At a glance
Modern Knowledge Schools was established in 1995 and has grown into one of the larger international schools in Bahrain, teaching around two and a half thousand pupils from age three to eighteen in Juffair. Its distinctive feature is the choice of two senior pathways, the IB Diploma or an American Diploma, alongside the IB Primary and Middle Years programmes lower down the school. You can place it within the wider market through our Bahrain city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme; American Diploma pathway |
| Stages | Ages 3 to 18 |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Accreditation | IB World School; Middle States Association accredited |
| Fee band | Affordable to mid (BHD 1,417 to BHD 2,386 for 2026/27) |
| Campus area | Juffair, Manama |
Curriculum and academics
Modern Knowledge Schools blends two international systems. Younger pupils follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Middle Years programmes, then in the senior school families choose between the IB Diploma Programme and an American Diploma route, which gives a more modular, credit based path to graduation. Offering both under one roof is unusual and suits families who are unsure whether they will settle on an IB or an American pathway. Teaching is in English. The school is an authorised IB World School and holds accreditation from the Middle States Association, which involves external review of standards. We report the programme as the school describes it and do not publish examination results we cannot verify, so ask the school for recent Diploma and American Diploma outcomes and university destinations.
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Modern Knowledge Schools fees
Modern Knowledge Schools publishes its fees, which sit towards the affordable end of the market for a school offering the full IB and an American Diploma. For the 2026/27 year annual tuition runs from about BHD 1,417 in the youngest years to around BHD 2,386 in the senior grades, rising by stage. Beyond tuition, budget for registration, books, examination entry in the senior years and optional transport. You can put the band in context through our guide to international school fees in Bahrain and the Bahrain secondary fees page, or compare schools with our school finder.
Admissions
The academic year runs on an August to June calendar with the main intake at the start of the year and places offered into other year groups where space exists. Assessment is age appropriate, with readiness observation for the youngest children and curriculum based review for older applicants alongside previous school reports. As a large school it has a broad intake, but popular year groups still fill early, so families relocating to Bahrain should apply ahead of the year they need a place and be ready to discuss which senior pathway they are leaning towards.
Location and who goes there
The school is based in Juffair, a busy and central part of Manama that is popular with expatriate families for its housing and amenities, which keeps commutes short for many pupils. It draws a mixed Bahraini and international community attracted by the dual pathway and the affordable fee. The right school in Bahrain usually comes down to the curriculum you want, the fee you can sustain and the commute, so it is worth visiting in person. For the wider picture, return to the Bahrain city hub, read our roundup of the best IB schools in Bahrain, or compare it with the American School of Bahrain.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Modern Knowledge Schools fees?
Modern Knowledge Schools publishes its fees. For the 2026/27 year annual tuition runs from about BHD 1,417 in the youngest years to around BHD 2,386 in the senior grades, which sits towards the affordable end for Bahrain. Budget separately for registration, books and examination entry.
Is Modern Knowledge Schools a good school?
Modern Knowledge Schools is a large IB World School founded in 1995, accredited by the Middle States Association, and one of few schools in Bahrain offering both the IB Diploma and an American Diploma. Whether it suits your child depends on your budget and which senior pathway you want.
What curriculum does Modern Knowledge Schools follow?
The school offers the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes, plus an American Diploma pathway in the senior school, taught in English to pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Modern Knowledge Schools located?
The school is in Juffair, a central district of Manama, Bahrain.
When do Modern Knowledge Schools applications open?
The academic year runs from August to June with the main intake at the start of the year. Apply ahead of the year you need a place, as popular year groups fill early.
