al Noor is based in Sitra, an industrial and residential area in the south of Bahrain that is well placed for families living away from the Manama centre. It serves a large and diverse community drawn to its multi curriculum offer and affordable fees. The right school in Bahrain usually comes down to the curriculum section you want, the fee you can sustain and the commute, so it is worth visiting in person and confirming the current fee for your chosen stream. For the wider picture, return to the Bahrain city hub, read our roundup of the best British schools in Bahrain, or compare it with the Nadeen School.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Al Noor International School fees?
Al Noor sits in the affordable band for Bahrain. Fees vary by curriculum section, British, Indian CBSE or Bahraini, and by year group, so there is no single headline figure. The school publishes a current schedule for each stream, and families should request the rate for their chosen section directly.
Is Al Noor International School a good school?
Al Noor is a large, long established school founded in 1993, licensed by the Ministry of Education and a registered Cambridge centre for its British stream. Whether it suits your child depends on which curriculum section you want, your budget and your location in the south of the island.
What curriculum does Al Noor International School follow?
The school runs three sections: a British stream to IGCSE and A Level, an Indian CBSE stream and a Bahraini national stream, taught and examined separately.
Where is Al Noor International School located?
The school is in Sitra, in the south of Bahrain.
When do Al Noor International School applications open?
The international streams run an August to June year with intakes aligned to each section. Decide early which stream you want and apply ahead of the year you need a place.
