Among the international schools in Bahrain that families with young children return to is Nadeen School, a British school founded in 1978 and now based on a campus in the Dilmunia development. It follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum of England, draws pupils from more than fifty nationalities, and is best known for a warm, well established early years and primary setting under the motto small school, big family. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial can confirm about its curriculum, fees and admissions.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Nadeen School follows the British curriculum, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage for its youngest children and continuing through the National Curriculum of England, supplemented with resources from the United Kingdom and beyond. The emphasis is on literacy, numeracy and a broad, nurturing foundation taught in English, which suits expatriate families who want their children on a recognised British track from the start. The school has been expanding its upper years from a primary base, so confirm the current top year directly with admissions.
Parents comparing the British route with other frameworks can read our British curriculum guide, or weigh the international alternative in our IB curriculum guide. Our complete guide to international schools in Bahrain sets Nadeen against its peers.
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Nadeen School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Nursery (3 to 4) | BHD 3,075 |
| Reception to Year 1 | BHD 4,149 |
| Years 3 to 6 | BHD 4,464 |
| Year 7 | BHD 5,142 |
| Year 10 | BHD 5,646 |
| Year 11 | BHD 6,270 |
Source: Nadeen School (nadeenschool.com). Annual fee (three terms combined). Excludes one-time application and place-holding fees. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Nadeen School fees sit in the mid band for Bahrain, above the budget community schools but below the premium expatriate options, which is typical for a small, well regarded British setting. The school publishes its current schedule and tuition usually rises with each stage, so confirm the live figures with admissions before you budget. For the wider picture, see our complete guide to international schools in Bahrain.
- Registration: a one off application or registration charge, normally non refundable
- Deposit: a place deposit on acceptance to confirm enrolment
- Assessment: any settling in or entry assessment fee, where applicable
- Extras: the school bus, uniform, lunches and trips
Admissions
Nadeen School admits for a September start in line with the Bahraini academic year and considers applications through the year where places exist. For early years and primary, admissions typically looks at a child age, any previous nursery or school reports and a settling visit rather than a formal examination. Places in the early years are often the most sought after given the school small size, so register early if you are planning ahead.
If you are relocating mid year, ask the office about occasional places and the documents required for a transfer from a school in another country.
Location and who goes there
The school is based in Dilmunia, a planned island development off the north coast near Muharraq that has attracted families with its newer housing and amenities. It relocated to this purpose built campus from its earlier home in the capital, and the location suits families living in the north of the island and around Muharraq and the airport.
With more than fifty nationalities represented, the community is genuinely international rather than dominated by one group, in keeping with the school small, family feel. For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fees across the island, see the Bahrain city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Nadeen School fees?
Nadeen School sits in the mid band for Bahrain, above the budget community schools but below the premium expatriate options. The school publishes a current schedule and fees usually rise with each stage, so confirm the live figures with admissions, along with registration, any deposit and extras.
What curriculum does Nadeen School follow?
Nadeen School follows the British curriculum, starting with the English Early Years Foundation Stage and continuing through the National Curriculum of England, taught in English.
When was Nadeen School founded?
Nadeen School was founded in 1978 and now operates from a purpose built campus in the Dilmunia development. It is an accredited British School Overseas and a member of the British Schools of the Middle East.
Where is Nadeen School located?
The school is in Dilmunia, a planned island development off the north coast near Muharraq, having relocated from its earlier home in the capital.
When do Nadeen School applications open?
The school admits for a September start in line with the Bahraini academic year and considers applications through the year where places exist. Early years places are often the most sought after, so register early.
